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ny libraries

Decided to power rank the ones I've been to because I'm 9 hours deep sitting here. This is really long but I felt inclined to pen this because I am procrastinating. I recommend numbers 1-5. 1. Seward Park: Upstairs is perfectly very quiet and has nice window views...it gets great afternoon sunlight too, second floor has really cute children, Seward Park itself is really nice outside to take a break, great coffee nearby at Little Canal, bathroom on the first floor, really pretty building, this is my top pick. 2. Jefferson Market: Upstairs is sufficiently quiet to get work done, the building itself is truly gorgeous inside and out, bathroom in the basement, open later than some of the others, overflow seating in the basement but ngl you want to sit upstairs, minus points for some tourists coming in which kills focus. 3. Greenpoint: This is technically Brooklyn Public Library (different than NYPL) but still on my list, this branch is so gorgeous and the most modern branch on the list, really cute kids here too, super clean, highly recommend to the Brooklynites among us. 4. Tompkins Square: Casual branch with less seating and a little more noise, great location right next to Ninth St Espresso, good for a short jaunt to browse the books or get an hour or two of work done, major minus for having no bathroom and for not opening until 11am on some days of the week. 5. Ottendorfer: Hidden gem in a building you would not know is a library, good central location, minus points for very slim seating and for not opening until 11am some days of the week. 6. Mulberry: Good local spot amongst the hustle and bustle of Soho, not much else to say here, need to explore more...but there must be a reason I don't go back. 7. Stephen A. Schwarzman / Main branch: It's over-touristed and it's in midtown. Only go here as someone visiting from out of town who is into a museum vibe.

@chlonline

Apr 17, 2024

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city of dreams

Manhattan (Mostly LES + some extras) - Dim Sum GoGo - my gf‘s friend‘s new bar Sake Bar Asoko - Forget Me Not for a chill dimes square fries and a martini asshole meal - live music at Heaven Can Wait, Arlene’s, Mercury Lounge, Berlin Under A, Bowery Ballroom - drunk karaoke at Winnie’s - Roxy Cinema for a movie night - Bk Bridge park at night for a view and ice cream if you’re a tourist or just nostalgic - The Whitney museum and a walk by the water / more gallery hopping - Lovers of Today bar for a date or late night move - Orchard Express Tailor for your tailoring needs - The Met & Central Park is a trek but worth doing on a nice late spring day Brooklyn (I live in crow heights) - Bk museum and Botanic Garden day (i did a whole post on this) - Super Power or Bearded Lady (sister tiki bars) to get wasted - live music at Baby’s All Right, Gold Sounds, Alphaville, Trans-Pecos - a chic dinner & incredible food at Olea, Aita, Saraghina Cafe, Colonia Verde, LaRina, Sisters, Bunna Cafe - Turtles All The Way Down or Do or Dive for dive bars - Fan Fan Doughnuts - Greenberg Bagels or Lula Bagels - Island Pops ice cream - Nana Ramen, Ichiran Ramen - bars for dates: The Narrows, Doris, Hartley‘s, Bar Laika, Bar Velo, Pokito, Lunatico - Fort Greene Park on a nice day - Drive to Highland Park for nature & to feel like you are not in the city - Red Hook day (wineries, breweries, + Steve’s Key Lime Pie) - Rockaway beach - dirty chai ($$$$) from Cotton Bean or Marcy & Myrtle that’s all for now

@rlyblonde

Sep 16, 2024

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Befriend people with roof access

wander prospect park fall in love with the public library (main branch is 100/10) wander fort greene on the weekends for estate sales read telephone pole flyers and chalkboards follow the music

@its_just_kate

Jan 26, 2025

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Calling do not disturb -> “moon mode”

Shoot! Sorry I missed your call, I’m in moon mode.

@chlonline

Apr 20, 2024

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Salt and vinegar chips

These are my favorite food (only slight hyperbole). I recommend, in no order: -Kettle brand -Kettle brand air fried -7/11 -Lay's Kettle Cooked These chips are so strong that they will burn your tongue. They are chemical perfection that make the systems in my body dance. They are so rock and roll. No matter what size the bag, I will probably finish the bag. I always eat the folded ones first, and then move to the unfolded ones.

@chlonline

Jan 31, 2024

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walking home

If you’re within an hour walk from home, you should just walk home. I understand taking public transit or an Uber there to be on time, but you’re not rushing to get home. Thus, walk.

@chlonline

Feb 5, 2024