Most of the time I stop and think about living in New York City, I'm surprised I do. From my humble roots in Kansas City, MO, it was a long way to living in the biggest city in America. But somewhere along the way, I suppose I grew to love the hum of this vibrant place and all its unique residents. So whenever the opportunity arises to share our city with friends, I love to say yes which is how we ended up with a special visitor for a few weeks this summer. A friend of mine from middle school (yes, Christi and I were about 13 when we met--eek!) has a daughter named Taylor who loves to sing and wanted to visit NYC before her senior year to check out schools. It doesn't hurt that she's also the big sister to 4 adorable girls ranging from third grade to pre-school, so she knows all about dealing with the crazy vibes of a nearly 3 year old. Picking her up yesterday at La Guardia, Elisa was already smitten and today's tromp through Central Park and Times Square only sealed the deal...
It's somewhat daunting to plan the perfect first day itinerary for this city, but starting with some of its most recognizable features is always fun. Central Park at this time of year is a lush garden with just enough quiet walks and bustling corridors to accommodate any kind of visit. By the time we made it to Bethesda Fountain, Taylor had already joined an impromptu vocal performance earning lots of attention from nearby tourists and the critical praise of her two accompanists. It was a magical New York moment for this girl from Kansas who hadn't been in the city more than a few hours already. And with any luck, it may turn into a gig this weekend for some tips since they were eager to have her come back and sing. No matter what happens, it's certainly a great way to meet the city and to live the mantra of that old classic "New York, New York." If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere. True, true.
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