So Many Pretty Things!

I watched a photoshoot in Chinatown. It was pretty fabulous! This man dressed in a classic 1940s suit with slicked back hair walked down the street, a cell phone on his ear, as the photographer crouched down to get a great angle. This actually wasn't the first photoshoot I stumbled upon the past two weeks!
...I need some insight on the above two photos. I went into a Buddhist Temple, and to my surprise I found dozens of Chinese people wearing masks and packing what appeared to be paper money in bags. Hmmm... any ideas?

So, I've been exploring this HUGE city the past two weeks! I have to say that every time I venture out, I come across something unexpected! And, most of these surprising finds leave me with a smile. I really enjoy stumbling upon a unique street, an interesting person, or a beautiful dress! Maybe I should search out a career as a Professional Explorer. Does that exist? If anyone has any contacts, drop them my name please!

Outside the NY Stock Exchange building on Wall Street.

I've also become bosom buddies with the A, C, and 1 subway train. I've finished two books, and I am starting a third!

I've made some friends along the way...tried on lots of fun clothes (no purchases though)...and found many free museums and spots of interest! One of the best tours of the city is simply hoping on a public bus and riding the entire route. Now, this requires quite a bit of time; however, it is worth it!

I went to a book reading and discussion with Toni Morrison!

I'm anxious to start classes!!! Orientation starts Monday

.An INCREDIBLY expensive pair of earrings that Valerie and I saw in the Hamptons! I got to visit her family there for a few days!

Lyrics I'm Humming:

"Boom" by Anjulie

Nesting in New York!

So, my dad and I drove up from Miami to New York City! We loaded my car up with stuff that the movers didn't take and began the three day drive! We took our time and got to visit my friend Courtney in DC on the way.

Here are some pictures of my apartment in the moving process and finalized! I'm glad to be here in New York, but I miss my friends in Miami a lot.

I have just been transitioning and wandering around. This morning I biked to Columbia's campus and visited Grant's Tomb.

I'm just anxious for classes to start! Orientation starts August 31. :)

My mom and dad helped SO much. There is no way I could have gotten everything together and organized without them. I am so lucky that I have parents who can come to New York for a week to move their daughter in!

I've met some of the people in my building, and they are very nice. Hopefully I can make some friends here.

Lyrics I'm Humming:

"City" by Sara Bareilles