Don't you think daisies are the friendliest flower?

So it's a beautiful day in Las Vegas. Ample sun, no work, and I did what I set out to do! I sold the iPad for what was just $50 less than retail value, and now I am golden for purchasing Hotel & Flights as soon as TODAY!! We were looking into some options, and we might actually rent out a studio apt near Times Square! There is this website called http://www.airbnb.com and it's sort of like a Craigslist deal, where people can list their place for rent short term for travelers. It is super cool! I know what you are thinking, SCARY, you dont even KNOW these people! Well they also have to be verified and have reviews, and it's kind of exciting and something different, so we are going to check it out, and I can't wait! It saves a TON on hotel fare, and we can still get super close to Times Square. Most are in Hell's Kitchen, which is totally walkable in less than 10 min :) I'll bring my walking shoes..

Today the plan is to get some sun after running a few errands. Oh and let's face it, I never made it to the gym yesterday, too much NYC research, then my roomie came home and we decided Rum and Juice was in favor, so... I will try again for tomorrow before work. I could have lied and said I went, but that defeats the purpose right? lol..

Anyway, I can't wait to book my stay and when I do, there will surely be pics to follow!!

Riverside Park at 91st...

So my favorite movie of all time is You've Got Mail, and that is not why I love NYC so much, however, I do love that movie because it's AWESOME and also based in NYC, so I decided I want to visit the spot where they finally meet and Brinkley runs to find her first ;) So ya, I googled that shet!

I also decided to sell my iPad so I can front the money to buy my flights & hotel ASAP. I won the iPad, and while I love it, it is super cool, I know it is really useless to me on the bigger scale of things. My dream has been to travel to NYC since I was about 12 years old. I'd give just about anything to go, and this would allow me the money to do so upfront to make my dream a reality.

So if you know anyone looking to buy one, It is hardly used, still have the box, even bought a case for it, and it's worth $599+tax, and the case was $20, but I'm selling it at $550, it is still new :) Just holler or it will be on Craigslist by the end of the week.

I've been so excited about this trip that I cant even sleep! We spent last night mapping out our trip. I can't wait to see the Empire State Building and Radio City and have NY style Sliced Pizza, IN NY!! :D I know how ridiculous it sounds for one to be so excited about a city, but I am in love with NYC and I haven't even met her yet. But believe me, I am counting down.

I am also going to the gym today, can you believe that crap? lol. I know it's good to keep BOTH of these dreams alive, but I seriously hate the gym, but I am going to do it! Every other day for 6 weeks before my nyc trip.

I'll keep you posted on my progress for both, thanks for reading! <3

Happiest Day...

So, I had Vacation time scheduled for Oct 10-15th with the plans of going to California for Knott's Scary Farm, and staying 5 days. Then my best friend and roommate informed me that he got 5 days off for Oct 23-27th, and said let's take a cruise. Of course this was exciting, a Mexico cruise for cheap and it will be helpful since I book cruises daily, but have not been on one myself, crazy right? So I changed my vaca dates then after looking at Mexico cruises for those dates, we realized we have to leave Friday, which we cant get off work, so we had to resort to other plans, and that's when it hit me.

My biggest dream is to travel to NYC, my biggest fear is I will never want to come back LOL.. Anyway, so I researched NYC hotels & activities etc ALL day at work since it was slow as hell, and then I told my roomie Chris what I thought and he was excited too! So it's done! He has been before, so he can show me around, and I can finally live my dream of visiting the city that has fascinated me since I was 12 years old! It feels like Christmas! I don't travel much at all, I haven't been many places, so this is just the happiest day.

I have decided to Blog the events leading up to the day I finally see NYC for a few reasons. I have to keep focused on a few side goals before I can make this trip a reality, so by posting this publicly, it will help me stay accountable.

One is, I want to lose at least 25 pounds. I have 7 weeks to do it, and a free gym membership that I have used 2x, in 5 months... I want to take so many pics in NYC and I don't want to hate them!! LOL

Second, my finances have ALWAYS been tight the last 3 years, at some points I didn't even eat for a few days, just to keep the lights on and a roof over my head. I am finally in a position where I can pay bills, and have some fun now and then, but this trip requires real discipline in spending. I wont be going out much for the next 7 weeks, but it will be worth it when I am standing on top of the world in the Empire State Building, looking at the city I love and have never even met!

Oh just thinking about it makes me want to scream, I am so excited. So what I plan to do is blog this daily or every other day, my progress on both goals until finally in 7 weeks, my dream comes true.

You may get bored of reading, as I will be candid and open, but if you're interested, please follow and keep me motivated and encouraged. This is a huge deal for me, and I am so excited to share my journey to NYC with you... Along with some side conversations I'm sure ;)