tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post1242386823763290475..comments2024-01-21T16:56:48.806-05:00Comments on Shouldn't Life Be More Than This?: Reassurance after anticipationa.eyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01468719598280416330noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-53131467584053370752012-07-30T14:03:12.744-04:002012-07-30T14:03:12.744-04:00I think in some ways it saves time by myself becau...I think in some ways it saves time by myself because I don't have to wait on another person or ask for another person's view on where to go.a.eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01468719598280416330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-74356240238075140912012-07-30T14:02:28.738-04:002012-07-30T14:02:28.738-04:00Thanks! You really need to tag along next time - ...Thanks! You really need to tag along next time - perhaps you can help them not get lost and still see some really great areas and people!a.eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01468719598280416330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-48368439527853064922012-07-30T14:01:42.368-04:002012-07-30T14:01:42.368-04:00You should definitely travel again when you have t...You should definitely travel again when you have the time and ability to do so.<br /><br />I enjoyed DC there were a lot of really lively areas of the city!a.eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01468719598280416330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-7009209679645677512012-07-30T14:00:59.390-04:002012-07-30T14:00:59.390-04:00And slightly cooler than St Louis in NYC (it's...And slightly cooler than St Louis in NYC (it's a shame that mid-90s can feel cooler)!a.eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01468719598280416330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-40004908633900742002012-07-30T14:00:32.446-04:002012-07-30T14:00:32.446-04:00It's been great!It's been great!a.eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01468719598280416330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-66894149096075351492012-07-30T14:00:21.601-04:002012-07-30T14:00:21.601-04:00Thanks! I can see how it would be overwhelming - ...Thanks! I can see how it would be overwhelming - the city is huge!a.eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01468719598280416330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-73067694428986154272012-07-30T13:59:53.121-04:002012-07-30T13:59:53.121-04:00I've heard great things about Moscow!! I'...I've heard great things about Moscow!! I'm sure you saw some great people and places as you worked your way back home.a.eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01468719598280416330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-7965726127508405972012-07-30T13:59:05.237-04:002012-07-30T13:59:05.237-04:00Thanks! There are some really great things to see ...Thanks! There are some really great things to see in cities when you step off the tourist trail and just wander.a.eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01468719598280416330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-74017369824438409422012-07-30T13:58:33.267-04:002012-07-30T13:58:33.267-04:00I am enjoying it! It is definitely a confidence b...I am enjoying it! It is definitely a confidence builder to know I can use the navigation skills I learned in 8th grade.<br /><br />I'll let you know about Chinatown.a.eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01468719598280416330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-77150591168402928252012-07-30T13:57:26.456-04:002012-07-30T13:57:26.456-04:00It is a sight to see all the people walking around...It is a sight to see all the people walking around NYC.<br /><br />Thanks! It has been a good time!a.eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01468719598280416330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-29682249475864072362012-07-30T13:56:53.507-04:002012-07-30T13:56:53.507-04:00It is definitely a great time and great moments to...It is definitely a great time and great moments to remember.<br /><br />I love the transferring and looking around on my own. I don't know if I would have loved it ten years ago, but now I do.a.eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01468719598280416330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-61695672032787257832012-07-30T13:55:37.913-04:002012-07-30T13:55:37.913-04:00Trust that I did sometimes use the map on my phone...Trust that I did sometimes use the map on my phone to figure out which direction to walk.<br /><br />The heat had everything to do with not wanting to walk The Mall... but I did it anyway.a.eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01468719598280416330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-12378192299795382432012-07-30T08:44:53.135-04:002012-07-30T08:44:53.135-04:00I've always wanted to travel alone but I'm...I've always wanted to travel alone but I'm afraid it's going to take up so much more time compared to traveling with company haha. I'm easily distracted. Will probably end up spending an entire afternoon just people-watching.<br /><br />Awesome that you get to see so much during your vacation. :DAprilhttp://ofsheepandclouds.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-52779923525451505752012-07-29T23:29:57.782-04:002012-07-29T23:29:57.782-04:00My husband and son went to NYC recently and wander...My husband and son went to NYC recently and wandered around and got lost...but had an awesome time. Next visit they are not going to leave me home. Good for you to venture out on your own.Jamie Mileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464973297373372882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-38320202033037722772012-07-29T22:55:19.431-04:002012-07-29T22:55:19.431-04:00I love exploring new cities, or just big cities in...I love exploring new cities, or just big cities in general. It's so much fun to see what they have to offer. This post makes me want to travel again so badly. <br /><br />Good luck in DC! It's beautiful! (and tons of fun!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08028648711394956726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-9436263601505529062012-07-29T21:57:50.618-04:002012-07-29T21:57:50.618-04:00Sounds like a perfect vacation.Sounds like a perfect vacation.Kathy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593849691667606991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-19394636522797410062012-07-29T17:44:04.032-04:002012-07-29T17:44:04.032-04:00New York scares me...even though I am from the Phi...New York scares me...even though I am from the Philly area and am perfectly comfortable wandering the city. I applaud you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-13843760134418187392012-07-29T16:46:19.010-04:002012-07-29T16:46:19.010-04:00There's nothing more empowering than traveling...There's nothing more empowering than traveling, if you ask me! I lived in Moscow for a year during grad school, and I used to get myself lost on purpose - just so I'd be forced to find my way home! :) <br /><br />Chinatown is awesome, you'll love it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-22992561931479846802012-07-29T14:06:02.435-04:002012-07-29T14:06:02.435-04:00I love wandering in cities alone and getting lost ...I love wandering in cities alone and getting lost you discover some amazing things. Glad you had a good time.Sleepy Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16221803835813688522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-75714422848139755022012-07-29T12:19:11.931-04:002012-07-29T12:19:11.931-04:00What a trip you've had. I hope you've enjo...What a trip you've had. I hope you've enjoyed every single minute of it. I absolutely LOVE LOVE NYC(traveled there for business for years). Once you realize you can do it, navigate the city yourself, you can the confidence to do even more. You certainly made some tracks and go to Chinatown. Pick yourself up an awesome "knock off" handbag while you're at it!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04841767868797265391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-35107461257910120062012-07-29T12:02:57.347-04:002012-07-29T12:02:57.347-04:00I haven't been to New York since 3 weeks after...I haven't been to New York since 3 weeks after 9/11. Even with the tragedy fresh in everybody's minds, my trip was amazing! I felt blessed to witness the tenacity of New Yorkers. To be honest, I'm not sure I could have navigated my way through the streets of NY like you did. Kudos to you! Sounds like a hell of a good time to me! Nice post.Sandrahttp://www.wordhugs.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-81891793385585366042012-07-29T11:21:58.418-04:002012-07-29T11:21:58.418-04:00KUDOS LADY I AM IMPRESSED I'M NOT SURE I COULD...KUDOS LADY I AM IMPRESSED I'M NOT SURE I COULD HAVE DONE ALL THAT TRANSFERRING WITH OUT A NERVOUS BREAK DOWN. I AM SO GLAD YOU DID SOME SIGHT SEEING AND I BET YOU WILL CARRY IT WITH YOU FOR A LONG TIME TO COME.Plant Seeds of Happinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10070195737004917932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-81901869775564838892012-07-29T11:09:24.982-04:002012-07-29T11:09:24.982-04:00I love wandering and realizing that I CAN DO IT! T...I love wandering and realizing that I CAN DO IT! Thanks for linking up!jana0926https://www.blogger.com/profile/00462693853290762330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-60316500912509663222012-07-29T10:35:55.740-04:002012-07-29T10:35:55.740-04:00Wow you are brave. I used to be able to do stuff ...Wow you are brave. I used to be able to do stuff by myself but it has to be familiar territory now. I've become too dependent on a GPS to wander around on foot on my own. I would surely get lost. I betcha the heat has everything to do with you not wanting to do the touristy things. I've barely wanted to check the mail.Kenya G. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901164070843042029noreply@blogger.com