A Transit Strike? Are You Kidding Me?

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This morning I woke up at around 3:15 AM, not out of pain, but because I left my lights on when I fell asleep. (This is a strange habit of mine when I am busy.)

I realized it was past the 12:01 deadline for the MTA transit strike, so I turned on my radio as I wrapped some Christmas gifts. A few minutes into the cutting and taping, I heard it was on...and I almost didn't believe it. I said a few days ago the transit workers wouldn't go on strike...and yet they have. How about that?

Tonight is my last day at work before breaking for Christmas. I will not be back in the office until after New Year's. This brings me much joy.

I walk to work a lot, so getting ready this morning to come to work was no big deal. I did, however, have a huge bag of presents to carry as well as a duffell bag. Even without the subways and busses, NYC seemed to be running as usual. A few stores were closed at 8:30 AM, but the coffee carts were still brewing and the traffic was still congested in Herald Square. Even the deli below my building was fully stocked and open for business.

Shy of a complete blackout, I think it's hard to get New York to shut down completely. Yes, it's Christmastime and there's sure to be some revenue lost from the strike. However, from what I've seen thus far, and judging from the amount of co-workers who hoofed it in the morning, I don't think this strike will keep us down.

Although I am jealous of my friends who got to stay home today.

Tomorrow I'll get some film back from one of the parties this weekend. I'm sure it will please most of you.

Until then, stay warm and keep walking. (Because right now, there is no other choice)