exploring.

Ever since Nick and I started discussing a very real possibility of moving to the west coast next year, I was suddenly overwhelmed with a feeling of anxiety. Am I making the most of my time here? Have I done everything I want to do?

So I took it upon myself to make an effort to be more adventurous in this city. We have discovered a lot of favorite spots over the past year and a half which has resulted in repeat adventures. While we will likely continue to visit our favorite spots (nothing says “home” like having such spots anyway, am I right?), we have also started to try new things.

A few weekends ago, Nick and I rode our bikes out to Corona Park. We had visited the park before to see the Mets play at Citifield, but we noticed how big the park was and thought maybe there would be some other cool things to check out. Sure enough, the first thing we encountered upon riding into the park was Arthur Ashe stadium where the US Open was taking place. There were people everywhere and the grounds were decorated in beautiful gardens and statues. Just down the walkway from the stadium was the Unisphere – a huge and magnificent fountain that I didn’t even know existed. It was so nice to discover such a cool roaming place so near our home. We rode along the ponds and looked at the geese and the best part about it all was that we got an excellent workout. 

main entrance to the US open

unisphere

our birthday presents from our respective parents

Last weekend, on the same day that my friend Anthony and I decided to have a fall harvest party, we took a trip down to the High Line earlier in the afternoon. It’s a mellow thing to do – casually stroll down an elevated walkway and check out the different apartment buildings, the gardens, and the funky and random pieces of art. It was fun and new.

taking a break to play Words with Friends

We exited the High Line on 14^th street and I realized I was in the Meatpacking District – a Manhattan neighborhood that I don’t think I had ever stepped foot in before. Mere seconds later, we basically bumped shoulders with Julianne Moore. Talk about a good decision.

Anyway, my goal to explore is off to a good start. I just dread the idea of someday telling someone I lived in New York City for two years but didn't do so many of the things I could have. I plan to make the most out of this next year and if for some reason, Nick and I are still here next summer, then it will just mean I have that much more time to check out more amazing things that this city has to offer.