SistaFlav’s NYC

This Nun’s Blog entry by Sista Flav– her reflections on her experience of the USofA!

First Time New York City

I’ve been studying English language since very little and never experienced visiting an English speaking country. Now, I did it!! I finally stepped on the US ground and stayed for two weeks!!!!

First city to visit and first fund raising event for me was New York. I arrived in the afternoon and then went directly to the event. It has been so exiting that I actually didn’t feel any jet leg and I just could not stop looking around, talking to people, smile and enjoy the wonderful views of the city.

Did you know that in New York there is a USA adhesive flag on every single and shining subway car?? I’ve been amazed with what frequency you can see the USA flags in the city. And I’ve also been surprised by the people’s friendliness and smiles, by that nice welcome when you step into a shop and hear “Hello, how are you doing today?”.

I guess I’ve been impressed with all good things because of my happiness in finally being here. However, I believe that nonetheless the numerous years passed after it’s independence, the Country of Liberty, still believes and shows it’s freedom ideals in its way of being, in the people’s behaviors. It seems that there are no limits, no restrictions and yet, everything is under control, organized to the perfection. Then you’re free to have a bicycle ride in the center of the town at any age; you feel free to dress as you like, hey! people have flip flops on at any time and with any weather!!! Squirrels run free in Central Park, and if you like, why not have a nice Vespa ride in the wide and busy streets of NY??

I have to say, that my first impression in being here in New York is like walking in a movie scene. It’s strange how the movies could produce such a parallel reality in me and now, it becomes real just walking in the streets, it’s really a great experience to live and I thank very much Benvenuto for being such a good Cicerone in New York.This Nun’s Blog entry by Sista Flav– her reflections on her experience of the USofA!

First Time New York City

I’ve been studying English language since very little and never experienced visiting an English speaking country. Now, I did it!! I finally stepped on the US ground and stayed for two weeks!!!!

First city to visit and first fund raising event for me was New York. I arrived in the afternoon and then went directly to the event. It has been so exiting that I actually didn’t feel any jet leg and I just could not stop looking around, talking to people, smile and enjoy the wonderful views of the city.

Did you know that in New York there is a USA adhesive flag on every single and shining subway car?? I’ve been amazed with what frequency you can see the USA flags in the city. And I’ve also been surprised by the people’s friendliness and smiles, by that nice welcome when you step into a shop and hear “Hello, how are you doing today?”.

I guess I’ve been impressed with all good things because of my happiness in finally being here. However, I believe that nonetheless the numerous years passed after it’s independence, the Country of Liberty, still believes and shows it’s freedom ideals in its way of being, in the people’s behaviors. It seems that there are no limits, no restrictions and yet, everything is under control, organized to the perfection. Then you’re free to have a bicycle ride in the center of the town at any age; you feel free to dress as you like, hey! people have flip flops on at any time and with any weather!!! Squirrels run free in Central Park, and if you like, why not have a nice Vespa ride in the wide and busy streets of NY??

I have to say, that my first impression in being here in New York is like walking in a movie scene. It’s strange how the movies could produce such a parallel reality in me and now, it becomes real just walking in the streets, it’s really a great experience to live and I thank very much Benvenuto for being such a good Cicerone in New York.