it is what it is

this is a phrase that i have heard almost daily since moving to new york city. i am uncertain as to the etymological origins of this phrase, but to me it seems to be a general (un?)reaction to the multifaceted nature of everyday events in one of the busiest and most distracting places on the planet. sort of like a "che sara', sara'" with a bit of manhattan "i don't have time for this" disdain and brooklyn "fuhgedaboudit" apathy. the latter phrase is heard pretty much ubiquitously in this neighborhood as well.

well there's always this to remember




yeah, well, thanks jesus.



This post is philosophical and introspective-y-ish.