The MTA will get you where you need to be for $2.50. In any of the 5 boroughs. Cheaper than a cab. Sometimes faster than walking, depending. But you're not always guaranteed a nice or nice-smelling ride. You've been warned.
This is a crosstown NYC bus this morning.
In other news...
Last night, I watched this documentary called "How to Die in Oregon". I had seen this title on Netflix and had been wanting to watch it. Then Josh
@jbenn0117 had mentioned it in one of his posts and I definitely made a plan to check it out.
Without getting into a political, theoretical, or whatever kind of discussion, the documentary was very compelling and thought-provoking. Kind of hard to watch on the heels of a weekend with family which brought up a lot of emotions for me, i.e., talking with my parents about their retirement...and then personally reflecting on aging, health care, and end-of life issues for myself, family, my loved ones.
It brought about a lot of thoughts about my work as well - both from a clinical standpoint and policy standpoint. I deal with a lot of aging and sick people. In the last year, I have lost three clients to terminal illnesses. My work with them involved helping them live the end of their days with dignity.
There's death with dignity too.
The documentary is worth a look. Still trying to process my emotions around it but I do believe there's something to consider about choosing to die with dignity.
I thought about my client today. The one who died back in March. I'd link the picture and photo I dedicated to him but I'm too lazy. I thought I had fully processed my emotions about it. But I thought about him today and all the hard work we did together and how hard a life he had and how challenging it was to work with him and...just everything about him. I thought I had moved through the tasks of grief but...I could still feel my heart break just a little...
I suppose this gets easier. Or maybe it doesn't.
My work is hard.
...
On the bright side? The guy who calls me Tiffany at work...called me by the right name! Who knew.
@adamj glad the processing worked here. And I always appreciate you weighing in. :)
Your ciient was the ne who died from heart-related causes, right? Hard not to feel some relief for him, but also sadness that his life was so hard.
Thank you for taking on the difficult job of helping people deal with their problems. I hope it continues to satisfy you.
Now you can be 'The 365-er Formerly Known as Tiffany'.
Also, I ALWAYS take (mass) public transportation when I visit a new city. It's the only way to go!!