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I spend a lot of time surfing out in Rockaway and whenever my car is in need of gas, I make a point of stopping at this particular Sunoco on Beach Channel Drive. It's situated right on the edge of Jamaica Bay, so while you're pumping your gas, you've got this beautiful, unobstructed view of the water, the birds and the boats, and on a clear day (most days) you've got a full panoramic view of the NYC skyline in the distance. If you don't wanna pay at the pump or the car reader's broken, you've got to pay the cashier inside of a bait & tackle shop, so you can also get some beer and all your fishing gear in one fell swoop. Exact location: 112 - 10 Beach Channel Dr, Rockaway Park, NY 11694 and if you wanna
Dec 7, 2021
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Rock rock, Rockaway beach. Great ferry ride from various parts of the city - grungy hipster vibes and excellent food. Plus I saw a pod of dolphins today 🐬🐬🐬
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🛥A few years back my friend Sara had a birthday party on Rockaway beach and asked that everyone meet at the Wall Street ferry to take the last boat out beach. This was my first time on the ferry ever and one of the main things I recommend to friends visiting nyc. Sit upper deck listen to your favorite song and ride out during sunset it’s magical.
Sep 23, 2021
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rockaways feel like this faraway corner of the city that shouldn't exist, real border land vibes. this part especially feels very secluded and has a great view of the water or the city depending where you face. also double rec biking there via Flatbust/Marine Pkwy bridge, it has a pedestrian walkway!
Feb 28, 2024
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🪑When I moved into an apartment above a funeral home last spring, I was looking for some furniture that wouldn't break the bank and would help offset the macabre mood of the place. I found a green bean bag chair to be the perfect solution while also complementing the other furniture in my living room pretty nicely. Some of my friends initially made fun of me for this purchase, saying that's something you get from a Pottery Barn Kids' catalogue, now those same friends come over and exclusively wanna sit in my bean bag chair. Don't knock it till you try it, folks, bean bag chairs are the shit.
Dec 7, 2021
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👕It's one thing to wear a collared shirt under a crewneck sweatshirt, but I prefer to cut out the middleman and just wear a sweatshirt with a built-in collar. It's an easy way to feel cool, comfy and classy all at once and is fit for both informal and formal occasions. I found this one at a Goodwill in Ohio when I was in college about 10 years ago and it remains a favorite in my wardrobe to this day. Beams+ also makes some nice ones.
Dec 7, 2021
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🎹Impressionistic piano album by H Hunt released in 2016. I love listening to this album over coffee in the morning while I watch my fish swim and/or any time I'm feeling anxious and stressed. The title is quite literal as it was initially recorded as a Christmas present for the artist's Dad before being released by cool guy UK label tasty morsels. Obviously there's a specific time, place and mood for a solo piano album but this one always hits.
Dec 7, 2021