I hop the 7 train from Queens after crossing the Pulaski Bridge, transfer to the 6, leaving me a 4 block rip to get to Thomas Jefferson Park in East Harlem. I’m running late, so I’m running. Obvs. This is my first November Project NY workout since a few weeks ago when I was in town and caught the fam at Gracie Mansion. A few faces look familiar, but I’m terrible with names, so I feel like a first timer again. That doesn’t matter though. Hugs, high fives, and acceptance. Everyone is welcome. Always.

Today I brought my camera though. I want to workout, but I also want some photos. I love shooting NP because every photo is filled with positivity and smiles, or straight up pain—hardly anything in-between. Camera in hand I plank, actually shooting a few frames you see below without breaking my plank. I channel my inner Steven Csorba and get a good set, all without really slowing down my workout. Success!

The NP family is the best. Just show up. It’s that simple.