Escape to Nuuu York

So I had the urge to re-discover the "BIG CITY," New York this past month, where I lived for school back in 2006 and may I add fell in love with every second of it. It was my home-away-from-home. And somehow with my livid adventure-seeking nature I made it happen together with my partner in crime. AKA. THE SUSYNESS. We both traveled to the East Coast, (her first time ever in NYC btw) as a complete surprise to our dear friend Esther, "EJ," who has made the BIG CITY her new home in the last year. This was definitely a last-minute trip and an unexpected surprise for EJ. It was hard not to spoil the surprise but we made it happen =)

Nonetheless, re-tracing familiar footsteps, visiting old friends, hopping on the subway, doing touristy stuff (like visiting Times Square), and getting a taste of some of New York's best hidden foods. It turned out to be a fun-filled weekend despite some rain at the beginning of my trip. I realized I missed New York, and I must visit at least once a year. My last trip had been in 2008 during the spring when the weather wasn't humid yet, but with loved friends luring me back into the Big City, who knows, I might just have to make the move. Wink, wink ;-) Well, not anytime soon, but I definitely planned on making New York part of my 2010 adventures and I'm happy to have escaped there for a quick-getaway. The city definitely is a Concrete Jungle where dreams are made of....





At Dean & Deluca with My Partner in Crime, Susy



Apparently I have a whole section dedicated to me at D&D =)


Shot from Union Sq. One of my favorite hang out spots in the summertime, or anytime really.





Momofuku Ssam Bar in the East Village


With EJ. LOVE YOU!


Momofuku's famed "Pork Buns" - the only good thing to make me go back for Seconds...


Entrance to Central Park


The Frozen Pond inside Central Park


With my Roomie, Stef


Boots are a MUST in NY




Beautiful Architecture + Tile


Bye Bye NY, "Imagine" John Lennon memorial. To the endless possibilities offered here.