Few things in the world are as great as sitting around and having a drink with old friends who really know you -- the ones who know all your crazy family stories, your childhood pet names, even your preferred modes of bullshitting (so you gotta get creative!). I've been fortunate to have had that experience several times over the past month, but so seldom with people who actually live in the city. Is it just impossible to make real friends here? I love New York, but "we'll call you/let's get a drink sometime/we should definitely do something soon" is wearing me out.
