Many young new york girls get around the city for free. Any time they’re in a huge hurry, they find a guy who can share a cab with them to whatever destination need be. The guy pays. How? She did a job for him, if you know what I mean. Right there in the cab. It’s very common, particularly among young, attractive girls.

The girl was in shock. She didn’t get the apartment, but she did believe that to be true for a good six months. Lol.

Two block south of 125th Street & Broadway is China de Puebla, a delicious new Mexican-Asian fusion restaurant. It represents the changes in these parts. It’s gourmet, yet still affordable. It’s posh, yet unpretentious. I highly recommend after your stroll through my lovely neighborhood.

On a day like this, since the cafes have closed their outside seating, the best thing to do is take a stroll in a park. My favorite is Riverside Park. Enjoy the breeze from the Hudson today, because tomorrow it’s back to the facesmashing winds! :(

It’s the restaurant where you tip 30% because you’ll be back again and again and they know your favorite dish and knock off a few bucks off the check.

It’s those 5 blocks.
Different ones. My blocks are different from yours, and we love ours all the same.

Today at 6 PM, at Tasty Falafel (32 St. Marks Place), you can but an 8 cent falafel and watch 8 other compete for who can stomach the most fried chickpeas and hummus.

Anything is possible in America!

But my trips accross town are usually full of bumps, wide turns, fast braking, and general unpleasantness. I find that this has a lot to do with the driver. Some drivers are ready to run someone over, and others seem more experienced.

The other day I got on the M72 and experienced by far the best driving in my entire 14 month stint in this city. This driver was so good, that for the first time ever I actually realized that it is possible to drive in the city and not risk people’s lives. His turns were impeccable, he didn’t run lights, and his timing was, well, punctual.

Being the part time philosopher that I am, I took this to be an allegory on life in New York City. Sure there are difficult turns, unpredicted events, and hell, it’s a bumpy ride. But if you have the mature sophistication that this driver did, you can overcome life’s hurdles and roll with the punches.

You know who else could have used the shiny metal sheet?

The guy stretching around 106th and Riverside Dr. Dude, I saw your WHOLE thing. Come on!

Also, the guy running on 65th and 1st. Yes, you, the one who was running in tighty whities. It made my eyes burn!

Then he asked me for lunch money. And it all made sense.

What am I doing wrong?
Okay, I’m tired of beating around the bush. I’m a beautiful
(spectacularly beautiful) 25 year old girl. I’m articulate and classy.
I’m not from New York. I’m looking to get married to a guy who makes at
least half a million a year. I know how that sounds, but keep in mind
that a million a year is middle class in New York City, so I don’t think
I’m overreaching at all.

Are there any guys who make 500K or more on this board? Any wives? Could
you send me some tips? I dated a business man who makes average around
200 – 250. But that’s where I seem to hit a roadblock. 250,000 won’t get
me to central park west. I know a woman in my yoga class who was married
to an investment banker and lives in Tribeca, and she’s not as pretty as
I am, nor is she a great genius. So what is she doing right? How do I
get to her level?

Here are my questions specifically:

- Where do you single rich men hang out? Give me specifics- bars,
restaurants, gyms

-What are you looking for in a mate? Be honest guys, you won’t hurt my
feelings

-Is there an age range I should be targeting (I’m 25)?

- Why are some of the women living lavish lifestyles on the upper east
side so plain? I’ve seen really ‘plain jane’ boring types who have
nothing to offer married to incredibly wealthy guys. I’ve seen drop dead
gorgeous girls in singles bars in the east village. What’s the story
there?

- Jobs I should look out for? Everyone knows – lawyer, investment
banker, doctor. How much do those guys really make? And where do they
hang out? Where do the hedge fund guys hang out?

- How you decide marriage vs. just a girlfriend? I am looking for
MARRIAGE ONLY

Please hold your insults – I’m putting myself out there in an honest
way. Most beautiful women are superficial; at least I’m being up front
about it. I wouldn’t be searching for these kind of guys if I wasn’t
able to match them – in looks, culture, sophistication, and keeping a
nice home and hearth.

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THE ANSWER
Dear Pers-:

I read your posting with great interest and have thought meaningfully
about your dilemma. I offer the following analysis of your predicament.
Firstly, I’m not wasting your time, I qualify as a guy who fits your
bill; that is I make more than $500K per year. That said here’s how I
see it.

Your offer, from the prospective of a guy like me, is plain and simple a
crappy business deal. Here’s why. Cutting through all the B.S., what you
suggest is a simple trade: you bring your looks to the party and I bring
my money. Fine, simple. But here’s the rub, your looks will fade and my
money will likely continue into perpetuity…in fact, it is very likely
that my income increases but it is an absolute certainty that you won’t
be getting any more beautiful!

So, in economic terms you are a depreciating asset and I am an earning
asset. Not only are you a depreciating asset, your depreciation
accelerates! Let me explain, you’re 25 now and will likely stay pretty
hot for the next 5 years, but less so each year. Then the fade begins in
earnest. By 35 stick a fork in you!

So in Wall Street terms, we would call you a trading position, not a buy
and hold…hence the rub…marriage. It doesn’t make good business sense
to “buy you” (which is what you’re asking) so I’d rather lease. In case
you think I’m being cruel, I would say the following. If my money were
to go away, so would you, so when your beauty fades I need an out. It’s
as simple as that. So a deal that makes sense is dating, not marriage.

Separately, I was taught early in my career about efficient markets. So,
I wonder why a girl as “articulate, classy and spectacularly beautiful”
as you has been unable to find your sugar daddy. I find it hard to
believe that if you are as gorgeous as you say you are that the $500K
hasn’t found you, if not only for a tryout.

By the way, you could always find a way to make your own money and then
we wouldn’t need to have this difficult conversation.

With all that said, I must say you’re going about it the right way.
Classic “pump and dump.”
I hope this is helpful, and if you want to enter into some sort of
lease, let me know.