A Lonely New Yorker

Another day another week. I was supposed to hang out with my friend today. I was kinda looking forward to it. It would've been my first time going out since Monday. I know that's bad but I just cant bring myself to go outside. It sucks. You know what's weird? That I have tons of friends and yet, Why I'm still here, in my room with nothing to do and talk to nobody. But then, even if I did go out, it'd be the same. I walk around, glancing at the views and places that tourists would go insane for and, nothing. I'm still alone and lonely in one of the best cities in the world.

Sometimes, I can't help but be sad and angry at myself, at why I can't make myself go out. I used to think that I deserved this constant loneliness but, now I realize that nobody deserves this. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. I guess I just have to suck it up. Is not the first time I'm feeling like this, it just happens. Easier said than done on nights like these though. I'm sorta glad I can use this as my refuge though. Makes me feel better, even if it's just for a few seconds...I'll be better tomorrow, trust me, I'm sure.

Categories: Autumn, Life, Personal, Random in NYC

Doggy Love

A man may smile and bid you hail
Yet wish you to the devil;
But when a good dog wags his tail,
You know he's on the level.

Categories: Life, Photography, Quote

Jessica's Vintage State of Mind

My Vintage state of mind. Don't we love the oldies?

Categories: Personal, Photography, Summer

Harlem Week - Food and Live Music

W 135th St between Fifth and St. Nicholas Aves. This annual uptown celebration began in the ’70s as Harlem Day, but the name is misleading—Harlem Week includes more than a month of performances, films, fashion and sports events in July and August.

The centerpiece is the two-day street fair on the third weekend of August, which brings live music, art, activities for kids and educational booths to Harlem's W 135th St.

Harlem Week events will begin July 28th 2012 and last until August 25th, for what will be the 38th year of Harlem Week. During this period, the neighborhood’s rich African American, Hispanic, Caribbean and European history will be celebrated with events including concerts, performances, exhibitions, sports events, family programs and, of course, Jazz.

You can check out the full program at the official Harlem Week website.

Categories: Event, Lifestyle, Random in NYC, Summer

Acura ILX 2013 Best Day Experience NYC

Right out of the box, the Acura ILX was a hit. I was invited to be a part of the Acura Best Day community and got early access to the ILX Hybrid when it hit New York City last weekend!

The event also included musical entertainment, food, a photo booth, and the original car of Tony Stark’s (Iron Man) vehicle from the new Marvel’s Avengers movie, isn't that cool?

It was a beautiful day in the city to test drive the 2013 ILX and ILX Hybrid through both a closed course and cross - town drive right on Citi field - Mets Stadium. We were happy to test out the ILX automatic transmission in the cross town driving.

The luxury sedans drove beautifully through the closed course that showcased the car’s great handling and performance. But wait, 44 mpg? That's awesome! Many hybrids are really designed for city driving only, so driving as fast as we did for as long as we did could have killed our mileage. Also most hybrids are less powerful than the regular cars, not so good in highway performance. But in the case of the ILX, and everything else you would hope for from Acura was there, too: GPS navigation built in, heated seats, satellite radio, media connection (hello to iPhone and android phone), comfortable car seat, good rear seat foot room, sunroof, spacious trunk, even manumatic paddle shifters for manually shifting gears from the steering wheel.

I enjoyed the ride in both ILX’s but I slightly prefer the Hybrid over the automatic. Some of our favorite features on both cars were the Keyless access and push button ignition, the multi view rear camera, and of course the great gas mileage.

The ILX Hybrid starts at only $29,000... If you’re in the market for a hybrid sedan, definitely check this one out.

Click here to RSVP for the Invite-Only Acura ILX Ride & Drive Event in Philly, August 18-19, and for your chance to win your dream "Best Day" experience!

Content and/or other value provided by Acura.

Categories: Event, Experience, Lifestyle, Random in NYC

Life is a Roller Coaster

" Life can be like a roller coaster...
And just when you think you've had enough, and your ready to get off the ride and take the calm, easy merry-go round...

You change your mind, throw you hands in the air and ride the roller coaster all over again.

That's exhilaration...that's living a bit on the edge...that's being ALIVE."

Categories: Life, Photography, Quote