I was too excited to sleep so I stayed up. I got dressed at 3:35am, picked up by the shuttle and headed to LAX at 4:45am This was my first time flying alone and only my second time
on a airplane. I know, I'm like an overgrown baby. The flight was chill and Virgin America was an all around great airline.
on a airplane. I know, I'm like an overgrown baby. The flight was chill and Virgin America was an all around great airline.
My driver met me at JFK and carried my bags to the town car. I really wish I could remember his name. He was cool as fuck and super hyped that this was my first time in New York. He
asked me what brought me out? I told him I was a shitty photo taker and visiting on business. Somehow the convo shifted and we talked about how some of the richest people in the
world are broke and how one should live their life to the fullest. He was an enlightened cat and filled with the most road rage that I have ever experienced. He dropped me off at The
Box House Hotel where I was treated like a VIP guest. Peep the loft suite I got put in.
asked me what brought me out? I told him I was a shitty photo taker and visiting on business. Somehow the convo shifted and we talked about how some of the richest people in the
world are broke and how one should live their life to the fullest. He was an enlightened cat and filled with the most road rage that I have ever experienced. He dropped me off at The
Box House Hotel where I was treated like a VIP guest. Peep the loft suite I got put in.
After settling in and taking a 30 minute nap I got to work. I met up with Krista Ayne who you might remember from Supreme, to shoot a project for CMNDR. After a couple of hours
shooting I realized I didn't eat anything all day. Usually that would be fine but Krista was kind enough to bring me a bottle of Tito's Vodka (which rules by the way). With a ache in my
belly we decided to go grab food. A whole lobster? Why not!
shooting I realized I didn't eat anything all day. Usually that would be fine but Krista was kind enough to bring me a bottle of Tito's Vodka (which rules by the way). With a ache in my
belly we decided to go grab food. A whole lobster? Why not!
Holy fuck, this was probably one of the best meals I have ever had. Not only because it was a whole lobster plate but also because it only cost $40! I was seriously tempted to buy one
for each day I was there. Looking at this photo makes me sad, I should have went back since it was only a few steps from the hotel. Wondering where I got this? Never fear, it would be
absurd for me not to plug this amazing spot that sells lobster and booze and plays Michael Jackson super loud! Everyone must go to Lobster Joint when in Brooklyn!
for each day I was there. Looking at this photo makes me sad, I should have went back since it was only a few steps from the hotel. Wondering where I got this? Never fear, it would be
absurd for me not to plug this amazing spot that sells lobster and booze and plays Michael Jackson super loud! Everyone must go to Lobster Joint when in Brooklyn!
I didn't have any meetings or shoots scheduled the next day so I met up with a friend and went sight seeing through LES for a little bit then went back to the hotel. I must have been
exhausted because when I woke up it was around 9pm. I looked at my phone and got an invite to hang at Webster Hall. I remember Drake telling me I only live once, and then I
reflected on the convo with my driver yesterday. I said fuck it and accepted the invite. By 10pm I was already 4 shots of Tito's deep and on my way to Manhattan again but this time to
experience the night life. Chloe met me outside and got me right in. I looked at the long line wrapping around Webster Hall and felt somewhat bad. Chloe and I got to know each
other over free drinks and good conversation. I thought for a second and realized if I was home in LA I would most likely be at my desk working. Let's get another drink!
exhausted because when I woke up it was around 9pm. I looked at my phone and got an invite to hang at Webster Hall. I remember Drake telling me I only live once, and then I
reflected on the convo with my driver yesterday. I said fuck it and accepted the invite. By 10pm I was already 4 shots of Tito's deep and on my way to Manhattan again but this time to
experience the night life. Chloe met me outside and got me right in. I looked at the long line wrapping around Webster Hall and felt somewhat bad. Chloe and I got to know each
other over free drinks and good conversation. I thought for a second and realized if I was home in LA I would most likely be at my desk working. Let's get another drink!
The night and drinks were flowing and the three separate floors in Webster were filling up fast. Shit was packed, and hot and the ground was vibrating like crazy. I seen all types of
people upstairs. Dudes that looked like they walked out of the Party Monster movie, kids fist pumping with their shades on, half naked birds who didn't give two fucks and everything else
you can imagine. I am one of those dudes that can't stand packed spots. It's honestly a condition. I get hot and irritated and antsy as fuck. I wanted to go up to VIP but the dudes were
being dicks to me. Then Chloe introduced me to Sinder and my night got a million times better. It was like an instant friendship backed by more booze and high fives. Sinder
apparently has a juice card because as soon as I told him they wouldn't let me up to VIP he got me right in. My first time in NY, first time at Webster Hall.. so far everyone is treating
me like I'm an old friend. Thank you again Chloe and Sinder!
people upstairs. Dudes that looked like they walked out of the Party Monster movie, kids fist pumping with their shades on, half naked birds who didn't give two fucks and everything else
you can imagine. I am one of those dudes that can't stand packed spots. It's honestly a condition. I get hot and irritated and antsy as fuck. I wanted to go up to VIP but the dudes were
being dicks to me. Then Chloe introduced me to Sinder and my night got a million times better. It was like an instant friendship backed by more booze and high fives. Sinder
apparently has a juice card because as soon as I told him they wouldn't let me up to VIP he got me right in. My first time in NY, first time at Webster Hall.. so far everyone is treating
me like I'm an old friend. Thank you again Chloe and Sinder!
The next morning I somehow woke up at 7am and hit the new Privilege NYC office to have a meeting with Teddy. The cool thing about the office is that it's located one street over
from the Hotel. In route I seen stickers of Shay all over the street. It's cool to be in New York, but it's even cooler to see your work in a place that you've always dreamed of visiting. After
hanging in the office and talking business, Teddy and I decided to hit the subway and go explore the city.
from the Hotel. In route I seen stickers of Shay all over the street. It's cool to be in New York, but it's even cooler to see your work in a place that you've always dreamed of visiting. After
hanging in the office and talking business, Teddy and I decided to hit the subway and go explore the city.
After Teddy showed me around all of the shops on the Bowery and eating at Katz Deli (fuck you rule) I headed back to the hotel to meet up with Alesandra. I have known this girl for a
minute and usually see her in LA. It was cool to hang and shoot with her in her city for once. After shooting for awhile and drinking beers we decided to go get some real drinks. Time
to ask the front desk to call me another car.
minute and usually see her in LA. It was cool to hang and shoot with her in her city for once. After shooting for awhile and drinking beers we decided to go get some real drinks. Time
to ask the front desk to call me another car.
While waiting for the car Alesandra accidentally sent her mom a photo of the naked photos we just shot. Mind you it was Sunday and by Sunday I mean Mother's day. Way to go
Alesandra, they just don't make them like you anymore! We laughed all the way to the Lower East Side where our driver was an idiot and dropped us off a million miles away from Max
Fish. Fuck it, let's get some food before we get drunk and make some mistakes.
Alesandra, they just don't make them like you anymore! We laughed all the way to the Lower East Side where our driver was an idiot and dropped us off a million miles away from Max
Fish. Fuck it, let's get some food before we get drunk and make some mistakes.
We're stupid and hate eachother more than we're actually friends. I guess that's why we party.
After another long night I was up again around 7am to meet at the PVLG office. We had a shoot booked on the rooftop so I got right to work. Alysha was awesome and fun and part of
me kind of wanted to let her buy me a drink. She didn't ask, but if she did I would have probably let her. Maybe next time. The guy on the right is some chubby dirtbag that somehow
pulls a lot of girls. I don't get it but kudos to you. Keep on truckin.
me kind of wanted to let her buy me a drink. She didn't ask, but if she did I would have probably let her. Maybe next time. The guy on the right is some chubby dirtbag that somehow
pulls a lot of girls. I don't get it but kudos to you. Keep on truckin.
I woke up super early and switched rooms. The rest of the day is kind of a blur....
After my shoot at PVLG I made my way to Dumbo and had a great meeting with the good people over at 10Deep. Scott, Josh and Kei, you guys are the shit! I look forward to a lot of
great projects between us soon. After that I went back to the hotel and met up with Krista again to finish our project. We shot for about an hour and then I got ready to meet up with
Teddy and hit the Privilege party at Lil Charlies.
great projects between us soon. After that I went back to the hotel and met up with Krista again to finish our project. We shot for about an hour and then I got ready to meet up with
Teddy and hit the Privilege party at Lil Charlies.
Teddy rented a car so we left Brooklyn around 10pm and made it to the city by 10:15. We met up with Chloe and Sinder and a few friends to start our night. Lil Charlies was dead as
fuck. You could literally hear a pin drop. Okay, not that bad but it was bad. The DJ and a couple of other people said to give it a little while and it will crack. They weren't kidding! Shit
was packed by 11pm and the crowd was awesome. Great energy and good vibes and solid tunes by Dj Kast One. Shit, I even had to break some big girls off on the dance floor! We got
comped bottle service, I drank with friends and really got to know some great people. I seriously didn't want the night to end because I dreaded what was to come. I didn't sleep and hit
the airport when the sun came up.
I can honestly say I fell in love and it was hard to leave. But don't worry New York, I will be back very very soon!
fuck. You could literally hear a pin drop. Okay, not that bad but it was bad. The DJ and a couple of other people said to give it a little while and it will crack. They weren't kidding! Shit
was packed by 11pm and the crowd was awesome. Great energy and good vibes and solid tunes by Dj Kast One. Shit, I even had to break some big girls off on the dance floor! We got
comped bottle service, I drank with friends and really got to know some great people. I seriously didn't want the night to end because I dreaded what was to come. I didn't sleep and hit
the airport when the sun came up.
I can honestly say I fell in love and it was hard to leave. But don't worry New York, I will be back very very soon!
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