New York City

After Belgium I had a hectic week at the office and at home and then flew out to New York City to hang out with my family - it was really so nice to reconnect and experience their lives in Long Island and my brother came to Denver to see where I live and hang out here.

In NYC - even though this was my 15th trip out there.. I just love that city - there is so much to see.. so much history, tragedy, shopping, sights, food, music, fashion.. I was there during the Bryant Park - New York Fashion week and saw what the up and coming trends hold for us this Autumn season.

So today my brother left and even though goodbyes are never fun - we had such a fantastic time, I know he loved America ALOT!

In NYC - we did...... well Everything.. From Coffee in Soho and Greenwich Village. To walking through Macy's and up the Empire State Building. We took a cruise up the Hudson to pay Homage to Lady Liberty. And went to see Ground Zero and all the other touristy things.

We stayed in a hostel - which was a first for me! I know in Europe they are SO popular and you meet alot of people. I must say - I enjoyed it. It was very (VERY) basic and it was so liberating to travel that way!! It was in a GREAT location - right on Time Square.

I had never really had the "college life" experience nor have I ever stayed in a hostel or even something similar.. I went from parents to palace (modestly ofcourse)... but anyway - It was SO nice.. and at my ripe old age - I felt like a college kid - everyone is SO nice! And I returned with all my limbs - unlike the movie versions of such places!!

Then to Denver - it was ofcourse, much slower paced - we went up to the Mountains to breathe in some fresh air... see the rock formations and a bit of American history. Such richness and a sense of deeply rooted spirituality with these Native American people who are so unique and beautiful and mysterious...

My favourite writer is from Native American influence... so much passion and depth.. I love that culture.

So - my life is returning to my routine after 4 weeks - yes FOUR weeks wow! and I must say - it has been so much more that I could ever have fathomed.. I knew I was bound for some fun, life changing, perspective enhancing things this year... but I never thought it would come in such droves!

Here's to family and friends from across all the oceans. Thank you so much all. Love you madly. :)