11/ 12/ 2016
A couple of weeks ago, I was on my way to work. I had a rolling carry on bag as I was taking a train to DC that afternoon. I was heading out of the subway station, and felt the wheels of my bag catch on something. I looked down to discover I rolled over someone’s iPhone.
10/ 24/ 2016
This year, I’ve been traveling more often. I love seeing new places and exploring unfamiliar cities. The thing is, I hate flying and packing. But I don’t let that stop me! Over the past several months, I’ve incorporated a few tricks that make the process less stressful.
10/ 18/ 2016
Heart break is never easy. Be it from a break up, a disagreement with a friend or another kind of loss, it often feels like the ache will never go away. There have been many changes this year. Someone broke up with me and I found out I had cancer. I still feel uneasy. It has been hard to be patient, to let the healing take the time it will take.
But here are some steps I took to help me through the healing process:
10/ 11/ 2016
Last month, I learned that I actually enjoy hiking. A bit shocking, yes, but I knew this love was for real when I wanted to venture outside the City for a day hike last weekend.
I did some research, and was pleasantly surprised to learn that there are numerous trails easily accessible from Manhattan. My friend Jacomina and I settled on part of a 358 mile trail called The Long Path. It starts at the 175th street subway station in Manhattan, runs through New Jersey and ends in Albany, New York.
We decided to hike the first 4.8 miles of the trail, which starts just north of the George Washington Bridge and runs along the Hudson River. The website says these directions are out of date, but they are excellent and will make perfect sense once you’re actually on the trail. The only note is that the trail marker color wasn’t listed for The Long Path, which was a little confusing. We ended up following the green markers the whole time.
Crossing the George Washington Bridge
It’s an interesting path. When it starts, you’re surrounded by concrete and tall buildings. But after climbing some stairs just off the bridge in New Jersey, you literally step into the woods.
