On September 12, 1999 I moved to New York City for a three-month internship. I subletted an apartment for nine months, figuring that nine months would be more than enough time for my "New York Experience." Somehow I never managed to go back "home." It's hard for me to believe that I've called New York City home for the past fifteen years. But, it's true! So here are five photos of me out in the city that I love. (By the way, what did we do before digital photos? And camera phones? I couldn't find almost anything pre-2004!)
2001
My time in New York has been filled with wonderful friends, events, and lots and lots of theatre tickets! (P.S. Thank goodness I'm a scrapbooker. I have no idea where the negatives for the photo above might be, but luckily I've got it scrapped!)
2005
I will always enjoy simply walking around the streets of New York, people watching and window shopping!
2009
It's awesome that NYC is filled with color and pattern. Inspiration is everywhere!
2012
Central Park is one of my favorite places. It's a lovely green oasis in this concrete jungle.
2014
Maybe my favorite thing about NYC: exploring somewhere new. This photo is in an a totally new-to-me area of the city. I have lived here for fifteen years and yet I feel like I've barely explored this vast city. So many new adventures to be had!
Where have you called home for the past decade or so?
Thanks for stopping by!
Beautiful, talented artist!
Beautiful, talented artist!
Beautiful, talented artist!
Beautiful, talented artist!
Beautiful, talented artist!
Isn’t it amazing how fast 15 yrs. can fly by? How fun to look back & remember those good times over the years. I, too, just love to explore right where I live (Sacramento, CA. for 12 yrs now)-there is always something new to discover!
Isn’t it amazing how fast 15 yrs. can fly by? How fun to look back & remember those good times over the years. I, too, just love to explore right where I live (Sacramento, CA. for 12 yrs now)-there is always something new to discover!
Isn’t it amazing how fast 15 yrs. can fly by? How fun to look back & remember those good times over the years. I, too, just love to explore right where I live (Sacramento, CA. for 12 yrs now)-there is always something new to discover!
Isn’t it amazing how fast 15 yrs. can fly by? How fun to look back & remember those good times over the years. I, too, just love to explore right where I live (Sacramento, CA. for 12 yrs now)-there is always something new to discover!
Isn’t it amazing how fast 15 yrs. can fly by? How fun to look back & remember those good times over the years. I, too, just love to explore right where I live (Sacramento, CA. for 12 yrs now)-there is always something new to discover!
I’m so glad you decided to stay!
I’m so glad you decided to stay!
I’m so glad you decided to stay!
I’m so glad you decided to stay!
I’m so glad you decided to stay!
Living on the shore of Lake Michigan is certainly different
the an living in the center of Iowa. I love the water and the
beach in my city/town. Morning, afternoon and evening is dif
ferent along our sandy shore. The lighthouse against the
sunset with Chicago skyline in the distance is a photographers
dream. I have lived here over 40 years and I love it!
Living on the shore of Lake Michigan is certainly different
the an living in the center of Iowa. I love the water and the
beach in my city/town. Morning, afternoon and evening is dif
ferent along our sandy shore. The lighthouse against the
sunset with Chicago skyline in the distance is a photographers
dream. I have lived here over 40 years and I love it!
Living on the shore of Lake Michigan is certainly different
the an living in the center of Iowa. I love the water and the
beach in my city/town. Morning, afternoon and evening is dif
ferent along our sandy shore. The lighthouse against the
sunset with Chicago skyline in the distance is a photographers
dream. I have lived here over 40 years and I love it!
Living on the shore of Lake Michigan is certainly different
the an living in the center of Iowa. I love the water and the
beach in my city/town. Morning, afternoon and evening is dif
ferent along our sandy shore. The lighthouse against the
sunset with Chicago skyline in the distance is a photographers
dream. I have lived here over 40 years and I love it!
Living on the shore of Lake Michigan is certainly different
the an living in the center of Iowa. I love the water and the
beach in my city/town. Morning, afternoon and evening is dif
ferent along our sandy shore. The lighthouse against the
sunset with Chicago skyline in the distance is a photographers
dream. I have lived here over 40 years and I love it!
Love it! I can imagine how NYC might inspire your work and imagination, Julie ( and/or be in sync with your imagination). Would love to sometime see snapshots from the city that specifically inspire your style or particular projects.
Love it! I can imagine how NYC might inspire your work and imagination, Julie ( and/or be in sync with your imagination). Would love to sometime see snapshots from the city that specifically inspire your style or particular projects.
Love it! I can imagine how NYC might inspire your work and imagination, Julie ( and/or be in sync with your imagination). Would love to sometime see snapshots from the city that specifically inspire your style or particular projects.
Love it! I can imagine how NYC might inspire your work and imagination, Julie ( and/or be in sync with your imagination). Would love to sometime see snapshots from the city that specifically inspire your style or particular projects.
Love it! I can imagine how NYC might inspire your work and imagination, Julie ( and/or be in sync with your imagination). Would love to sometime see snapshots from the city that specifically inspire your style or particular projects.
I have watched you grown in your art for years. You are remarkable and such wonderful photos..better than here tumble weeds rattlesnakes and oil rigs lol…never stop
hugs
susan s
I have watched you grown in your art for years. You are remarkable and such wonderful photos..better than here tumble weeds rattlesnakes and oil rigs lol…never stop
hugs
susan s
I have watched you grown in your art for years. You are remarkable and such wonderful photos..better than here tumble weeds rattlesnakes and oil rigs lol…never stop
hugs
susan s
I have watched you grown in your art for years. You are remarkable and such wonderful photos..better than here tumble weeds rattlesnakes and oil rigs lol…never stop
hugs
susan s
I have watched you grown in your art for years. You are remarkable and such wonderful photos..better than here tumble weeds rattlesnakes and oil rigs lol…never stop
hugs
susan s
Southern California since the mid-50s, but I loved my three too short visits to New York. I was born in Toledo, Ohio and went back in 1976 for the last time.
Southern California since the mid-50s, but I loved my three too short visits to New York. I was born in Toledo, Ohio and went back in 1976 for the last time.
Southern California since the mid-50s, but I loved my three too short visits to New York. I was born in Toledo, Ohio and went back in 1976 for the last time.
Southern California since the mid-50s, but I loved my three too short visits to New York. I was born in Toledo, Ohio and went back in 1976 for the last time.
Southern California since the mid-50s, but I loved my three too short visits to New York. I was born in Toledo, Ohio and went back in 1976 for the last time.
Mi hogar en COSTA RICA, los últimos 10 años es en San Rafael de Montes de Oca…un bella lugar al este. Si Dios lo permite iré de visita a New Your para está navidad…mmmm a conocer la nieve.
Un abrazo desde COSTA RICA.
PURA VIDA.
Mi hogar en COSTA RICA, los últimos 10 años es en San Rafael de Montes de Oca…un bella lugar al este. Si Dios lo permite iré de visita a New Your para está navidad…mmmm a conocer la nieve.
Un abrazo desde COSTA RICA.
PURA VIDA.
Mi hogar en COSTA RICA, los últimos 10 años es en San Rafael de Montes de Oca…un bella lugar al este. Si Dios lo permite iré de visita a New Your para está navidad…mmmm a conocer la nieve.
Un abrazo desde COSTA RICA.
PURA VIDA.
Mi hogar en COSTA RICA, los últimos 10 años es en San Rafael de Montes de Oca…un bella lugar al este. Si Dios lo permite iré de visita a New Your para está navidad…mmmm a conocer la nieve.
Un abrazo desde COSTA RICA.
PURA VIDA.
Mi hogar en COSTA RICA, los últimos 10 años es en San Rafael de Montes de Oca…un bella lugar al este. Si Dios lo permite iré de visita a New Your para está navidad…mmmm a conocer la nieve.
Un abrazo desde COSTA RICA.
PURA VIDA.
Where were you pre NYC days?
Where were you pre NYC days?
Where were you pre NYC days?
Where were you pre NYC days?
Where were you pre NYC days?
Oakland, CA 18 years! Where was home before NYC?
Oakland, CA 18 years! Where was home before NYC?
Oakland, CA 18 years! Where was home before NYC?
Oakland, CA 18 years! Where was home before NYC?
Oakland, CA 18 years! Where was home before NYC?
Boston for the last 22 years. Key West before that. Love Boston. Miss the Key West weather.
Boston for the last 22 years. Key West before that. Love Boston. Miss the Key West weather.
Boston for the last 22 years. Key West before that. Love Boston. Miss the Key West weather.
Boston for the last 22 years. Key West before that. Love Boston. Miss the Key West weather.
Boston for the last 22 years. Key West before that. Love Boston. Miss the Key West weather.
Southern California for 62 of my 69 years, but the best is being retired for the last seven years. I can truly relax and enjoy my crafting, sewing, and taking classes on line. Julie you look great, New York has been good for you.
Southern California for 62 of my 69 years, but the best is being retired for the last seven years. I can truly relax and enjoy my crafting, sewing, and taking classes on line. Julie you look great, New York has been good for you.
Southern California for 62 of my 69 years, but the best is being retired for the last seven years. I can truly relax and enjoy my crafting, sewing, and taking classes on line. Julie you look great, New York has been good for you.
Southern California for 62 of my 69 years, but the best is being retired for the last seven years. I can truly relax and enjoy my crafting, sewing, and taking classes on line. Julie you look great, New York has been good for you.
Southern California for 62 of my 69 years, but the best is being retired for the last seven years. I can truly relax and enjoy my crafting, sewing, and taking classes on line. Julie you look great, New York has been good for you.
Julie, you look fantastic! I celebrated 20 years in Queensland back in June, and 13 years here in Brisbane.
Julie, you look fantastic! I celebrated 20 years in Queensland back in June, and 13 years here in Brisbane.
Julie, you look fantastic! I celebrated 20 years in Queensland back in June, and 13 years here in Brisbane.
Julie, you look fantastic! I celebrated 20 years in Queensland back in June, and 13 years here in Brisbane.
Julie, you look fantastic! I celebrated 20 years in Queensland back in June, and 13 years here in Brisbane.
I have been living overseas for 14 years now (arrived in Spain on September 1st, 2000). It has been quite the ride. I lived in Germany for 3 years, them in Sudan, Dubai and Spain before coming back to Germany in 2008.
I want to say that you never looked better than in the last picture, you look much younger than in the other photos too, how it is possible?
greetings from Germany!
I have been living overseas for 14 years now (arrived in Spain on September 1st, 2000). It has been quite the ride. I lived in Germany for 3 years, them in Sudan, Dubai and Spain before coming back to Germany in 2008.
I want to say that you never looked better than in the last picture, you look much younger than in the other photos too, how it is possible?
greetings from Germany!
I have been living overseas for 14 years now (arrived in Spain on September 1st, 2000). It has been quite the ride. I lived in Germany for 3 years, them in Sudan, Dubai and Spain before coming back to Germany in 2008.
I want to say that you never looked better than in the last picture, you look much younger than in the other photos too, how it is possible?
greetings from Germany!
I have been living overseas for 14 years now (arrived in Spain on September 1st, 2000). It has been quite the ride. I lived in Germany for 3 years, them in Sudan, Dubai and Spain before coming back to Germany in 2008.
I want to say that you never looked better than in the last picture, you look much younger than in the other photos too, how it is possible?
greetings from Germany!
I have been living overseas for 14 years now (arrived in Spain on September 1st, 2000). It has been quite the ride. I lived in Germany for 3 years, them in Sudan, Dubai and Spain before coming back to Germany in 2008.
I want to say that you never looked better than in the last picture, you look much younger than in the other photos too, how it is possible?
greetings from Germany!
I’m a New Yorker and your post reminded me the I need to explore more. So many neighborhoods to explore. I do love N.Y. Thanks for the reminder.
I’m a New Yorker and your post reminded me the I need to explore more. So many neighborhoods to explore. I do love N.Y. Thanks for the reminder.
I’m a New Yorker and your post reminded me the I need to explore more. So many neighborhoods to explore. I do love N.Y. Thanks for the reminder.
I’m a New Yorker and your post reminded me the I need to explore more. So many neighborhoods to explore. I do love N.Y. Thanks for the reminder.
I’m a New Yorker and your post reminded me the I need to explore more. So many neighborhoods to explore. I do love N.Y. Thanks for the reminder.
Danville, NH for the past 10 years.
Lawrence, MA for 15 before that.
Gloucester, Danvers and Peabody MA before that.
I’ve never lived out of New England.
Danville, NH for the past 10 years.
Lawrence, MA for 15 before that.
Gloucester, Danvers and Peabody MA before that.
I’ve never lived out of New England.
Danville, NH for the past 10 years.
Lawrence, MA for 15 before that.
Gloucester, Danvers and Peabody MA before that.
I’ve never lived out of New England.
Danville, NH for the past 10 years.
Lawrence, MA for 15 before that.
Gloucester, Danvers and Peabody MA before that.
I’ve never lived out of New England.
Danville, NH for the past 10 years.
Lawrence, MA for 15 before that.
Gloucester, Danvers and Peabody MA before that.
I’ve never lived out of New England.
I came out to Mesa Az almost 25 years ago and hated it.
Well I am still here and have grown to love the heat and bleakness of the southwest .
I came out to Mesa Az almost 25 years ago and hated it.
Well I am still here and have grown to love the heat and bleakness of the southwest .
I came out to Mesa Az almost 25 years ago and hated it.
Well I am still here and have grown to love the heat and bleakness of the southwest .
I came out to Mesa Az almost 25 years ago and hated it.
Well I am still here and have grown to love the heat and bleakness of the southwest .
I came out to Mesa Az almost 25 years ago and hated it.
Well I am still here and have grown to love the heat and bleakness of the southwest .
Columbus has been home for 24 years this month. You look stunning in the most recent photo. Cheers to NYC
Columbus has been home for 24 years this month. You look stunning in the most recent photo. Cheers to NYC
Columbus has been home for 24 years this month. You look stunning in the most recent photo. Cheers to NYC
Columbus has been home for 24 years this month. You look stunning in the most recent photo. Cheers to NYC
Columbus has been home for 24 years this month. You look stunning in the most recent photo. Cheers to NYC
I just realized, with Nat’s one year anniversary in NJ, that i left NY 10 years ago. I like it okay where am now, but i have never felt more at home anywhere but NY and still miss it desparately. And you look fabulous!
I just realized, with Nat’s one year anniversary in NJ, that i left NY 10 years ago. I like it okay where am now, but i have never felt more at home anywhere but NY and still miss it desparately. And you look fabulous!
I just realized, with Nat’s one year anniversary in NJ, that i left NY 10 years ago. I like it okay where am now, but i have never felt more at home anywhere but NY and still miss it desparately. And you look fabulous!
I just realized, with Nat’s one year anniversary in NJ, that i left NY 10 years ago. I like it okay where am now, but i have never felt more at home anywhere but NY and still miss it desparately. And you look fabulous!
I just realized, with Nat’s one year anniversary in NJ, that i left NY 10 years ago. I like it okay where am now, but i have never felt more at home anywhere but NY and still miss it desparately. And you look fabulous!
You are so beautiful! I love NYC and do not get there often enough.
You are so beautiful! I love NYC and do not get there often enough.
You are so beautiful! I love NYC and do not get there often enough.
You are so beautiful! I love NYC and do not get there often enough.
You are so beautiful! I love NYC and do not get there often enough.
Its been Wyoming for 34 years and counting. First 24 years was New Mexico and believe me when I say I do not miss those 100+ degree days.
Its been Wyoming for 34 years and counting. First 24 years was New Mexico and believe me when I say I do not miss those 100+ degree days.
Its been Wyoming for 34 years and counting. First 24 years was New Mexico and believe me when I say I do not miss those 100+ degree days.
Its been Wyoming for 34 years and counting. First 24 years was New Mexico and believe me when I say I do not miss those 100+ degree days.
Its been Wyoming for 34 years and counting. First 24 years was New Mexico and believe me when I say I do not miss those 100+ degree days.
It’s a fantastic city! I’ve called Florida home for the last 34 yrs and I still miss NYC!
It’s a fantastic city! I’ve called Florida home for the last 34 yrs and I still miss NYC!
It’s a fantastic city! I’ve called Florida home for the last 34 yrs and I still miss NYC!
It’s a fantastic city! I’ve called Florida home for the last 34 yrs and I still miss NYC!
It’s a fantastic city! I’ve called Florida home for the last 34 yrs and I still miss NYC!