We're Back from NYC

[Ava]

I can see why so many love it.. there is so much to do, such a diverse and large population, and you have so many things right around the corner. I've been to large cities that I've loved, like Chicago, but I didn't find myself absolutely in love with New York City at first. I was told though, by both visitors and residents, that it is one of those towns that grows on you. Most of them said they didn't particularly love it the first time they went but that it grew on them each time they visited until they really liked it. We had a really good time in the city, but I was happy to come home. I've always though that I was one who would love NYC, but the trip made me realize how much I like the simplicity and laid-backness of my small town as well.

We met some awesome DUers and really enjoyed dinner with them. ThomCat is one of the nicest people I've had the pleasure of meeting and I also thank him for organizing the meetup. I know my mom also really enjoyed getting to know him and talk with him. We hope to be able to meet again soon. Lionesspriyanka is beautiful and funny, and PaulHo is such a gentlemen and was so helpful(thanks for helping us get a taxi! my mom thought you were handsome too ;)). We really enjoyed meeting them all and I hope that next time we are in NYC we can meet up again.

We also saw Phantom of the Opera on Broadway and it was phenomenal. We went up to the top of the Empire State Building, saw times square, and I saw the Statue of Liberty from the executive director of the ACLU's office(he was so inspiring, cool, and very nice). The interview went really well and overall we really enjoyed our trip. I have a feeling that next time I go back to NYC I'll like it more and it'll grow on me... this small town bama girl was just suffering from a bit of shock. ;) By the time we left I liked the city more than when we first came in, and we only had 3 days there. I have a feeling if I had more time there I would have begun to really like the city.

some pics:

times square -



from the top of the empire state building -




me and Anthony Romero(executive director of the ACLU) -

[Parche]

1. NY Does Rock!!

Did you go to the USS Intrepid Museum?

Glad you had a good time!!

:hi:

[Ava]

3. no, didn't have time to visit any of the museums

which i would have loved to do. next time i'll have to though. ;)

[Drum]

7. (Sorry to say, but)

The Intrepid was detached and towed down South somewhere, last year, for overhauling or something. There's a sign now on the West Side Highway saying that she'll be back in Late 2008.

And really sorry that I was out of town for Ava's visit.

[Ava]

2. i gave that bird one a title

"giant bird plots attack on city"

:rofl:

[avasmom]

9. terrorist bird...

[Starbucks Anarchist]

4. Glad you enjoyed it here.

Hopefully I can meet you next time. :hi:

[Ava]

5. yeah, hopefully

:hi: we had a good time

[ThomCat]

6. I'm very glad you had such a clear view of the city

for your pictures. They came out very well.

Thank you for letting us hang out with you. :hug:

I want to do that again some time when I'm not in agony. That was embarassing. But you were both really sweet. :)

[elleng]

8. Glad

you had a Clear Day . . . FOREVER!!!!