A day in Brooklyn

Zara dress, Topshop sandals, Dannijo bracelet, Free People sunnies, Urban Outfitters bag

Whatchu lookin' at?

Hi everyone!

A few weeks ago, Mitchell and I went to the Brooklyn Bridge Park to celebrate our one year anniversary (he also took me to a fancy dinner and got me a Pamela Love ring but let's focus on Brooklyn for now).  It was the most gorgeous day ever, which was so lucky because it immediately went back to being freezing. We walked all around the park, got chocolate milkshakes at Shake Shack like tourists, and rode on the carousel (which is one of my favorite things ever). 

It always astounds me that, despite living in NYC, I rarely leave my NYU bubble to explore the city properly.  I often make excuses that I'm too tired or have too much homework or that it's too cold, but I really want to experience new places as often as I can.  I definitely want to make more of these "A day in..." posts so that I can document the places I go to look back on in the future!  Let me know what you think of them. :) 

xo, 

Sophie 

72 Hours in Aruba

Hi everyone!

So if you follow me on social media you may know that last week I flew to Aruba for three days to surprise a bunch of people. I usually spend spring break in Aruba with my family and family friends (including my boyfriend), but this year my spring break wasn't at the same time as everyone else's, so I couldn't go.  But I wanted to surprise everyone and show up just for the weekend, as it was me and my boyfriend's one year anniversary.  The only person there who knew I was coming was my dad, and I really wish I had documented my moms face when I ran up behind her on the beach! 

I didn't take many photos since I was there such a short amount of time, and most of that time was spent in the water, but I thought I would compile the few that I did take into this post for memory's sake. I also took my GoPro with me and shot a few things on that, so I edited a little vlog-y video.  I wish I could have stayed in Aruba for the whole week, but I am so glad that I was actually able to pull off the surprise.  It was my first time flying alone internationally, so it was certainly a big deal for me. I'll be going to Costa Rica over the summer, so hopefully I'll get even cooler GoPro footage then!

Have a great week :)

xo, Sophie

New In: GoPro Hero 4 Silver

Hi everyone!

I thought I would share some images of my new GoPro, as well as the first video I have filmed on it. I have wanted a GoPro for years, and I am so excited to finally be able to capture all of my travels.  I decided to start out with just two accessories: the chest harness (which seemed the most versatile) and a short, floating pole (which just makes holding the camera easier and will float if dropped in water). 

On all of my NYU videos on YouTube, the most requested video I have been asked to film is a 'day in the life of an NYU student' video. I personally find it quite boring, but people apparently wanted to know all about my homework. It was a great opportunity to test out the new camera in a situation where there was no risk of me losing it, dropping it, missing something, etc. (as I could have on an adventurous vacation). The camera has a slight learning curve when using it with the app, but other than that I found it so easy and fun to play with. I can't wait to take my new camera on adventures! Shout out to my parents for this awesome birthday gift. :D

xo, Sophie