Happy Friday! I'm back from my NYC trip. The 10 days went by fast but I am so happy to be home. I just ate way too much food. So much of it was meat and I'm not used to eating so much of it on a daily basis. My parents like to have chicken, fish, pork, beef all in one sitting communal style. Will gladly go vegetarian for a few weeks!
This post is a recap of my vacation. Hope you enjoy the photos!
This is my BFF Andrea. We've known each other since we were 12 years old. It's rare to have such a long lasting friendship but those are the best kind. We went to Gatsby's Landing for dinner in Manhasset.
Roasted Duck Breast
Grilled Lamb Chops
The next day I went to the Harry Potter store with a couple of my friends. Last year when I went to visit, the Harry Potter store had just opened and the lines were ridiculously long. I promised the next time I went back I would make the trip. So glad I did because the frenzy is now over and there was no line at all to get in. I got there around 10:30 am. There is a VR experience that I need to go back for. I did not realize that they would sell out and needed to be booked a day in advance. It's on the list for next year! 😂
The phoenix turns and makes it seem like the stair case is moving.
How bout those boots?!
I totally need to get me one of these trunks with my initials on them! They're so cool.
Afterwards we went to Jing Fong on the upper west side for dim sum.
St. Patrick's Cathedral
USS Maine National Monument at Columbus Circle
Spent the day with my good friends. We've known each other for 20 years!
To work off all the food, my sister and I walked a lot. We walked almost everyday to a nearby park. On one of our excursions we walked all the way to Fort Totten. It was built in the 1860s and used as a military base from the Civil War until the 1980s. The battery is really quite something to see. It was also where the Iron Throne was hidden three years ago! I highly recommend visiting Fort Totten if you get a chance, it's one of my favorite places in Queens.
Really wish I was there in 2019 to see this in person!
Fort Totten Officer's Club
This is my grandma. She raised me for 35 years. I really miss her. She's the cutest 99 year old. It's always so bitter sweet and saying goodbye is the hardest. She gets really sad and tears up. I do too. I took some photos where we were both trying really hard not to cry when I left for the airport. I just never know if it's the last time I'll get to see her. I'm tearing up as I write this.
My Caraa Studio Bag. Review coming soon!
My flight was delayed for two hours. To pass the time I did a Q&A on my Instagram stories. I wish I had gotten more questions! I only got two questions, but it was fun to try. If you missed it, I added it to my highlights.
I really like these two photos I took from my window seat. I am thinking about making one into a canvas print. Which do you prefer, the landscape or portrait? It kind of reminds me of a Rothko painting.
My husband picked me up from the airport and went to get some dinner. I got finally got home around 10 pm. It was an exhausting day. I'm also not a fan of traveling by myself.
Look who is happy to see me. 😊
That's it for me! Hope you enjoyed the photos. Have a fantastic weekend everyone!
WMTM Update!
Looks like you’ve had an amazing trip, Leslie! Good food and precious time spent with family and friends. Your grandma looks amazing at 99 and I’m sure she’ll be around for a long long time! <3.
ReplyDeleteI love both pictures you took in the plane but prefer the portrait one. Just more interesting in my opinion.
Have a relaxing weekend back home!
Andrea
Hi Andrea! Thanks, I hope she does make it to well over 100. I agree, I kind of like the portrait one a little more! Have a lovely weekend!
DeleteAw what a fun trip where you got to catch up with old friends! The picture of you and grandma is so cute and heartwarming. Looks like you had lots of fun!
ReplyDeleteI got my Sugar Sliders today and they're super comfy and fit TTS. The sole is squishy and the shoes is very lightweight. You can feel the bump/pattern on the sole barefoot but not with socks. It's comfortable either way. I wear a 6, sometimes 5.5 for a snug fit and got a 6. Younger me sworn I would've never wore socks with slides but I actually like the look and think its sorta cute for lounging or casual trips out.
Hi Janessa! Ohhhh you're making me want a pair of Sugar Slides. If I got a pair it would likely be for lounging around. Not sure how I feel about going out in them LOL.
DeleteIt looks like you had a fun trip! The Harry Potter store looks AWESOME! Did you buy anything from there? And your grandmother is adorable. I'm glad you had a good visit with her, as well as the rest of your family and friends.
ReplyDeleteHi Lola! The Harry Potter store is the best! I really wanted to buy the little trunk but I didn't have any room to take back with me. I should have asked for them to ship it. I'll do that next time! But I found the pens on amazon, so I'll order those at least. I also need to do the VR experience too. So I definitely have to go back!
DeleteMy grandma is super cute, I hope I can be half as cute if I ever get to be her age! =)
hi Leslie! Thanks for sharing pictures from your trip! Your grandma is so cute! She must've been so happy to see you! I'd love to visit the Harry Potter store one day too! The pic of you in Hagrid's boots is my fav! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen! The Harry Potter store is definitely a must see. Highly recommend it!
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