A week ago today, I was in NYC. What you say? Didn't you just get back from your trip? Yes, I know. I certainly was not planning on doing any other big travel for a while, but when a good friend offered to give me a free ticket she couldn't use, I couldn't pass it up. I'm suspecting you wouldn't either.And that is when I started scheming. I thought about how delightful it would be to SURPRISE Em. She would have no reason to think I would be coming out. And I thought a little girls weekend would be the perfect thing.
With Brandon's help and encouragement (I'm lucky), I was on the red-eye two days later. I had to be flexible with the surprise since my flight and subway were delayed. But it made the surprise that much sweeter. She was in shock when I showed up at her office near Ground Zero.
Even though we had only about 48 hours, we didn't waste a minute.
Some of the highlights...
-Spontaneous shopping at Century 21 and Crate and Barrel on her lunch break
-Eating dinner at the Shake Shack. I'm craving a Concrete Jungle shake just thinking about it!
-Eating lemon ricotta pancakes for brunch at Sarahbeth's.
-Visiting a charming used bookstore-- you know the kind with books from floor to ceiling and those awesome ladders. Yeah, this was THAT kind of bookstore.
-Hanging out with this fun couple.
-An H&M visit along with jewelry shops of wall-to-wall and cheap, I might add, accessories
-Leaf Peeping (what Easterners call it). Rented a car and headed out of the city to see the vibrant colors.
-Shopping at Woodbury Commons outlets.
-Eating homemade pumpkin waffles.
-Lots and lots of girl talk.
-Eating dinner at the Shake Shack. I'm craving a Concrete Jungle shake just thinking about it!
-Eating lemon ricotta pancakes for brunch at Sarahbeth's.
-Visiting a charming used bookstore-- you know the kind with books from floor to ceiling and those awesome ladders. Yeah, this was THAT kind of bookstore.
-Hanging out with this fun couple.
-An H&M visit along with jewelry shops of wall-to-wall and cheap, I might add, accessories
-Leaf Peeping (what Easterners call it). Rented a car and headed out of the city to see the vibrant colors.
-Shopping at Woodbury Commons outlets.
-Eating homemade pumpkin waffles.-Lots and lots of girl talk.
You are so fun and cute! Did you dye your hair?? Anyway, I love you two and wish I could make it to Kristin's baby shower to visit with everyone! oh well, let's do something over the holidays!!
ReplyDeleteSOO fun! Someday I want to go to NYC with you so you can to take me to all the best spots and to get cheap, cute jewelry!
ReplyDeleteYou two are the best! I love LOVE that you surprised Em! Looks like you all had a wonderful time :) love ya Mel
ReplyDeletethanks for commenting on my blog Melissa! of course I remember you! I actually even hung out the whole weekend with your sis at annette's wedding! so fun to reconnect! what an awesome trip! I lived in nyc for a year after college and loved it! we'll have to keep in touch! :)
ReplyDeletehow fun. wish i could just go somewhere and visit
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