Well, we are at the end of the year and what better way to celebrate than to go to New York City… Currently, I’m in Times Square, as I type this waiting for midnight to come… Keep in mind, I’ve been here in one spot , a great spot I might add , since 8:30 a.m waiting to do this once in a lifetime opportunity that’s on my bucket list . The New Year’s Eve Ball Drop is exciting, but you must come prepared and read all the tips they give you, because once your inside the square, if you leave out, you can’t get back in…….What a way to spend New Year’s Eve than being right in the midst of all the happenings in NYC… The excitement of all this is so much fun…. You’re meeting people from all over the world…. It’s something to see everyone standing out here in this freezing cold……. But you do whatever when you’re determine to fulfilled those dreams……..

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So we survived this big night, it rained all day , so it made the conditions a little less enjoyable at times, because it wasn’t anywhere to sit down other than the ground, and who wants to sit on the ground in the rain. So this alone made it challenging , but if your determined to do this and we where, you adjust yourself for the conditions, That’s why it’s “VERY IMPORTANT” to read the survival tips for handling Times Square New Year’s Ball Drop and following every piece of information that’s given and come over prepared to plan for whatever happens.

The concerts and seeing artist perform is well worth it especially when it’s free…… But this definitely will be a night to remember.

Highlights from my visit before The Ball Drop

Breakfast at Asiate Mandarin Oriental of New York City

We made a stop to Central Park and Jazz at The Lincoln Center

We visited the 911 Memorial site

We had dinner in Harlem

We had dinner at one of my favorite dinner spots in New York, The Red Rooster which is owned by Food Network Chef Marcus Samuelson … I absolutely love this place. The food is delicious, the ambiance is wonderful, and the music is one of my favorites jazz….. You have to make reservations to secure your seating because it’s a busy venue. https://www.redroosterharlem.com/

I just love it!!

We did a drive by the historic “Famous Apollo”

You can’t go to NYC without exploring Manhattan…..

Finally, My visit to the city that never sleeps was a blast, hanging out with my girlfriends, taking in all of the sights that you read about,hear and see. I had the opportunity to explore it at my own terms. Well it’s still a lot of places in the city that I’ve yet visited, but I will continue to return to a city that I love so much to continue my adventures there.

Until the next time!

Happy New Year

May your year be blessed with great health, joy, peace, love, prosperity,and all of your dreams coming to past… Let’s make this the best year ever.