That sweet spot on the calendar

I have been witnessing a lot of random acts of kindness and neighborly concern in NYC this week, mainly on the subway. Strangers helping out strangers, people are generally being courteous  and considerate, shop assistants genuinely saying "Hi, how are you?" It is SO LOVELY!

This week is that sweet spot of the year where people are filled with holiday joy but not too stressed out by it. Last week everyone was in standard New-York-City-don't-get-involved mode and predictably next week everyone will be losing their mind with the pressure to be happy, merry and have a good time with their loved ones. But this week, well… this week is beautiful. 

HONY book signing

I got my HONY book signed by Brandon tonight and met some lovely people in the hour and a half long line :) 

This photo is from the week before they book dropped earlier this year. 

SNOW! SNOW! SNOW! I LOVE SNOW! 

SURPRISE!

In NYC surprise parties are awesome because it usually takes a lot of effort to get to one… on a monday night… and then everyone feels the love! Happy Birthday Matt! 

Had some friends over for coffee. As true New Yorkers we discussed the struggles and headships of living the dream in NYC. Fabio spoke of wanting 2 things in life… to do what he loves and have someone to share it with. I said I knew the pain of that search to which he replied "Look at all you have! You have a home and someone to share it with!" and I had no argument. right… getting more grateful right now! 

Whitney Museum

Today I fell in love. 

Jerry had the diner, Harry and Sally had Katz's deli and if my New York city life ever makes the screen I hope it will have a delicious long pan that finds me cuddled in the corner of the Whitney Museums' mid staircase nook. Just like NYC; from the first moment it just felt like home. 

Chihuahuas. In New York. In Winter. In Coats. 

HILARIOUS. Every time.