It has been 8 years since I've left NY. I've never gone home for Christmas and instead during that time, I've celebrated Christmas in different countries including Korea, Thailand, and Singapore. Some of the memories I've made were volunteering and giving out gifts at an orphanage in Korea, relaxing on the beach in Thailand, or … Continue reading coming home for christmas
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adventures in the empire state
This summer in New York, I was able to do a few firsts, like riding the Staten Island Ferry and going to the Top of the Rock. I didn't want to wait in line for the actual ferry to Liberty Island and do the whole touristy thing, so we decided to take the Staten Island Ferry, which … Continue reading adventures in the empire state
mokbar @ nyc
This summer, I had the chance to check out this new and delicious place called Mokbar located in Chelsea market. My friend recommended this place,and I'm glad she did. This is a new Korean-Japanese fusion ramen place, opened by a Korean-American, Esther Choi. They don't have too many tables, so be prepared to wait if … Continue reading mokbar @ nyc
exploring soho
I love checking out new restaurants and bakeries with good friends. I randomly stumbled upon a blog post about this newer restaurant called The Cleveland in NYC. This restaurant located technically in "nolita" and only a few steps from line 6's spring street stop. There's a fun outdoor area in the back of the restaurant giving … Continue reading exploring soho
a nyc adventure {fashion, food & friends}
I don't know what it is about NYC, but every time I come back I can't help but love it more. I mean in what other city do you have the subway conductors yelling at the people over the intercom for not getting inside the doors that are closing, or do you end up sitting … Continue reading a nyc adventure {fashion, food & friends}
Brunch @ Hundred Acres
When I'm in NYC, I think Saturday brunch is probably my favorite meal of the week. It's the weekend, it's good food, and it's NY. I recently got a chance to check out Hundred Acres in Soho, on 38 Macdougal street between Houston and Prince. I loved the two dishes we got which were the … Continue reading Brunch @ Hundred Acres
Paparazzi Shots in NYC
Before a lovely dinner with the girls at Lani Kai I did a mini-photo shoot with my friend Miriam, paparazzi style! She couldn't help laughing at me because I was taking random shots of her while walking down the streets of Manhattan, while she was on her iphone of course! Anyways, I think they came … Continue reading Paparazzi Shots in NYC
penpals
I used to love getting letters from my friends especially in middle school. I remember sending letters to friends at sleep away camp and to friends that moved. There's just something so special about opening an envelope that's so much more exciting then pressing the inbox tab on your e-mail account. This year, I am … Continue reading penpals
poetry while you wait
typewriter, poetry and washingtonsquare park It's hard to not love NYC when you can find people ready to write you a poem for a small monetary contribution. This was actually the second person I came across on this lovely summer Saturday ready to write a poem with a typewriter for people. I knew I had … Continue reading poetry while you wait