the holidays

Yesterday, I attempted to see the Christmas tree lighting at Rockefellar Center. It was fun until I was separated from my friends as a policeman shoved me across a barricade. Aaaahhhh....the holidays.....

I have to wonder if I am the one to blame here. As a New Yorker of almost 5 years, I am well aware of the chaos that ensues in the city (especially around Rockefellar Center) during the holidays. And after last year's debacle where I had family visit during the 1st and 2nd weeks of Dec, let's just say I should know better.....which makes me wonder further. Why do we repeat the same mistakes over and over again? Why do we do things that we know are stupid ? I like to think it has something to do with hope....