My sisters just co-bought an apartment in Dupont Circle...one of DC's trendier neighborhoods.
Parking 2 blocks away from their apt. and strolling the kids to the housewarming party, I took in the outdoor cafe/brunch crowd doing their thing, saw the shops catering to a trendy crowd, and was just in awe how far away I am from that lifestyle.
Once upon a time...in an Upper West Side galaxy far, far away, that maybe was me.
Now, I can barely relate.