New York

Lifelogue II

NEW YORK CITY LIFELOGUE | WEEK SEVEN TO EIGHT

Walking around the streets of this city, I still can't believe that it's my home.  I don't know if it's because I share this new home with 7 million others, because I don't see the same people everyday, or because each day has been an adventure, but it's surreal.  One day in New York City feels like three days somewhere else.  If you let yourself, you never have to eat at the same restaurant twice, can step foot into a different store every day, and walk a hundred different ways to get to the subway.  My whole life was built around routine and comforts until I moved to this city.  And although it's scary at times to not know what lies ahead of you, who you will meet, or what the day may bring, there's something so beautiful about it.  I love the mystery, the fact that I can walk down Amsterdam Avenue everyday and something new catches my eye every time and that I will most likely, thanks to a stranger or a colleague or a friend, be able to add to my never ending list of places to eat, shop, and see in this city.  I've always heard that the newness of a city is what makes it so special... but what makes New York City so special is that the sense of newness doesn't appear to have an end.

Eats. Berry Park | Ed's Lobster Bar

Drinks: Berry Park | The Tippler

Do: Brooklyn Bowl

Lifelogue I

NEW YORK CITY LIFELOGUE | WEEK ONE TO SIX

52 weeks in New York City.  I would love to take note and journal every day that I get to spend in this city, but the best way for me to truly remember my experience is through my photos. So, for the 52 weeks (now 46 weeks) that I am living in New York City, I'll leave it to a little weekly lifelogue to hold myself accountable for capturing my favorite moments here.

And for anyone visiting New York, this may be able to serve as a bit of a guide.

New to the city, playing tourist has been one of my favorite things.  Going to the top of the Empire State Building at night is breathtaking (and you avoid the long lines), walking central park made me appreciate this city even more, and meandering around bustling Chinatown and Little Italy led me to some of the most incredible Chinese food I have even eaten. Also, FAO Schwartz is like Disney World... it gets better the older you get.

Eats.  Meme Meditteranean | La Mar  | Shang Hai Deluxe Drinks. MercBar | Sophie's Shopping. Star Struck Vintage