RLM Was There

OK, I admit it ... I was in New York. *hanging head in shame* Let me apologize to those who live in the vicinity and I did not see. There are so many of you I want to spend time with and I had such limited amount of time in the Big Apple that didn't want to play favorites, so I just didn't tell anyone.

This was my second trip to Manhattan. The first time was in 2003 in the fall with my X. I had that trip planned out so that we hit every landmark possible ... some of them I even visited on my own while he experienced the New York sports scene. We were so busy, but still didn't see everything I wanted to see.

This trip for me was guide book free. Which is very unlike me since I am a planner by nature. I had three goals for this trip:

1) take lots of photos in Central Park



2) visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art



3) eat a hot dog and a slice of pizza



Each one of these items got checked off my list!

I was not prepared for the weather. The Sunday and Monday I was there it felt like a true New York summer -- hot and humid. Tuesday and Wednesday it was 20 degrees colder and rainy. What is that all about?!?!?!

I was also not prepared for how bad my allergies would be there. The dirt, exhaust and dust in that city was overwhelming for me. The second I stepped outside my eyes would turn beet red, watery and itchy. Probably two days of Central Park grass pollen didn't help either. Thank gawd for eye drops and tissues ... I think I need to buy stock in these two products!

I don't think this girl is not cut out for New York, but it was a wonderful trip! Next time I will visit for longer ... in the fall ... and will make sure to visit with all of you East Coasters!