Day 2 was just as lovely wandering around Manhattan.
I started off at Rockefeller Center and I have a disclaimer. From the judgementville throne of my couch, I always think people standing behind the Today Show anchors waving like jackasses are so lame, but I tell you what, when you walk behind the anchors, I swear, your body gets taken over like invasion of the body snatchers-style. I became THAT girl, and was the smiling, waving, photo-taking jackass immediately. The funniest was as I started to take a pic of Kathie Lee and Hoda, a cop yelled at me that I was about to get run over by a cherry picker hauling butt down the sidewalk, so my 15 minutes of fame is sadly shortened to about 2 seconds.
Here's the clip in all it's glory, I walk in from the left towards the end at 3:27, take a photo and then get yelled at just to the right of Kathie Lee so I skeedaddle. Too bad they cut away before they show me having to dodge a cherry picker, that would have made for good TV.
So then I headed across the street to the NBC Experience Store where I made out with Matt Lauer. For real.
Or in my dreams, whatever. Same diff.
But then I hear from one of the employees that Kathie Lee is coming over there for a segment, so the guy gets me in the back (it's handy being tall). Ironically, though, I get yelled at AGAIN for accidentally letting my flash go off on my phone camera. Oops! I'm such a trouble maker!
At 1:24 (on the far right) is where I get yelled at with my cell phone, oopsies! Then, you can see me at 1:47, 2:47 and 3:40. Big props to my friend Carolyn who found these for me - you rule!!!
And then after all my famous-ness, I had to stick around for a bit of Access Hollywood Live. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find this on the interwebs, I only stuck around for the first 10 minutes or so and it doesn't seem like they replay that, but you can see me right in the middle there taking a pic of myself. YUP, I'm that dork. So much fun!!!!! (btw if anyone can find the first 10 minutes of Access Hollywood Live from that day, October 24th, you will forever be my favorite). I'm sure it's a fascinating clip of me standing there like a big dork waving and smiling and checking myself out in the TV screen the whole time.
After that, it was onward through St. Patrick's - gorgeous!
My Grandma would be so proud, she's been praying to St. Jude for me constantly so I will be healed from this stupid vertigo, so while I was there I lit at a candle at his altar and prayed a bunch myself. I thought a lot about you there, Grandma - I love you so much, and I so appreciate all of your prayers and thoughts. You're absolutely the best and I love your kind heart. You were with me that day!!!
And then it was on to the Moma for some more wandering - I absolutely love it there!
Love love love Van Gogh's Starry Night
This feature was so fun, I was channeling my inner Lily Tomlin here...
And then I dug into some pizza...and YUP, I was taking a pic of myself while eating...by myself....that's how you blend in in New York, people.
And then my absolute favorite place - Tiffany's!!! I spent over an hour here, wandering around, I freakin' love it here.
This necklace was something crazy like 2.5 million dollars so I sent Rob a text telling him I accidentally bought it while I was there, ha!
What a fun, chill day of walking my BUTT off. We ended the night with a nice dinner with Rob's coworkers, it was so sweet they included me so I didn't sit all by myself alone in the hotel. It was cool to meet them.
And here's all my photos from day 2 if interested in the slideshow:
Rob had a last minute business trip to Jersey City come up last week and we decided I should join him. Just like with LA, I was pretty nervous because I was pretty dizzy and I had no idea how I'd do on my own, but I figured worst case scenario, I'd just hang out at the hotel during the day and veg out on movies or something. Plus, we figured it would be a great trial run before our big Australia trip and I'll tell you what, it was AMAZING!!!!!
It was only a 2 night trip - we flew in on the red-eye Monday night and left Thursday, so I had 2 1/2 days to wander around Manhattan by myself. I was pretty nervous to see not only how I would do symptoms-wise, but also how I would manage to navigate the subway system on my own. I mean, let's be honest, even before vertigo hit, I was never the navigator of the fam. :)
But, I did great! People were so friendly whenever I would ask questions or directions and I just took it super easy and gentle on myself. The leaves were gorgeous and I just wandered slowly and LOVED trying out the new camera. I found so much joy and was so distracted from my dizziness. Here's some highlights of my first day and then the complete slideshow at the end if interested.
With this huge storm, it's just unreal that the same streets where I was walking are now flooded and without power! I pray these people are now safe and sound, how scary.
The PATH subway from Jersey City was just an easy 10 minute ride that dropped me right off at the World Trade Center stop (I went to the memorial on my last day, will post those pics later). I absolutely love the symbolism of the church across the street that survived the terrorist attacks, it's even more stunning right now in the fall.
I ended up at central park and roamed for a while enjoying the leaves....
and then ended up at the Met....with a big ol' pretzel! It's mandatory.
There was an Andy Warhol special exhibition and this room was just full of joy with these big helium balloons - you could punch them as they floated around...I spent a lot of time here, it was great.
And my favorite, Van Gogh!!!!!!!!
After the Met, I took the subway to the High Line Park. I had never been there but it was recommended to me and I'm so glad I went - gorgeous, and a nice stroll!
And then back to the hotel - here was the view of the Freedom Tower from our hotel in Jersey City. Gorgeous!
After a nap (seriously, NYC wiped me out - this girl is used to sitting my butt on the couch all day!), Rob and I went out to an amazing dinner.
Last weekend we went up to LA to see the Book of Mormon Broadway show with several friends and we had soooo much fun!
I have to admit, I was really nervous, just having come off a really bad-dizzy week. I had no idea how I'd do with traveling, energy level, etc, etc, but I figured this was a good trial run before our NYC and Aussie trips.
I loaded up on all my meds, and I'm so happy to say, I tolerated everything pretty well! We took the train up which was WAY better than stupid stop and go LA traffic (plus, I just love that ocean view). I wasn't able to read or anything, unfortunately, too dizzy with the movement, but it was great to just listen to my ipod, hold hands with my Robbio and stare at the ocean. I even saw some dolphins! Beats sitting on the couch any day, for sure.
The show was at the LA Pantages theater - it's beautiful in there with all the art deco style!
The show was absolutely hysterical. Super naughty, but surprisingly heartwarming at the end. Here's us in front of the theater.
We stayed at the same hotel where we stayed after the Cold Play concert - view of the Hollywood sign! (does not appear in this photo....you gotta read the fine print, folks)
Dinner that night was at Animal - everyone was super stoked to try it out. As the name implies, it's all fleshy flesh fleshness - stuff like veal brains, bone marrow, pig tails, etc. I had some hamachi and brussel sprouts and was totally content, it was delicious - all the adventurous meat eaters in the hizzy (read: everybody but this weenie) were in heaven.
Our little camera has the world's deadliest flash, it makes everybody's eyes close!
After dinner we went to a great bar called the Roger Room - awesome old school drinks and waiters in Mad Men-esque attire (I thought our dude looked like Jon Hamm...kinda). I hate having to be on all these meds, even more so can't drink, so I ordered a Moscow Mule - my fave - just to at least have a few sips before somebody else finished it for me, delish!
Nice photo bomb, Rob
Not really sure what's happening here but I'm sure cocktails are to blame.
What a fun night...and such a nice chill way to get home. Love that train and that view!
I'm sure you're sitting at home right now, distraught with worry over your powerful and crippling curiosity of what Rob & Beth are up to. We get it. Never fear! A solution is here! Here's a little peek into our mundane and sometimes, just sometimes, exciting lives. Sit back, relax and enjoy...We're a good time. 'Nuf said.
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