My New York

USA Holiday 2010 346

14 Sep My New York

USA Holiday 2010 346

Welcome

As New York was the inspiration for my blog it’s only fitting that my first post be the topic of it. After returning from my most recent visit to New York I was inspired and compelled to finally start blogging!  After years of sharing my travel gems with family and friends I realised that I needed to (like my life depended on it) shout it from the roof tops that ‘I Love New York!’ …I’m obsessed! And as though ‘the city’ was speaking to me itself, I heard the words ‘it’s time’, so here begins the journey for us all. Hope you feel inspired to travel, see the world and eat amazing food no matter where you are…

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My New York

I wasn’t born there, I’ve never lived there, but somehow it’s mine.

I still remember flying into New York for the first time. It was early evening and the sun had already set. It was December 2010 and only days away from Christmas. Looking out through the window on the plane I could see a sea of lights below me almost as though they were welcoming me in. Houses adorned with colourful lights that were sparkling and flashing all decorated for the Christmas season. A feeling of awe and anticipation came over me and at that point I knew I was going to fall in love with this city. It’s my first memory of New York and one that I will never forget.

I’ve returned to ‘the city’ every year since then. Every time has been special and each trip with its own memories and experiences. I think about each trip often and I think about ‘the city’ daily.

Travelling has a way of changing you and New York City has done that to me in so many ways. I know that I’m a better person for having been there. I always feel challenged, inspired and more confident after each visit. Why? Because it’s the greatest city in the world, it’s crazy, it’s busy and it’s fast but it knows what it wants and its wants the best of you. There is a heartbeat to this City that draws you in demanding you to walk at its rapid pace and I love it. It’s one of the things I miss the most. It can be tough and confronting at times and after a long tiring day I’ve been known to shed a tear or two. No other place I’ve been makes me feel this way. I guess it’s because I have a love and respect for this city. It has its own rules and I want to follow each one. New York will always have a piece of my heart. I will always return, I can never say goodbye.             

I hope that you have enjoyed my tribute to the city that has given me so many wonderful memories, the city that I’ll always and forever feel connected too, the city that is My New York.

Until next time… keep living the dream X        

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  • Jess Clark

    Congratulations on the launch of your blog and first post! Looking forward to reading more about your love for New York, travel, food and style x

    • snowflakespalmtreesandpretzels

      Thanks for reading my first post and for all your support!!

  • Sandra Ogluszko

    Loved reading about your passion for NYC. Thanks

    • snowflakespalmtreesandpretzels

      Thank you so much!! that means a lot to me.

  • kina landy

    Love This –
    I wasn’t born there, I’ve never lived there, but somehow it’s mine.
    Can tell I’m ganna love this Blog too! Great start! x

    • snowflakespalmtreesandpretzels

      Thank you for reading my first ever post! I’m so glad you loved it!

  • Justin Gardner

    Love…Love….Love your Blog and New York…”Start Spreading The News”

    • snowflakespalmtreesandpretzels

      Thanks for reading my first post! Glad you liked it!

  • Kit Design Co

    Great first post! New York sure is an amazing place. Looking forward to reading about your next adventure!

    • snowflakespalmtreesandpretzels

      Thank you so much for your support! Thanks for reading my first ever post!

  • Sandra Ogluszko

    Love this especially the new photos you have put on here. This is exciting

    • snowflakespalmtreesandpretzels

      Thank you once again! Glad you enjoyed the added photos!! X

  • Grace O’Neill

    I am so excited for this!!! Definitely subscribed! It is a must!!!! Cannot wait where this goes 🙂 xxxx

    • snowflakespalmtreesandpretzels

      Thank you so much for cheering me on!! I’m excited too! X

  • I visited NY for the first time last year with 6 of my best friends for our 40ths, I can’t wait to get back!!! I know that connection you talk about, what an amazing city!!!!

    • snowflakespalmtreesandpretzels

      That would have been an amazing trip with all your friends!! I’m always planning my next trip back to NYC!!! thank you for reading my first ever blog post and for your comment! X

  • Tia Fox

    This is so cool! Can’t wait to read more:) can’t wait to go to New York one day! Xx

    • snowflakespalmtreesandpretzels

      Thank you so much for reading my first ever blog post!! a visit to NYC is a must!!!! X

  • Tania Hearnden

    Awesome blog! I could smell the streets of New York whilst reading it, a smell that can not be described but that is so New York. Xx

    • snowflakespalmtreesandpretzels

      Thanks Tania!! There is nothing like NYC even the smell I miss!! HAHA. Thanks for checking out my blog! X

  • The Sunday Mode

    I’ve been to NY twice but I’m desperate to go again. As you said, it’s such an amazing city for so many reasons! Not to mention as an Aussie that the shopping there is an added bonus!

    http://www.thesundaymode.blogspot.com.au

    • snowflakespalmtreesandpretzels

      Yeah there is just so much to love about NYC!! It’s always calling me back! Thank you so much for checking out my blog and reading my first post! I will check out your blog too! X

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