My first drink at dinner was obviously a glass of cava. It was roughly 9PM on a Wednesday night. As I sat in a typical Spanish style restaurant observing the surroundings, my senses couldn't help but be overwhelmed with reminiscent memories. My ears heard that all too familiar, yet foreign language that I haven't heard for months. My nose picked up the variety of tapas being passed around from person to person. And my eyes, the biggest sense of all for me, could not help but stare at all the wonderful things that were happening around me. It's an understatement to say that I am the total ultimate fangirl of easygoing Barcelona. However, this love affair is nothing new. It began approximately one year ago, after a mauve nail polish color, 'Barefoot in Barcelona,' influenced a last minute trip with my sister and current boyfriend.
Now spring has rolled around again and given me the opportunity to go back into the Eixample district of BCN for the second year in a row. I think I should start to make it a tradition because Barcelona is great in the middle of the year. It's not too cold and the streets are filled with people and so much energy. There's always tapas, motorbikes galore, and an array of architectural gems. If you time it right, you may even be able to experience Sant Jordi Day. And if you miss that, well, there's plenty of other things going on!
Barcelona is like New York, in the way that it's impossible to do everything in one trip. Even after my second trip, I haven't been able to see it all. With each visit, I find myself wanting to know more about the customs and secrets of this city. I'm still not even sure if I should be translating my English into Catalan or Spanish. All signs point to Catalan, but I'm still trying to make it easier on myself!
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
on the go: New York to Warsaw
On October 4, 2014, I went through with my bold decision to move to Warsaw. Yes, for the cliche reason. I met a boy in New York, I quit my cocktailing gig, and I moved in with him- in Poland. That's a unique mouth full of words. Look at how fast we're getting to know each other! Never in a million years would I have been able to imagine a life like the one I'm having. This is a risk I'm very happy to have taken.
So now you're probably wondering all about Warsaw! Well, this is where the base of my exploration starts. I know some things about the city, but I'm far from an expert. When I moved here, everything was super cold- the weather, the people, me. It was a grey city in my eyes. Then, spring came around. Everything changed. My attitude pepped up, people were jollier (and even if they weren't, they certainly didn't steal my joy), and things just seemed wonderful. I've got to thank Poland for changing my outlook on the way I see things in general. I put the saying, 'change your perspective, change your world,' into action, and it works!
Here were my initial views on Warsaw:
P.S. This video is from a previous blog I had with my sister called LoveChadRyan, but that blog is no longer being updated.
So now you're probably wondering all about Warsaw! Well, this is where the base of my exploration starts. I know some things about the city, but I'm far from an expert. When I moved here, everything was super cold- the weather, the people, me. It was a grey city in my eyes. Then, spring came around. Everything changed. My attitude pepped up, people were jollier (and even if they weren't, they certainly didn't steal my joy), and things just seemed wonderful. I've got to thank Poland for changing my outlook on the way I see things in general. I put the saying, 'change your perspective, change your world,' into action, and it works!
Here were my initial views on Warsaw:
P.S. This video is from a previous blog I had with my sister called LoveChadRyan, but that blog is no longer being updated.
Thursday, May 21, 2015
intro | WELCOME!
Have you ever been on a packed express train into Queens as a homeless man awoke from his nap and proceeded to urinate in the middle of the car? Do your daily commutes consist of breakdancers, mariachi bands, gospel preachers, and beggars? Have you and your best friend ever walked down Broadway, only to be stopped by Matt Dylan and invited for pizza later that day? If you've debated or answered yes to these three questions, why hello fellow New Yorker. If not, why hello it's nice to meet you, most likely sane person. I'm glad you've stumbled across my page. Please make yourself comfortable.
Right now I'm supposed to talk about how New York is the greatest city in the world right? I can go on and on about that life, which I will do from time to time, but this blog is also about my stories outside of the Big Apple. Here you will find the perspective of a New Yorker on the go, finding out what makes the world so special.
So far, I've fallen in love with the rhythm of the Italian language, adored the tango of the Argentinians, been welcomed in a winery in the Champagne region of France, and there's still more to do! My only hope for this blog is to show you the world as I see it. I could possibly give you some helpful advice, or merely entertain you. Either way, time to trust me because we're going for a ride!
Welcome to NEWYORKER on the go !
Right now I'm supposed to talk about how New York is the greatest city in the world right? I can go on and on about that life, which I will do from time to time, but this blog is also about my stories outside of the Big Apple. Here you will find the perspective of a New Yorker on the go, finding out what makes the world so special.
So far, I've fallen in love with the rhythm of the Italian language, adored the tango of the Argentinians, been welcomed in a winery in the Champagne region of France, and there's still more to do! My only hope for this blog is to show you the world as I see it. I could possibly give you some helpful advice, or merely entertain you. Either way, time to trust me because we're going for a ride!
FRANKLY SPEAKING
Introducing 'Frankly Speaking!'
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I hope this blog gives you nothing but good advice.
If you've got any questions/issues you want to solve, send an email to
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This section takes on life, questions, issues, updates, and anything else.
I hope this blog gives you nothing but good advice.
If you've got any questions/issues you want to solve, send an email to
newyorkeronthego@gmail.com
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