It’s been a year since I came back from Congo and decided to celebrate the diversity of Brooklyn with this blog. I’ve moved three times — to Vanderbilt and Fulton, then Myrtle and Washington, and now Morgan and Knickerbocker. I’ve lived on the C, G and now L trains. Today I considered buying a sweatshirt with the Virgin Mary spraypainted on it.

Here’s a list of my favorite posts from a year of Brooklyn Cares:

Most poignant immigrant: Nabir

Most OG Myrtle Avenue: When she was sayin’ that dumb shit upstairs

Only post that impressed my little brother: Kenny

Best Brooklyn online radio station: Newtown

Most classic hipster conversation: Eating, or Serpico?

Best quote: I’m from the South…

Best overheard conversation: You KNOW she’s a tattletale

Best song to listen to if you’re stressed out about living in Brooklyn: Know How

Best rationale for nihilism: Overcoming Bourgeois

Most classic foodie quote: Laena McCarthy

Best overheard song: Dance with Me

Best car: Dodge 600 SE

Best tee-shirt: Believe

Best blog about Brooklyn: Brooklyn Cares