I liked NYC the one time I was there, very briefly. Would have to go back for longer though to really get a good feel for it. :)

Oh dear, one thing? Erm... that's difficult, there's not really one big thing... well, maybe getting the internet. I've always only had very few friends in RL and never was big on socializing (I'm rather quiet and shy in RL) so this having a large group of (more or less close) friends is new for me. And most importantly, through American Gothic fandom I got to know two women who have become like sisters to me! :D