Posing at the top of the mountain. Photo by me. (; Woo! Hiking up two miles on an incline was incredibly challenging for me! A couple of months ago, my friends and I hiked up Bear Mountain. When you climbed up or instead walked up the stoned steps, you had a fabulous view of the … Continue reading 2022: Hiking Up Bear Mountain
Often when I’m in Manhattan, New York, I pass by the apartments on Park Avenue. Some are new, while others have been standing since the early 19th century. It’s fantastic to look at the history. Park Avenue was called Fourth Avenue, which housed the Harlem Railroad, active in the 19th century, and provided numerous rail … Continue reading 2022: Admiring the Apartments on Park Avenue
A few weeks ago, I attended B&H Optic 2022, located at the New Yorker Hotel. Basically, it's a free conference where professional photographers and enthusiasts/nerds come together. One of the speakers. His subject was versatility. But I have no idea what he was talking about, haha. At least I got some freebies. (; I sat … Continue reading 2022: B&H Optic: A Photography Conference
So about two weeks ago, I got to see the U.S. Navy and Marines. Woo! ;P a couple of pilots and a marine back of an aircraft front of an aircraft This was during Fleet Week, where the U.S. Navy usually comes to New York and allows us, visitors, to check out their ships and … Continue reading 2022: Onboard the USS Bataan
One of the crew members. He was friendly and he came from Southhampton. So about two weeks ago, the Royal Navy came to visit our ports for Fleet Week onboard the ship called the H.M.S. Protector. And it was my first time seeing one! There weren’t too many naval personnel onboard for us plebeians to … Continue reading 2022: On Board the H.M.S. Protector – A Royal Navy Ice-Patrol Ship
Happy May! I hope you're doing well in life. Sorry I've been off a bit. I've been soul-searching, praying, and researching what I should do next. Anyway, last Saturday evening, my mom, her friend, and I hung out in the downtown area, overlooking the east river / FDR and Brooklyn. It was a magical night. … Continue reading A Retro Cab and Night Life in the City
On the sixth street in New York, you can find the Merchant's House Museum, surrounded by modern-day apartments. When you enter the museum, you walk through a long, red-carpeted narrow hallway. To your left is the entrance to the living room where the Tredwell dined and entertained, and further down is the stairway. The richThe subservient … Continue reading Visiting a 19th Century Home in New York
https://vimeo.com/695266649 My favorite form of shopping is window shopping, haha! It’s quick and affordable. 😉 Also, this was in front of Macy’s Spring Flower Show in NYC. It really brought a lot of people together. And I found it so fun! Selfie of me standing in front of the Macy's store.
I took a photo of Batman (sort of a Superman Transformation) and his enemies. Left to Right: Bane, Joker, Batman, Penguin , and Two Face. Lately, I’ve been feeling nostalgic. Or rather I’m always feeling nostalgic, especially in this day age. Do you get that feeling, too? So a couple of weeks ago, I watched … Continue reading Nostalgia: 2015: New York Comic Con
https://vimeo.com/678474374 Aloha! In this video, I showcase a bit of Battery Park in Manhattan and express my feelings about snow. Do you enjoy snowy weather in an urban place? Thanks for watching. (:
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