For someone who had been living in the Big Apple for years, I had managed to explore the city quite a bit. Whether it’s the best pizza place or rooftop bar or shopping hub, New York has it all if you’re really willing to look for it. New York mainly has five boroughs: The Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn , Queens and Staten Island. They’re all separated by rivers and connected by bridges or ferries. These boroughs are then further divided into different areas, some of them are considered posh and the others not so much. I stayed in Manhattan for the first two years and it was a surreal experience. All the notable New York tourist destinations are located here. For example: The Grand Central Station is located in mid-Manhattan. There are numerous small Manhattan neighborhoods that exist, each with a distinctive mix of residents, a different cost of living, and a different range of experiences. There is never a shortage of things to do in Manhattan, which is convenient for those who work on the island. Manhattan is the epitome of city life because of how well-connected and populous it is. Here I made some really beautiful memories, whether it was listening to the live music played by the street artists at the grand central station or going to Central Park on Sundays for family picnics. Life in this region is particularly fast-paced and might seem like a constant cycle of work hard and play harder. After the first two years, my family and I moved to TriBeCa. TriBeCa, which formerly housed commercial warehouses, is now the location of lofts owned by celebrities. Why is clear to see. The area features a breathtaking view of the Hudson River on its western border, a number of opulent hotels and other accommodations, as well as famous restaurants like the Odeon, which gained notoriety thanks to the book Bright Lights, Big City. The Tribeca Film Festival, which takes place in the region every year and brings world premiere films to the city, is also located there. Since it was close to Soho, I used to visit the place often with my mother on special occasions. Living in New York for so many years has made me realize quite a few things. People have all sorts of assumptions about the city and its people, most of which aren’t true. My experience living there was more joyful than how people assume it would be, the people are busier but kind at heart and the city is so diverse at heart. I met people from all walks of life and it taught me about so many different cultures and traditions that people from all over the world follow. The city that never sleeps, the city that managed to take up so much space in my heart, the city housing some of the world’s most renowned people and places, really shapes you as a person once you live there for a while. The incredible views, greenery, vast variety of tiny dogs and mouth-watering falafels really made my experience all the more enriching.
20 Apr 2023
Jessica Trivedi
