The end is so close. I look at the desk calendar and I feel like Grover in the beloved children’s book, Monster at the End of the Book. But I cannot stop time. The only thing I can do is try to squeeze as much as possible in before we leave Friday morning. To that… Read More Week seven highlights
The indulgences and experiences keep piling on. This week was chock full. I mean Chock. Full. We kicked it off with a fancy pants Michelin restaurant, Kochi, with our friends who were over visiting from Germany, Chris and Katja. We finished the evening with them enjoying Margaritas under a glass raised by the Statue of… Read More Week Six Highlights (delayed)
Good lord… I’m not even sure where to start on choosing highlights from this amazing week. From November 6 through November 12th, we had so many incredible experiences, I may need to go day-by-day: Monday I started the day as a normal Monday: gym, groceries, laundry, and some pre-cooking. But then I took off uptown,… Read More Week 5 Highlights
We essentially only have three weeks left here in NYC. I feel a little frantic because there is still just so much I want to see and do. I’m not sure how much we will get to, but I know I will give it my level best effort. I also can’t guarantee all our good,… Read More The End is near
We now return to our regularly scheduled shenanigans. (There is no week three summary since we were in Europe). We’ve been back in New York for a week. It feels like home; it just feels right. We got back Sunday, and did our usual quiet simple living Monday – Friday. We cooked at home, ate… Read More Week 4 Highlights
Larry and I interrupted our NYC Nomading experiment for a few days. We went to the Netherlands to celebrate with Elliot and attend his graduation. He has now completed his masters (proud mama brag: graduating cum laude) and is currently doing an internship at the OPCW. We had such an amazing time while there and… Read More Side Quest
This second week went by fast. Too fast. Our friend, Adam, came to stay with us. He had work in the city so the timing was perfect. The weather once again was glorious with a weekend rainy exception. I’d say this week we did a good job blending living and living it up. Larry worked… Read More NYC week two review
Earlier I wrote, “There are serious compartmentalizations that have to happen in NY. There are certain concessions you have to make if you’re going to stay. At times you have to suspend beliefs, fears, repulsions, common sense, and even your humanity. At other times you have to cling to each and every one of those… Read More What you accept
Yesterday my still-new schedule was a little off. I ended up sleeping in a bit, spending some time with Larry. I decided to wait until after chores and housework to head to the gym. I did vary my route – I’ve been trying to walk every street between here and the 14th Street YMCA in… Read More Blessings of New York
Week one of our Nomad stay in New York has completely met our expectations and then some. I’m not sure I yet have any kind of organization around our stay or how I’m going to capture it, but some themes are emerging. Personal Wellness. Larry and I have both been trying to prioritize health and… Read More NYC Weekly Review
Empty Nest Wanderings 