a reignited love affair

the boy and I have both been struggling with being back in new York after our trip back home. as the boy says, new York seems to have lost some of its lustre.

fortunately, for me At least, this weekend has restored some of the new York love. our ramen extravaganza was followed by a skipping master class. I now double under, though not in a row, and know that my rope swing needs to come from the wrist and not elbow. w

e then kitted ourselves out with boxing gear as we're going to be joining a martial arts school. I will try and post a picture of me in my flashy muay Thai kicking boxing shorts (they're mandatory for classes).

we then went to one of the free concerts in central park to celebrate 40 years of hip hop. I find it incredible that I've learnt so much about hip hop in 4 months. I guess it makes a difference that we're in the birthplace of hip hop and all the founding fathers are kicking about in the local area

. i find that I'm cooking and eating different stuff. less bacon - because they don't have proper bacon! - more clams, more quinoa, more buffalo. today we did as instructed by the Ramones and headed over to Rockaway beach. for a bit over £1.50 we travelled for an hour and fifteen minutes to 7-miles of sandy beach and clear blue skies. we also randomly bumped into some friends - what a small world! so my love affair has been reignited.