And so, we meet again.
Flying into New York City feels a little bit like coming home. Though I've never actually lived here, I've been here enough to kinda have a sense of what I'm getting myself into. I've done all the touristy stuff: I've seen a show on Broadway, been to the statue of Liberty, been mesmerized by Times Square, done a pizza tour of Brooklyn, shopped 'til I dropped in West Village and Soho, strolled through Central Park, had some grub in K-town…and while I haven't covered everything (and who would even try), I am blessed to know my way around the Big Apple. But what's wonderful about that, is that there is no pressure to see and do a thing, which is one thing I do love about travel.
Sitting in a coffee shop all afternoon returning emails and polishing up some edits is just fine. Wandering through K-town to grab lunch before a meeting, totally cool! No need to make a big deal about it! I absolutely am OK with that. And so, New York City, while I know you have so much to offer, I'm just gonna go about my business and enjoy the city as any other busy New Yorker would this time.
The highlights of the trip were of course, the people!
I got to see my video mentor, Michael Rosenblum! It's always so cool to connect with him. He's the one who planted the idea in my head that hey, you can be a travel video journalist! People are doing it. You can do it too. And so I did.
I also saw my tv co-star Filipe from OutsideTV's The Final Cut! He's so awesome! Whether we're hiking in the snowy backcountry or having an impromptu picnic overlooking the city, Filipe has just the zest for life that I look for in my favorite cohorts. His funny filmmaker intro video is only the beginning...
The whole reason I am here in NYC is to celebrate the D-Team! My buddy Dave is marrying the love of his life! Even though he promised me in a college dorm room once that we would get married when we turn 30 if we are both still eligible, well, I'm pretty happy with the way it all turned out. :P I really cannot imagine two people I like more than Dane & Dave, and it's so exciting to see them make it official! For so many reasons, I am so proud of them. I've seem them build a life together after ONLY meeting what, 11 years ago. Right? But still, no matter how long you've waited for the big day, when the time is right, you just gotta go for it. And they managed to pull off what would seem like an impossible task to many, and they did it with style and grace. From the charming Brooklyn locations, to the sincerely thoughtful & personal details, to the way cool WOW factor (What? A bar on the elevator!), to the many wonderful people who came to celebrate, this was a truly grand event. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves because words don't do it justice.
Flying into New York City feels a little bit like coming home. Though I've never actually lived here, I've been here enough to kinda have a sense of what I'm getting myself into. I've done all the touristy stuff: I've seen a show on Broadway, been to the statue of Liberty, been mesmerized by Times Square, done a pizza tour of Brooklyn, shopped 'til I dropped in West Village and Soho, strolled through Central Park, had some grub in K-town…and while I haven't covered everything (and who would even try), I am blessed to know my way around the Big Apple. But what's wonderful about that, is that there is no pressure to see and do a thing, which is one thing I do love about travel.
Sitting in a coffee shop all afternoon returning emails and polishing up some edits is just fine. Wandering through K-town to grab lunch before a meeting, totally cool! No need to make a big deal about it! I absolutely am OK with that. And so, New York City, while I know you have so much to offer, I'm just gonna go about my business and enjoy the city as any other busy New Yorker would this time.
The highlights of the trip were of course, the people!
While in NYC, I saw my buddy Jordan, who kindly let me take over her boyfriend's 'man cave' while I was in town. She took me shopping around Cobble Hill, and we ate the most DELICIOUS pizza at Table 87. She would probably kill me if I posted the CUTE photo I took of her off guard, and so I will save that for another day.
I got to see my video mentor, Michael Rosenblum! It's always so cool to connect with him. He's the one who planted the idea in my head that hey, you can be a travel video journalist! People are doing it. You can do it too. And so I did.
I saw my buddy Court Scott--the beautiful face of Travelocity's Let's Roam web series. She knows how to get it done, and she does it so so well. Her determination to get a travel series, and the beautiful work she produces says it all. See for yourself!
I also saw my tv co-star Filipe from OutsideTV's The Final Cut! He's so awesome! Whether we're hiking in the snowy backcountry or having an impromptu picnic overlooking the city, Filipe has just the zest for life that I look for in my favorite cohorts. His funny filmmaker intro video is only the beginning...
This badass has a pretty cool gig here in NYC and get's paid to travel often and make cool shit. No wonder we are buddies!
Despite my busy week keeping up with my work, while meeting friends here and there, somehow, I made it to the church on time...
The whole reason I am here in NYC is to celebrate the D-Team! My buddy Dave is marrying the love of his life! Even though he promised me in a college dorm room once that we would get married when we turn 30 if we are both still eligible, well, I'm pretty happy with the way it all turned out. :P I really cannot imagine two people I like more than Dane & Dave, and it's so exciting to see them make it official! For so many reasons, I am so proud of them. I've seem them build a life together after ONLY meeting what, 11 years ago. Right? But still, no matter how long you've waited for the big day, when the time is right, you just gotta go for it. And they managed to pull off what would seem like an impossible task to many, and they did it with style and grace. From the charming Brooklyn locations, to the sincerely thoughtful & personal details, to the way cool WOW factor (What? A bar on the elevator!), to the many wonderful people who came to celebrate, this was a truly grand event. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves because words don't do it justice.
What a beautiful wedding weekend!
Three cheers to you! :)
Wishing you only the best for all the beautiful years to come.
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