My New York … the journey of five years through thick and thin. Going back five years, … I remember… starting a new life from scratch, and getting use to the American way of life was a challenge yet it was my dream! Coming from an Island in the Indian Ocean called Sri Lanka, I was not exposed to many different ethnicities and religions. Well , my first impression of My New York was a cultural shock. Seeing the diversity of the people around me from different nationalities, different races and several different backgrounds. It is also one of the my BEST experiences in life. Getting to know people from all over the world, learning their languages, their tradition and customs was truly amaizing. Today, I proudly say My New York have given me friends from all over the world.

Every time I have flashbacks about my childhood freedom … the wonderful memories I had when I was growing up … the pain of missing a loved one back home … My New York becomes my remedy, because My New York gave me responsibilities … My New York taught me the life lessons and showed me that I have grown up to a young lady and even gives me the hope that the time will fly by and soon I will reunite with my loving father who’s back home.
Mother nature shocked My New York. Recalling the Blizzard of 2010 and the devastating Sandy hurricane in 2012 made a huge impact on all New Yorkers if not most of the people in the United States. No longer I have an excitement for seasonal changes in My New York but a well prepared self to face any circumstance.
Seeing the New York City skyline … being in the Times Square the city that never sleeps … seeing the colorful night view of My New York will be a forever happiness in my life!!! since My New York has made an obsession on me! My love and respect to My New York for all the lessons … experiences and memories for having me!!!