Firmly believe that the only way to justify living in NYC is to take full advantage of the city

If you live here, you should be going to standup shows and jazz clubs. Find new people every week to grab dinner with - almost anyone you could hope to meet passes through NYC at some point during the year. There are spontaneous pop ups in the parks all the time; go to them when you're free. There are endless coffee shops and restaurants to try. Countless bookstores, art galleries, and museums to explore. Took me about a year and a half to realize all of this and embracing it dramatically improved how much I enjoy the city

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late night jazz shows and adventures across town on the train with new people then rooftop to end it is the 👌