I Left My Heart In New York City!

My trip to New York last month was my fourth, but it was only then I realized that I can and will live in the City That Never Sleeps. This is probably because this time, I allowed myself to experience New York in a different perspective. For once, I wasn't just a tourist. And this is the reason why I now love New York. Yes, it only took me four trips to realize that.

 And here's what I did in the city:
Morning runs and then meeting Jeff, the guy who gave me a free bottled water because we didn't have a change.

Hanging out in the West Village
Gaining a new friend, then getting drunk in the middle of the day.

Tortilla Flats
767 Washington Street
New York, New York 10014

Spending more time with old friends:
With one of my high school bestfriends , Alena.

Jollibee
62-29 Roosevelt Avenue
Queens, New York
11377

Our friend from California (Rose Ann) also joined us for lunch at Maharlika NYC. I finally had my favourite sizzling sisig.

MAHARLIKA
111 1st Avenue 
New York, New York 
10009


The City:


And the highlights of my trip:
A visit to the National September 11 Memorial
Dinner with  friends

SEA
835 Washington Street
New York, New York
10014

Walking in the village at night
First ever night out in New York City.

230 Fifth
230 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York
10001

This is the place to go to if you want a spectacular view of the city. Luckily, we were with friends who know how to party. I will always be thankful to these guys for making my first night out in NYC unforgettable. I must say that the drinks are quite expensive. A bottle of Hennessy, which by the way is not on the drink menu, costs about $380. Maybe it's best to visit this place once in a while unless you always have extra money to spend.

After this trip I actually want to go back to New York every year. I am still not ready to move for good, but now I know I will eventually.

Now tell me, who doesn't love New York City?


TIN x


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