Category Archives: NYCool

chasing a dream or something in the big city

Yelp Almost Got Me Beaten Up

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Cool Dad

In the summer of 2011, I’m pretty sure that I made social media history. I got a marketing internship with Yelp, which must’ve made made me the oldest Internet intern EVER at the age of 34. In a field with … Continue reading →

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Cool One Man Band on a Subway Platform [video]

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Cool Dad

After that epic novella of how I almost peed on the subway, here’s something quick and more tasteful: A video of a guitarist I came across who had an interesting homemade drum and shaker machine.

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The Night We Didn’t Sleep, and We Liked It! [photos, video]

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Cool Mum

Thanks to a Cool Grandmum and Aunt staying with us, we got to leave the kids at home to sleep while we took Manhattan by storm! We’ve lived in NYC for over three years, but I’m sure we looked like … Continue reading →

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Why We Live in New York City (Through the Eyes of Another) [video]

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Cool Dad

We’re often asked why we stay in New York City. The adventure of moving here has long passed, pushed out by a growing family and the realities of career and economy. But we’ve chosen to stay. There are many reasons, … Continue reading →

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Cool Concert: Andrea Bocelli in Central Park [photos, video]

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Cool Dad

Thanks to Cool Mum attending Casa Barilla at the right time, we had 2 VIP tickets to the Andrea Bocelli concert in Central Park on Thursday. However, we were in a bind. The concert was starting at 7:00pm, which is … Continue reading →

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