Today was my first day at FI New York. It was so nice to finally put some faces to names of people whom I’ve been working with since December. The office is warm and carries a great vibe. It’s amazing being here, it’s definitely a dream come true.

My spot is second row from the front, and first left. Here is the development floor where all the super nerds to super amazing things. Downstairs is the designers dungeon, and I’m taking this from the mezzanine. You can see the kitchen and the long table where we all gather for breakfast each day.

So, I hit the ground running, picking up where I left off from my work in Stockholm, there’s definitely no time for tourist nonsense. It looks like every morning I will be joining the march down Broadway with the rest of the suits, cops, hotdog and coffee vendors, and lost puppies. My apartment is right on Wall St, and the gloom of a global recession reeks on our street! I haven’t seen a smiling face apart from those in my office!

This is a shot from Franklin St where our office is. We were heading out to get some Pho today, how good! I have been acclimatised to the weak selection of Asian cuisine in Stockholm that I’ve forgotten that the rest of the world loves Pho, also that New York City has absolutely anything and everything awaiting at your disposal. Yay!

Mmmm. Pho with the Fi Developers. US$5, probably the only thing I’m going to eat from now on, considering on Saturday I had a $15 cheeseburger, which, after tip and tax was US$20 converted becomes AUD$29! Ouch!!

I’ve started to feel a bit crook so sorry for the lame post, but I should be in bed. I’ll let you all know how my week unfolds.