https://vimeo.com/778239683 In this vlog, I explore a public area known as Washington Square Park in New York City. Music, art, and pretty much anything else can happen here! I found it fun to just walk through. Have you been there? I hope you're well. (: Address: Washington Square, New York, NY 10012
Maybe it’s not a grand foyer like the Palais Garnier in Paris, but it’s close enough. Hey, at least it’s not crowded! (; (Perhaps if they put some theatre and brought some wine, more people would come. :P) The interior of the post office. It has a Beaux-Arts style. Anyway, a couple of Sundays ago, I … Continue reading 2022: The Interior Art of the Former Main US Post Office
One of my favorite things to do in autumn is pumpkin picking! So a couple of weeks ago, my mom, my pup Mahal, and I went pumpkin picking at BB & GG Farms & Nursery in St. James, New York. Address: 625 NY-25A, St James, NY 11780 Well, if the larger pumpkins are out of … Continue reading 2022: Pumpkin Picking at BB & GG Farms & Nursery
I frequent Avalon Nature Preserve in Stony Brook, New York, almost weekly. It’s open year-long, six days a week. This preserve has endless trails showcasing the latest shrubs, trees, ducks, swans, and occasional deer. It’s a fantastic place to bring the kids or even a furry puppy friend. And the volunteers and regular visitors there … Continue reading 2022: Misty Weather at Avalon Nature Preserve
Is there anything more magical than walking through a serene garden? It's here in Oyster Bay, New York, at this Japanese Garden created by John P. Humes after being inspired by the beauty and serenity of the gardens in Kyoto, Japan. A self-portrait, posing in front of a bamboo door. While it's my second time … Continue reading 2022: A Hidden Japanese Garden on Long Island
If you want to see how the wealthy lived on Long Island during the early 20th century, look no further than at Planting Fields Arboretum! (Note: A couple of weeks ago, I visited this place with my friends, wearing our Ancient Greek costumes. This is what I've learned while exploring this arboretum.) A Bit of … Continue reading 2022: Explore Early 20th Century Wealth at Planting Fields Arboretum
Happy Birthday to my pup Mahal! He's two years old now, and according to doggie years, he's an adult. I've had him since November 2020. And I hope to cherish him for a decade! Mahal in Tagalog means "love" and "expensive." (He can be pretty expensive sometimes, haha.) In Hindi, it means "palace" or "living … Continue reading 2022: Celebrating My Pup Mahal’s Second Birthday
I adore alpacas! So last month, my family and I visited an alpaca farm called Island Alpaca on Martha’s Vineyard. This farm has been around since 2004 and has about 19 acres of land. Some Fun Alpaca Info Alpacas originate from the Andes Mountains of South America. They have extra large hearts and lungs to … Continue reading 2022: Visiting Island Alpaca on Martha’s Vineyard
Welcome to P-Town! Entering Provincetown, Massachusettes, felt like I was entering a fairy tale book. The narrow streets, shops, rainbow flags, and diverse groups of people made me feel so welcomed and entertained. P-Town (the nickname for Provincetown) has been around for hundreds of years. (Click here for more history.) And it has been a … Continue reading 2022: Seven Fun Things to Do in P-Town
The side view of the Nassau County Museum of Art. Long Island – I stood on acres and acres of grass, surrounded by abstract art. A series of metal rectangular shapes were positioned one behind the other almost ready to fall like a domino. Another work of art appeared like a lid from a beer … Continue reading 2021: Visiting the Nassau County Museum of Art
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