Gotham Chick

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Worth the long walk and the time spent.. friend called that she was in Manhattan and so we met up, had a few laughs and then a quick dinner to catch up. It was great seeing you, @budgetdecorista .. #gothamchickrecommends #wheninnewyork #newyorkeats #dininginnewyork #mynewyork #mynyxc #mymanhattan #stellatratoria #dininginmacys #macysheraldsquare (at Stella 34 Trattoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfj8D3iuXny/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#OnTheBlog: In My prayers.. link in bio . . . “Today I write about prayer. I start praying when I walk out the door, as I make my way to the bus stop (which is approximately 6 minutes away) at a leisurely pace. What do I pray for? I reaffirm my faith with The Creed, and then I follow a simple combination of prayers. I used to pray the rosary as I walked and ended it on the bus, but my prayer life has not been as devoted as that in years. Walking out the door with the son has also meant postponing the prayer for when I walk into the church on 43rd, because I end up talking him through what the day will be like. There are times when I put the earphones on and I start listening to the God Minute and I tell him I’m praying, in which case we walk in silence to the bus stop. . Head on over to pinaynewyorker.com (link in bio) to read the full post. . . #pinaynewyorkerwrites #pinaynewyorkerblogs #gothamchickprays #gothamchickwrites #gothamchicksays (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeB3enbuTmQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I’m the kind of New Yorker who will stop and take out her phone when there’s something worth taking a snap or a clip of. Like I say, I’m the perpetual tourist in New York. Happening on Park Avenue just outside of Grand Central. Catch it before it’s gone. If you haven’t seen my tiktok feed yet, I’m there as pinaynewyorker, Gothamchick and Mypostcardshoppe. #gothamchickrecommends #perpetualtouristinNewYork #mynewyork #mynyc #thingstodoinnewyork #midtownmanhattan #roamingNYC (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd_X5VYuk2y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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New post on the blog, link in bio. My #NewYorkCoronaDiary is back. Hop on over to the blog to read more. #gothamchickwrites #gothamchickblogs #pinaynewyorkerwrites #covidinNewYork #mynewyork #newyorkcity #bryantpark #newyorkpubliclibrary (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd9wIbhOZkk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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New post on the blog: link in bio.. . “That elusive Cheesecake Babka from Breads Bakery— Finally snagged one. I am “partially Jewish” thanks to some friendly influence — more by way of practice and cuisine. My first Chief something boss and the next Chief of something who both observed the holidays introduced me to the important dates. Friends have since exposed me to actual observances and food. I wear a red string bracelet on my left wrist as a token of luck, a present from the so called Wailing wall. So one of my favorite Jewish oriented bakeries is Breads Bakery which I first got introduced to via their kiosk in Bryant Park. My niece, Julia, is a chocolate babka fanatic, so much so that I handcarry the babka home to Manila every time I head that way. When I heard May would see a cheesecake babka on their shelves, I was stoked. The only problem is that they always sold out by the time I came upon their store— until Sunday. Finally! . I grabbed my loaf and couldn’t believe my luck. Definitely well worth the wait! It’s their usual babka with swirls of light cheesecake that are hardly noticeable except for the flavor. This one’s a limited offering so try and get it while you can. “ . Head on over to pinaynewyorker.com (link in bio) to read the full post. . . #pinaynewyorkerwrites #pinaynewyorkerblogs #mondaymusings #gothamchickwrites #gothamchicksays #breadsbakery #lovemybabka #cheesecakbabka #prayers (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdpM_5luDGt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Mother’s Day + Birthday Post for my big guy who turned 18 on Mother’s Day. My heart is full. #gothamchickwrites #pinaynewyorkerblogs #pinaynewyorkerwrites #motherhood #motherandson #foreveryourproudmom #mothersday #happybirthday #bestmothersdaypresentever (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdUsZheuRpC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Finally got to complete this new blogpost.. link in bio.. turned 56 last April 2nd and have had time to reflect and think about this new milestone of sorts.. I am grateful. #gothamchickIsAGoldenGirl #birthdayreflections #anotheryearolder (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccrcob4u6dH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#OnTheBlog: Talking about the people I’ve encountered through the blog and then in real life. That’s Elaine and I last Friday after meeting up for lunch in the city. (Link in bio for the blogpost) . . . #pinaynewyorkerwrites #gothamchickwrites #friends #friendship #commentsontheblog #fromblogtofriends https://www.instagram.com/p/CarmsfyOcu_/?utm_medium=tumblr

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It’s always an inconvenience when you need to take medication more so when it’s your stomach acting up. Taking the gummies helps to ease that and gives you a tasty alternative to an otherwise negative experience. Easy on the palate and balanced. #gothamchickrecommends #itsmatysforme #whenyouneedtotakemeds #antacid #whenyoudontfeelgood #acidrefluxrelief (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CagTugiOX6-/?utm_medium=tumblr

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#MySaturday - just sat back and relaxed today, avoiding the pain meds, got my postcards ready and caught up with my shows. What are you up to this weekend? . . . #gothamchickrelaxingthisweekend #mysaturday #myweekend #preparingthepostcards #breakfastporn #takingcareofme #metime #foodporn #relaxing #reaxandrecharge (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaL3X81uPrP/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Saw the moon up high as I walked to a long overdue dinner date in Manhattan with the little guy. It was such a gorgeous Thursday evening. Missing our bonding moments and looking forward to more now that he’s taking college credits at BMCC Downtown. Baby steps to normal. #mynewyork #moonovermanhattan #mynyc #nyceats #dininginnyc #mynewyork #motherhood #motherandsonbonding #motherandsonbondingtime❤️ (at Manhattan, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ3MgdLu3hh/?utm_medium=tumblr

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#MondayMusing on the blog (link in bio). Happy to be writing again and hoping to write more this year. . . “It’s another rainy Monday today and I'm watching the temps lest it drop again. So last Friday, it rained and temperatures didn't stay at 39 degrees as promised, and instead plummeted to below freezing. Long story short, I went home a bit underdressed but still warm and toasty, but suffered the misfortune of slipping on the ice a few meters from my doorstep. I almost made it but miserably failed despite my lug sole winter boots. I'm lucky that I've always been good at breaking a fall, even if in the end, I have a scraped knee, tenderness at the palm of my hand and at times a sore bum. I survived. I think the temperature is holding above freezing today, so I am optimistic it won't be as treacherous a walk home as Friday's. Spring can't come soon enough.” . . . #gothamchickwrites #pinaynewyorkerwrites #mondaymusingsfromgothamchick #writingagain #ontiktok https://www.instagram.com/p/CZs-zzKupoW/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I’m hoping to get back to journaling in 2022 after not being able to do it in 2021. Read about it in the blog (link in bio). . . “I returned to Art journaling in 2020 as a means of keeping my head straight in the thick of the pandemic. I let the juices flow and did sections instead of filling out the pages chronologically. Although I have yet to bind the different sections together and there are some unfinished layouts, in my mind and in my heart, those pages encapsulate what my year was all about. For all the challenges that the opening salvo of covid dealt us, I know I came out with more than what I lost that year. . I began 2021 by working on the first layouts starting with the fold out pages of the year which I traditionally do. And that was that. The year flew by and no art journaling for me. While I'm not too happy with that, all I can say is "Life happens." And it did.” . #gothamchickspeakshermind #pinaynewyorkerwrites #myartjournal #sharedjournal2022 #gothamchicksays #gothamchickwrites #ontheblog #pinaynewyorkerblogs (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CY157I2uUz4/?utm_medium=tumblr

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One thing I love about the weekends is how I can sleep in, take my time, and have a leisurely and sometimes decadent breakfast or even brunch. Thanks for the trip back home courtesy of my neighbor, @jillycious.nyc . Tried her Spanish bread both with (1) the regular and (2) cheese fillings.. just gives me the warm and fuzzies on this cold winter weekend. And today I thought I’d make some banana with semi sweet chocolate chips and almond slivers. (Perfect comfort food!). What did you have for breakfast? . #breakfastwithgothamchick #spanishbreadbyjillysciousnyc #bakedbyjilliciousnyc #bananachocolatechipsalmondpancakes #weekendbreakfasttreat #pancakebreakfast #breakfastporn #whatsforbreakfast #frommykitchen #gothamchickrecommends (at Oakland Gardens, New York) https://www.instagram.com/gothamchick/p/CYzMoaFuWqy/?utm_medium=tumblr

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#ipsyhappyvibes in a bag. Here’s my #JanuaryIpsyBag and all the goodies I got in my mailbox today. Time for some #selfcare and #selflove. #ilovemakeup #goldengirlfaves #gothamchickrecommends #makeuplover (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYp7nhBO4-I/?utm_medium=tumblr

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On the blog: my end of year wrap up for the “21 for 2021” list I wrote at the start of the year. (Link in bio). . . “I tried to write a mid year check in sometime in July of 2021, but failed to finish the post. I’m actually glad that happened because I managed to do some major catching up in the second half of 2021. For the first time in a long while, I was able to accomplish more than what I had hoped to do at the start of the year. (Yay for me!) So here is how I fared against my list at the beginning of 2021. . x x x . All in all and with everything that was going on around us, I still think 2021 wasn’t all that bad. Personally, it was a good year if you consider how my son and I managed to stay healthy throughout the year, despite health challenges suffered by other family members back home.” . . #gothamchickspeakshermind #pinaynewyorkerwrites #21for2021 #gothamchicksays #gothamchickwrites #ontheblog #pinaynewyorkerblogs #mynewyork #mynyc #mymanhattan #theyearthatwas #endoftheyear (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYhNyzxOypA/?utm_medium=tumblr

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