Happy 4th of July. I will happily do absolutely nothing today.

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So I was watching that LX TV thing and they were talking about different places to visit, here in New York. Then I got all nostalgic. Summer of 2007. The Lower East Side was my home. I worked at Veniero's, an Italian bakery. So I guess that's the reason why I was in LES almost everyday. There's so much culture in that area, it's hard to get bored. With St. Mark's Place down the block, you'll never run out of places to buy cheap music, useless trinkets, souvenirs, sunglasses, or even bongs and sex toys if you're into that sort of thing. You'd just have to hustle the street vendors and talk them down for a better price. And the food. Oh my goodness.... Everything from frozen yogurt, endless Japanese restaurants, $1 pizza slices, bubble tea, chocolate restaurants/bars, dumpling houses, famous deli's and enough lounges to occupy every socialite's night for the whole summer. Oh and I will never forget all the concert and shows I went to. Nowadays I wish I had the time for these things. That summer was all about friends, food and my last year of being a teenager. The only reason why I worked is so I could have money to go out with my friends.

Sea Restaurant/Lounge

Katz Delicatessen

Max Brenner

Dumpling Man

Saint's Alp Teahouse

St. Mark's Place

Pinkberry!

Veniero's Pasticceria

In 3 years, a lot has changed. I've grown up, and probably still have a lot of growing up to do. It's just nice to look back and see how much so many aspects of my life has evolved- relationships, friendships, attitude, style, ethics, aesthetics, and most of all, self-perception. A lot of people mistake me for being conceited, narcissistic or aloof. I just know who I am. I am a leader, not a follower. I know this now, more than ever.

Then.

And now.

fin.

So, I made a Tumblr.

And will, therefore, transfer all my thoughts there.

Jk.

Resolutions anyone?

Happy New Year =] Got to spend it with the usual people. And I've been asked what my resolution was. I guess I never really made one. Like, ever. I always try to better myself, resolution or not. I was thinking... I was born and raised in New York and I honestly have avoided tourist traps all my life and never really got to see all the landmarks the people come all the way from the other side of the globe to see. I was told that if you live in New York, you have to experience everything in the great city at least once. I'm not sure about all the crowded parades and the Times Square new year's eve, but I definitely should go buy some tour guide and see where that brings me. Also I vow not to be lazy. I really have to get my act together with school and graduation and stuff. I just need a little motivation and guidance. I hope this year is filled with health, happiness and prosperity for everyone. =]

Let your mind free. Sometimes you just gotta take a break and say fuck everything.

"So the airs getting colder and the news keeps us scared.
I still wrestle this summer in the bones of our tired and blistered hands,
Cause tonight we got drinks and just a couple of friends."