I spent this past weekend in New York City visiting with a friend who kindly let me stay in her mid-Manhattan apartment (over by the United Nations) and seeing the sights. A few things of note:
- Billy Elliott was great and made me laugh and cry. It was my first Broadway show, but also encouraging to know that shows I've seen in Stratford and Toronto (both in Ontario) are of similar calibre. We get good (really good) live theatre in Canada too.
- People don't dress up for Broadway shows. At all. It was like walking through a shopping mall.
- Speaking of shopping, yes I did shopping! Great buys and great selection. I think I need a NYC fashion trip annually. Watch out credit card!!
- It was truly lovely to "be myself" again - no kids, no hubby, no schedule. Just me and my friends. Getting to bed at midnight, sleeping until 9 - back in my true and natural rhythm. I didn't feel tired and I walked most everywhere - except, of course, when we took cabs...
- And speaking of walking, I did so much walking and ate little (due to the heat and lack of time - but I always conscientiously made healthy choices and drank LOTS of water) and still returned home at the same weight as when I left. So disappointed! C'mon body - what do you want from me?
- I do want to go back with the kids - when they're a bit older and we somehow figure out the perfect weather so it isn't too hot (100F on Thurs) or too cold (about 60F on Sun - yes, I experienced that much of a temperature change!)
It was a great great time. Now onto packing up the Arlington apt so we move to Somerville on July 1. EEK!
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