Well, our vacation to New York City was absolutely amazing! Our hotel was beautiful. We stayed at the Roosevelt Hotel on Madison Ave. It was so pretty and in just the perfect location for us to easily get where we were going. Once we flew into the city, we both pretty bad migraines (usually flying does that to me, but we didn't know Josh would be bothered as well) so we grabbed some dinner at a cafe across from the hotel, got meds and lots of water and took a nap on our amazing feather down quilted bed with down pillows...it was SO comfortable! We took our time just relaxing around the hotel (the previous week had been crazy busy for both of us). But the next morning we refreshed and ready to go. It was much colder than it was in Florida...we left 87 degree weather and walked into 42 degree weather, lol. But it was wonderful. We decided to walk to Central Park even though it was miles away, because it would be the easiest way to see a lot of the city. It was so much fun getting to be someplace completely different from home. Once we got to Central park, I was pretty thilled through, so Josh got me hot chocolate and we entered into Central Park. It was so odd to be surrounded by massive buildings and then to all of a sudden be in the middle of a beautiful park full of trees ad grass. We walked through it all, snapping pictures right and left, until we found the entrance to the zoo. Josh knows how much I like animals, so he got us tickets to go into it. :-) after the zoo, we found a place to get pizza for lunch, Josh just had to have new york pizza. It was pretty yummy but after that, there was no way I was wanting to walk all the way back to the hotel. So we got a cab and went back to the hotel for a nap and to freshen up for our dinner reservations and Broadway show that evening. Josh was thrilled to get reservations at the Four Seasons. Once we arrived, I was as well. The restaurant was so pretty, live trees surrounded the four corners of the room, and a huge fountain was in the center of the tables. The staff waiting on us were there satisfying any needs we had, almost before we had them, lol. I had decided to try something different since I figured anything I ordered was going to be good. So I ordered and ate rabbit for the 1st time. it came very elaborately arranged on my plate, almost too pretty to eat...almost.lol. And was very yummy. The best way I can describe it, it it tasted like a very mild chicken. But I would definitely get it again. Josh ordered lamb and was just as pleased with his dinner...my husband is a food enthusiast, he almost examines every bite, taste, and smell. He explains that he is on a mission: to find the perfect meal. lol.
After dinner we had tickets to see Mary Poppins on Broadway, the show was unbelieveble. I've never seen a set so well put together and the music was so much fun to listen too. We both really enjoyed the opportunity to see it. The next day we went to Ellis Island and the statue of Liberty. It was a bit of an ordeal getting there, lol. Since we planned out trip to New York in 1 week, all the tickets to the statue of Liberty from NYC battery park were sold out. So I bought ones departing from New Jersey. Our hotel was only 8 miles away, so I figured it would be no problem. Josh wanted to take the subway and light rail to new jersey, but I wanted to take a taxi...I told him that I was just fine paying extra for convienance, lol. However, apparently it wasn't as simple as that because the taxi driver couldn't figure out the fair since he couldn't input Liberty park into his meter system. So after attempting to get a taxi, we ended up going on the light rail to NJ. We then had to walk about 2 miles to get to the park, but we finally arrived. It was a pretty amazing experience to walk through Ellis Island, realizing how many people's lives were changed by that place. And getting to go inside the statue of liberty was pretty neat as well, since it symbolizes so much to our country. I had done several of these things before on a previous trip to visit a friend, but it was so different getting to experience these things with my husband :-) Sometimes, it still surprises me that we're married. its so crazy for me to think about, but very comforting at the same time. I still smile just thinking about Josh. Guess its that newlywed glow. :-)
The night before we left NY, Josh had set up reservations for us to eat at BLT Prime steakhouse. OH.MY.GOODNESS....I had NEVER had such amazing food. The resturant was dimmly lit and super romantic, the staff were amazing, and the food was unbelieveble. It was the perfect thing to close out our trip. The trip was such a needed break and some great quality time together. It was the perfect mix of fun and restful. We came home so refreshed. However, this was not so for Tele...we had boarded him at our vet's office and I really had thought it was going to be fine. He LOVES going to our vet. It sounds crazy, but its really his favorite place. He reaches new levels of excitement everytime he gets to go. Plus our vet does all ton of extra things for the dogs, its like a spa, lol. it cost us $40 a day, and he got walked 4x, dog ice cream floats, a color tv in his little room to keep him company, and 15 mins of playtime with a staff member everyday. We even had the option of getting a webcam, lol. but weren't going to pay extra for that, lol. But when we got home, I found that the food I had packed him only had 1 serving missing. So I called the vet (my sister had picked tele up for us since we were on the plane) and asked if they had fed him something else. The staff explained to me that they tried to get him to eat, but that he was sulky and depressed the whole time and wouldn't eat. He would perk up a little when they walked him, but that he wouldn't even play during playtime. They said it was probably because he had never been boarded before and wasn't used to being away from us. So needless to say...Tele didn't leave our side for the first few hours we were home. He insisted on being in our laps...all 80lbs of him. lol. But I didn't mind. I had missed my little puppy a lot :-)
More recently, about 3 days ago, we realized that someone had tried to break-in to our house. We have a door on the side of the house that leads into my laundry room. We don't ever use it, so we keep it bolted. We someone took a hammer to the door knob and its dented in and hanging off.But they weren't able to get in the house because the dead bolt was still in place. Not exactly comforting. We made the police report and we're put on a list for police to do drive by's in out neighborhood for a few weeks. Josh checked all the locks and windows to make sure they were secure still and they were set. So I'm glad they didn't get in and steal or break our things, but it is just one more reason why I can't wait to move. It was perfect for us when we were first married because (we are renting from a friend) we were trying to move up to North Florida and were able to get only a 4 month lease instead of a year long one. But then I got my job in Lakeland and Josh got a promotion, so it seemed more reasonable to stay. But I am more than ready to move. Plus once we move, we a to get a little buddy for Tele. :-) I can't wait to get a 2nd dog. :-)
Life is still keeping us busy, but things and going fairly just a little fast. lol. I can't believe that this time last year, I was working 40 hours a week, finishing up wedding planning, and graduating college. In less than a month, it will be 1 year since our wedding. goodness, time flies. But I'm thrilled with where it is. :-)
