let's have an adventure, darling.

There's a part of me that comes alive in New York.

A part of me that walks faster, weaves in & out of traffic, and can find her way around the streets [slowly, but surely].  A part that notices every fall leaf, is encouraged by the kindness of strangers and drinks in every green space.

There's an adventure waiting to happen there.  I can feel it.

My fall break trip there was a perfect whirlwind.

It was full to the brim with walking, sight seeing, window shopping, exploring, train riding, picture taking, show tune singing, Broadway show seeing, delicious food eating and way-past-our-bedtime giggling.  

I was wonderfully exhausted at the end of each day and my feet may never forgive me for the amount of miles I put on them, but I wouldn't have done anything differently.

Til next time, my love.

A Love Affair With a City Far Away.

I was born in the bustling, big city of New York.
We moved to Jersey very soon after because my parents didn't want to raise me in the city.

We went back when I was four, but I remember nothing about it.
I've been told that I lost a tooth in the cracks of the fold-out couch.
Clearly a memorable trip ;)

Throughout junior high and high school, I felt a pull towards the fabulous city of NYC and decided to audition early decision for NYU my junior year.  And then...I totally wussed out, had a pre-quarter-life crisis, and decided that theater wasn't my life's calling.

I had the chance to go back when I was 18.  My choir sang in Carnegie Hall and I had the opportunity to do some of the fun, big, touristy stuff.  But I knew I'd be back...

I went back last spring for a few short hours while photographing a live event in Jersey.  And again, I knew it wouldn't be my last time.

And now...
in three short days, I will be there again.
With a fabulous friend by my side and the chance [for the first time] to do whatevvvvvvver I want in that magical city.  I am positively beside myself with excitement.

And maybe someday, I won't have to leave...