This vlog is my real, unfiltered flight attendant life—two chaotic NYC layovers with a slice of home life in between. I start the trip already annoyed because I somehow lugged my camera around all day… with no memory card. Rookie move. Add in forgetting basic essentials (no proper charger, missing earring back, no bloat pills), and I’m in a mood—but we still romanticize New York anyway, because that’s what we do. On the first layover, Michelle and I accidentally have one of those classic Manhattan nights that turns into a 3 a.m. situation. I take you to The Nines (obsessed—one of the best cocktails I’ve ever had), Temple Bar (not my vibe), and Jacks on Bond (the music was so early-2010s nostalgic it felt like stepping back into my first New York era). I also talk about the difference between going out in NYC vs. Boston—NYC is just easier, people mingle, and you never know who you’ll meet. Then it’s back to reality: errands, a Whole Foods haul, upping my protein, and meal prepping tuna salad before the next trip. I also rant a little about weird comments, solo travel mistakes, and how I’m trying to stay focused on the kindness. We end with a luxury moment at the Centurion restaurant and that dreamy New York morning energy—because even when it’s messy, New York still feels like magic.