Growing up in the valley I never quite understood why people lived in the city, what kept them there. It wasn't until I was surrounded by nothing but concrete and old high rise buildings that I came to understand one's love for the city. The idea that there is always some sort of new discovery whether it be a coffee shop, a flower shop, or stylish women and men flooding the streets, you see something new everyday. The streets are loud and the people even louder but the city has depth. How fresh. How intriguing. Look at me getting all deep. Ha! Anyways I've come to love the streets of New York and I can't wait to visit them again.
Flutter Of The Heart At The Sight Of The City
Growing up in the valley I never quite understood why people lived in the city, what kept them there. It wasn't until I was surrounded by nothing but concrete and old high rise buildings that I came to understand one's love for the city. The idea that there is always some sort of new discovery whether it be a coffee shop, a flower shop, or stylish women and men flooding the streets, you see something new everyday. The streets are loud and the people even louder but the city has depth. How fresh. How intriguing. Look at me getting all deep. Ha! Anyways I've come to love the streets of New York and I can't wait to visit them again.
The Smile || Noho
Happy Bones || Little Italy
Before going to New York I went on Yelp to search for places I wanted to go to. I didn't want to waste my time going to the Statue of Liberty, I wanted to go to cafes. I came across Happy Bones of which had about a 5 star review and something that really caught my eye, tortoise shell spoons. I was thinking of taking a picture of the tortoise shell spoon accompanied by a latte to make the perfect Instagram picture. So, my parents dropped me off in Little Italy and went to see the Statue of Liberty. When I went into the cafe the vibes were amazing and even Phantogram was playing in the background. All I could think to myself was, this is my kind of cafe. I went to the counter ecstatic and giddily asked for a tortoise shell spoon. Sadly the barista had informed me that they stopped supplying them. Honestly, I was upset. I came to New York City for this spoon! Anyways I didn't let the disappointment stop me from buying a latte, but I had to take it to-go as I was off the roam the city and find Chelsea Market. Walking in the freezing cold with my face and hands frozen I felt like I was never going to get there. Even better, my navigation system on my phone was not guiding me in the right direction so there I was walking for literally miles trying to find this place. The only thing that kept my mind off of how freezing it was was my music. As I continued to walk I come to noticed a pizza joint. Not a pizza place, a pizza joint. I noticed that everyone in this pizza joint was standing up ignoring the fact that there was actual seating, with a huge slice of pizza in their hands. I had to join in on this phenomenon and there I was eating my quality $1 slice of pizza. And as I was standing there, I came to a realization. There are so many pizza joints and coffee shops in New York to keep yourself from dying the in the cold. At this point I was completely lost and I called my parents to pick me up. But because there is so much traffic in New York it was going to take them a while. So, I continued to walk and roam. I happened to come across a gallery that focused on the 21st century and how it translates through photography. I think that's one of my favorite things about New York, you can be literally in the middle of nowhere and can still find a piece of art. Eventually I was picked up and for a minute I felt saddened that I have yet to truly figure out the city. Until next time...
Lost in Little Italy
January 7, 2015 Little Italy, New York, NY, USA
Happy Bones || Little Italy
Before going to New York I went on Yelp to search for places I wanted to go to. I didn't want to waste my time going to the Statue of Liberty, I wanted to go to cafes. I came across Happy Bones of which had about a 5 star review and something that really caught my eye, tortoise shell spoons. I was thinking of taking a picture of the tortoise shell spoon accompanied by a latte to make the perfect Instagram picture. So, my parents dropped me off in Little Italy and went to see the Statue of Liberty. When I went into the cafe the vibes were amazing and even Phantogram was playing in the background. All I could think to myself was, this is my kind of cafe. I went to the counter ecstatic and giddily asked for a tortoise shell spoon. Sadly the barista had informed me that they stopped supplying them. Honestly, I was upset. I came to New York City for this spoon! Anyways I didn't let the disappointment stop me from buying a latte, but I had to take it to-go as I was off the roam the city and find Chelsea Market. Walking in the freezing cold with my face and hands frozen I felt like I was never going to get there. Even better, my navigation system on my phone was not guiding me in the right direction so there I was walking for literally miles trying to find this place. The only thing that kept my mind off of how freezing it was was my music. As I continued to walk I come to noticed a pizza joint. Not a pizza place, a pizza joint. I noticed that everyone in this pizza joint was standing up ignoring the fact that there was actual seating, with a huge slice of pizza in their hands. I had to join in on this phenomenon and there I was eating my quality $1 slice of pizza. And as I was standing there, I came to a realization. There are so many pizza joints and coffee shops in New York to keep yourself from dying the in the cold. At this point I was completely lost and I called my parents to pick me up. But because there is so much traffic in New York it was going to take them a while. So, I continued to walk and roam. I happened to come across a gallery that focused on the 21st century and how it translates through photography. I think that's one of my favorite things about New York, you can be literally in the middle of nowhere and can still find a piece of art. Eventually I was picked up and for a minute I felt saddened that I have yet to truly figure out the city. Until next time...
Central Park
When in New York || Central Park
January 6, 2015 Central Park, New York, NY, USA
Central Park
Gemma || East Village
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| Eggs a la Gemma Roasted Potatoes Blueberry Pancakes Caffe Latte Earl Grey Creme Tea |
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| Duster Coat: Asos White Collared Top: Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply Jeans: Levi's Boots: Asos Wide-Brim Fedora: Asos Satchel: Leather Satchel Company |
Arriving in New York || Manhattan
January 5, 2015 Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
Gemma || East Village
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| Eggs a la Gemma Roasted Potatoes Blueberry Pancakes Caffe Latte Earl Grey Creme Tea |
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| Duster Coat: Asos White Collared Top: Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply Jeans: Levi's Boots: Asos Wide-Brim Fedora: Asos Satchel: Leather Satchel Company |
Cheers 2014! With 2014 being over I have feelings of bittersweetness. It was a tough year but looking back on it I see how much I've grown. Hence, this picture of succulents that grow slowly but surely and even when becoming damaged from too much sunlight or too much water tend to grow back with time very much so like me. With the new year comes new beginnings and I'm glad I'm finally starting a blog, this blog. The first thing I want to do is take you guys with me as I embark on a journey to New York, a place I have dreamed of visiting for ages. After New York I plan to share more of my experiences, thoughts, challenges, etc. But it's not all about me! I also plan on giving you guys all my tips and tricks for how to make life easier and more enjoyable! A lot is coming and I'm excited that it's finally happening! I can already see that 2015 is going to be fresh, new, and overall different. I can't wait to see where the year takes me!
Hello 2015!
January 2, 2015
Cheers 2014! With 2014 being over I have feelings of bittersweetness. It was a tough year but looking back on it I see how much I've grown. Hence, this picture of succulents that grow slowly but surely and even when becoming damaged from too much sunlight or too much water tend to grow back with time very much so like me. With the new year comes new beginnings and I'm glad I'm finally starting a blog, this blog. The first thing I want to do is take you guys with me as I embark on a journey to New York, a place I have dreamed of visiting for ages. After New York I plan to share more of my experiences, thoughts, challenges, etc. But it's not all about me! I also plan on giving you guys all my tips and tricks for how to make life easier and more enjoyable! A lot is coming and I'm excited that it's finally happening! I can already see that 2015 is going to be fresh, new, and overall different. I can't wait to see where the year takes me!
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