Is there a way I can live half of my life in the country and the other half in the city? I love so many aspects of both lifestyles and crave experiences from both. I recently visited one of my best friends living in Manhattan. If it weren't for the great distance and this whole mothering-wifey gig I got going right now I would be in New York City every weekend. What a great week it was with a visit to the The Antiques Garage, the historic library, mouth-watering bakeries, mastering stroller transport through the subway, Central Park, The Martha Stewart Show, a night out with the girls, and plenty of great conversation and laughter.
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| Balto in Central Park |
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| A very chilly day, but it didn't stop us. |
Ten years ago I hopped across three continents, navigated through five airports, traveled over 24 hours of flight, and took a terrifying yet fascinating drive over several miles of red clay to my new summer home in a little room with thin foam mattresses and mosquito nets, and these two as my roomies:
We also shared the room with a rat, several lizards, and spiders. Naming them helped us cope with the fact that they were there.
Here we are ten years ago. I just had to. Far left: London (couldn't be more obvious) Kristi at the top with Rachel and Hailey far right below me. Top right: One of our field trips in Uganda. Bottom right: In front of our church building in Mukono, Uganda with our host sister Nicole.
You girls are alright.
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| I was interviewed for the show, The Chew. I never saw my clip or any other clips of people talking about pie, so I think they either cut the entire segment or I watched the wrong day. If you ever see me on that show let me know! |
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| This was the one day I said, "Eh, I don't need to do my hair." |
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| Sam and Charlie. I hope they work together in New York some day so I can show this picture. |
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| Gracie, Sam, Charlie, and Lucy braving the chilly wind for a picture in Riverside Park. |
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| Visiting our friend Stacy |
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| Charlie hadn't heard of Seinfeld so he didn't get any of my references. |
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| It's never too early to start college tours with your children. Columbia University has a beautiful campus. |
My original life's plan included living as newlyweds in a studio apartment in the middle of Manhattan. How long can we be considered newlyweds?
4 comments:
How fun Kristi! Looks like you had a blast.
I am so grateful you got to spend a summer in Uganda even if it was just to meet Rachel and Hailey. How wonderful to have these friends for life!
I second your mom's comment! Best decision of my life and I almost went to London. I always feel incredibly blessed with you and Rach. It's even better as we go through similar life changes and trials and realize that we still have each other. That sounds a little sappy, but so true. I LOVED our girl's trip. Your pictures turned out so well. Too bad I missed out on the get together with Stacey. Time to plan our next trip! :)
That trip looks awesome! Jealous! I love the city and would live there in a heartbeat if I ever could!!!
Thanks for sharing your awesome trip!
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