When the clock struck midnight on 1st Jan 2016, I made a resolution to move away from home for a while - to experience something new. (I am usually not a resolution kind of person. Whenever someone asks me what my New Year resolution is, I say:
To be happy!). However, in 2016, I made one, and I got it!
I should be thrilled - I know, but somehow I do not and did not feel as excited as I felt when I was going to the UK to pursue my degree. I was 19 when I left home to the UK for 3 years - I was over the top - exhilarated! I loved every minute of the days before flying off and of the days when I was there.
This time though, I was questioning my decision to the very day I was flying off! Well it's too late now, I am already here in the Big Apple (and for almost a week)!
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| Empire State |
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| Times Square |
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| Where's John? lol |
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| In the Times Square subway station |
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| I think I might hide here...lol |
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| Tribeca area |
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| Washington Square Park |
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| Grand Central Station |
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| Grand Central Market |
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| My fav place...lol |
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| Central Park |
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| The Metropolitan Museum |
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| Manus x Machina (for fashion lovers) |
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| Brooklyn Bridge |
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| View of Downtown Manhattan |
It is an exciting city - a place everyone should visit for sure. It is diverse and huge! It can be a bit overwhelming though.
About living here - I don't think it suits my personality and I
definitely do not suit New York's personality! Lol... but I foresee a fun and very educational experience for me. I am also very grateful to be given this opportunity! Thank you!!
A few things about New York (and the US) for now - I am sure there will be more added to the list:
- Some of the subways do not have maps - WTF! Isn't that the basic! You will have to look at each stop to make sure you do not miss your stop.
- Processed and GMO foods are so so common here - unlike in Asia and Europe. No wonder the fight against GMO is big here.
- There is a coffee culture here, but it is so hard to find a cosy coffee shop where I can just chill! I don't want a cafe where I feel I have to rush ALL THE TIME!
- When crossing the wide roads, even when the light is green for pedestrians to walk, there are cars still moving - hence making me run like a maniac! - WHY?! #pleasehelpmeouthere
- Why is it sooooooo expensive to fly internally within the US? A flight from NY to New Orleans costs USD$300! (You can fly London to Barcelona for just 30-40 pounds!) Again, please help me out here!!
- There are many parks around - love it!
- The organisation of the streets is amazing, you will know exactly which direction you are headed to. Streets run from East to West (the higher the street number - the more north you are); Avenues run from North to South (the smaller the avenue number, the more east you are).
- It's a huge city and you are bound to discover something new everyday.
- People - they are nice, but not as warm and friendly, as I'd wish.. hehe
Anyways, we'll see after a few more months perhaps? I will blog more about experiences here as my time here progresses.
Adios amigos! xx
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