New York
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2022: B&H Optic: A Photography Conference
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. I sat in the vast ballroom conference room while professional photographers from various genres, from bird photography to travel photography, talked about their gear and passion. It inspired… Continue reading
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2022: Onboard the USS Bataan
So about two weeks ago, I got to see the U.S. Navy and Marines. Woo! ;P 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 aircraft. I was on board the USS Bataan, the U.S. Navy’s finest amphibious assault ship!… Continue reading
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2022: On Board the H.M.S. Protector – A Royal Navy Ice-Patrol Ship
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 see, so each one we saw was like a celebrity. I felt intimidated… Continue reading
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A Retro Cab and Night Life in the City
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
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Visiting a 19th Century Home in New York
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. This house/apartment has… Continue reading
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Video: At the Macy’s Flower Show
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! Continue reading
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Nostalgia: 2015: New York Comic Con
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 The Batman film directed by Matt Reeves. And I really enjoyed the cinematography by Greig Fraser, the characters, and the story in this film. Thus… Continue reading
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Film: Snowy Feelings at Battery Park
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. (: Continue reading
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Vlog: A Newer New York
Would you like to visit the city of New York? In this vlog, I briefly explore some of the new changes done to the city of New York. Penn Station is getting revamped. Also, many covid-19 outdoor testing booths have popped up around the city. The majority of people now wear masks both indoors and… Continue reading
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A Submarine, Jet, and Spaceship – Oh, my! Touring the Intrepid
*Note: We had to wear masks inside regardless of vaccine status. Plus the majority of visitors wore their masks even outside. A month ago, I had the coolest opportunity to walk inside a submarine that operated between the 1940s to the 1960s. It’s called the USS Growler. Walking inside the USS Growler’s metal compartments were… Continue reading
About Me
Welcome! Susanna’s Musings are about her cultural travels from New York, Costa Rica, España, and across the globe.
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