The day I was supposed to fly back to Texas was A) my birthday, and B) the day I lost my wallet. No ID meant no flight home.
I felt panicked, overwhelmed, and needed a place to stay to decompress and figure out a game plan.
I didn’t plan on staying in Jersey City, but an old friend of mine bartended in several lovely establishments there over the years, and it was exactly the place I needed to get back on my feet. Finding Jeremy’s place was nothing short of a miracle. It gave me solace and time to recharge. It gave me a sense of warmth and support. That warmth, however, is truly an extension of Jeremy himself. He knew my weird situation, and left me a lovely surprise bouquet of birthday flowers on the door!
As grateful as I am for the time I spent wandering NYC, my brief overnight in Jersey City was, honestly, the loveliest gift I could have received. That is a testament not only to Jeremy as an Airbnb host, but a decent and gracious human being.
I WILL be back! 🥰