There are few things I love more than getting to show my favorite people around my favorite city. Recently, I loved having my sister and cousin come visit. We had the best weekend in NYC. We did all the touristy things and I got to show them a glimpse of my New York life. We ventured out to the High Line. which was so adventurous … Continue reading Cousin fun in NYC — Abby and Julia come to visit
Taylor Swift just dropped her new album “reputation,” and it’s a lyrical work of art. Every new song has potential to be a hit single, and the whole album is a jam. I’ve been blasting it non-stop and celebrating its new release all week. Luckily to my excitement– Taylor Swift had a pop up shop in NYC to bring this new era to life. It … Continue reading Reputation release week: A new Taylor Swift era and her electric pop up shop in NYC
If you know me and you’re reading this, chances are you can already guess this will be a positive review and gushing post. I just saw Niall Horan again for the second time in NYC, and yep, you know it, my inner fangirl is yet again fully thriving in New York City. So many smiles, all the joy… I’ve got that unbelievable giddiness that comes … Continue reading Flicker Sessions New York – NYC night with Niall Horan
Less than a mile from where I currently live in Manhattan, New York City experienced it’s deadliest terrorist attack since 9/11. The incident happened on Halloween on the west side of the city and eight people were killed and nearly a dozen were injured. The suspected terrorist, age 29, drove down the Hudson River Park bike way, plowing through pedestrians and bikers on one of … Continue reading New York City resilience: Living in Lower Manhattan during the terrorist truck attack
This past week showed me that 13-year-old me still isn’t over One Direction. Heck, 20-year-old me is still wholeheartedly obsessed and willing to get up before the sun does just to get a glimpse of any one of the boys. They’re each going their own separate ways pursuing solo careers and it seems like the opportunities to see them in smaller and more intimate settings … Continue reading Up at 3 A.M. for Niall Horan on the TODAY show
The people of New York seem to avoid leisurely walking the Brooklyn Bridge at all costs. Yes, they think it’s pretty. But most people I’ve talked to have said they’d rather admire it from afar. “There are too many tourists,” they say. “It’s overcrowded.” While all of this is true, I can’t help but love everything about it. The views are breathtaking and the walk from … Continue reading NYC adventures: Brooklyn Bridge
What more can a girl ask for than a night out in Greenwich Village enjoying sweet treats with even sweeter friends? Today’s NYC adventure was cookie dough confections (DŌ) and yes, it was doughlicious. This adorable shop serves up gourmet, edible dough that is absolutely yummy. It’s a brilliant idea if you ask me. After all, how many of us spend time eating the cookie … Continue reading Cookie dough confections NYC
This past summer I spent countless hours trying to win Ed Sheeran tickets in Minnesota. I entered every contest on Twitter (sending out tweets like “don’t have me ‘Ed Tearin,’ send me to Ed Sheeran”) … I called into radio stations every hour when they had tickets … I basically jumped at any opportunity that presented itself. I wanted so badly to be at Ed … Continue reading NYC: The city of concert dreams and endless music opportunities – Ed Sheeran on GMA
If I’ve been in New York City for an entire four weeks, does that make me a New Yorker? How about if I’ve joined the 8 a.m. commuters and 9-5p.m. working class? Or learned how to navigate the subways and find the coolest places to grab a milkshake? I’ve only been here for one month, but Manhattan is starting to feel like home. City life … Continue reading Making Manhattan home: One month in the city
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