four-minute friday: nyc
Go.
I’ve been sitting here trying to think of what I can four-minute about. And all I can think of is NYC. So I finally decided to go with that.
Because I’m going there today!
As a surprise gift, my sweet friend Tracee bought us bus tickets from DC to NYC for the day. I am soooooo excited!
Depending on how long you’ve been around The Grit, you may or may not know that I’m from New York. Long Island, to be exact. (Go Yankees!) And after 18 months back in the States from Africa, this will be my first visit back to NY. Thus, my outta-my-mind excitement.
Is it bad that in thinking through what I want to do with my less-than-twelve-hours in NYC, all I can think about is food?! Bagels… Pizza… My favorite Italian restaurant… A pretzel-cart pretzel… (Can you tell I like carbs!?) Mmmm…. My tummy will be full, that’s for sure.
And so will my heart. All day I’ll feel so loved by my friend Tracee who’s arranged this whole wonderful gift.
I know I will. Because my heart already feels full.
Done.
I’mma tweet through this whole whirlwind adventure,
so be sure to follow me on Twitter if you don’t already.
This was a really good post…
…Until that part about the Yankees.
I just so totally cringed.
Dude. Pedey.
@pa3cia says:
heyhey. have fun!!
I had the most amazing trip my sophomore year of college with my best friend. It was a spur of the moment 24 hour whirlwind trip to New York. And I think she may have still been drunk when we got on the bus to leave DC at 2 in the morning. But the memories from that trip will last me a lifetime.
Enjoy your trip. Gotta say I wish I was in DC with you right now.
P.S. I know I owe you an email. :)
@gritandglory says:
it was an amazing whirlwind trip… wow.
Wooohooooo!!!! have a great time!!!
Food, a Broadway show, and shoe-shopping.
Yep. I could do NY in 12 hours. ;-)
Enjoy your day!
Love,
deb
Yay! that sounds SO fun Alece! What a great gift from that friend; I have a friend like that who can make my heart feel so full BEFORE our adventure even starts….enjoy your time!
Alece,
Have a great time!
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@gritandglory says:
you had me laughing with your comments, coop. thank you!
have a wonderful day in the city!
happy birthday!!!
I am soooo excited for you!!! What a wonderful birthday you will have!! :o) Can’t wait to see the tweets! (oh, and I never realized you were in DC–so next time I’m up visiting my brother we totally need to meet up!)
That is SOOOOOO great! Y’all have a wonderful time. About the food – seriously, is there anything else? Don’t forget to try Grimaldi’s at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge for pizza. Katz’s has a GREAT pastrami sandwich (It’s where Harry met Sally). And Roxy’s cheesecake (TImes Square) is really good! Those are my best bets in NYC.
Hope your birthday is just wonderful! Tracee’s the best!
Love you, friend! Love and hugs!
Saaaweeet!!!!
@atangie says:
Happy Birthday, June Bug!
happy b-day, Alece! Enjoy NYC…and all the food as well. Carbs are NOT the enemy. :)
Happy birthday to yououuuuuu!
Have fun in Lawn Gailand!!!!
How about getting a grinder too!!! Love that NY pizza: fold and eat!
@PrudyChick says:
so very excited for you. Eat a pretzel for me. Happy birthday dear friend.
@hannahruthie says:
This makes me happy to see you happy.
Have a fabulous birthday in your city! I know it be so hard to be away from my beloved Seattle.
Happy, happy birthday, friend. What amazing things will you be looking back on, this time next year?
Enjoy every minute of this time in your city to the fullest. I would SO be in line right with you getting one of those pretzels. In a New York minute. (Ha! Couldn’t resist.)
High five to Tracee. Is there anything better than a friend that gets you?
@gritandglory says:
“is there anything better than a friend that gets you?”
you said that so perfectly, lisa. and nope… nothing compares to that!
@bahava says:
woot woot! enjoy every minute of it and SO glad you get to enjoy all that tasty food!
Happy Belated! What a great gift! I hope you had a blast!!!