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05/25/2026

My first solo hike and why not make it NY’s tallest waterfall? 🌿🥾

I was driving back to NYC from Albany and randomly decided… why not?

Born and raised in NY and I kept putting this hike off because I was always supposed to go with other people… until they went without me. That’s when I realized, why am I waiting on anybody else to experience life?

So on the drive back down, I made the stop at Kaaterskill Falls for my very first solo hike. The hike took me about 45 minutes and whew 😭 it was definitely a challenge. My legs were BURNING on the way back, but honestly? It felt so freeing.

Being surrounded by nothing but nature, waterfalls, and peace while realizing I did this completely on my own made me so proud of myself. And the views? Absolutely stunning. Every single step was worth it.

I’d do it all over again 🤍

Should I start going on more hikes and take y’all along for the journey? 👀

📍Kaaterskill Falls

05/16/2026

Astoria Park Carnival is back June 3–7 and this is literally where everybody’s ending up this week 😭🎡

Take your kids, your best friend, your sneaky link, your situationship… honestly anybody you wanna have a fun summer night with 👀✨

🎟 FREE ENTRY
🎢 Rides, games & carnival food
🌮 Taco stands, frozen drinks & snacks
🌉 Under the RFK Bridge with NYC skyline views

THINGS TO KNOW ⬇️
• Gets REALLY crowded at night
• Best to go during the day on Wed. & Thurs.
• Ride tickets are $1.50 each
• 20 tickets = $32 ($30 cash)
• 50 tickets + 1 free ride = $62 ($60 cash)

🕓 Wed & Thurs: 4PM–10PM
🕓 Fri: 4PM–11PM
🕛 Sat: 12PM–11:59PM
🕛 Sun: 12PM–11PM

📍Astoria Park
Corner Hoyt Ave N & 19th Street
(Under RFK Bridge)

05/16/2026

Just a trailer… 😭🚢 birthday cruise was really a MOVIE. 7 days of nonstop vibes, matching fits, late nights, memories, and pure chaos in the best way possible 🔥 really wasn’t ready for us.

Y’all wanna see how this trip really went down? 👀 Comment “CRUISE” below ⬇️✨

05/15/2026

Everybody screaming ‘too many kids, too crowded, shootings’… meanwhile I went on opening day LAST YEAR at 4PM and got on rides TWICE with barely any lines 😭🎡 Astoria Park Carnival really be all about WHAT TIME you go 👀

04/30/2026

Why you watching me mid-process?? 😭

No face, still the moment.
04/30/2026

No face, still the moment.

04/26/2026

I’ve been going to them since I was 6 years old — from their very first location to where they are now 🤍

I’ve tried other salons, but this one will always be one of my favorites.
This is where I made so many memories with my grandmother that I’ll cherish forever.

And the consistency? unmatched.
My hair always comes out healthy, strong, and beautiful every single time.

If you’re looking for a salon you can trust, this is one of them.
$10 deep condition + rollers + blowout — don’t skip it.

Just don’t wait until everyone else catches on 👀

📍 Melany’s Beauty Salon
2581 Pitkin Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208

03/15/2026

Last year for National Girlfriend Day, we planned to go to during NYC Summer Restaurant Week but completely missed the timeframe. Still decided to go anyway — and honestly, it might have been even better.

The experience started the moment we walked in. If you make a reservation, there’s a waiting lounge with a full bar, and yes… we definitely took advantage of that while waiting for our table. 🍸

Our waiter was amazing and gave some great recommendations, which made ordering way easier.

What we ordered:
⭐️ Long Island Ice Tea
⭐️ Raspberry Lychee Lemonade Mocktail
⭐️ Filet Mignon Bites
⭐️ Mango Tango Mocktail
⭐️ Tagliatelle Bolognese
⭐️ Seafood Tasting

The Filet Mignon Bites stole the show. Tender, flavorful, and honestly so good we wished it came as a full entrée with mashed potatoes.

The staff were super friendly and welcoming. The only thing that stood out was they asked my boyfriend to remove his hat before entering the main dining area, but we later noticed someone else inside still wearing theirs.

Another major highlight is the outdoor patio overlooking the water. It’s beautiful, but it fills up fast, so definitely reserve ahead if you want that view.

Safe to say… this spot is perfect for date nights. 💯

📍 Vetro Restaurant & Lounge
164-49 Cross Bay Blvd
Howard Beach, NY 11414

01/31/2026

Aunt + niece date night in Albany 🍽️🔥
We checked out , a Black-owned spot bringing food, drinks, and ho**ah to a lively Friday night scene.

What we ordered:
⭐️ Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls — $14 (8/10)
⭐️ Calamari Fritti — $12 (8/10)
⭐️ Garlic Parmesan Wings — $12.99 (7/10)
⭐️ Dragon Fire — $18 (9/10)
⭐️ Mocktail — $3
⭐️ Cheese Quesadillas — $14 (8.5/10)

Our experience (2 people):
The food was decent overall. The calamari and quesadillas were the standouts. The Dragon Fire drink was clearly a favorite — my aunt ordered it three times, so that says a lot 😭🔥
Music was very loud, so conversation required yelling. Dining in came with plastic cups, to-go containers, and paper towels for napkins. Ho**ah was good and reasonably priced. Service could’ve been better — we had to walk up to the bar more than once to get our server’s attention.

If you’re in Albany and looking for a high-energy night with drinks and ho**ah, this is worth checking out and deciding for yourself 👀

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01/29/2026

A last-minute “you outside?” text + Chili’s viral Triple Dipper = whatever THIS was 😭🔥
We came for the appetizer and accidentally had the best girls’ night of the summer.
Laughing too loud, surprises I didn’t see coming, and zero regrets.

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