“I’d prefer you stay off the subways. Weird people ride subways. Don’t walk around at night. Weird people are out at night and they’ll abduct you and kill you. Don’t let anyone buy you a drink. Weird people will drug you and kill you. Don’t—”
“Tom. Holy crap. I’ll be fine,” I insisted. I mean, it was flattering he was so concerned. But it was getting borderline annoying. And okay, he was scaring me.
See, I’m going to New York City today with my best friend. It’s a late Mother’s Day gift. Or early birthday gift. I’m there until Thursday. So I’ll probably be missing from my blog. I’m not dead or anything. (I hope.) Just wanted to point that out if you’re like Tom and think New York is crawling with murderers.
Actually, come to think of it, it probably is. I watch Blue Bloods and it’s based in New York and someone is dying every week.
My parents are a tad concerned too. I’m their only kid. They don’t want me walking around at night either. It’s not like I’d wander into an alley and be like, “Oo an actual New York alley!” I’ve seen Home Alone 2. I know what happens in alleys. (Oh wait, the robbers almost shoot Kevin in Central Park at night. Not an alley. Right? Note to self: avoid Central Park at night because didn’t one of the robbers say, “Grown men go into Central Park at night and don’t come out alive..”)
I plan on being safe.
It’s my first time in New York City so I can’t wait. I’ve wanted to go for years. Sex and the City made it look so glamorous. And speaking of Sex and the City, we’re actually going on a Sex and the City tour. They even give you a cosmopolitan to drink. I won’t look as fancy as the Sex and the City ladies though. I plan on wearing flip flops. Or my Sketchers Tone Ups, so my ass firms while I’m exploring the city.
Maybe I’ll run into John Krasinski! He wanders the city.
Only I’m sure Tom would add, “And stay away from John Krasinski,” if I let him know this.
Is it wrong that I can’t wait to dance on the giant piano at FAO Schwartz?
Or sip a hot chocolate at Serendipity 3?
Or…or…stroll down Fifth Avenue and wish I were rich?
Don’t worry though.
I’ll try to do it all during the day.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
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ohh I'm jealous! I've always wanted to go to NYC! Yay for you though! I bet it'll be awesome! Have fun, and don't go walking at night! lol :)
ReplyDeleteWhen I moved out of the house, I almost never talked to my mother. Our lives were both just too busy. She would call once in a blue moon and I finally figured out what the trigger was. It go so that when I heard her voice the first question out of my mouth was, "Where did they find the body this time?"
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous and I know you'll have an awesome time! Can't wait to read about it!
Kar
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I can't wait until we get pictures. And I'm extremely jealous.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear all about how you went to the Melting Pot in New York (oh, C'MON! You write about the Melting Pot anytime you ever go ANY-where, and you totally know it. ;)
ReplyDeleteSeriously, have fun, and yes - be careful!
Ok I am from NYC and think you will be fine. Have a great time! The subway is safe, the streets are safe and dont wear your flip flops walking around Manhattan. It is DIRTY! I hope you took a really comfortable pair of shoes or sneekers! Enjoy the sights, try to get up to the Top of the Rock (Rockefeller Center), Times Square and most important enjoy it all!
ReplyDeleteI lived in NYC for 14 years and would move back in a heartbeat! I'm jelous of my husband becuase he gets to go in everyday for work! I only go in for doctors apointments now! We now live on Long Island. Have a ball there are so many great things to do! I've had a few freinds do the Sex and the City Tour and they had a lot of fun! I can't wait to hear all about your trip!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a blast!! I'm from NY and if you have some common sense, you'll be just fine. Seriously! Say hello to MY town, k??
ReplyDeleteHave a great time! New York has changed a lot! It's not too bad crime-wise, even at night. Just use common sense, and you'll be fine!
ReplyDeleteHave fun! I hope to see NYC someday! I'm a huge sex and the city fan, so the mention tour totally sold me!
ReplyDeleteJust a tad jealous over here! I've always wanted to go to NYC but we've never made it yet. Have fun and bring us back lots and lots of pictures.
ReplyDeleteI've been to New York once, and it was great. It would have been even better with a best friend to go around with. Have a great time.
ReplyDeleteLOL - I grew up in NY - you will be fine - and have a lot of fun along the way!!! I miss it sometimes, but then I remember how much more fun it is to be able to go out of my own home at night and smile. Lol
ReplyDeleteHave a blast!
Have fun, I'm so jealous :)
ReplyDeleteBe safe....hold your purse tight! Make sure you go to Dylan's Candy Bar it's so cool!
ReplyDeleteSuch an exciting trip! Being from a large metropolitan area in Tx does not prepare us Southerners for New York's atmosphere. My daughter just went to NY had a little panic attack because there were so many buildings/concrete. She wondered how people could live without seeing a substantial number of trees w/large yards.
ReplyDeleteI think she was ready to run thru the streets in her cowboy boots in search of nature! But, she had fun in New York; it was a different kind of adventure and is sounds like your Sex and the City tour will definitely be a fun tour. Let us know what your personal opinion is on the tone up shoes.
Lana from Farm Life Lessons
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NYC is actually pretty safe given all the people that cram into Manhattan every day. There is so much to see and do there - I'm glad you have several days!
ReplyDeleteMaybe you will visit a book publisher or two while there...
Enjoy yourself!!!
Relax- nothing to worry about! I went to grad school in NY for two years, and never once felt unsafe. I took the subway all the time, and actually felt SAFER walking at night than taking the subway, because there are always stores open and tons of people around wherever you go.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the cupcakes at the Magnolia Bakery- I'm pretty sure they are on the SATC tour, and if not, then make a point of going there on your own!
Have fun and be sure to post some of the highlights!
have a great time! It is so much fun!! Just stay in the populated areas and off the sketchy streets and you'll be fine =)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear all about it!
How exciting! I have never been to NYC either! Seriously if you get to play the piano at FAO Schwartz you have to take a picture!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting!! Safe travels and have fun!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great time! And be careful!
ReplyDeleteOh, I SOOOOO want to come! I went once and I loved it! My mom was so worried about getting pick-pocketed that she kept her money in her bra! Have a ton of fun!
ReplyDeleteHave fun and enjoy!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great time! Be sure to use the buddy system!
ReplyDeleteoooooooh, that sounds so fun! Enjoy every minute!
ReplyDeleteHope you have fun! Be safe and all that! :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to do the Sex and the City tour. I'm so jealous!
ReplyDeleteI adore NY! You'll have a blast. The people are nice, but everybody is in a hurry. I love that!
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous time in NYC, but do it during the day lol. Safe travels :-)
ReplyDeleteYou'll love NYC. I've always enjoyed it, and I've never been fashionable while there either. Enjoy yourself!!
ReplyDeleteHave a GREAT Trip and take lots of pictures to share with us!
ReplyDeleteHave a great trip, NYC is a great place to visit. There is no where quite like it in the world
ReplyDeleteLove your blog :)
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I wanna come with you & do all the things you listed, espeically the hot chocolate at Serindipty. YUM!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful time, enjoy enjoy ENJOY!!!
I used to work in New York, and have lived right outside it for my whole life - you will be totally okay! New Yorkers are really nice, they just get a bad rap! I hope you have a great time there and get a hot chocolate, I've always wanted one, and I've never gone!
ReplyDeleteLet me save you the disappointment at FAO. It is not like on BIG at all. It is a much smaller version meant for children and there is a line of them waiting to get on. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to NYC!!! I wish the weather was better for you! Have a blast. This city is the best!
ReplyDeleteI love love love NYC. I'm so jealous! And you'll be fine. :)
ReplyDeleteHave fun! And stay safe!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a wonderful visit! I love going to New York.
ReplyDeleteYou'll have a great time! NYC isn't so scary... just be smart and you'll be good. :)
ReplyDeleteHow exciting!! I cant wait to see all the pics. Have fun and eat lots of yummy food. =)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderfully fabulous time. I've only heard good things about visits to NYC!
ReplyDeletethat's wonderful. i sooo totally not jealous right now. i am definitely not hating you right now! have fun!
ReplyDeleteLook for the Naked Cowboy!
ReplyDeleteI assume you are having a wonderful time in NYC! Yahoo!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry I'm playing catch up here, but I hope you had a blast in my li'l home town. Next time, call! I'll take you around and keep you safe. I'm sure you were fine, since it's pretty darn safe in the city now, but I'm off to check the follow-up post.
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