Actually, my life is in such a mess - I have no idea WHAT I wanna do when I grow up - WAIT, I'm already grown up... that's a problem.
Take it back a few months and I had everything planned out but now, everything has got to be complicated. Being spontaneous is just living in the present I definitely enjoy it but thinking about the future can be pretty scary!!
Anyway, I'm not gonna complain about it anymore - we'll see how it goes.
Less words, more photos!
Walking down the Little Italy street.. I found a Mickey Mouse, we look similar lol
Whatever it is - I'm a butterfly!!!
Everytime I explore the NYC I enjoy it like a little kid, I love it.
That's a DUMBO view.
Do you recognize these bridges?
Who cares, I can sit on it. It's a World Trade Center in the background!
More breathtaking views,
it looks amazing, everybody should see it!!!
I'm sharing with u my last vid from sunny but cold New York. Weather forecasting isn't always accurate so it's always unpredictable and many people complains about it.
What else, I got used to it so it's not that bad although I'm freezing now.
All I need is Spring - coming soon.
The next post will be about this ridiculous snow storm in Washington DC and my NYC area.
Hello everyone,
enjoy the YEAR 2016!
It's just unbelievable, this year has gone so fast...
Enjoy your life now because it won't last forever.
It's been a fun and exciting year for myself although there were of course quite a few sad moments that I don't want to talk about.
Let's see what has happened in 2015 so far!!
1.I'M IN THE UNITED STATES (today's the anniversary - it's been exactly 3 months ☺) - dreams do come true.. all you have to do is know what you really want, make a reasonable plan and take steps to be on your path to success.
I've been to many places in the New York City and I've been travelling to this area - Connecticut and New York states.
2. I passed my driving exam in the beginning of January
3.I passed my finals and successfully graduated high school!
(I was studying so hard..)
4.I had the best prom ever with the best peeps
5.I was working in 2 cafes and teaching kids - it was challenging but tbh I feel satisfied !!
(Latte Art ☺ )
6.I was living on my own - alone. That was such a good experience!!
Anyway, we were hanging out there a lot so I wasn't alone at all hahah xx
And this is what we were doing there.. sometimes!
7.I visited Prague with my brother and his fiancee - the last trip - right before my flight to the USA.
You can see the video below.
8. That was my first time - I was taking part in the Charity Event called "Feed My Starving Children" #FMSC I really enjoyed it!! We were packing food.
9. I've spent this year with American traditions so for example I've experienced Thanksgiving, Halloween (in the NYC), Christmas and also (scary) Elf on the Shelf, some birthday parties and some events such as NYC Marathon etc.
(SO MANY presents under the Christmas tree!!)
10. Last but not least, I feel fat - (I haven't weigh myself since my arrival to the US - I'm too scared lol) so I started running!
To sum up this incredible year... life is full of ups and downs.
What else,
the best way to predict the future is to create it.
Time is precious - don't waste it!!
And this is the video from my last weekend trip to White Plains to my close friend!! She was singing - not me!! ☺
it's been exactly 2 months since I arrived here.
So, last (I guess) weekend I decided to share my American dream with everybody.
It's interesting to me how everyone sees inspiration differently - that's why I'm gonna do my best to get more readers - it gives me motivation to keep writing about my adventure.
Looking at the Manhattan from this view is an incredible experience.
We all know that time flies when you're having fun - it's definitely true.
Go travel and let the World educate YOU.
(view from Brooklyn Bridge)
I've seen(experienced) so far:
NYC (still exploring)
some towns in NY and CT state
NYC Halloween Parade
high school performances
New York Marathon
(so American) Black Friday
Thanksgiving
my friend from Poland (we've known each other since Kindergarten!!!)
Charity Event - Feed My Starving Children
Yale University
American Football games
some Museums and monuments (for example: Stamford, NYC)
Christmas time is coming and Elfie (more soon)
I'm pretty sure that being a big dreamer (like me) doesn't mean that you walk with your head in the clouds - it means that you're seeking a purpose for your your life and also - you're becoming fulfilled in the process.
Anyway, I've already noticed some changes in my attitude and life, for example:
responsibility & independence (for sure!)
open-mindedness
broad thinking
assertiveness & confidence
quick adaptability
Sometimes, I need a break in a beautiful and peaceful place like this beach - to figure everything out and think about the future or further plans.
What's more, I'm 100% sure I wouldn't do such a ridiculous things before I came here.
It wasn't that easy (as it looks) to get on this Brooklyn roof (even the ladder was sooooo high).
I've been always dreaming about hanging out on a roof with an amazing view on Manhattan - DONE !
The most important thing is an ability to SET and ACHIEVE goals - it's not that hard, sometimes it takes some time but all in all - it's possible.
I'm really thankful to people who are interested in my (from now, totally different) life - it's a pleasure to answer every question it keeps me inspired to show you a tiny piece of my current life.
I can't stop being silly and making fun of everything, laughing all the time. Now, it's even worse than before..
Anyway, I'm still Martyna - always MarTEENa!
I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT,
I'VE BEEN LIVING HERE SINCE OCTOBER 4TH, it's really 2 months.
Please,let me know if you have any questions or ideas how to improve my website,
This week was pretty busy but it was fine so today I'm going to write the longest note and post many photos of New York - I'm sure you'll love it as much as I do !
As you can see,I travel to NYC a lot - it's only 50 mins/1h from Darien (it depends on a train).
Let me show you my trips to NYC in the 1 video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBC1nmMslk8
I went there - for the first time - during the orientation's free time, it was an amazing experience.
I remember I was keep saying:
"I can't believe that I AM HERE "
"Is it real? Am I finally in NYC?"
"Please, tell me I'm not dreaming" (to my friends)
That was soooo funny!!
Then,when I came to Darien I started travelling there almost every weekend, my family is so flexible and they don't need my help that much at the weekends.
It's time to get off the train - Grand Central
New York City is known as a capital of the World and that's RIGHT!
When I got out of the train and touched the Grand Central ground...
Honestly, I didn't feel any difference ☺But when YOU ARE in the middle of the GC you will be impressed by this huge and (everytime) crowded building, you can also recognize movies that were shot there, for example:
'Men in black',
'I am Legend',
'Superman',
'Revolutionary Road' (Leonardo DiCaprio ♥)
What's more...
'Gossip girl' ! (ahhhh Ed Westwick ♥♥♥)
This City never sleeps, there's something magical about NYC, it's filled with active life - full of events - history, loads of nationalities and culture.
Brooklyn time
This incredible city is known for its breathtaking skylines... just look at these photos from Brooklyn roof (I had always wanted to do that! Lucky me ☺) :
The next beautiful photos were taken at the Brooklyn Bridge, these views are unique:
Am I crazy ?! I'm just sitting on the bridge - it's a little bit high but that was worth it!
The whole reason of taking photos is so that you don't have to explain things with words and you can share your points of views with other people.
Culture & Museums
If you're interested in this country you probably know that the capital of the US - Washington, DC is full of different kind of Museums which combine learning with fun but NYC has also some attractions connected with history... for example National Museum of the American Indian or 9/11 Memorial & Museum:
Btw. my next task is to visit as much New York's Museums as possible, for instance:
The Museum of Natural History
MoMA - Museum of Modern Art
New York Botanical Garden
Brooklyn Museum
- so, I promise - I'll write the post about it soon!!
The most famous street in the World - 5th Avenue
I'm sure everybody has heard about the Fifth Avenue - it's known as an unrivaled shopping street and it consists of high buildings with many expensive stores for example:
Gucci
Prada
Louis Vuitton
Tiffany & Co.
Some cheaper stores:
H&M
Zara
GAP
Mexx
And many,many more...
Central Park - probably most visited place in NYC.
(right after Times Square)
Central Park is located in middle-upper Manhattan and it's one of the most famous sightseeing spots in New York! Anyway, some movies were shot there:
"Home alone 2"
"Enchanted"
"When Harry met Sally"
It's just a big park in the middle of the City but it's MAGICAL. You can see loads of squirrels (they're not afraid of you at all) or just thousands of dogs, and their owners - so this vibrant community makes it such a special place.
What's more, ice skating there is easily on of the most picturesque and fun activities - I promise I'll take many photos in December!
And after that photo my camera went dead - I bought batteries (they were pretty expensive but I was told they're the best) before my flight to the US although it's worse than my previous ones.
So, I'm planning to make a tour the next time and I just wanted to tell you about the best activities to experience or places to visit:
Ice rink
Central Park Zoo
taking a blanket and relaxing on the Sheep Meadow (it's a 15-acre field!)
climbing up Belvedere Castle
seeing the Bow Bridge
or just sitting on the bench and enjoying the nature
Feel like a Queen in the Plaza Hotel
I'm sure you've heard about this hotel
You probably have seen some of these films!
"Home Alone 2"
"Life or something like it"
"Madea's"
"King of New York"
"Sleepless in Seattle"
"Bride wars"
So the action was taken there, it's such a fascinating experience when you can recognize the background from greatest movies - and feel it!
A church in the middle of the City
This is the Saint Patrick's Cathedral - to be honest, I just wanted to show you because it looks so pretty!
I didn't go inside although I like the building sooooo much that's why I took the photo.
To sum up, this incredibly LONG post - I want to share with you all the photos of places I've been to and describe it a little bit. What's best,I'm gonna start sharing (often)healthy and delicious recipes with you or creative ideas for example to decorate your room/house or to make something unusual - jewellery, a gift etc.
By the way,I changed the whole look of my website a 2 days ago - it wasn't that easy!
I do hope you like it so far!
I've just created my fanpage on Facebook I'd be glad if you click "Like it!" - I'm sure, it'll give me more motivation.
