It’s a FACT that women prefer taller men. Why do you think people are taller than they were 100 years ago?

Orange Line is the new Black Line.

I move a lot for work (mobility's been good for the career) and meet a LOT of people. I possess an approachability where I'm constantly asked for directions, for assistance in retail stores, chatted with on planes, etc. I don't mind, but no longer answer honestly to the very popular, "Where are you from originally?"

Damn, you really have your shit together.

Very impressive (and inspirational)! Sounds like you're debt-free as well; which is great. I wasn't always debt-free – $60k paid off! – and it makes a HUGE difference in regards to savings (and everything, really).

As someone living in Manhattan on >$30k/year, how'd you live on essentially less than $2k/month? Even with roommates, it's hard to get below $1k/month for rent. And I don't see how <$900 is possible for food, bills, loans and miscellaneous.

So "its" is basically out, is what you're saying?

I've met SO many "educated" people with the same misconception; even to the point of not wanting a raise into a higher tax bracket. Oy.