Goodbye NY (for a short while)

Before leaving for break I decided to do a few super touristy "Christmas in NY" things. My friend Ben was in town so I took him to Caracas Arepa Bar for arepas and PBR and then to Yaffa Cafe which is a fun and eccentrically decorated 24 hour restaurant/cafe. Ben ordered something that was basically almond syrup and steamed milk and was really excited about it. The next day we went to the Chelsea Market for brunch, where we had an amazing meal at Friedman's Lunch, and incredibly decadent hot chocolate from the famed Jacques Torres which we drank as we walked along the High Line.  Then I went home, finished my paper, and spent the evening making crafts and eating treats with some lovely ladies in my building.

Ben in Chelsea Market (and so excited to be there!)

A New York-y day in Midtown and WAFFLES!

But I'm back. With some somewhat dated photos!

Grad School research projects are fun!

I spent a Saturday with Jake wandering around Central Park. This kid was better at making bubbles than the bubble guy.

Jake is always a good person to wander with.

We both agreed that the trees looked like something out of a fairytale