Rainy days and New York

Well, last night I was excited to take my second discovery trip into the city.  This time I was heading to Greenwich Village.  To Jacques Torres Chocolates to be exact.  I even went and bought some great walking shoes for my new adventures.  I studied the subway system and I was ready to go exploring.  Then came this morning.  Rain.  Now, I know what you are thinking, what New Yorker would let a little rain stop them.  Reality, I am not a New Yorker, I am a middle aged woman who has not quite embraced all the elements of my quest.
My dilemma; I have made a pact with myself to go into the city once a week and now barely into week two it looks as if I might have to bail on this week.  I am hosting a party Friday, bringing my dad to his doctors on Thursday, have committed to plans for Saturday, and Wednesdays weather looks even more miserable than today.   I am going to try and make it in on Sunday. I now realize, that I will be needing the proper gear to be a true local.  My next purchase, a raincoat!
Wish me luck on my search for the proper attire.

New York City a Day at a Time

Today was spent wandering the city alone with my thoughts and no agenda.  It was a great day! No reservations, no must sees, no boundaries.  I felt free, energized and local!  It was a last minute decision to go.  I was sitting watching the weather and it was going to be a beautiful fall day.  I needed distraction but did not want to be involved with people.  What better place to lose yourself than New York City.

I got off the train and just started to walk in the direction of Central Park.  I did not want to be darting in and out of stores or be cooped up in play when the warmth of the sun was beckoning me.  I felt wonderful.  I donated to homeless people, took lots of photographs for people, soaked up the ambiance and discovered what  may just be the best burger ever!  It was on Columbus Avenue and 77th street.  The Shake Shack!  Since a picture is worth a a thousand words:

While on the train heading home, I thought why not come into the city once a week and find a new place.  While telling my husband this he mentioned I should blog about it. Why not I thought, so my adventure begins.  I am going to venture into New York City at least once a week and discover something.  It may not be great, or completely new, but my experience will be new!  I will be honest.  I will do my best to venture outside my comfort zone from time to time.  I am excited, I love the city and have always wanted to get to know it better.
I hope you find my writings pleasurable and interesting and if you have suggestions to try, just let me know!
Until next week, be happy.