#Gapstow Bridge

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Sweet Charity Bob Fosse. 1969

Bridge Gapstow Bridge, Central Park, New York, NY 10019, USA See in map

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Gapstow Bridge

Gapstow Bridge, New York, NY 10019

Gapstow Bridge is one of the charming and iconic bridges located within Central Park in Manhattan, New York City. It is renowned for its picturesque setting and is a favorite spot for park visitors, photographers, and tourists. Here are some key details about Gapstow Bridge:

Location: Gapstow Bridge is situated in the southeast section of Central Park, spanning across the eastern end of the Pond. It is in close proximity to Wollman Rink, the Central Park Zoo, and The Plaza Hotel.

Design and Architecture: The bridge was originally designed by Jacob Wrey Mould in 1874, and it was rebuilt in its current form in 1896. Gapstow Bridge is a graceful and elegant structure, characterized by its curved, semi-circular shape and elegant stone arches. It is constructed primarily of Manhattan schist, a type of local bedrock.

Scenic Views: Gapstow Bridge offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, including the Pond, with its reflections of the city skyline, and the lush greenery of Central Park. The bridge's stone parapets and balustrades provide a perfect frame for capturing memorable photographs.

Seasonal Beauty: Gapstow Bridge takes on a different charm in each season. In the spring, it is surrounded by blooming flowers and vibrant greenery. During the fall, the surrounding trees display a riot of autumn colors, creating a stunning backdrop.

Cultural Significance: The bridge has been featured in various films, television shows, and photography exhibits, contributing to its cultural significance. Its timeless design and tranquil setting make it a popular choice for filmmakers and artists.

Ice Skating: In the winter months, the Pond below Gapstow Bridge often freezes, providing a picturesque setting for ice skating. The nearby Wollman Rink is a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking winter recreation.

Accessibility: Gapstow Bridge is accessible by pedestrian pathways within Central Park, making it a convenient stop for visitors exploring the park on foot or by bike.

Historical Significance: Like many features in Central Park, Gapstow Bridge is a testament to the park's historical and architectural heritage. It serves as a reminder of the park's original design by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in the mid-19th century.

Adjacent Landmarks: The bridge's location near the Central Park Zoo and Wollman Rink makes it a central part of the park's recreational and cultural offerings. Visitors often combine their visits to these nearby attractions with a stroll across Gapstow Bridge.

In summary, Gapstow Bridge is a beloved and picturesque landmark within Central Park, known for its graceful design and stunning views. Whether you're seeking a scenic spot for photography, a tranquil place to enjoy nature, or a beautiful backdrop for leisurely walks, Gapstow Bridge offers a serene and timeless experience in the heart of Manhattan.

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Data 387 - Apr 01, 2023

[baby-yongbok]

Seventeen

Best friend!Lee Know x Afab!Reader

Genre: Friends to lovers?? Angst?? Fluff??

Summary: Mysterious letters from a stranger made you fall in love despite your best friends apprehensions. You think back to every moment that's led to you meeting your secret admirer but the memories do little to prepare you for the mystery you're about to uncover.

Word Count: 2.4k A/N: This is a repost because I just kinda... wanted to repost it? Idk. I don't think that it did as well as it could the first time so here we go againnnnnn!

❋ Italicized parts are flashbacks

❋ This One shot was inspired by the song i love you by Billie Eilish

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Six months of mystery has led you to this moment. You started getting letters from a stranger, dainty decorated notes with cursive words declaring their undying admiration for you and all that you are. You’ve never been the type of person who’s felt seen by those around you, you’ve grown content with floating in the background and only being heard when someone chooses to unmute you. Maybe that’s why these letters felt like a thunderbolt hitting uncharted territory. Maybe that’s why each word that you read when you plucked the baby blue stationary from your mailbox made you feel dizzy as you burned with the desire of a thousand suns. 

“You don’t even know who’s sending these letters. What if it’s some creep?” Your best friend, Minho, grumbled on the other line as he struggled to give his stubborn cat her medicine. 

“No creep could ever write the things I’ve read. He’s emotional and profound and - and he’s…” Your mind wanders off into a daydream as you think of all that he could be. 

“A stranger, he’s a stranger. Listen, I’m all for fairy tales but I don’t want you getting hurt. Just let me take you if you decide to meet the guy.” You huff, he’s right he is a stranger and you shouldn’t meet with this guy alone. “I’ll hide behind a tree or something.” 

You giggle at the thought but agree happily. “If that’ll make you happy then sure. I’ll let you know when he can meet me.”

“Thank you.” A comfortable silence settles on the line before Minho speaks again. “Wait, how do you know that he’ll want to meet up? He doesn’t put a return address, you can’t send him anything back.”

“He’ll want to meet, I just know it.” You stare up at the ceiling with stars in your eyes and butterflies in your stomach. Minho scoffs on the other line.

“You’re so hopelessly romantic that it’s sickening.” 

You sat knee to knee with Minho on the Subway, three more stops and you’d be there. Three more stops and your prince charming would be sitting and waiting for you by Gapstow Bridge. You’ve been to Central Park dozens of times since you’ve moved to the city but nothing could ever top this. You watched as people piled on and off of the subway car, eyes glued to their phones and headphones blasting music or some mystery podcast that would keep them up all night but you couldn’t bring yourself to listen to anything other than the hammering of your heart in your chest, what if his is beating at the same rhythm?

“You really don’t have to go with me. I’m a big girl. You have to go all the way back to Korea the day after, you should be packing and resting and spending time with the cats and -” Minho nudged your shoulder as he glared at you with narrow feline eyes. He looked annoyed but you could tell that he was amused. 

“I want to take you, let me see Central Park one more time before I have to leave for half a year.” a weak chuckle escapes you but it quickly drags off into a despondent sigh. 

“I don’t want to go either, trust me, but I’ll be back before you know it. We’ll video call in the middle of the night and early morning and we’ll use our friendship lamps and you can send me a million pictures of Central Park in the winter. I know how much you love Gapstow Bridge.”

“It’s beautiful when it’s covered in snow, really. You have to see it in person, there’s nothing else like it.” You force a smile onto your lips but Minho doesn’t have to pretend. His smile is genuine, it’s just the effect that you have.

“Promise to spam my phone?” He holds out his pinky, his boba eyes upturned at the corners. You can’t help but to smile back, your doe eyes turning into shining moons that no lunar eclipse could rival.

“Promise.”

You turn to look out of the window as the train turns the last bend to your stop. You gasp, a smile spreading over your lips and a plum colored blush adorning your chilled cheeks. 

“Min! Min, it’s snowing. It’s sticking, look!” You tap your best friend, he’s been fiddling with his fingers the entire ride. His usual jokes have been nonexistent this evening, maybe he’s nervous for you. He seemed so worried after all. “I get to spend the first snow with you!” 

You smile over at him, eyes wide like Venus or maybe the moons of Saturn would be a better comparison. No matter the celestial object they could never compare to the shine of your hazel orbs. They are mere specks found in the never ending galaxy of your irises. 

“Maybe this is a sign of good luck.” He grins as his eyes scan the scenery. “Maybe you can make a wish on a snowflake tonight.”

“Look who’s being a hopeless romantic now.” You stick your tongue out at him, squinting your eyes and shaking your head playfully. He huffs a laugh with the crooked smile that he’s known for as he watches you. “Oh! This is us, let's go!”

You grab his hand and pull him out of his seat as you race towards the sliding subway doors. You race up the subway steps, your agile friend trailing behind you quickly with a tight grip on your hand. Once you make it to the top you stop and stare. A thin layer of icy white covers the street and sidewalks. You watch with wide eyes as the slush settles onto the tree branches and falls around you like feathers during a pillow fight. Soft, pretty, comfortable. 

“Are you sure that you want to do this? He could be a creep, ya know.” Minho has asked the same question about fifteen times since the two of you started walking to the train station and your answer has been the same every. Single. Time. 

“I’m positive and if he is, which I doubt that he will be, you’ll be there to do a quick one two jab and save me.” An eye roll and a sigh are all that he offers you as the two of you make your way down the steps to the station. 

“Just… prepare yourself okay? You really don’t know what you’re walking into and I don’t want you to walk out of there with a broken heart.”

“I’ll be fine. I’m a big girl, remember?” You take the lead, heading for the turnstile and swiping your MetroCard. You walk through just as you hear the train pull up and turn to Minho with wide eyes of excitement, your heart is still full, he can’t let that be taken away by someone no matter how infatuated you are with them. “It’s here, come on! Run!” 

You run up the metal stairs, the heels of your boots making a song out of each step and Minho follows right behind you, jumping the turnstile and running quickly as he ignores the staff yelling for him to pay. He’s sure that he’ll pay soon, he’ll pay in a currency greater than any atom in his body can handle. 

“There! He said to meet him on the bridge.” You jog towards the attraction that’s always held a special place in your heart. The stunning aged stone and the shining water underneath it made for a beautiful scene. “I don’t see anyone yet though.”

You walk up the slope of the bridge, squinting into the evening darkness. The sun set two hours ago but the lights of the surrounding buildings make up for the stars absence. Despite the orange of the surrounding lights, the air is cold. Your presence is all that makes the atmosphere feel warm. Comfortable.

“Maybe we should just -” You turn to Minho, your fingers laced together across your chest. Your black gloves that are slightly too big slipping up your wrist.

“He’ll be here. He wouldn’t let me down.” Minho sighs, looking over towards the small lake with crisp leaves flowing with each careful ripple that the wind creates. Maybe that’s how this will go, it’ll be smooth like he’s guided by the wind. Certainly he won't shatter the universe in your eyes.

“Y/n.” It was barely a whisper but you heard him. You’re on your toes looking in the other direction when he calls your name but you snap your neck to look up at him. That sparkle in your eyes is so bright. “I’m so sorry.”

“What do you mean?” He can see it, a star dying in real time. What kind of monster would do this?

“When I- It wasn’t supposed to go this way.” The tear that trails down Minho’s cheek is nearly turned to crystal by the cold bite of the winter air. It blows his parted hair as he stares down at you. You’re putting it all together. The stars dimming at a pace that would leave NASA baffled, confused, anxious.

“Minho, stop messing with me.” You smile and for a second he thinks that he can see them come back. For a second he can spot Orion and the big dipper seems to take one last breath but when he looks away, when he squeezes his eyes shut and chokes back a sob, that’s when the lights go out.

Minho’s never seen a shooting star, he’s never seen light fall at such an alarming rate that we call it beautiful and now he wishes that he never had. He hates that the one time that he got to wish upon a falling star was when he broke your heart. 

“When I started sending them I thought that I had more time, I thought that we…”

“It was you?” A tear trails down your cheek as you whisper, your once sparkling eyes are clouded with frost as the snowflakes catch and melt on your lashes. “You knew about every letter, I read them to you, I told you everything but you already knew because you - you wrote them.”

“I had to tell you. I had to tell you how I felt I couldn’t take it anymore; it was eating me alive. It was killing me.” He turns to you, tear stains on both of his blushed cheeks. His eyes are glazed with worry, panic, and so much love. They’re packed with so much adoration that you wonder how you ever missed it in the first place. “Not being with you was killing me. I just - just wanted to tell you and then I got that damned call. If I would've known that I'd get called back to Korea I wouldn't have done this.” 

“How long have you known?” You cross your arms, staring at his chest rather than his face. “You sent twenty-six letters… which one did you send after you found out that you had to leave?”

“Please.”

“Which one?” Your voice is weak, hoarse with sentiment as you hold back the hurricane of emotions in your chest. 

“Seventeen.” 

“Wow.” Your mouth hangs open in a silent cry of disbelief as you turn to look into the distance of the dark park. 

“I should’ve told you, I know that. I should’ve stopped and confessed I shouldn’t have done this to you but - but you looked so happy. You were so in love with being seen and I was so proud of you for finally believing that someone sees you. That’s all that I’ve ever wanted” You scoff, laughing a bit as you blink up towards the sky, welcoming the snowflakes onto your skin, offering them a safe place to melt as you come undone in the night. 

“Did you have to do it like this?” 

“You love Gapstow and I knew it would snow.” You huff, grinning sadly. You turn to face him again, large eyes searching his anxious ones. He can see the wounds that he’s created but of course you make it look beautiful. Of course your wounds bleed constellations, he’d expect nothing less from you. 

“You never cry.” It’s his turn to grin now. 

“You make me do a lot of things that I said I never would.” 

“Like what? Write twenty-six love letters and sneak them into my mailbox?” You chuckle, are your stars coming back?

“Like love. Believe in love enough to give it a chance. Fall in love so hard that I profess my endearment on expensive stationary just so I can see you smile. Even if you didn’t know that you were smiling for me, because of me.”

“Minho…”

“I’m an idiot and I don’t deserve to love you.” His words are rushed as he smiles down at you. They're a sad and pitiful attempt at masking how much he hates himself right now. It's an attempt to hide how much he wishes he could take this all back and call it all a joke just to see you shine like you did a bit ago. “I don’t deserve to have you love me back either.”

“But I do.” Another tear escapes the floodgates behind your eyes and the hurricane in your chest grows stronger. “I do and I have for so long.”

He stares at you with tears falling faster than before, they chase each other down his cheeks and drip off at the edge turning into snowflakes themselves. Maybe he can make a wish on one.

“I don’t want you to love me.” He chokes out as he blinks the tears away.

“It wouldn’t make you leaving hurt any less. I’d just be losing a different version of you.”

“I put every ounce of myself in those letters, as long as you have them you’re never losing me.”

The thread behind your eyes snapped in that moment and it sent your hurricane of emotions free from your chest. You expected for the trees around you to be lifted up into the air. You expected for you and Minho to be whisked away as you twirl like ballerinas in violent gusts of frigid air but it never came. All that visited you were tears as you began sobbing into your hands.

Your oversized glove slipped to your fingertips, holding on desperately just as you were. Minho wasted no time before wrapping you in his arms, you clung to his chest like a sad child on the playground. Whining sobs into his coat as he quietly matched your emotion.

He knew it. He knew he’d pay for this in a way much bigger than him. He knew he’d empty your heart once you found out but he was selfishly in love with you. How could he confess to you like this when he knew he had to leave?

 He should’ve stopped at letter Seventeen.

This fic was also heavily inspired by this photo of the Gapstow Bridge in Manhattans Central Park:

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Gapstow Bridge - Central Park

[nancydrewwouldnever]

Nancy, I must have had too much wine because I'm confused. How do we know these were after the pap run and not after coming down the synagogue steps?

Look, at first I assumed it was after the park pap run, because of her having a mask on. But now I'm thinking the sequence of events:

1.) Meet at Synagogue steps - Alba starts fishing around in her backpack for a mask

2.) Turn up W 69th where Jesal is stationed to get some pics in a "residential" setting

At some point between here and 3 or 4, he also puts on his sunglasses.

3.) Turn back down W 69th to walk back to the park, as the park entrance is right there at 69th

4.) The walk all the way across the park to get to Gapstow Bridge

So, it looks even more set-up then ever, but I guess we all already knew that.

[tomwambsgans]

⭐️ i would like to hear anything you have to say about miracle on 5th avenue!! it’s definitely one of my fav tomgreg fics and i have it saved to my phone :3

OMG i'm so glad that it's someone's fav bc i think it's one of my best works too :')

so firstly i'm really particularly proud of how comprehensive of a piece of Christmas Media i made it, with overlapping lore and classic pop culture references, and all the while keeping it in line with the nutcracker ballet. i really wanted to make it feel like there was a tangible magic to christmas (bc i think there is), and a very tangible history imbued, too.

on that vein, i forget if i've said but that ballet tg art that i drew for the fic is essentially what's going on in my mind's eye during the final scene of miracle on 5th avenue. i really wanted their conversation to feel like the pas de deux - like the music was swelling, and like they were literally dancing around a confession. if i was to make a movie out of the plot of the fic, that scene would absolutely be cutting back and forth between what's "really" happening and the two of them dancing on a ballet stage, kinda like in The Shape of Water.

also something i've never had anyone outright mention but which i really hope ppl notice is the connection between greg and the german nutcracker lore specifically:

"That looks antique," comes Shiv's appraising voice, to Tom's surprise. It's followed by a spiking urge to let go of the nutcracker that caught his eye. But he resists. "I'm surprised that Dad would let that be put out..." "That's because it's mine, Siobhan," Marcia calls from across the room. Tom does let it go carefully, then, and turns to see her patting Greg on the back. "It was made in Germany during the... second World War, I believe. But I've never used it to crack any nuts, so it's remained in fair condition. I see no reason to hide it—particularly, as I've been told that they originally served as a protector of a house. The soldier's little teeth, you see. He bears them and scares evil away."

because not only does greg protect tom but he's so integral to succession's plot that he lowkey does "protect the home." at least symbolically. he brings logan his slippers in 1x2 and wakes sleeping beauty up from his coma, so to speak. and greg is very pointedly not on the plane when logan dies. js.

also i don't think i've ever said this - the idea for a very depressed tom going to a midnight mass was lowkey inspired by the end of the movie The Boys in the Band (1970). nothing else from that movie influenced miracle on 5th avenue, it was really just that that specifically felt so tom that it got me out of a writer's block and lowkey spawned like half the plot of the fic. also i highly rec that movie, it's not about christmas at all but it's a very significant piece of gay cinema.

ANYWAY my last thing is that like a month after writing that fic i visited nyc (for unrelated reasons) and went to gapstow bridge as well as the ice rink in central park mainly so i could be where i'd written them. lol

[haruhar-u]

The second chapter of the thing

a/n also written in February/March so different writing style

TWS for this chapter:

-Death of a parent

-mention of childbirth (not in detail)

-discussions of death

link to the first chapter

3am and I’m woken by a gentle tap on my head. I roll over to not y’know face the wall and see what or who the hell is prodding me. It’s Tian, he’s in tears and his hair is a mess.I get up and face him. “Hey, what happened?” I ask, sitting up then reaching out to smooth down his hair.  Screw my sleep schedule, Tian’s more important. 

“I wanna see my mom.” He mutters 

“This late?” I mean this has happened before, usually due to a terror revolving around his mom which he seems to get a lot. I always drive him since he doesn’t want to drive himself.

Tian nods. I grab 2 hoodies from the pile I had next to my bed. I put one on over what I wore to sleep and hand Tian the other, “It gets cold at night.”  

We then walk out to the car, I get into the driver’s seat and he gets into the front passenger’s seat. I drive about 10 minutes through the city at night, it was still quite busy, I suppose the saying ‘the city never sleeps at night’ is true. 

I pull up in the driveway of the cemetery and park the car. We get out and I follow him to his mom. It’s  about a 5 minute walk and we stop once we finally spot his mom, Guizhong Wu. He rested his head on the tombstone and started speaking to her in Mandarin. After I helped him light the incense stick as an offering to his mother. The tombstone was the cleanest one I’ve seen, there’s no moss growing on the stone and the grass around it is trim. He told me that when he was a child, his father banned him from visiting his mom, not even during the Qingming Festival which  I guess is like their version of Día de los Muertos. Even now he has to be careful to not bump into his dad here. He never told me why. 

A gentle breeze comes by and ruffles Tian’s hair and only his, I feel like that’s his mom letting him know she’s there. I make sure to keep my distance and give him some space. He gets up, bows three times to the grave and goes over to me. “We can go home now.” 

I nod and put my arm around him just cause I felt like hugging him but felt that’d be inappropriate right now. 

“Your hoodie smells like you.” He commented once we got into the car.

“Is that a good thing?”

“Mhm, I might steal it.” 

“Hey, can you tell me why your dad banned you from visiting your mom?” I’m scared this question may upset him and part of me thinks I’m stupid for asking but the other part of me knows I’ll understand him better if I know. 

“I’ll tell you later, can we go?” He says, avoiding my question. I think the part of me that thinks I’m stupid for asking is correct, stupid. 

I nod and start the car, “I’m going to stop by a 7/11 is that ok? My little sister is coming over soon and I wanna give her a lot of snacks”

Tian nods at me.

I put 7/11 in my  GPS and began to drive. Once we get there, I buy a whole load of snacks and instant noodles for Val for when she arrives from Australia in 2 weeks. I also buy a whole ton of snacks for Tian, as well as a slushie for him. I don’t want to have to take another fast-acting  insulin shot (already had to take one last night ), so nothing for myself. We don't care that it’s 5 am. Then we decide  to walk 20 minutes to Central Park to hang out. I don’t think we’re getting any sleep tonight, this isn’t our first all nighter so we’ll be fine!  

We sit on a bench near the Gapstow Bridge. Tian rests his head on my shoulder and I feel his hair brush up against my neck. The sky looks almost like a painting with the mixtures of pastel oranges and yellows with a touch of red and white fluffy clouds that look like something someone would take a bite out of. The sun peeks over the horizon, the reflection of the sun shows in the murky waters of the pond and the birds  start to come out and sing. I think I can hear a mockingbird among them, I really used to like birds when I was a kid, it was a stupid obsession really. 

I whistle the Mockingjay Whistle from the Hunger Games and  surprisingly a mockingbird whistles back. Tian looks up at me equally as surprised and I grin back at him. I didn’t expect a bird to whistle back. 

A little old lady walks by us and she smiles at us, “you two are a really cute couple.” 

Tian’s eyes widen and I awkwardly laugh “Oh, we’re not-“ she has already walked away. 

“Do we look like a couple?” Tian asks me

“I suppose so, but who really cares. As long as we both know it’s platonic” I shrug 

Tian nods then bites his lip, “I suppose you wanna know why my dad didn’t allow me to see my mom.” 

“You don’t have to tell me if you don’t want to.” I offer, I look directly at him.

Tian takes a deep breath, “He blames me for her death. So he basically sees me as a devil's spawn that’ll have to repay him for doing the bare minimum.” He blurts out. 

I wrinkle my brow, she died when he was just a baby, how the hell is this possible. 

“She died due to complications with childbirth from what I’ve heard. ” 

I put my hand onto his shoulder “Hey hey, it’s not your fault, you probably weren’t even an hour old. Your dad’s just delusional and wants someone to blame.” 

“I was never even allowed to celebrate my birthday…” Tian lets out a hollow laugh, “The birthday party you and Luka threw for me 2 years ago was actually the first time I celebrated it.” 

“Oh..” What am I supposed to say to that? ‘I’m sorry’, ‘I’m sorry this happened to you?’, ‘I hate your dad.’ Or just hug him. I decide to just hug him and not say anything. That’s the safe option, I would think. I pull him into a hug and hold him tightly, just like how I’d comfort my sister when she was younger.

Tian relaxes as he feels a lot less tense the moment I hug him. He doesn’t seem too upset about his dad. Sadly I think this means he’s used to how his father treats him. What kind of sick man would even treat his own son like that?

“He obviously never really cared about my hobbies or grades, I used to try to do really well when I was in elementary school to get his attention because I wondered why all the other kid’s dad’s loved them but mine doesn’t love me. When I got to high school, I just stopped trying and nearly failed and was almost held back a grade twice, so then I dropped out when I was 16.. And not many people are willing to hire a high school dropout.” He lets out a sigh, “I was kicked out when I was 18 and had to couch surf.” 

I blinked at him, taking a moment to process what he just told me. “How did you make enough money to go to the  concert where we met?”

 I was never really low on money (considering my parents send me money which is what I survive off of) as I grew up in a rich household and went to some fancy private school where the worst thing that happened to me were kids asking me to sing Despacito when it was popular because I speak fluent Spanish —the meaning of the song scared me as a kid— or when I realized I’m the heir to my family’s fortune, that’s weird to think about. I had everything I could ever ask for,a personal attendant and more as a child. My mom is the head of the Mexican embassy in Australia. My dad is a lawyer who immigrated with her. I have Australian citizenship because I was born there, Mexican citizenship because both my parents have one and American permanent residency. If you were to ask where I’m from I wouldn’t be able to answer. Honest

“I won a giveaway.” 

Now that I think of it none of us have a job since I rely on money sent from my parents, minus Luka , but he relies on his shop on Etsy anyway.  Luka usually tries to offer me discounts if I try to buy one of his paintings but I refuse the discount and pay full price. Ah, shit my mind is wandering again.

Tian laughs hollowly again, “the band’s all I have at this point.” 

“Then we have to get like famous and make loads of money!!” I declare, puffing out my chest and sitting up a little straighter.

This takes Tian aback. “You think we’re good enough?” 

I grin, “Of course, we’re the best band in the world!” 

“Really?” 

I laugh, “Perhaps an interpretative dance will make you understand better.” I say getting up from the bench and moving to stand directly in front of where he’s sitting. 

“Oh god, Micah please no.” Tian says while obviously laughing.

I start to play the air guitar or as I like to call it the air bass with as much energy as I have, “so you see this is us playing our instruments and just being ourselves,” then I start skipping around with my arms out, “and this will fans flocking towards us!” I sit back down next to him. I grin, “Does that explain my plan?” 

“I didn’t think you’d actually dance.” Tian pieces together while laughing uncontrollably. 

“Well I did, ha!” 

“How do you even think we can get famous?” Tian asks me once he stops laughing. 

“We do really well in performances and hope that we get lucky.” That’s  really all I could think of at the moment.

Tian looks at me and nods and I smile at him. Then I wrap my arm around his shoulder and pull him closer to me as his rests his head on my shoulder once more.

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[ethanbarberco]

these photos are from christmas eve (2021) when we had a light snow overnight and I spent the early morning wandering the park. I find this set particularly special because the park was almost completely empty that morning which rarely happens. the first image of the gapstow bridge is february’s cover photo in my 2023 calendar. I included it because seeing it so barren like that was such a sight to behold. I still feel lucky that I got to witness it and have never seen it like this since. shot on fujifilm x-t4 #ethanbarberco #newyorkphotographer #newyorkcitylife #nycphotographer #centralparknyc #christmasinnewyork (at Central Park, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmYCc1ruvZE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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@halfxspider asked: ❛  i’m here for you. today. tomorrow. every day for the rest of your life.  ❜

{✗} She didn't really know what to say in that moment. (SPEECHLESS was a first.) They were standing on Gapstow Bridge, watching the sun set and glimmer across the pond's waters. It had been an amazing day, introducing Miguel to her New York. Just two NORMAL people spending a day doing silly sightseeing, laughing--just existing. The breeze tickled a lock of hair across her cheek and she turned, about to point out a pair of SWANS when she noticed him kneeling down.

(Oh SHIT--was he hurt? Did someone fire a SHOT? How did I miss it?)

Her eyes widened, searching for signs of an impact--of pain--of BLOOD, but there was none. And he didn't seem to be in any kind of distress. Her heart began to steady itself, the miniature HEART attack fading away.

Cindy tilted her head in confusion, eyes narrowing in concern before softening. "Miguel?" His name was caught in her throat, kneeling down a little herself to see his eyes. "Is this...?" She trailed off, brown eyes searching his face. "I don't want to ask in case I'm about to make this super awkward and you're just TYING your shoes," Cindy whispered, a shy smile on her lips, eyes glistening with something.

[filmap]

An Affair to Remember Leo McCarey. 1957

Opening Titles Schlosspark Charlottenburg, 14059 Berlin, Germany See in map

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Gapstow Bridge

Gapstow Bridge, New York, NY 10019

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TAEVision 3D Design Applications Fashion Music NY NYC Winter in CentralPark - Gapstow Bridge Manhattan Photoshoot ▸ TAEVision Engineering on Pinterest ▸ TAEVision Engineering on Google Photos

Data 387 - Mar 03, 2023

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Advent Calendar: Day 6 @tabbyrp​

“Red leader, this is Gold Leader. We’re starting our attack run.” Tabby’s breath fogs the air with the ghosts of her words. Her dark hair is covered with a red and green beanie with elf ears ~a match to Beth’s striated purple, Jay’s silver and gold, Andy’s blue and white~ and matching scarves. All of which Beth made as early gifts. There’s still a couple days before Christmas and the tree in Clan Riley’s apartment is surrounded by layers of presents large and small, their stockings hanging from the fireplace mantle. There’s enough food for an army waiting to be cooked or ready to go. And as is tradition, there are sleeping bags and pillows, extra blankets in the living room for the holiday sleepover. Andy is still a little guilty of having gone behind her back to arrange for her to have the next four days off, and they have her pay covered for those days. Heavy-handed? Yes. But Tabby deserves both the break and the holiday to make up for so many ones that didn't have fairy tale memories attached. “I copy, Gold Leadah. Move into position.” Right now, they’ve staked out a good amount of space here in Central Park, and are commencing in a freeze or be frozen snowball fight. To make things fair, the two shortest are paired together, verses the two tallest. The height war. But Beth is breathlessly delighted that she’s using dialogue from Andy’s second favourite movie to coordinate their team efforts. It all feels so easy, the four of them, found family as people say. From behind the shelter of their trees, there’s a flurry of hand gestures between them. They’ve scouted within the confines agreed on beforehand, and have discovered that Andy and Jay have chosen to make their basecamp at Gapstow Bridge. They can see the deep navy blue of Andy’s peacoat though neither one of them have accounted for Jay, though Beth is so certain that Jay is up on the top of the bridge, hiding behind the stonework walls. That’s where she’d be. She accidently comes out from behind her tree a few seconds ahead of Tabby. “Stay in attack formation!” Tabby runs low over the open ground, weaving behind tree trunks. Beth follows close behind, her arms loaded with what amounts to nearly her own body weight. She’s the spotter and carrier, Tabby has so much better a throw. And sure enough, when they are free of their cover, Andy instantly spots them. Unfortunately for him, Tabby already had several small, hard-packed snowballs in hand. “The exhaust port is marked and locked in.” She sends three of them in rapid succession, and all three tag Beth’s brother right on the backside. His arms windmill to fend off the next round, and he’s shouting for Jay to provide him cover fire. And that’s when he realises that there’s a snake in the nest so to speak, as she rains down her buckets of frozen ammunition. As if she would ever truly side against the other women. Sometimes Andy doesn’t think things through. Fifteen minutes later, he’s on the ground laughing and groaning as they gather around him. Tabs sits on his chest triumphantly accepting his terms of surrender. Jay’s packed up the supplies they brought and is fixing to dole out the cocoa in individual thermoses, and Beth is surreptitiously keeping the cold from sending searing pain through her brother’s limbs and no doubt his very bruised backside. She isn’t about to ruin the toboggan races down the hill with his complaints. Tabby glows like the Star of Bethlehem.

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Adidas Originals ‘Home Alone 2’ Forum Low

According to Adidas

In 2021 adidas Originals headlined its Christmas celebrations by paying homage to one of the world’s most loved festive films – Home Alone. This December, the Trefoil returns with a sequel – this time honoring the second installment of the series with the ‘Home Alone 2’ Forum Lo sneaker. Traveling from Chicago to New York City, the follow up to the instant classic takes inspiration from the iconic scene where Kevin meets the “pigeon lady” at the foot of Gapstow Bridge in Central Park.

Playfully referencing the touching story of understanding, trust, and friendship, the timeless Forum Low sneaker receives a series of unique updates. A tonal gray leather upper is complemented by printed sock liners with depictions of the “pigeon lady”, custom graphic hang tags, co-branded Home Alone 2 tongue labels, interchangeable lace-jewels and three pairs of laces – one of which features a green band, just like the pigeons in Central Park.

The sneaker is then capped off by a poignant detail that recalls one of the film’s most remembered lines. When brought together, an inscription across the two velcro strap bases reads:

“As long as we have our turtle dove, we’ll be friends forever.”

A fitting ode to a holiday classic, the adidas Originals ‘Home Alone 2’ Forum Low sneaker launches globally on December 3rd on CONFIRMED and in selected adidas flagship stores

[nancydrewwouldnever]

Look, at first I assumed it was after the park pap run, because of her having a mask on. But now I'm thinking the sequence of events:

1.) Meet at Synagogue steps - Alba starts fishing around in her backpack for a mask

2.) Turn up W 69th where Jesal is stationed to get some pics in a "residential" setting

At some point between here and 3 or 4, he also puts on his sunglasses.

3.) Turn back down W 69th to walk back to the park, as the park entrance is right there at 69th

4.) The walk all the way across the park to get to Gapstow Bridge

So, it looks even more set-up then ever, but I guess we all already knew that.

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I agree with 1 and 2 - She's waiting and the videographer is set up and then CE shows up. They turn to walk 69th toward magnolia and Jesal is set up for those pics. I think it was at least a two person job. I honestly believe they got in a car at the corner and were driven to 59th and 5th to do the loop inside the park for those pics. They are on the west side for the 1 and 2. The park stuff is on the east side and like 8-10 blocks south from 69th. I personally don't believe they walked the 10-15 minutes from where they are on 69th to get to where they did those shots in the park. CP has winding paths, it's not a straight shot and they are not NYers (unless ppl believe she has been living here and visiting the park). They also would have been spotted. I'm still of the mind that if they had been in CP that long there would have been some candid fan/bystander shot show up that was unconnected to the pap shots (and unconnected to that bystander video that made the rounds). (I've spotted plenty of celebrities over the years just strolling along in CP and totally dressed down. I'm sure he would have been spotted). So I think they got picked up at the corner of 69th and Columbus and waited in the car until Jesal called and said that he was ready for them. I think maybe they were supposed to do in the park shots a la LJ, but it got scrapped, possibly for time given they needed to get the photos out for her show and he needed to get back to ATL or possibly because they didn't want to spend the time together. Or possibly because the south side of the park is always pretty busy with tourists and there is not really a place for Jesal to set up and be inconspicuous for a significant amount of time. It would have been clear he wasn't there as a birder pretty quickly (there's a sizable bird watching community in CP btw).

I guess I still just wonder why they didn't show up together at the beginning, it seems.