I sincerely know this is not a goodbye. I am 100% sure I will often meet Katarina, a one-of-a-kind host, during my days in NYC. I couldn’t find the best and the most precise word or sentence to express my gratitude to Katarina. She is a considerate, patient, thoughtful, elegant, adorable, and energetic host who gives me a feeling of being at home and teaches me many things. Perhaps this is fate. I was so lucky to have this fate of living at Katarina’s nice and sweet home for one and a half months and learning much indigenous knowledge for free from Katarina.
Sitting in front of the desk that Katarina had prepared, I remembered the first day I met her. Wearing a pink blouse and a white pair of pants, Katarina helped me take my four large suitcases to her home. Without any unfamiliarity, I felt very relaxed and eased, especially after I had just flown from Beijing, China, to New York. It was a long flight, yet Katarina’s infectious smile and the gentle tulip she put in my private bedroom took away all my jet lag and tiredness.
What would you look forward to experiencing during your journey in NYC?
I must say Katarina’s house meets all my requirements, including but not limited to safety, privacy, convenience, quietness, beautiful scenery, fine dining restaurants, coffee and bakery shop, grocery stores, friendly neighborhood, and so on.
At Katarina’s sweet home, I wake up every day with a deep sip of the coffee that Katarina bought for me. I cook my favorite Chinese food with her seasoning and all the kitchen appliances. I drink the fresh smoothies, eat the air-fryer shrimp and sweet potatoes, and enjoy the crunchy snacks, ice cream, Nuts 4 Nuts, and lots of things Katarina made and prepared. Taking me to the MET, MOMA, and Central Park and watching the Fourth of July fireworks together, Katarina has always been patient, considerate, and thoughtful. She is not only a host; she is our best NYC guide.
Details grew quietly day upon the day; they are all my precious memories and measure everything that matters. Thank you for approving my request again and bringing me such a feeling of being at home. If somebody asks me to share something about NYC, the first and foremost thing I can’t wait to tell them is my experience at Katarina’s home and my learnings from Katarina.
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