7 Of The Best Bagels in New York City

Bagels are one of the most iconic foods to try in New York City. The best bagels in New York City are found in old school delis & appetizing stores as well as in new, dedicated bagel shops. I didn’t even like bagels before I tried them in New York, but after I moved to New York City I got hooked! I’ve rounded up the … Continue reading 7 Of The Best Bagels in New York City

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NYC Life: October 2020

October is my favourite month in New York City, because you get the bright blue skies and warm sunshine of late summer followed by the crisp air and golden foliage of autumn. I flicked back to my October 2019 recap before beginning this post, and was reminded of how stressed I’d been about my upcoming visa application so I could start work in the US. … Continue reading NYC Life: October 2020

NYC Life: September 2020

September & October are some of my favourite months in New York City (along with April and May – the beginnings of the city’s softer spring and autumn seasons!). In September, it’s sunny and warm but not sweaty, with blue skies and 24 degree days. I LOVE being outside right now, in the crisp, clear autumn air. September flew. It was easily the fastest month … Continue reading NYC Life: September 2020

NYC Life: August 2020

I can’t believe it’s the last month of summer already! September and October are some of my favourite months in New York City, so I don’t mind – September is a milder version of summer with lovely long days, with less humidity, and in October the autumn foliage is beyond beautiful. It’s been a weird month – which makes sense in such a weird year. … Continue reading NYC Life: August 2020

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NYC Life: June 2020

This month, we reached (and exceeded) 100 days in New York City’s “lockdown.” While we’re leaving the house much more often than in March or April, it was an emotionally charged month as the country erupted in protests, in response to the systemic racism and police brutality that continues to suffocate Black Americans. Protests continued throughout most of the month, and in some parts of … Continue reading NYC Life: June 2020

NYC Life: May 2020

It almost seems a bit silly to dedicate a post to a month spent indoors, but despite seeing less of New York City in this installment of NYC Life, it is still very much a life. March was full of anxiety, April felt more like a mellowing out as I started to accept a new normal, but May feels like a rollercoaster. We’re still here, … Continue reading NYC Life: May 2020

NYC Life: March 2020

I can’t quite believe that this is my 12th NYC Life post, written as we approach our first anniversary of living in New York City. I’ve already written quite a bit about life in New York during the coronavirus, so I won’t dwell on it too much here, but I am grateful that we had nearly a year to settle in New York before this … Continue reading NYC Life: March 2020

Notes on One Year of Living in New York City

This week, David & I celebrated one year of living in New York City. We never imagined it would look like this, under a stay-at-home order with no end in sight, in the epicentre of a global pandemic, but we’re still here. Moving to New York City has not been without it’s sacrifices, but it has still been the best thing I have ever done. … Continue reading Notes on One Year of Living in New York City