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A few pics from my Israel trip. It was amazing!

Today was the day. I didn't have my camera with me, but isn't that how it always works? The unexpected always happens, simply, unexpectedly. I looked up and felt summer. The sun was setting and I looked up. I don't even really know why.  I always walk with my head down in New York City. The buildings always block my view. The lights always drown out the stars. The fumes always cloud my eyes but today I looked up. It was beautiful. Summer arrived in NYC. 

It's like I can't stop my mind from thinking sometimes. Usually all the time. I think it's why I work so much. Why when I'm not working I run. When I'm not running I'm reading, and when I'm not reading I'm..searching. I've been trying so hard to be optimistic these last few months, and it has been working. I've been surrounding myself with good people, not taking things so personally, and really looking on the bright side of things, but for whatever reason this weekend was hard. I felt very alone. Can we ever truly conquer those demons that lurk within us. Will it ever be intrinsic, or will I only feel good when others are actively trying to make me feel good. Is that selfish or realistic?  I always get this way when I read Murakami. 

I wish I had a picture to put up here. I'll be snapping off lots this week. Summer in the city. 

Can you see it? The Empire State Building sprouting from Manhattan in the distance? I can. This picture taken in 2007, still captures the New York essence better than almost any photo I've taken. In my eyes anyway.  I've had such an intense last three years of my life. From living abroad in Tokyo and Shanghai to transitioning to the grind of New York City adult life, things have been crazy for sure. I've never been happier. There is so much to write about. So many experiences over this last year in NYC that I want to share with you.  I'm easing back into writing and taking pictures. I hope you enjoy what I have to share in the upcoming weeks and months. 

Thailand

For Jessica

A while back my good friend Jessica came out to see me in Shanghai which was a great treat. It was really cool to see a friend from nyc, and someone who has known me for a really long time. For whatever reason she felt compelled to send me a thank you care package from NYC.

 I told her over an over again that having her here was great, and totally hassle free, but she decided to go above and beyond and start my year off right with one of the best presents I've ever gotten!

Unfortunately, I cannot reveal what was inside the box. They were gifts for ME, not YOU! hehehe.

So Jessica, this is for you. 

Thank you. =)

Hong Kong

I went to Hong Kong this week with my Cousin Matt. It was his first time in Asia, and my first trip to HK. He flew into Shanghai, spent a quick night and then we took flew over to Hong Kong together. Here are five favorites from the trip. The food was great, the people are wonderful and I really liked HK. It was a good way to get out of Shanghai for a little while and gain my sanity back haha..at least momentarily. ..  

The China Experience

I often want to tell people what my life is like here in China. Sometimes finding the right words can be harder than you'd think. I set off on this trip over a year ago, with my friend Daniel. We were both in Japan at the time. After seeing Tokyo and Kyoto with him, he returned to NYC. I   continued my travels to Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Harbin, Lijiang, and Malaysia. I've bought my tickets for Thailand in February, where I plan to see to Bangkok, Chiang mai, and Phi Phi island. I will hopefully be in Honk Kong with my cousin for the first week of January.

There are days that are hard here. Days that are unreal to even the imagination. Some days are even, boring. I'm still searching for meaning. Searching for the reason. Searching for the validity. It feels like I've been away a while. It feels like I'm loosing touch with home a little bit. The friends I've made over the years in New York have been distant. I wonder what it will be like when I return to the states. What will their reactions be? What will my reaction to them be? Will we still be friends? 

Maybe I've created my own lane by coming to China. Maybe I've run away from one.  As I sit here looking at the pictures on the wall behind my computer, I know my experience has been a unique and challenging one.

Trying to fill this page with words, I feel myself trailing off again. Not quite sure of what I'd like to say, or what I want you to know, but somehow I think you still understand.