It's actually safe in NYC because they move slowly and are completely ready for lunatics walking out in front of them. You may recall I became an expert NYC street crosser within minutes of arrival ;o
Jess' nervousness when we first met was so cute. I was nervous as well, but she was just like "O HAI HOW WAS YOUR FLIGHT I GOT YOU A COFFEE BUT I DRANK SOME OF IT WE BETTER HURRY I LEFT MY BAG SITTING THERE SOMEONE MIGHT STEAL IT" and she was very shy at first, because I'm unashamedly PDA and she wasn't xD
Edit: Actually though the very cutest ever was when we went to Central Park Zoo. We were going to see the penguins and she was as excitable and enthusiastic as a five year old. She was bouncing around squealing and giggling and SO happy. I wanted to squeeze her forever and ever, it was the most adorable thing ever ;;