My Early Days and Years in New York City

This is a combination piece that combines two shorter works entitled: "e;My Early Days in New York City"e; and "e;My Early Years in New York City."e;  Because these two are very similar in timeframe and theme, I decided to add them both together.  This is about my rough-and-tumble start in New York City.  It was tough getting settled and established, and it proved an even harder challenge than I had anticipated.  I was so young and inexperienced, and I made my share of mishaps and mistakes.  Alas, this is what life was like for me during those very early days and years inside New York City.