I’m (reluctantly) home from New York City. I don’t think I’m ever ready to leave–especially when a stay in that fabulous city is combined with good times and great friends.
Saturday
My friends live in beautiful Jackson Heights–an area of Queens that is simply full of gardens and plant-lined streets (and has the added bonus of being all of two miles away from the airport). After I arrived we went to the Museum of the Moving Image and met up with a college friend for a Polish pierogie-filled dinner and for watching the oh-so-amazing Prometheus at the Times Square AMC theater.
Sunday
I woke up early and checked out a nearby Farmer’s Market and book sale. When the rest of the gang got up, we explored Chinatown (an essential part of any NYC trip for me) and shopped for furniture (among other things) and found a not-sure-if-I-like seat (loveseats are so last year). Add in a healthy dose of board games, friend time and simply taking in the sights.
Monday
I simply suffered through a solo-time morning of reading in Manhattan parks and shopping Fifth Ave stores while my friend was at work. We met up and concluded the day with some more shopping. As it should be.
The trip wasn’t long enough–it never is–and I hope I get the chance to go again before next summer. I love the sights, the people, the action, the feeling, the walking, the shopping, the eating–everything. Tune in tomorrow for Part Two: The Food!
I’m so jealous! I was in NYC at the beginning of the year, and I miss it. 5 days wasnt enough! Cant wait to see what delicious vegan eats you got yourself into!
I wish I’d had a full five days! I only ended up with 3–but I think that just means I should take TWO trips there this year!
hahah that picture of you and your friend under Sunday is so funny! I love your expressions! Sounds like an amazing trip, can’t wait to hear the rest!
I know you just bought our house, but you could totally move and rent it out.
New life plan! Although, what would really be ideal is if I could keep my house, garden and outdoor life during the week, and then just fly the NYC every weekend. I’ll start working on that…
That would be so awesome. I think you should absolutely work on it! I talk about doing that with Hood River on the weekends [where the winery is] or getting a winter house in San Diego. That would be perfect!
Step One: Find the amazing jobs that will let us live these lifestyles.
Step Two: Live these lifestyles.
Yup, totally doable.
That’s a nrilliant picture of you, I love the face you’re pulling! Great scene shot with coffee in foreground too
I’m looking forward to Part II!
Haha, we couldn’t resist goofy faces in that chair/seat thing.
Urh, nrilliant?? I’m either a bit mental or a typo queen… I’m hoping it’s the latter
So much fun! LOL at your suffering
You and your friend look like you are having so much fun! Your reading situation is more than ideal for me… although good for you for suffering through it
You know, I do what I can with what life hands me
So glad you had such a fun time
! Although I haven’t been to NY in years, I am in love with the vibe and buzz of the city! I really need to plan a trip back soon- I was 11 the last time I went i.e. clearly too young to be able to fully appreciate the place! Hope you are enjoying your turnip greens, my friend!
Oh, they were so good! And you definitely need to make it back to NYC, I’d say it’s even better as an adult than as a kid!
I cannot wait to see the food!
The Flatiron building is one of my favorites…I spy DD!!!
You sure do! Soooo much DD, I was thinking of you, haha. Okay, well, I was mostly thinking about delicious coffee, but it also reminded me of all your DD posts
And also–the friend I stayed with WORKS in the Flatiron building! I’m so jealous!
Sounds like a brilliant trip, I’m so glad you had a lovely time! I’d love to visit New York one day, it’ll have to go on the life plans list
It sounds like you found the most wonderful place to read 
Thanks for sharing. New York sounds fascinating ! Maybe, one day!