Category: Big city life
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Making It Count
Time moves quietly, slipping past as we plan and postpone. But life isn’t meant to be put on hold. It’s happening now — in the laughter, the detours, and the everyday moments we often overlook. I’ve learned that living fully isn’t about perfection or grand gestures. It’s about being present, embracing change, saying yes more…
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, everyone! Here’s to a bright and prosperous 2025 filled with meaningful moments, new adventures, and plenty of reasons to celebrate. This year, I found myself ringing in the new year in New York City, a place known for its larger-than-life celebrations. The Empire State Building was stunning, glowing in vibrant party colors.…
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Holiday Party Season
Holiday parties have long been a way to mark the season, bringing people together for food, conversation, and a bit of cheer. This week, I was lucky to attend one—well-organized and fun, held in a cool, modern location. The food was great, the music lively, and the space perfect for celebrating. It goes to show…
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What a week!
With my broken toe keeping me stuck at home, I spent most of the week juggling year-end work chaos and watching the unbelievable election results in the US and the political situation in Germany take unexpected turns. It wasn’t exactly the most calming week, but I think we all need to remind ourselves—especially in times…
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Emergency
Last Saturday night brought an experience I’d happily have skipped… a late-night ER trip for a broken toe. Surprisingly, it was a very calm, positive experience—every nurse and doctor I met was kind and professional, and I was in and out in just three hours. The scene, though, was a bit different from what you…
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World pasta day
Did you know yesterday (Oct 25) was World Pasta Day? I had no idea either. One of the perks of living in this city is the regular pop-ups and promotional booths handing out little freebies (or reminding you it’s time to celebrate something). On my way to work, I passed by one giving out free…
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Sake tasting
This weekend, I attended a great event: a sake tasting and learning session. It was held at Kura Brewery, tucked away in Brooklyn’s Industry City, a dynamic new development area. It was a truly fun—and tasty—experience that brought me one step closer to genuinely enjoying sake. Just a short time ago, I wouldn’t have imagined…
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Little island
Tucked along the Hudson River, Little Island is one of those NYC spots that look absolutely stunning from afar, especially when its unique design glows in the evening sun. It’s a little urban oasis supported by pot shaped structures in form of tulips with their individual sections referred to as petals. It can get very…
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Coffee
Is there anything better than that first sip of hot coffee in the morning? For me, it’s the flavor I savor most, but today, I find myself craving its energy more than usual. With autumn settling in, the crisp air and darker mornings have made it harder to find that mid-morning motivation. Some days, a…
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Yellow cabs
New York City wouldn’t be the same without its bright yellow taxis zipping through the streets, adding that perfect splash of color to the skyline. But did you know those cabs weren’t always yellow? The first cabs were actually painted green and red. It wasn’t until Allen’s New York Taxicab Company decided to switch to…
Josephine in New York City 