Black Vs White

But about a year later, today, I think it was still worth smiling about. It was stupid and crazy, but it's so memorable, I don't know when I'll get another New Year celebration like that again. We were late, and ran towards the crowd just in time when the crowd cheered, "Happy New Year!". We stopped and stood right beneath the fireworks. How young we looked then. How long my hair still was. How *sobs* much thinner I was then. How easy it all was. I wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere else. And so, I miss you too, very much so. :)

This year, I was supposed to be joining the crowd at the Times Square. It was all excitement and a crazy crowd, but in the end I decided not to go and just stayed at home with the entire family. After a crazy week of walking, visiting, taking pictures, running, and shivering, it was nice to just stay at home - especially during New Year's Eve - and feel warm and cozy. :)

New York was all I expected it to be. I've seen the craziest crowd. I've felt the bitter bitter cold. I've also seen the part of New York that I like - less crowd, but still a city. And all the variety of food! I've seen Penang and Nyonya but have only been to Penang, which was superb by the way. I've savoured lots of Chinese food. And also lots of homecooked food. I've braved the bitter chilly wind to see the Statue of Liberty and the skyline of downtown Manhattan. I've made snowmen. I've also seen the Upper East Side a little. I've actually pretty much memorized the map. It's not as magnificent as I have heard, but it is also pretty decent. I like New York and everything it has to offer, just not the crowd. And the wait, every restaurant I've been to. XD

By the way, I found Maggi CHILI SAUCE!!! And BELACAN. AND KAYA. Those moments of joy and what felt like a lifetime of happiness when I brought them back with me. With the result of my entire luggage bag smelling of belacan. Hmm. It was worth it. :)

Some shots and fun from New York. :)