Today started out bright and early at 5:45am. If you are a Today Show fan, you may have been lucky enough to catch my TV debut that lasted approximately 2.3 seconds! Mater Dei Band was in town and they invited me to go to the Today Show with them. I was completely convinced when I found out it was Sex and the City Week on the show! Therefore, Liz, Alexis, and I trekked out in the rain and met up with them. We were hoping Samantha (Kim Cattrell) would come outside...but she didn't. We plan to go back on Thursday when Sarah Jessica Parker will be there. I'm a big fan of the Today Show. I think it's great!
After the Today Show Alexis and I had breakfast at Toasties East. It was super good and super cheap! We were planning on going somewhere randomly. One of the promoters on the street directed us to this place. The man was quite interesting. He had been guiding people into resturants for over 25 years. NYC has really opened my eyes to all of the jobs people do. I have never realized all the little things out there that people enjoy. We randomly walked into St. Patrick's Cathedral. It was the nicest church. I love how it is in the middle of a crazy busy city.
After breakfast I wondered around Mid-Town getting some things for my apartment....nothing too exciting. I then went to Staten Island to visit Amy (James's cousin) and Robin (James's mom). Amy's husband is apart of the Coast Guard and is posted in NYC. I was happy to know where Amy lives so I can go visit if I ever want to. I had to take the Staten Island Ferry to get there. It was nice to sit back at watch the city and see the Statue of Liberty. In Staten Island, Robin and I went to lunch and then back to the apartment. We just sat around and talked and played a game with Amy's son Grant. It was a great way to spend the afternoon.
I just got out of the shower. I feel so gross all the time. I will probably feel clean for about another 32 minutes and then need to shower again. =) Oh well, it's NYC!
Tonight I am going out with Andrew (a friend from home). I am not really sure what we will be doing. I think we may go to Bleecker Street. I am excited for my first night out. I haven't gotten much sleep in the past 48 hours. I'm assuming the entire summer is going to be like this. I guess I will sleep on August 13th!
Amy really helped me learn the subway system today. I feel so much more confident now. Today was not as stressful as yesterday. I am looking forward to learning more about the transit system and slowing down. I feel as if I've been here for 2 weeks already...it's been more like 36 hours! I have so much to do here!
Have a great night!
-Sam
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I'm glad that you are having a good time. Remember that you were ill last week and please finish your meds. You will be there 2 months, you do not have to do it all in the first week. Maybe get some rest. PLease be careful, you are not in Breese anymore. Love you, Dad
ReplyDeleteHey Sam! Wow! Sounds like such fun and wish I was there! Don't do it all or you will have to re-do when we come to visit. Seriously, enjoy yourself and STAY SAFE! Lots of love, Aunt Karen
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