New York City Reflections

Tonight I sit in front of my computer wondering what to write about my New York trip. There were many moments that I wanted to freeze and capture and share. Lots of food and shopping, catching up with wonderful friends, wandering around the city alone and with my sister, figuring out the subway system, reading, strolling through parks, walking through the Frick, the Met, and the Museum of Natural History, watching movies, sitting in cafes. But despite all the excitement, amazing cultural attractions, and culinary diversity of New York City, the most valuable was time with my sister and friends. I guess traveling alone makes you appreciate good company.



Steph is also the sweetest big sister ever . . . one who gets up early to make you breakfast and pack you a lunch so you can save a little money. A sister that leaves home way before she needs to in order to ride the subway with you so you don't get lost. And one that lets you borrow all her clothes, gives you nice hand-me-downs, doesn't yell at you for making holes in her tights, buys your drinks and coffees and food, cooks dinner for you, and packs your suitcase willingly. That last one really amazes me. Even though we always seem to fight, I still love her to bits!

Here she is cooking up a healthy and scrumptious meal on my first night.