This summer I have been fortunate enough to find my own water/outside sanctuaries where I can appreciate NYC summers and not feel like I am dying.
The first is the Thompson Hotel pool. This place literally saved my life. On the 90+ degree days this place feels like heaven. It is a little pool on the 3rd floor of a hotel in the lower east side. I got my first sunburn of the summer here and gained a tan. Because I couldn't travel anywhere outside of the city this summer, this place was like a mini vacation. Laying out, taking a dip in the water, eating fresh fruit and having ice cold lemonade. HEAVEN
Thompson Hotel pool
Another place I love to go is the beach. So far this summer I have only had the chance to go to Coney Island, not very impressive but I can still appreciate a beach. There is something really beautiful about ocean waves that it doesn't matter where you are, still amazing.
Coney Island
There is a place called Dumbo, it is the spot right in between the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. It is a beautiful, green area that has an amazing view of manhattan. I was fortunate enough to be taken there and had a quaint little picnic . Very peaceful
4th of July is always a fun holiday for us proud Americans. Last year I was in the city, brand new infact so I didn't know anyone. I still saw fireworks, but had to stand in the crazy crowds and was not very comfortable. It was still a fun experience but this year was a million times better. My friend rented a room at the Standard Hotel (I go to hotels a lot) which is right on the Hudson river which is where they show the fireworks. Our suit had floor to ceiling windows which gave us an AMAZING view. This picture was sunset before they showed the fireworks. The sky does beautiful things.
4th of July and the Standard Hotel
Finally my last favorite place in the city is Central Park, who would have thought? I just went there the other day and took paths I had never taken before. I found a fountain I had never seen, sitting areas, woods.... this place is so big I am always exploring new places. I could sit in there for hours. I took a cat nap on a rock there the other day, it was so peaceful. All you can hear are birds and nature. Normally I don't really like nature or camping, but sometimes when you are around so many buildings and people, its nice to get back to the natural world of how it was before we even had buildings. PLUS its not as hot because it is shaded by so many trees.
Central Park
On a final note, I have been very busy the last 2 months with work. I was filming on Project Runway as on of the models on the show. It was a great experience filled with excitement, stress and sadness. It opened my eyes even more to the modeling world and helped me get ready for fashion week in September with all the walking we had to do! Love all the designers, models, judges and crew that made the show! Please tune in every Thursday 9/8c, the premiere date is this Thursday, July 28.
MODELS ON DECK
