Before you leave a place, there’s that awkward “in-between” period. You know, when you’re still living in New York or Akron or Bangkok (or wherever you’re from) — but you’re like thiiiis close from boarding a plane for somewhere else. So you’re officially in-between places. And, for me, that in-between state became super, sadly real last night. At a karaoke bar.

Moe’s Bar & Lounge in Fort Greene is not quite a dive or lounge. I guess it’s both? Anyway, I listened to friends bravely belt out everything from “Don’t Speak” (No Doubt)” to “Lovers & Friends” (Lil John ft. Ludacris & Usher). At one point, my friend, Tinu, put her EVERYTHING into “At Last” (Etta James), working the crowd and crooning the final notes as she fell to floor. UGH, my friends! I cannot handle how sad I will be to say goodbye. But, for now, I’m still here in New York. And we’re going out dancing tonight. So it’s not over yet.

Singing “Everything Little Thing She Does is Magic” by the Police at Moe’s Bar & Lounge, Brooklyn.