Since my job moved me from London to New York City in October 2011, I’ve done a lot of sitting around. I’ve eaten a lot of brunches, drunk a lot of coffee and watched a lot of The Real Housewives.

I’ve done some things. As friends and family have visited over the past year, I’ve visited some of the cliche tourist hot spots, but this is New York! I could be doing something every night!

And the thing is – I could be sent back at any time. Between visas and my job, I only have so much control over my staying here.

So I’m going to start making the most of this amazing city. A new place, a new restaurant, a new experience for every new day in New York.

Let’s begin! Here’s to a new activity every day for a year…