When I just got to the US, a lot of people asked me how is America different from what I imagined before. At that time, I was just in New Jersey in the suburbs, so I said it is totally different from Hanoi where I lived. There is so much more space in the suburbs compared to the intense, overcrowded space in Hanoi. In my imagination before, America had tall buildings everywhere. I noticed that when we first went to New York. I got in the city the first time at night for dinner with Ben's friends. We went to Time Square right away because our dinner was near there. As soon as we arrived in Time Square, I felt overwhelmed by how shiny and busy the area was. There was so much going on. Digital moving advertising boards are everywhere on all tall buildings. I did not know what to look at. Besides, there is so much going on on the streets. People selling souvenirs, people dressing strangely and scary all over. I also was shocked how tall all of the buildings were. I did not feel safe at all there. Besides that, New York City is the first place that I have known that never sleeps. We hang out with our friends at one bar in Times Square and it was 2:30 AM in the morning, but the streets were still so busy. So my first impression with New York City was that I don’t think I can live here. But then when I have been to others sites of the city, I found out that New York City has much more characteristics that I love.
I love the part of city near the water, which looks amazing at night. I love the upper east side, where there are quieter streets and trees. I love Central Park, which is so green and such big park. I love the architect of the city, where it is mixed between supper modern and ancient building. Sometimes, I just wonder how they can build such complicated and high buildings likes Flat Iron, the Empire State Building, etc. One thing that I might love the most is the food in New York. I think New York City has so many kinds of food from all over the world. I am very excited to try Vietnamese food soon in the city.
I will never wanna live in New York!!
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