Perfect

This past weekend, Jessica came to visit. We had a, well, perfect visit...because if there's any word Jess and I use to describe our adventures, it's 'perfect.'

Jess got in town on Wednesday, but I had to work, so I sent her off to Mary Poppins (I felt like I was send my child to school for the first time, even though she did just fine). We then met back up and headed to Revo, an awesome event that some friends of mine coordinated with my church. After a night of art and fashion shows and music, we headed home and out to a late night dinner at Vynl. It was so great to sit and catch up through all hours of the night! On Thursday, I worked and Jess played, and then we met up with Cal for dinner. (Great new spot - check out The Smith on Bowery!)

Friday after work, Jess and I met up and headed to El Centro, my favorite Mexican restaurant in the city (and site of my Ryan Gosling sighting). After a delish meal - and of course nonstop conversation - we headed to...Sprint Awakening!! YAY! We both LOVED it and immediately wanted to see it again when we left the theatre. We also fell deeper in love with the lead actor, Jonathan Groff, and although I'm pretty sure he's gay, I think we could love each other. After the show, Jess and I went to Serendipity, where we had a charming little waiter and ate our charming enormous sundae in a charming little corner. After we left, we decided to wait for the bus inside Dylan's Candy Bar because it was freezing. We almost missed the bus, though, so after we spotted it, we bolted out the door and rounded to the corner to the bus stop...at which point I ATE IT on the ground. Literally ran, rounded a corner, and slid right to the ground. We died laughing, and it was a memorable end to a memorable day.

On Saturday, we finally slept with no alarm. We then headed to brunch at Penelope, which is adorable and is perhaps in my top five brunch spots. We I pumped our veins with coffee, chatted more and more over fab eggs and waffles, and once again had a cutie pie waiter. I was also convinced that the bartender was a guy I used to date, so much so that we called out his name like kids with Tourette's. (I now do not think it was him. Oh well.)





We then spent the day wandering through Soho, where we got Sephora makeovers from Bon Qui Qui, and Chinatown, where Jessica got a bag. I'll admit, I was not overly enthused about our trip to Canal Street, but Jess convinced me. Below is what ensued:

[Note to my family: Our lives were never at any point actually in danger. All events were dramatized for the sake of YouTube.]

So yes, Jess and I fought Chinatown and WE WON. It was all worth it, because Jess got a super-cute orangey red D&G bag and we got to perfect our iMovie skills (a feat that kept us up 'til three in the morning).




We then headed downtown to ride the Staten Island Ferry and get a close-up view of the Statue of Liberty. After taking it all in, we parked ourselves on a bench and, still dreaming about the show from the night before, shared Jess's iPod to listen to some Spring Awakening. As we listened (and did our best to keep from belting out in harmony), we spotted two cute little ladies nearby...one had long hair pulled into a clip, one had a little shoulder length bob, both were probably in their 70's, and they looked like they had been friends for a lifetime. I think that moment on the Staten Island Ferry was probably my favorite of Jessica's whole trip...sitting looking at a beautiful view, sharing a set of headphones, looking forward to our friendship in 50 years.



And then, all of the sudden, it was Sunday, so we headed to Redeemer for the Easter service. I don't think I've ever seen so many beautiful Easter lilies and flowers on one stage! We had a great time, and then - poof! - Jessica's trip was over and it was time for her to leave. I put her on a cab and sent her on her way, but not without four days of wonderful memories!



ps It's almost Jessica's birthday, so Happy Birthday Jess!