New York will always be home to me. I lived there for five years, right in the middle of Soho, and honestly… it was the best time of my life.
I moved there in 2019 - I had never been before, but I got a job offer and just felt deep down it was the right step. I arrived with three suitcases, completely on my own, and the moment I landed… I cried. Not because I was scared - but because I had never felt more at home.
Something just felt totally right.. I never really had that feeling in Germany, so I always spent all my money on traveling… and let’s be honest, on clothes too :)
New York gave me so much. The energy there is different - it’s fast, inspiring, exciting. It’s not for everyone, but for me, it felt like my soul finally found its place. I’m such an energy person, and NYC just aligned with me. I felt alive, driven, creative - like anything was possible.
The Soho lifestyle is so special. The city has everything: beautiful restaurants, cute cafés, stylish people everywhere, and so many amazing member clubs and events. I met people from all over the world, made friendships I’ll keep forever, and had the most magical everyday moments.
I left because of my job - after my master’s in education, I got a job offer at a German private school in New York and worked there for many years, but I knew I wanted to follow my passion and work in fashion as a stylist and content creator. So I made the decision to quit, and by doing that, I lost my visa.
Even now, when I see something from New York, I get tears in my eyes. I miss it so much. But I know I’ll be back one day - in a new chapter, with new energy.
xx Yvonne
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