New York, New York

A DC Bucket list would not be complete without one more trip to NYC. I have loved living so close to NYC and tried to take advantage of his proximity. It makes it easier when you have generous people that will let you crash at the last minute:). One of the best things about NYC is you can go a million times and always find new things to do. On this trip we went to Brooklyn where I had never been. We saw the Cosby house, a park that doesn't allow dogs (I knew I liked NYC), ate amazing food, and saw great views of Lady Lib and the financial district.



Another reason I love NYC is you never know what you are going to see...case in point.

SICK!

Next we headed to the New York Public Library. I love libraries and this one did not disappoint. The architecture was gorgeous!


We capped the night off we a Broadway show, Jersey Boys. What NYC trip is complete without a show?

The next morning we headed to church and Melissa and I hit a singles ward that meets in the same building as SMIKAH's ward. Let's just say it made me grateful for my DC ward. At one point I leaned over to Melissa and asked her if we were in the right place. There were some definite crazies one of which was dressed like a homeless terrorist and paced in the back of the chapel--conveniently by me the whole time. It was an experience to say the least.

After church we took a walk through Central Park and had a delicious meal prepared by SMIKAH before heading back home. As usual SMIKAH proved to be excellent tour guides and hosts. I have loved having "family" so close and I hope that the cheap plane tickets from NYC to London will encourage them to cross the pond! Thanks guys for a great weekend!

The Final Countdown

The countdown has begun...this is my last weekend in DC and over the last few weeks I have been knocking out my DC bucket list. A Legwarmers concert was at the top of my list. They are a local 80s cover band that is a DC must do if you have any appreciation for the greatest decade of music. Their concerts are maybe the greatest concerts I have ever been too. Plus any excuse to bust out the blue eyeliner and leggings is a good enough reason to attend.

Have you seen anyone with better 80s hair then Melissa? The cobra just comes naturally for her!


As luck would have it, I convinced some friends to come along and it was a magical night. We caught many a guitar picks, lost our voices and hearing, and even got a wink or two from the lead singer. I couldn't have asked for a better final concert from them.

I will be planning future DC trips around these concerts. Ever since the concert this song has been stuck in my head:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jK-NcRmVcw

The DC final countdown has begun and I am in total denial. Even though I've quit my job, my worldly belongings are currently in boxes, and I've sold my spot in my house; it still doesn't seem real. I still feel like I will live in DC forever. I know change is good, I just don't know if I'm ready for it.