My day started with my awesome roommates driving me to the airport. I felt so blessed to have them....Don't tell anyone but, I think I shed a tear in the airport as I thought about all the love people showed me as I was preparing for this trip. So many people prayed for me and requested to hang out with me before I left...It was the much needed support I needed before taking this journey. My week of dinners, movies, conversations, and just chillin with the girls helped me feel less nervous about going to another country.
When I arrived in NY (By the way...yes I flew from Boston to NY. It was a 38 minute flight...don't judge me:) ) everything went smoothly. I went to baggage claim and retrieved my 51 and 50 pound bags and proceeded to the taxi stand. After about 5 minutes I fell asleep in the taxi. I tried my best to stay awake, but I must have been super tired. My taxi ended up costing $50.00.....yes $50. I don't think I've ever paid that much for a taxi....I had to wonder if the taxi driver got me on that one. No one will ever know accept him and God, as for me....I just had to go with the flow and pay it. Needless to say I will be taking super shuttle back to the airport in the morning for $25. I'll have to leave at 1:30am for a 6:00am flight, but for me that's better than paying 50 bucks.
When I finally got settled in my cousins dorm room we went for lunch at Texas BBQ...I was craving a burger and fries. It was so tasty. The next stop was J.Crew...now my cousin shops at this store. I never really considered it, because it just looks expensive. After going in there today...I may consider adding them to my list of shops...but it will have to be when there's a sale or when I am seriously getting paid. Union Park was next on our journey... I can really appreciate the number of parks in NY. Its a bustling city, but still there are these places of refuge with so many trees and flowers for the people to enjoy. The last stop before returning home was Battery Park. I got to see the statue of liberty from a distance and watch the street dancers do their thing. The interesting thing was that the dancers in NY and the dancers in Boston say the same things...."we're not gangsters" or "here's a whole bunch of black men running fast and not getting chased by the police." Had me wondering if they get trained by the same people or something. In the running for the highlight of my day is watching this baby run around in the fountains and Battery Park. He was sooooo cute, and his little legs and big belly put a huge smile on my face.
Finally, you find me here. Enjoying the air conditioned room...and anticipating what's to come in the days ahead.
EP<3
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