NYC: The place to be? or The place not to be?

As I walk through the streets of Manhattan everyday pushing through layers of people covering the sidewalk and playing chicken with the oncoming pedestrian traffic, I have to ask myself, "Why do I live here"?  Right now I cannot answer that question with any bit of clarity.  The answer will depend on the day you ask.  Many men may say, "that's a women for ya".  Well, so be it.  I reserve the right to change my mind with the sunrise of each day.  With that said, I have moments of living here where I see myself as the luckiest girl.  Last weekend I boarded the 7 train at TS and for some reason I was the "information desk" of the train.  Everyone who walked through the open doors came right up to me and asked me if the train went here or there.... did I mention, I was asked in every different language except English.  Well, a man I will refer to as "Mr. Brooklyn" really got a kick out of this and began sending passengers my way.  It was actually quite hilarious and I had a good laugh with a stranger until GC, where I exited and went about my life.  This would only happen in NYC.  So the debate will continue.  Place your bets people, will I stay or will I leave???