Reason #36 to love New York: DIM SUM

wakiya gramercy park hotel

Chinatown still has the best dim sum and tea in town. On the other side of town at Wakya, I was happy to walk out with their fine chili paste tightly saran-wrapped in my purse – thanks to the resourceful busser.

Reason #35 to love New York: BRONX ZOO

guerillas of the congo, bronx zoo

Some might argue that it’s inhumane to keep animals in captivity. I think that without access to observe these rare creatures, we’d be more ignorant of our responsibility and relationship with the natural kingdom. The cost of admission is a small price to support the Bronx Zoo. Don’t they look peaceful spooning?

Reason #34 to leave New York: BALANCING ACT

barefoot in olympic park, atlanta ga

For the first couple years, I wasn’t sure if New York was right for me. But finally there comes a moment when the major areas of your life come together in balance from career, family, friendship and love… and you know you’re exactly where you belong.

Reason #33 to leave New York: AIRPORT ARTIFACTS

boston airport

In a fast-paced city like New York, I never seem to have enough time anymore. So whenever I’m delayed at the airport, I try to find one unique characteristic about the airport to photograph. Boston airport has one of the most eclectic displays of art, rocking chairs and even a chapel!