For the past 21 years, my view of the Empire State Building has been from a distance. I lived the first 15 years of my life in New York City, and not once had I gone to the top. My love (and minor obsession) for the this building began about a year and a half ago, when I moved into an apartment with a spectacular view. Little did I know the colors of the ESB change quite frequently! I made it a little hobby of mine to take a picture each night the colors changed (right now it’s green and white for the Jets!)My favorite color is yellow because it lights up the sky. Purple is also a favorite! Chec
k out my ESB album on FB to see all the colors (I told you I was obsessed).I finally went to the top of the ESB this past semester! It was a spur of the moment idea. Jack met me at Penn station, and I told him we were going on a late night adventure (he had never gone to the top either!) So we finally got there, and entered the lobby, I was so excited! There was no one on line, and after a few escalator and elevator rides that made our ears pop, we finally made it to the top! There were hardly any people, which made it quite peaceful. The view was a little foggy, but still breathtaking. I was able to look down at the city that I love, without being in the midst of the chaos or noise. After trying to unsuccessfully spot my apartment and taking a few pictures, I had finally experienced the top of the Empire State Building! Now when I peer out my window from the 22nd floor, I have a new memory with that tall building that I’ve been gazing at since I was a little girl.
