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: April 2020
We did it! We’ve managed to stick around in New York City for one year. I’ve already written some notes on one year of living in New York City, as well as NYC life during the coronavirus, so I won’t dig into it too much here. What’s left to write about? Great question. As much as it is tempting to do so, I’m trying not … Continue reading NYC Life: April 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
Notes on 4 Years of Living in Melbourne
Melbourne is one of the most beautiful cities in Australia, and easily the country’s capital of culture, food & sport. It’s easy to see how I ended up living there for four years, even though I thought I’d only stay for two. I moved from my hometown, Brisbane, to Melbourne in 2015. I left nearly a year ago, to try my luck in New York … Continue reading Notes on 4 Years of Living in Melbourne
NYC Life: The Coronavirus Crisis
Today I wanted to share a snapshot of New York City, my life, and this blog, during the early days of the coronavirus crisis. I want to keep sharing stories from past travels, and create some new kinds of content on the blog, but I felt I couldn’t go any further without addressing the pandemic in the room. New York, During the Coronavirus I can … Continue reading NYC Life: The Coronavirus Crisis
Cobble Hill: NYC Neighborhood Guide
Cobble Hill is Brooklyn’s answer to West Village. If I didn’t have to commute to Midtown every day, I would move to this charming neighbourhood in a heartbeat. With wider, quieter streets than Manhattan, mom & pop stores and independent bars, restaurants, bakeries and book stores, it’s an idyllic slice of the best of New York City life. This Cobble Hill Neighborhood Guide also includes … Continue reading Cobble Hill: NYC Neighborhood Guide
NYC Life: February 2020
I’m feeling so settled in New York City at the moment. I’m in a routine with work & making the most of my weekends, have a great group of friends and have lots to look forward to this year. I can’t believe we’re coming up to our one year anniversary in New York in April! I’m really looking forward to spring and having a bit … Continue reading NYC Life: February 2020
NYC Life: January 2020
January felt like it passed in a matter of minutes. Work has been keeping me busy, plus we had visits from one of my best friends from Melbourne and David’s parents. Winter this year hasn’t been that tough, and I’ve been told that it’s been unseasonably warm. It hasn’t been that much colder than Melbourne, most of the time! We did have one snowy day … Continue reading NYC Life: January 2020