When I visited Boson back in November, the view from my train window was just exquisite. Even though it's a short trip, it's always a treat.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
My favorite lights
I really enjoyed the Christmas lights at Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle last year, so I was very pleased to see them come back again this year.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
A gem in Washington Heights
During an event called the Open House New York weekend in October, we can visit places with architectural and design significances in the city that are not open to the public on the regular basis. Since I got off of my tour guide duty at St. Michael's Church much earlier than I expected, I decided to explore the city myself. One of the places that was on the OHNY's list was a gem in Washington Heights called Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church. When I set my foot in the chapel, I immediately got teary-eyed in awe. Their tour guide was incredibly nice and knowledgeable, I could just feel his love for this place. I look forward to taking advantage of the OHNY weekend next year as well. You never know what wonders you may discover.Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church
124 Wadsworth Avenue
New York, NY 10033
www.saintspyridon.net
Open House New York
www.ohny.org
I heart Harlem, Part 2
This past Sunday, I stopped by at an event that's part of the city's "Harlem for the Holidays" project at the Hip Hop Culture Center. I did my share of supporting my neighborhood by eating practically every local delectable in sight. As I was stuffing my face with delicious sweet potato beignets, an amazing group of kids came on the stage to sing gospel music. Their energy was incredibly powerful, it gave me goosebumps. Harlem has always given me what I needed at the moment, whether it's a reminder to stay grateful or a kick in the butt. I would love to hear these kids perform live again.Harlem for the Holidays
www.nycgo.com/harlemfortheholidays
Hip Hop Culture Center in Harlem
(2nd Floor of Magic Johnson Theater)
2309 Frederick Douglass Blvd.
New York, NY 10027
h2c2harlem.com
Mama Foundation Gospel for Teens
www.mamafoundation.org/gospel-for-teens.html
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
You can find me here.
I used to live two blocks away from St. Michael's and knew nothing about it. Back then I would have never imagined myself as a Christian and an active member of the big white church with a bell down the block. Since then, I was baptized here and my life has naturally changed drastically. This is where I am every Sunday morning. I'm often amazed at how interesting and unpredictable life can be, yet it's all meant to be.St. Michael's Church
225 West 99th Street
New York, NY 10025
www.saintmichaelschurch.org
Denomination: Episcopal
Architectural style: Romanesque and Byzantine
Date: 1807
My addiction of the moment
This place is so good, they put smile on my face no matter what. My favorite is figs and tequila, it's out of control.Screme
screme.com
242 West 42 St.
Madame Tussaud’s Museum, Times Square
2030 Broadway
(between 69th St & 70th St)
New York, NY 10023
I heart Harlem
I won't lie. When I first moved to Harlem from Upper West Side, I was terrified. That was almost 10 years ago. Since then, I've come to love my energetic neighborhood from the bottom of my heart. This is where I call home with a little sense of pride. Harlem has carried me through thick and thin, and shaped me into who I am today. For that, I am ever so grateful.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Where it all started.
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine is where my response to God's calling started after being religious phobic for pretty much all my life. I was also confirmed here, every time I pass by the statue, it gives me a great sense of peace.
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10025
www.stjohndivine.org
Denomination: Episcopal
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Date: 1892
Construction: Stone
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