New York, NY
Sunday I took my sister to New York to celebrate her 11th birthday. Even though I wasn't feeling up to par, I had committed to this day a long time ago. We had show tickets to Beauty and the Beast and were planning a wonderful day of "Just the Two of Us". It would be the last birthday the sister and I would spend together before I am married, after all.
Waking up rather early, we took a 9:10 am train from Brewster. I think this just may have been the highlight for mini-me. I can't believe how excited a munchkin can get over riding a train. Perhaps the years have aged me. But for me, riding next to a lady carrying 25 plastic bags with the smell of cigarettes pertruding from every layer of clothing on her body, has completely worn off. For the sister...it only added to the moment.
Into Grand Central we arrived. Of course I have to pick the day to go to the city when the New York City Marathon is occurring. Of Course. Though we pondered it, upon much thought, Mini-me and I decided against entering this year. I know, I know....we really should have reconsidered. But I think the Frrrozen Hot Chocolates at Serendipity would have ultimatley weighed us down and perhaps, left us just a few seconds shy of the South Americans at the finish line. Rather than brave the NYC traffic, I decided to culture the sister in the underground world of the transit system. Onto the Subway. We took the N to 60th & Lexington and walked just a few blocks to Serendipity. I had never been there before. What a perfect place for short-stack and I. Knowing we were there to enjoy the delectable desserts, we split a hamburger and dove into the largest mountain of chocolate I have ever encountered. I witnessed what it is like for one of those cartoon character's eyes to pop out of their heads, as the sister was in complete shock I would actually support her eating such a mound of sugar. "It's your 11th Birthday, " I said. "We'll take 2". With menu items such as Forbidden Broadway Sundaes and Frrrozen drinks galore, it is amazing we were able to walk out of there without sugar shock. I think I am perhaps in contention for the Greatest Sister Ever...which we all know is my ultimate goal.
Back on the sub and into Midtown for the show. We arrived a tad bit early and decided since we hadn't had our substantial fulfillment of chocolate, we would go to the Hershey's store. Though I must admit, even the child had been exposed too much by this point. We left without so much as touching anything.
Arriving at the show, the sister couldn't believe how close we sat. I have to say, I was a little impressed with myself too. I really didn't know we were sitting that close either. 5 rows back...nice job. Though I expected the play to be a little boring, I hoped it would entertain me enough not to nod off. I struggled for about 15 minutes and then was ok. I usually wouldn't admit this, but it's my blog and I can do what I want so what the hell: I have never even seen the Disney movie Beauty and the Beast. In one way, perhaps that is good. I ended up enjoying the show so much because I knew short-stack liked it. I think the look on her face at the scenery was probably the most amazing part. The child has been to 2 Broadway shows in less than 4 months. We're going to the Radio City Chrsitmas Spectacular in 2 weeks. I am beginning to think she might be getting spoiled. Perhaps she is. Then again, is there really anything wrong with that? It's not like I took her to FAO and bought her that Petite Mansion (see blog entry from 10/28).
The play ended at around 4:30 and we found ourselves a bit hungry (hey, it happens). Chocolate is not a substantial meal, you know. As we walked around Times Square, I stumbled into Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. I wasn't intending to eat there, I merely needed to pick something up. Mini-me seemed intrigued by the place, though, and we ended up staying. We ate at the a table overlooking Times Square. It just seemed like the day really couldn't have gone any better.
That day, I shared a lot of memories with my sister. A lot of people would think that because we have such an age difference, we really wouldn't have a lot in common. In fact, just the opposite. It's strange. There's this person who is all of 5 feet tall and she can identify with me in a way that not many people can. We share so many secrets and so many thoughts. I understand her and she totally gets me. Her humor is undefined and people are amazed at the things that come out of her mouth. Intellectual, witty, clever. All the things I would hope to have in a friend, I have in my sister. We celebrated her birthday on Sunday. But really, we celebrated our friendship and our bond, which only grows closer each and every day. And even though she may look up to me have this ideallistic image of her "big sis", I have to say that I have really begun to admire her as well. I don't know what's in store for the next 11 years, but I sure am looking forward to all the time we'll spend together.
Waking up rather early, we took a 9:10 am train from Brewster. I think this just may have been the highlight for mini-me. I can't believe how excited a munchkin can get over riding a train. Perhaps the years have aged me. But for me, riding next to a lady carrying 25 plastic bags with the smell of cigarettes pertruding from every layer of clothing on her body, has completely worn off. For the sister...it only added to the moment.
Into Grand Central we arrived. Of course I have to pick the day to go to the city when the New York City Marathon is occurring. Of Course. Though we pondered it, upon much thought, Mini-me and I decided against entering this year. I know, I know....we really should have reconsidered. But I think the Frrrozen Hot Chocolates at Serendipity would have ultimatley weighed us down and perhaps, left us just a few seconds shy of the South Americans at the finish line. Rather than brave the NYC traffic, I decided to culture the sister in the underground world of the transit system. Onto the Subway. We took the N to 60th & Lexington and walked just a few blocks to Serendipity. I had never been there before. What a perfect place for short-stack and I. Knowing we were there to enjoy the delectable desserts, we split a hamburger and dove into the largest mountain of chocolate I have ever encountered. I witnessed what it is like for one of those cartoon character's eyes to pop out of their heads, as the sister was in complete shock I would actually support her eating such a mound of sugar. "It's your 11th Birthday, " I said. "We'll take 2". With menu items such as Forbidden Broadway Sundaes and Frrrozen drinks galore, it is amazing we were able to walk out of there without sugar shock. I think I am perhaps in contention for the Greatest Sister Ever...which we all know is my ultimate goal.
Back on the sub and into Midtown for the show. We arrived a tad bit early and decided since we hadn't had our substantial fulfillment of chocolate, we would go to the Hershey's store. Though I must admit, even the child had been exposed too much by this point. We left without so much as touching anything.
Arriving at the show, the sister couldn't believe how close we sat. I have to say, I was a little impressed with myself too. I really didn't know we were sitting that close either. 5 rows back...nice job. Though I expected the play to be a little boring, I hoped it would entertain me enough not to nod off. I struggled for about 15 minutes and then was ok. I usually wouldn't admit this, but it's my blog and I can do what I want so what the hell: I have never even seen the Disney movie Beauty and the Beast. In one way, perhaps that is good. I ended up enjoying the show so much because I knew short-stack liked it. I think the look on her face at the scenery was probably the most amazing part. The child has been to 2 Broadway shows in less than 4 months. We're going to the Radio City Chrsitmas Spectacular in 2 weeks. I am beginning to think she might be getting spoiled. Perhaps she is. Then again, is there really anything wrong with that? It's not like I took her to FAO and bought her that Petite Mansion (see blog entry from 10/28).
The play ended at around 4:30 and we found ourselves a bit hungry (hey, it happens). Chocolate is not a substantial meal, you know. As we walked around Times Square, I stumbled into Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. I wasn't intending to eat there, I merely needed to pick something up. Mini-me seemed intrigued by the place, though, and we ended up staying. We ate at the a table overlooking Times Square. It just seemed like the day really couldn't have gone any better.
That day, I shared a lot of memories with my sister. A lot of people would think that because we have such an age difference, we really wouldn't have a lot in common. In fact, just the opposite. It's strange. There's this person who is all of 5 feet tall and she can identify with me in a way that not many people can. We share so many secrets and so many thoughts. I understand her and she totally gets me. Her humor is undefined and people are amazed at the things that come out of her mouth. Intellectual, witty, clever. All the things I would hope to have in a friend, I have in my sister. We celebrated her birthday on Sunday. But really, we celebrated our friendship and our bond, which only grows closer each and every day. And even though she may look up to me have this ideallistic image of her "big sis", I have to say that I have really begun to admire her as well. I don't know what's in store for the next 11 years, but I sure am looking forward to all the time we'll spend together.
posted by Nif | 4:36 PM
1 Comments:
That's a great story! Serendipity rocks. Goblets of Frozen Hot Chocolate are THE BEST. Can we get some of those SPIKED for our birthday party? :)
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