Now I can check New York City off my list! It had been on my list of "Places to Visit" ever since I've come to the States. I figured if I don't make the trip now, I won't do it anytime soon. I thought, a free ride (Thanks Adam!), spending time with great friends, and seeing New York? I'm definitely up for it!
When I got there, it was ridiculously hot and humid. But at that point, I didn't really care. I was too excited about being in the number one city in the country! The city was very crowded. People rub against you as you're walking down the street, and they even have signs that read "No Stopping," which means you need to be on the move all the time. The buildings are very tall. When you look up, it feels like they're about to fall on you. (I don't know if that was just me, but that's how I felt.) Huge store signs and ads pretty much make up the city lights which are beautiful. It was very vibrant - very alive. That's how I saw NY.
I spent the weekend at my friend Sarah's place (Thanks Sarah!), another Fulbrighter from Lebanon. That's one of the great things about being a Fulbrighter. You have friends everywhere you go. There, we met up with two friends of mine. It was hard to see everything in just one weekend, and plus the heat didn't help at all. I saw Madison Square Garden, Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, Battery Park, Bryant Park, Empire State Building, and other places I don't even remember. I enjoyed walking around Central Park the most. It made me smile to be around happy people. Some were dancing, playing music, rollerblading, kissing and taking pictures. It's true what they say: New York City is awesome.
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