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August 21, 2009

Sunday: Part 12 of a 13-part series of photos documenting my trip to New York:

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August 21, 2009

Saturday: Part 11 of a 13-part series of photos documenting my trip to New York:

Met up with my cousins at Union Square again. This time, there was a farmer’s market there and it was pretty busy.
Got some grub at a street market on 6th avenue. It must have spanned like 7 city blocks.
Went window shopping on 5th avenue. Actually I bought some rechargeable batteries for my flash head, but I didn’t realize they don’t come pre-charged. Stupid Energizer.
The older cousins had to head back to Jersey to take care of some stuff for the wedding, so all the early 20’s cousins decided to explore some more around Central Park.
Stopped by the Guggenheim. Left after we found out it costs money. Sad because there was a Frank Lloyd Wright exhibit. <3…
Walked around the Reservoir on the northern part of Central Park. Saw the tennis courts… and lots of trees. I like the southern half better.
Got some frozen yogurt before heading back to Jersey. First time I got some sprinkles in a long time. Unfortunately no pictures of mine…
Took the subway to the Port Authority, unfortunately my navigation skills kept getting fucked over by closed stations and lines not running all the way. Still, we got there in time.. to stand on the bus.
Arrived at my cousin’s place in Tenafly, NJ. Kuya Cho grilled us some burgers, hot dogs, and ribs when we got back and some of the cousins went swimming. He also showed us his special cooking apron… which he also unveiled at the after-wedding BBQ.
Went back to Jersey City to rest up for the WEDDING!

August 21, 2009

Friday Night: Part 10 of a 13-part series of photos documenting my trip to New York:

After the rehearsal, Sam’s GPS led us to the coordinates of the Galloping Hill banquet hall, but we were confused because there was a hot dog shack right next to it with the same name. Worst business idea ever.
More family pictures. I was sort of lazy and didn’t get out of my seat much because I was pretty tired and hungry. Plus, it was dark and at this point I had realized that I forgot to bring batteries for my Speedlite. I did snap a few cool moments using a Johnny’s fast primes.
Leila, my neice, kept disappearing. She’s like made of pure energy or something. She’s always running around.

Photo notes: WB is horrendously inconsistent, but alas I am lazy.

August 20, 2009

Friday Afternoon: Part 9 of a 13-part series of photos documenting my trip to New York:

Ate brunch at Brownstone in Jersey City. It was pretty tasty. I’ve grown to love brunch so much this summer.
Played basketball with Sam, JV, Ian, and Marc. My teams were dominant during 2-on-2, but couldn’t get the job done after we invited another guy to make it 3-on-3. IT WAS SO HOT OUT!
Cooled down, watched more Cash Cab and OnDemand, and got ready for the rehearsal at Sam’s apartment.
SPENT SOME TIME WITH MY FAMILY! By now, everyone had arrived, and we all met up to the wedding rehearsal. There was lots of handshaking, hugging, and kissing aunties on the cheek.
Got my creeper on and made some snappies. More fun than sitting around and waiting for the rehearsal to finish, though.

August 20, 2009

Thursday Night: Part 8 of a 13-part series of photos documenting my trip to New York:

Took the Subway from Prospect Park in Brooklyn to Coney Island
Ate at Nathan’s. I only got a hot dog and a lemonade, but overall it was a pretty decent hot dog. Better than the one I got at Yankee Stadium. Joey Chestnut, I’m calling you OUT!
Walked around the Boardwalk and Carnival. The rides and attractions look like they are dying a slow, painful death. It’s like walking around Kiddie Land.
Took the Subway to Queens to see the Unisphere at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.
I don’t think it was worth the hour-long trek to Queens to see only the Unisphere (which was pretty cool), but that’s probably just because I was tired from walking around in my chuck taylors for the past couple of days.