Be the Main Character for a Day

On Saturday, I organized a birthday picnic in McCarren park with 60 of my friends in the city.

I was worried about the weather, the forecast a few weeks ago said it was going to rain. Instead, it ended up being one of the most beautiful days of the year. In the words of Aman, I choose the perfect day for a picnic.

I worried about getting a spot in McCarren park. McCarren isn’t the biggest park and the weather was optimal for picnics. I camped at McCarren 4 hours before the start time to secure a spot (shoutout Rishi for running shifts with me). We had more than enough space at the park.

I remember telling a few friends that I wish I could’ve just chilled for my birthday instead of hosting a birthday picnic. But I’m so glad I did.

My heart felt so full getting to celebrate my birthday with so many of my NYC friends that it made all the effort worth it.