reasons i love nyc

On June 15^th, 2012 I will have officially lived in the city for 4 years. Since my first trip to the big apple back in 2002- it has been my dream to live and establish my career in this amazing city.  Finally, I am convinced that I, Katie Yost am a New Yorker.  Now, let me just clarify. You do not have to be born and raised in this great city to be a “New Yorker”.  However, this is not a hobby- this is a commitment and taken very seriously- it requires endless hours of observation and years of dedication.  A true “New Yorker” knows when he or she has finally crossed over.  This is when you never have to look at the map/your phone to get somewhere, you cant go anywhere without your headphones, and you never, ever have any reason to go to New Jersey. Now, please understand - one misstep could cause you to be considered a “tourist” for life. Ahh, but this is the life. I love you, NYC.

Reasons why I love NY:

Early Fridays

Rooftops in the summertime

Street style inspiration (here we have it all- the good, the bad and the really ugly)

Being the first footsteps in the snow

Bike riding along the Westside Highway

Cheap pizza every other block

The BYOB Indian restaurants with a million lights

You can have entire weekends without leaving your apt

Inexpensive, and totally high-quality mani-pedis

Subway surfing (this is a difficult sport which involves balancing on the train while it is in motion)

The most interesting subway performances

The hole in the wall bodega with out of this world food

Red Mango- yes, red mango- not pinkberry

Its ok to call that guy with a golf umbrella on the sidewalk an asshole if you want to

Brooklyn Happy Hours

The lights that decorate the city streets during the holidays

Movies at Bryant Park (don’t forget your wine bottles) - an oldie but goodie tradition

Pedestrians always have the right of way

You can go anywhere in the world without leaving the city

Spring and Summer nights

The best coffee joints in the world

Restaurant Week!

Um, yes- we started the pickle back phenomenon

Shopping on Broadway in Soho

And....  To my loving and adoring mother, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Have a great Friday!