There is nothing like the city. Point blank. Instead of spending July 4th at a backyard cookout, my girl Ashleigh and I decided to go sightseeing in the city (and of course shopping was involved). Our favorite spots? 34th street, Soho and Union Square. Thistime in the city was much needed and long overdue! I had not seen this chick since we packed up and left our HU dorms for the summer (even though she lives in the next borough from me). There is absolutely nothing like growing up in the city. Many people have this stereotypic idea that everybody from the city is rude, angry and pissed all the time. This idea could not be more incorrect. The city has and will forever have a special place in my heart. It is my inspiration. Whether it may be because of all the different mixtures of people, or the random and unique sightings...the city is my home. The city is my life. The city is my creativity. There is this non-stop electric vibe that the city seems to pulsate (especially on this particular day). Everywhere you turn there was something going on, from crowds gathering for discussions on one side to b-boys and breakdancers on the right. And even the rockin skater boys are in the mix. Black, white, spanish, french, persian, italian, arab, yellow purple...New York has the most eclectic mixture without a doubt. The city life is fab. For real<3
Among all the chaos, the laughter, the crying, the cheers, the yelling, the dancing, the music, the jeers, the flashing lights, the constant action, the crowds and the occassional cop car sirens...there is this silent beauty that exists in the nature of the city. It can be seen in the architecture, the plentiful and vibrant colors displayed across storefront windows, and even the different pigments of skin that roam the city streets. There is a natural beauty to this world that I value and i find illuminated in the city. This place of diversity, love pain, joy, and heartache has given me many lessons in life. Its hard for me to not have some kind of passion for it (and in no way or form is this crapping on any other area. I just love mines the most. sorry). So on July 4th, I stepped back and captured the many glimpses of life in the city, that inspired me and made me think about life in general. And now the adventures of this Kung Fu Chick named Ashleigh and yours truly....Lolita<3>
I told you New York wasn't full of pissed off people. Wherelse can you find people walking around with boards saying "free hugs"? And hey, I love hugs.
I do not care about any negative press Lil' Kim may recieve...I still like and her! Plus, although her dress pushes the realms of scandalous, it still looks great on her.
hmm is this before or after the kiss? I wonderrrrr
xoxo,
Lolita<3
