Working in Brooklyn

Ok so...working in Brooklyn.

It's like another worlds over here.  Who knew the difference between working in Midtown and Brooklyn could be so eye opening.  Being a native Brooklnite, I never thought twice about it but now I see the different sides of New York City that exist. 

I worked for a few months in Midtown and the idea that I got was that someone, somewhere was always having a meeting and no matter what you will always be  late/unprepared.  Also blackberries.....everywhere.  Brooklyn has a much more laid back attitude.  I see people on the commute who look a little happier and dress a little more down to earth (but still uber trendy and professional).  People aren't trying to work for the suit, but the suit works more for them.  I think that applies to most people in Brooklyn.  We make shit work for us.  I know I did.  I also work next to an art gallery and down the block from a Trader Joe's which is like amazing.  I just can't believe that there is such a strong cultural identity in Brooklyn that is the complete opposite from Manhattan.  If NYC were a holiday family dinner, Manhattan is the cousin who went to boarding school and is now a lawyer.  Brooklyn would probably be the cousin from the other side of the family who has an art degree and plays the mandolin.  I would probably party with both of those cousins...so its not the perfect analogy I guess, but w.e.

Anywho I can't wait to explore Brooklyn some more and tell everyone about it!