One week in NYC

I just returned from one full week in New York City. I am accustomed to spending up to three weeks in the big apple so my trip felt a bit rushed. My colleague, Dean Mendes, and I shared a hotel room and were able to double the number of schools I would have been able to do in one week alone. The weather was absolutely gorgeous for the entire week and it made my daily walks to schools much more pleasant!

On Saturday, I participated in a workshop organized by the Peter Jay Sharp foundation. The program is intended for students who are disadvantaged (socioeconomically and educationally) in the college application process. I participated in a College Essay Writing workshop with Peter Jay Sharp Foundation this past summer, and was excited to help students and families learn more about the entire college process on this particular day. I was teamed up with two guidance counselors and we specifically covered the "common application."

Here is my team member explaining the general timeline for college applications

On Sunday, I went to two different street fairs. The first was right outside our hotel on Lexington Avenue. It was filled with great food and shopping bargains. I then met some of my friends in Brooklyn for "Atlantic Antic." It was larger and more diverse in the food choices, shopping and people present. As always, I had some great food!

The scene on Lexington Ave.

Bryant, and I started off with sausage and peppers (No we didn't plan to both wear pink t-shirts)

Bryant, James and I sit down for some seafood. I went with the raw clams!

This band was jamming!

Mmmmm.

A new friend.

A glimpse of the scene in Brooklyn.

Kid with cool hair waiting to get his face painted.A reluctant friend