These Streets Will Make You Feel Brand New...

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

......... or really, really old. At this point it's a toss up.

Yes, I am officially home from the fabulous and dreamlike place that they call Manhattan. While it is great to be home, I must say I had more fun in the last 5 days than I probably had in the last 10 years. Yeah, it was that good. I went down with my sister, who is newly 21, to visit my SIL who moved to the area about 8 months ago. To say that we partied like rock stars would be a bit of an overstatement, but to say we partied like it was 1999, doesn't really do our time justice either. Let's just say an amazing time was has by all, and I'll be looking back at the past week with a smile on my face that will last the next few decades.

I know they say what happens in New York, stays in New York (hmmmm that might be Vegas) but being the good blogger that I am, I am more than happy to share some of the highlights with you.

So let's see.

I "met" my two celebrity loves Anderson Cooper and Matt Lauer.


(Seriously don't we make a cute couple?)

Did the touristy stuff like posing for pics in Rockefeller Plaza and Central Park.



While we were in the park I fulfilled a life long dream of mine of "playing a dead body" from Law and Order. Honestly, where is Dick Wolf when you need him?


We spent most of our time on the roof top of the Standard Hotel. They have a Jacuzzi that I may or may not have gone in (don't worry mom.... I was wearing "clothes") Moreover, I just couldn't get over the fact that the sofas were actually water beds. I think I may have slept there more than anywhere else that weekend!

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We also visited the site of the original Coyote Ugly, Hogs and Heifers, and after not too much persuasion we found ourselves on the bar. I am happy to report that ALL bras came back home with us. (If you've ever been there you know what I am talking about. )


You would think that sparkly shorts wouldn't be that big of a hit in a motorcycle bar... but you'd be wrong.

We also saw Usher perform for one of the morning shows, ate the most amazing pasta that was made in house... twice. Had brunch at Pastis and Cafe Cluny, my two favorite places, and of course went back to Alta for that amazing crab relleno that I have been dreaming about since my last visit (this time we also sampled the extremely dangerous Sangria... yum.) We saw Eat, Pray, Love for the 2nd time, which was immediately followed by me wanting to see it for the 3rd. We did a little shopping where I found the dress of my dreams (more on this later) and some much more practical pieces...and steals! If that wasn't enough we walked almost every square inch of the city, and I can finally say I saw some true New York attractions like the empire state building, grand central station, the park, Macy's...etc.

I went down there and partied like I was 21, came back feeling like I was 81, and I'm pretty sure that soon I will be back to my old thirty-something self.

When I came home I was met by a sick little boy who gave Dad and Grandma quite the hard time while Mom was off. Needless to say I don't think there will be too many weeks away for the next year or two... as an aside my Little Man turned three yesterday and right now is napping for the first time in his big boy bed. My catch phrase for the weekend was, "I'm someones mother," and jumping back into reality I am quickly reminded that yes, yes, I am, but that doesn't mean I can't be a little wild and free... at least for a few days.

14 comments :

Shari said...

Looks like a lot of fun!

Lou said...

Very entertaining reads - sounds like you had a great time...and whether it was 'like it's 1999' or not, a weekend away like that is worth every penny! Motherhood made all the sweeter for it...
Looking forward to seeing 'the dress'. Lou x

Aspiring Baker said...

Love those shorts! Where did you get them??

Victoria | Hibiscus Bloem said...

Sounds FAB. Not jealouse - much!

Victoria said...

Sounds like a wonderful time.

Julie Q said...

OMG how did I miss that Matt Lauer and MerVer poster?! I would have probably stripped down trying to strattle him, but you kept it classy :) And that Law & Order pose might be the best blog picture of 2010. What an awesome weekend!!!!!! Happy 21st to your sis

Robin M Anderson said...

The shorts were a sale item from Cynthia Rowley, this season. J. Crew has some killer ones as well.

Thanks everyone!!!! It was a blast!

Polly said...

Looks like some great time out. Good for you.

KelliJ said...

Is that the new bag you got during tax free weekend I see in some of your pictures? Looks fabulous! Glad you had a great weekend in NYC.

katandkarl said...

Love NYC. Your life long L&O dream of playing a dead body made me laugh hysterically - LOVE IT!

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TheOnlineStylist said...

OMG your trip sounds fan-bloody-tastic ! Just catching up after hols and loved reading this. You know what a sucker I am for New York. So glad you had a great time - as they say in SATC2... sometimes you just have to get away with the girls! xxx

Anonymous said...

You fatass