10 years, 4 apartments, and 1 baby later, and we’re off… 👋 Goodbye, NYC. Here is my open love letter to the city I’ve called home for the last decade.
In case you missed it, we bought a house in the suburbs which means our time in New York City has officially come to an end. As first-time homeowners, we are equal parts excited and scared. Today’s video is a love letter to the beloved city that has meant so much to me and my family over the years. It’s a bittersweet farewell…
CHAPTERS:
00:00-0:39 – meeting New York City
00:40-02:24 – moving to NYC
02:25-02:45 – moving to Chelsea
02:46-03:27 – moving to Cornelia Street
03:28-04:24 – observing NYC
04:25-05:17 – moving uptown and starting a family
05:18-05:50 – moving out of the city
12:32-12:33 – my promises to NYC
Someone once said that New York City is like a character in my life story. After living in four different NYC neighborhoods, it has become a part of me, and it truly feels like home to me.
However, life keeps moving, and now that I’m in my 30s, it feels right to take my family back to the ‘burbs. Growing up, I had a backyard, fresh air, and a community. I am so excited to give my son and our future children this type of upbringing, as well.
There are definitely pros and cons of moving out of the city, but ultimately, Michael and I decided it was the best next step for our growing family. We both grew up in quiet, suburban neighborhoods and we are excited to get back to nature.
Still, we will always make an effort to bring our kids back, making sure they know the city that we’ve had the privilege of calling home for an adventure-filled decade.
I will miss this masterpiece of a city, but onto the next… 🏡
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Thank you for this wonderful excerpt! My family immigrated to NYC in 1969 when I was 7. I grew up in Astoria but since I was 13 I never missed a day without being in NYC. You brought such wonderful memories to my mind as I cried. My husband retired and we sold our house and moved to Long Island because we wanted the best of both worlds! I still work in the city and my train commute is an hour and a half. After the hustle and bustle of the city with all its wonders, I can come home for peace and quiet until I long for NYC all over again
NYC gave us opportunities that we would never have imagined back in our native country back in the 60's. Thanks again and hope your so grows up to be a beautiful and eloquent soul just like his mom!
I feel like only NYC lovers will only understand how much this love letter means to us ❤
You are an inspiration Lucie, this was beautiful.
Beautiful!
This was so beautiful. I just moved out of NYC 3 months ago and I miss it every day 🫶🏼
Wow. I cried. So amazing ❤
brb sobbing
This is so sentimental and sweet
sniffle sure is dusty in here all of a sudden. sniffle
Literally in tears 😭 this letter is beautiful ❤
This made me so emotional bc I’m also moving out of the city after living here for 5 years to go back to where I grew up. It was always my dream to live here and now it’s time for my next dream. I love the idea that nyc will always be waiting for me, when I come visit. Thank you for sharing 💜
I legit cried watching this and I’ve never even been to NY. Love this, Lucie!
Lol.. As someone who has lived in NYC for 50 years (I was born here), it's way overrated and way too expensive. In fact, it's become an utter liberal sh*thole which is why i find this video to be so laughable. You must be an idealist.
That was beautiful ❤🥹
What a great tribute to NYC, Lucy!!! You’re lucky to have spent 10 years in the city that everyone who has ever visited wishes they lived in and for those who still haven’t visited, they don’t know yet, that they’ll want to live in, too. Your new home in the “Burbs” is going to be just as great….. just wait and see. Your life with Michael will only get richer. Milo will thrive in his new home and you’re still so close that you’ll be able to visit NYC, whenever you want to. Thanks for sharing your fabulous city with your viewers. Sending you all the love and happiness that you and your family can handle. Go forward and enjoy the exciting changes ahead of you. Congratulations!!! 😍
Aw so cute. Love it!!
I hope you are happy all time I like your video. Your videos were my guide in my youth.
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Because all of them are loving and possible❤
I lived a half hour train ride from NYC in the early 2000's for one year as an Au Pair. Travelled into this wonderous city almost every weekend I had free. I made lifelong friends there and so miss it. I have always had a fascination with NYC for as long as I can remember, the Flat Iron building my favourite. I know it has changed since I was there, how I wish i could go back with my family now, to show them how great it really is. I always smile when New York is in films, spots I visited. Your video made me feel like home and I'm glad you can visit so easily. Enjoy your new home. Love from Australia 🙂
Lucie, you are an excellent writer. This blew me away! I hope you enjoy writing as much as this letter makes me believe you do.
omg I literally cried, love you and adore so much!
Beautiful! ❤❤❤
I moved out of the city 2 months ago, after 5.5 years in the city, I am now sobbing at this letter. So perfectly encapsulates how I feel about my time in the city, my reasons for wanting to move away and yet the yearning for never having left. Thank you for creating this beautiful love letter and for sharing it for fellow new yorkers at heart ❤
Aw Lucie,
This made me so sad. I’m stuck at home sick, and have never lived in New York City, but this resonated with me in the way that it reminded me of seeing my grandma’s city for the last time since she passed away. This was so bittersweet.
Watching this as a 16 yr old from Ireland who visited only once last year. My dream is to become an estate agent in NyC. Don’t know how that will happen but I will try my best, thank you for giving me even more motivation to chases my dream ❤
That was beautiful ❤️
So so sweet, thank you for sharing ❤️ This city is truly so special and encompassing. I feel so lucky to be here. You'll always have NYC! Best wishes on your next journey 🥳
WOW, You are amazing! I feel just like you, I wish you a lot of luck from Israel🇮🇱❤
"i wanted hectic…" AND I STILL DO!! Your sentiments echo mine exactly. There is NO PLACE like New York. Have fun in the burbs but you'll be back. Nobody who really loves NYC gets away! ❤❤😂😂🏙 🏙
After 40 years of living in Manhattan we moved to Florida 2 years ago. This video made me weep. I'm glad we moved south, for many reasons, but every time I see a glimpse ofNYC in a TV show or movie, a piece of my heart hurts for a long time. I will never stop loving NYC.
I’ve only been to NY once, I was very captivated. I’ve always told myself I need to go back. Your letter made me emotional. Thank you for sharing 🤍 wishing you all the best in your new environment. Love you
This was so beautiful, Lucie! Hope that you, Michael & Milo can make some equally as beautiful memories in your new home.
So much love radiating from this piece, but I feel the ache and the heaviness, too. Transitions are beautiful, tragic, but necessary.
Never been to New York, but this made me tear up!
This was a breathtakingly beautiful video.
I got goosebumps watching this. It’s so pure and emotional ❤
Memories stay with you forever
Wow this was beautiful, I’ve never cared for New York but you’ve changed my mind. So touching😭
Beautiful
I'm not crying you are crying
This is how I feel about nyc, and sf/NorCal!! It’s so hard to leave, but I might move out for a bit. There’s just something that nyc, and sf/NorCal that fits so well!!
Wow !!
I never been to New York, but damn did this make me feel some sort of way. Your writing is so beautiful and your voice is very calming. Needless to say this brought tear to my eyes 🥹
Beautiful 😻
That was so beautiful ❤ Thank you for sharing this with us!
I was very interested in listening to all of it, but your hoarsed-up voice is hard to listen to. Clear your throat, for God's sake!! Listen to yourself!
That was beautiful, the words, the photos , the videos…. I feel like I can feel what you feel. ITS WONDERFUL ❤❤❤
I'm Canadian and have never been to NY. Your love letter to NY was beautiful. And Milo is growing so fast. Good luck in the new house.
Beautiful – best to you and yours, Your Fellow New Yorker