Cleaning Day

My sister and I have been coming to New York to see my niece ever since she attended NYU some 9 years ago.  Every time we came we liked to take a little time helping her "spring clean" no matter which season it was!  However, about 3 years ago my cousins decided to join us on our New York trip which meant no spring cleaning, just fun in the city.  This year just my sister and I came because we really wanted to help my niece with some stuff.  If you have ever spent time in a New York apartment you know the space is small and creativity is a must.  Yesterday was our day to help my niece as she had to go to work.  My sister and I got up very early saw my niece off and began to tackle the kitchen.  We reorganized the cabinets, washed them inside and out and did her laundry.  All our efforts were so worth it because of the look on her face when she walked in the door!  It's nice to do for your children no matter how old and independent they are!

The View

Yesterday morning we woke up very early so we could get to The View show!  Directions were to get there early, dress warm because you will be waiting outside and dress in lively colors.  We followed two of the directions. . .  Got there early and dressed warm (winter clothes are mostly dark colors :-). Honestly,waiting outside wasn't bad and we were actually let in and given a bottle of juice and a bag of Chex Mix after about 45 min.  Once let in we waiting in a sort of holding tank for about one hour until being brought in to the studio.  Once in the studio, directions are given so we knew when to clap and scream!  We were told we would leave with more than we came with . . .but don't get to excited it was the new Disney Movie!  It was  fun and interesting watching the show from the "other side".

NY Subway

The New York subway... 
Crowded with people, bikes, suitcases . . .
Noise vibrating through the tunnels
A bit overwhelming for non New Yorkers

The New York subway... 
A people watcher's dream
Cars filled from morning until the wee hours of the night
A venue for entertainers hoping to be discovered

The New York subway... 
Truly the heart of this city. . .  

Girls Night In

Last night we decided to have my niece's girl friends over for wine and pizza. It's sort of a tradition whenever we come for a visit to New York.  We first met most of these girls when they were freshmen at NYU about 9 years ago!  Throughout the years we had many a nights siting and chatting over a glass of wine as they shared their thoughts on various topics from boys to their heart felt  passions. Last night was no different!  I sat listening to these young women, so impressed as always!  So stong, so confident so interesting so passionate! 

Ahhh The Joys of Retirement!

One of the great things about retirement is last minute trips!  A few weeks ago my sister and I decided to take a trip to see my niece in. New York.  We usually wait until spring break but decided why wait when we don't have to!  We took the red eye out Thursday night arriving very early Friday morning.  My niece  surprised us with theatre tickets to see Wicked, the play we have been wanting to see forever! !  I highly recommend it if you have not seen  it! We are here for the week, to help her out with a few things around her apartment but as always we will find time for fun in the Big Apple!