NYC is Full of Magic.

Everything. The good and the bad. Let me explain…

Let’s start with the good, shall we?

New York City can be a bit of a beast but what she gives you in return are beautiful sunsets, opportunities of a lifetime, shopping, food and so much else. One of my favorite things to do is to wake up early, walk to get my coffee, and watch as the world around me begins to open up. You see businesses getting ready, dogs being walked and people running to work. The kids are on their way to school and the bus drivers are ready to get them there.

The City will kill you but also make you stronger. She will humble you but give you pretty sunsets and magical evenings with someone you love. She’s cold and warm but full of love.

Places You Should See While Here:

• Times Square (tourist only!)

• Central Park

• Harlem area (i’m biased cause I live here)

• A Broadway show!

• Shopping on 5th Ave.

• West Village area

Now in my opinion the good outweighs the bad, but we still have to talk about the bad. Rising rents lead to homelessness which leads to a lot of people feeling uncomfortable. It’s too deep of a conversation to get into why the city won't do more but just know most times folks are just trying to survive and mean no harm. You’ll know when your life is in danger trust me. That’s when you walk the other way or walk faster or into a store etc.

Can we talk about the myth that all New Yorkers are mean? cause we aren’t most times. In fact, most times we have to be disrespected before we even think of being a jerk to someone. Be respectful and we dish it back. Be an asshat and we will make your life hell. Feel free to ask for directions or ask about a place to eat or grab a beer. we are new yorkers and we love to talk about new york. SO ASK.

Have you ever been to NYC? What did you love or hate about it? Let me know below!