But wait - there was a reason! I took my mama-in-law to see the Big Apple for the very first time and we had a wonderful trip. In addition to all the regular tourist things (Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, etc.), we did some things that both tourists and real New Yorkers alike enjoy from time to time. For starters, we had tickets to Wicked on Thursday night and I was delighted to see that this show is still going strong. With many shows shutting down production on Broadway, it was refreshing to see a full house at the Gershwin theatre.
On Friday we had a real treat and visited the original Bliss spa in Soho. They have 7 locations across the US with 2 more in the pipes, as well as 2 international stores and another on the way. If you're in any of those areas (you can find the list on www.blissworld.com) and you want a soul-shattering experience, I would highly recommend the 'carrot and sesame seed body buff'. Natural ingredients like milk, honey and sea salt make you feel cleansed and wholesome and pure, while the body wrap, light massage and Vichy shower turned our limbs into putty. In a good way. In fact, we enjoyed ourselves so much (they also offer complimentary tea, cheese and crackers, brownies and olives in the lounge) that we made a Saturday appointment for facials!
We spent our last afternoon at the Museum of Natural History - I've think I've written in the past that this is one of my favorite places in the city. I've been more times than I can remember, but I probably still haven't seen half of it. Luckily for us, they had the butterfly exhibition set up and we were able to get up close and personal with hundreds of colorful, glittery mariposas.
Combine all that with a little live music at Terra Blues in Greenwich village, a walk through Central Park, chocolate-covered strawberries from Godiva, shopping for teddy bears at FAO Schwartz, and meals at all my favorite haunts and we had what can only be called "a frickin' blast".
Now lest you think I've forgotten that this post was originally about finding a job - think again, dearies! I went on an interview this past Tuesday and I'm happy to report that I was offered the position. So now I'm a productive and contributing member of society once again. Hubby is at his first interview at this very moment, and I have absolute conviction that he'll be offered a job, too. I couldn't ask for more.
Well, maybe just an early spring.
3 comments:
sounds like you had a blast in New York...that was a great idea after your overseas jaunts...something a lot of people could do more of ...travel and come back and appreciate their own country
I am really impressed with your ability to find work but any company would be crazy not to have you. I also think the combo of working hard for x amount of years and a prolonged break for travel is a great way to keep people committed to their jobs.....there is a goal at the end so it is worth the slog.
I read somewhere that big companies were offering this to their executives...docking the wage as they go and putting it into a special account for the time when they needed it for travel
New York is such a fabulous place...there is never nothing to do. So glad you found work right away. I guess it is back to 'normal' life for now.
kathleen, i think the australians have the right idea! for me, the experiences i have had through traveling are so much more rewarding and lasting than material things that i might spend the same money on - and possibly grow tired of! the memories are forever.
thanks raina - new york is a tremendous city, but i have to admit that it's a better place to visit than to live for just one big reason: money! the very best things to do are also the most expensive. but it was a great way to treat ourselves, and yes, now i'm back to reality :)
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