New York, New York

It was a day like any other when I woke up this January 17th, but today was different because I’m heading on an adventure to New York City….the Big Apple. Of course, I was super tired because I stayed up until 1:30am and got up at 6:30am. It’s my own fault..I was so excited, it was hard to settle down and go to bed. Also, if I’m being honest I was watching some of my favorite DVR’d shows. :-) So, I’m packing up last minute items and running out the door with my puppy. My roommate was sweet enough to drop me off at the metro AND watch my puppy for the long weekend. Chewy came along to drop me off at Dunn Loring and I’m finally I was on my way. I got into the zone, the metro zone..of reading my book (Marley & Me), then listening to music when I transfer lines. Carley and I met up, then we’re OFF in a Bolt Bus to New York City. Now, Carley decided to take a nap right away, but I decided to finish my book. It was the last 30 pages, but they were the most difficult. It took me 2 hours to finish 30 pages because I was reading, crying, reading, crying, reading, crying, etc..until I finished. I went through almost a whole pack of tissues. Warming…if you’re going to read a book about a dog READ AT HOME. After popping a few Advil’s from the cry headache, I was ready for New York City!!

It only took 4 hours to get there and they dropped us off pretty much in the middle of Time Square. First thing was to meet Carley’s sister Elizabeth at the hotel, check in, and get lunch. It is FREAKIN’ FREEZING in the wonderful city. I made the decision on Friday that thermals were going in the suitcase and it was obviously the right choice. Of course, because things can never be perfect my thermals are too big and I kept having to make big steps to keep them up. We went all over Time Square, and then grabbed a cab(thought I was going to DIE) to this book store with 18 miles worth of books. Yeah…it was a big store. Carley was in Heaven! We decided after that to grab dinner and head back to the hotel. We have a huge day tomorrow and needed the rest. I mean we walked miles today, but tomorrow we’ll be walking probably three times as long. I couldn't be happier. I love this mini adventure. I’ve never spent days exploring New York, it’s a little scary, but very liberating. So, we grabbed a New York style pizza and are totally chilling for the rest of the night.

Its days like these that really make me appreciate being young and single. To have this amazing freedom to go where the wind blows is thrilling. Living in the moment is what this weekend is all about and I’m embracing it with both hands. :-)