To Post or Not to Post...

When I first thought to blog about David and my New York experiences, I was skeptical to do so because I just knew I wouldn't keep it up. I would leave you guys hanging, thinking, this isn't worth checking back with because I am sure Kate hasn't posted anything new recently. Not that any of you are thinking that... well, maybe Sally and Amy.

But here I am, here we are, and it has been weeks since I last made a post, minus the one I threw together about the Statue of Liberty. It isn't as if I don't have a multitude of experiences to share, it isn't as if I haven't taken photos. The thing is, I am no good at just throwing "something" together, I don't feel it does our experiences justice, nor is it fair to you guys. I was unsatisfied with the Lady Liberty post. I had so much to say, but I didn't take the time to articulate, I was feeling the "pressure" to get a blog posted. The actual truth? Some of you will be surprised at what I am about to say, so brace yourself: 

I am a bit of a perfectionist.

Now, many of you who know me and have seen me in action; looking for my keys or wallet at the bottom of my purse, or in coat pockets, or on my kitchen counter, or in the car for that matter. And for those I worked with; looking for that invoice or catalog or (fill in the blank) on my desk or in the filing cabinet or on that pile next to the window. And for my girls; "give me just one second, I will be ready as soon as I find that sweater I wore 2 weeks ago, it has to be in this pile of clean/not so dirty clothes somewhere..." And for those who I have had the great pleasure of traveling with; "I know those socks are around here somewhere, oh wait! I left my pillow in the hotel." 

 Okay, so organization is not my best suit, you have all been witness to it. I am also not the best at grammar(I am working on it!) But when it comes to creating art I am a perfectionist.  I create works to the best of my ability which can be debilitating because it doesn't look right from this or that angle, it doesn't express exactly what I want it to.  I go back over and over to fix what I see as a problem, or an incorrect communication of ideas. As writing is an art, a communication of ideas, I find myself in the same predicament, even when composing the simplest communication via email or a blog entry. It takes time, and who am I kidding, sometimes I just don't have it in me to be creative, to take the time to express my ideas.

I am sorry I haven't posted as often as I would have liked, I will work on it.  I want to share our New York experience with you, so keep checking back and maybe there will be a new post to be read or maybe not!

Lady Liberty

David and I went to the Statue of Liberty a couple of weeks ago, It was a total tourist destination, but completely worth it.

We packed peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, as we knew there wouldn't be a lot of inexpensive dining options.  Turns out there weren't many dining options at all, the execption was the ice cream and pretzel truck.  I suppose it would have done.

The line was extremely long, but this guy was offering his talents as intertainment, but he only knew one song... and it wasn't that great, I wish I could remember the song!

There were ferry boats as transport to the islands, but in order to get on the boat, you had to go through airport type security, metal detectors and all. David was asked what was in his pocket, it was the tickets for the ferry. The guy was really rude.  It was really diserning.  

The ferry was crowded and people were quite pushy, but look at those clouds! It was a beautiful day.

This guy was totally ruining everyones photo op of Lady Liberty...

But there she is, in all her glory

Really amazing

I was more excited to visit Ellis Island which housed the original building that the immigrants were processed in than liberty island which is where the statue of liberty is, but it was really amazing to see the statue up close. 

Everyone has cameras right?, well there was a group of guys trying to sell photos that they would take for you!  They were yelling "Photos, Photos everyone, get your photos..."  It was funny.

And don't forget the the souveniers!  These were really awesome! only 7$ for a snow globe!

I REALLY wanted these shades, but couldn't bring myself to spend 5$ on something I just wouldn't wear... I kind of regret that decision as I write this.

The best part of the day was our visit to Ellis Island.  The history here is just gravitating. Being inside this building where over 20 million people passed, with the hope of a new life, was seriously an out of body experience.  UNBELIEVABLE