Since I've now learned I will be working 5 days a week (though permanent times have not been settled), time spent on the weekend seems to be filled with moments I wish I could freeze.Memorial Day Weekend just passed and three days never seemed so amazing. While this holiday signifies the honoring of those who have died fighting for our country, I also view it as a holiday that symbolizes living the life they fought to protect.
Shopping along 5th was like something out of a movie; especially after visiting Tiffany & Co. It's amazing how much diamonds sparkle when there's so much movement around them. And with each new display, we all fell in love.
The possibilities in the city are endless, as are the number of people you can run into. My friend, Stef, and I went to visit another friend in the financial district. As we got of the subway we ran into a sorority sister of ours. Even in a big city, you can still find the small world moments. Still, that day was spent doing a lot more firsts...including a visit to the original Magnolia Bakery (as featured in Sex and the City, the t.v. series) and the multiple Marc Jacob outlets.
Still, the moments that can only be categorized as "New York Moments" are the ones I know I will cherish forever; and I have two amazing ones for yesterday. Fleet Week is a tradition held be the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Coast Guard. It is held in a number of different cities, including the Big Apple. Once the ships dock, the entire city is flooded with sailors; certainly a site to see! Tours and viewings are available on the ships through out the week and with Memorial Day, a ceremony is held in honor of those lost. During the New York City Fleet Week, ships are docked at New York Passenger Ship Terminal on the Hudson River on the West Side of Manhattan and also at Stapleton on Staten Island.
You can only imagine how large these ships are until you see one. Touring the USS Iwo Jima was breathtaking and the Memorial Day ceremony, held one ship over, was a wonderful addition to the day.
After that spectacular display, what is better than a picnic in Central Park with new friends?! We packed up a lunch, grabbed blankets, books, and magazines, and met up with everyone just outside Wollman Rink. It was the perfect way to end the weekend.
We've all decided a movie in Central Park is a must this week.
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