
I was watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade and I asked my mom where the parade was held. She told me it was New York City. I didn't exactly have a grip on geography at the time, nor did I understand the cost of such a trip but I just knew I had to go there. As the years passed, I became even more determined to see NYC at the holidays. I pictured honking cabs, mugs of steaming cocoa, and twinkling lights everywhere. I pictured oversized shopping bags, Broadway shows and Santas on every corner. I had to see to see it all for myself. That was honestly the first dream I ever had and it stuck with me.

Thursday:

Landed at LaGuardia and after dropping our bags, we headed to Carmine's for a some yummy Italian. Ended up eating more than just a little "pre-show meal" but we all decided it was totally worth it because damn, that was some good food.We headed back to our rooms and got ready to go see "Chicago". Huey Lewis was starring in it. Rosie wanted to request that he perform "I Want a New Drug". After the show we walked all over the damn place as we tried to find somewhere to go for drinks. We ended up at the Marriott Marquis where we had a few cocktails and got some very exciting news. Later, we headed to Ray's for a slice of his famous pizza. I have no idea what time it was when we finally went to bed but after being up since 3am, I fell asleep in a New York minute.

Friday:
Got up and headed out to see the sights. First stop was Rockefeller Center. I was surprised at how small the ice skating rink was and we decided against skating. While watching the skaters, a guy in the middle of the rink proposed to his girlfriend. The crowd cheered and the girl looked pretty happy. We met an NYC cop who took it upon himself to take pictures with us and tell us that the proposal was nothing special because they happened every day. Who says New Yorkers are jaded? I promised Officer Sullo (Hi Sullo!) I would post the pictures on here so when the other girls download their photos, I will.




Saturday:
Brunch at a deli and then headed to the Empire State Building. The line was three and a half hours long. We decided to skip it and take the subway to Canal Street to buy knock-offs of everything. The subway was an excruciating experience for a bunch of Colorado girls who don't believe in mass transportation. If I never see another Metrocard again, it will be too soon.



Sunday:
Woke up, packed suitcases, threw on baseball cap and headed to the airport. As we walked outside we realized it had snowed overnight. I was secretly ecstatic because I had wanted to see snow while we were there. Not that Colorado doesn't get its fair share of snow but as a kid, I'd always imagined there would be snow on the ground. The city was quiet and everything looked beautiful as we headed out. I smiled as I looked out the window because I realized I'd done it - I had heard the honking cabs, tasted the mugs of cocoa and seen the twinkling lights. I carried the oversized shopping bags, saw the Broadway show and gave money to many of the bell-ringing Santas on the street corners. I'd made my dream come true and it was everything I'd hoped it would be.

How many times in my life will I actually get to say that?
17 comments:
That was a good story. So the real question is. Did you and Marissa battle and did you throw down the fax machine move?
We don't get to say that very often so good for you! Sounds like a great weekend in NYC. Little bit jealous now.
Yay! Sounds like you had the best time!
VERY pleased for how well your trip turned out, and how fun that you got to meet Marissa, your Internet twin!
I am SO glad you and your girls had such a great NYC vacation, and let me just say I LOVED drinking, chatting and dancing on tables with you! You and your girlfriends are so much fun, and I can't wait to take a trip to Denver and do it all again. You rock, Kendra!!!! I love my Colorado Twin! :)
oooh, so glad you had a great time. i recognized that ATM you were at in that picture! is that the one in the times square subway station? i just noticed it this weekend.
kinda sad, though, another nyc blogger reunion i wasn't invited to. :(
That sounded like so much FUN!! Someday I'd like to make it out to NYC... guess I'll just add it to my "To Do" list!
Tim - Marissa and I didn't really battle - we were having too much fun dancing with the boys from the bachelor party.
Cheryl - LOVE your new pic! And yes, the weekend was great!
La - It was a blast!
Whinger - Meeting my blogging twin was great fun! Am excited to hear about your own adventures in meeting a blogger go this weekend.
Marissa - Wish you didn't live so far away because I know you'd be up for dancing at any moment! :)
Amanda - You guessed right on the ATM - you really know NYC! And I'm SO sorry I'm an idiot and didn't invite you to meet up. I actually thought about you and Jill while I was there but had no way of getting ahold of either of you. Next time, I will be better prepared. :)
Dasi - I'd been to NYC before but seeing it at Xmas was fantastic. You must get out there because it's a great city!
K- I think that last pic should go on your wall o' fame. Love it.
Sounds fantastic and how wonderful that you met Marissa!
Looks like fun.
You just gave me about 500 flashbacks of visiting the city. I can't wait to go at the end of the month.
Glad your dream came true. Beautiful pictures, good food, festive drinks, old friends and new. I can only think of one other thing to ask for.
Ciao.
Oh what fun. I've always wanted to visit NYC in the summer and go to the house that Ruth built (even though I hate the Yankees).
About those tourist on "your" mountains....some friends and myself are trying to put together a ski trip for this winter. If I could bum some local knowledge.....Where would you recommend and when and why?
sounds wonderful! i LOVE NYC! i went crazy at h&m when i went there. how much fun!!
Great pics, K. Not that that's a surprise. I can't wait to see more and hear all about it. Glad you're back, though!!
Ed - as long as you and your friends aren't wearing white leggings and a chinchilla coat, then I'm ok with you guys on "my mountains". :) Give me your email and I'll send you some info.
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