Tough Love

Sunday, February 23, 2014

There are times when the one you love just tries your patience.

After teasing us with brief spring-like conditions this weekend, another round of Polar Vortex fun is threatening to come our way yet again. Dear old New York has been pummeling us with snowstorms since the year began, and it's getting harder and harder to keep the love going in the face of such abuse. Walking to work in blizzard-like conditions, stepping into ankle-deep slush puddles cleverly disguised as concrete, and playing slip and slide on the sidewalk week after week after week ... it's enough to wear down even the most ardent New York lover. So in my version of couples therapy, I've put together this mini photographic essay to remind us battered lovers of how New York can still make our hearts skip a beat, even as it literally knocks us off our feet.


Yup, New York can still dazzle even when she's being a frigid b*atch. It's been rough but I'm clinging on to the thought that one sweet day we'll wake up, not to snow-covered tree tops, but beautiful spring blooms. For now, we'll put up with the cariño brutal, New York. We know you'll make it up to us.

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    1. Ah yes, I am a graffiti-fiend and New York is a great place for it ;-)

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  2. Wow, great pics of N-Y! Nice paintings! If you want to see some good graffitis, try Berlin! ;)
    Good continuation in your blog and better greetings from France.

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    1. Thanks dear! I haven't been to Berlin since 2003 so a return trip is definitely in order!

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  3. Lovely photos! I'm looking forward to going back to New York City in November. It would be great if I happened on some of these places on my trip!

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    1. Do try to make it to the High Line if you can, Emer. It's one of New York's loveliest spots!

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  4. Wow... Beautiful pictures, I specially love the evocative color and texture. Can I ask which camera do you use? :) Here in Madrid winter isn't nearly as terrible as there in NY, but still I really understand you: when the warm weather arrives, I feel like I come back to life and can't help but feel happier and more hopeful =D Wish it could be spring-summer forever...

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