Visiting the Melodie

I have been lucky enough to see so many friends from home while living here in New York. As it turns out, people actually want to come here! Not necessarily always to see me, but hey, I'm a bonus! 

oh you know, just the view from the Brooklyn Bridge.

I have seen friends from high school whom I haven't talked to in years, friends from college who came for my birthday, cousins who came for their Spring Break, and friends (and a certain boyfriend) who have come just for meee (and also maybe New York). I have walked, eaten, and laughed. A lot. 

macarons from Ladurée.

I looove being able to share my new city (and my couch/floor space) with all of these visitors! It always gives me butterflies when I get to see Times Square at night or when I walk through the beauty of Central Park. It's been seven and a half months and still has not gotten old! I don't know if it ever will. This city never ceases to amaze me, and I love being reminded of how lucky I am while I show these sights, sounds, and smells to people from home.

I DIED. Van Ghoh at MoMA.

So, if you're wondering whether or not I want you to come visit me, I DO. Through touring around my tourist friends, I've witnessed again and again how wonderful this city is and how happy I am to be living here. It's been an absolute dream come true: I had been wanting to live in New York ever since I was a little girl! And now that I've been given the chance, I want to share my experience with anyone and everyone (within reason).

So, pack your bags, and come see my home. And maybe take me out to dinner or something.