One afternoon we went to brunch at a place called Little Town in Union Square! Wonderful brunch! Later that afternoon, we rode the Staten Island Ferry to see the Statue of Liberty and to watch some of Katrina & Sally's friends play for the Yankees minor league baseball team!
My boss and I attended a networking event at a new venue in the Lower East side and needless to say, had a little bit of fun with the photobooth at the event!
The day before I left for Knoxville, me and my friend Kate went to visit our friend Sarah on her lunch break in Washington Square Park. We went to Chop't for lunch (a GREAT salad place) and then to Shake Shack for a peanut butter chocolate milkshake! (yumm) Kate and I later took a little stroll in the park to try and burn off some calories!
I spent my first day relaxing by the pool, going to my favorite lunch spot (Apple Cake Tea Room) and unfortunately having a little toe surgery (yuck!)
Of course I came home with a list of places to go, restaurants to eat at, and things to do (which mostly included laying out and going to the lake!) The first weekend we celebrated two high school friends getting married and I got to hang out and catch up with one of my best friends from high school (who goes to Auburn)!! I see her only about twice a year so this was a great surprise for her to come into town!!
I got to help my friend Kaitlyn celebrate her 23rd birthday (wow we are getting old!) and see friends which was so wonderful!
I got to spend July 4th on the lake which is obviously my favorite place to be! I had a lot of fun but unfortunately had such a bad headache that I fell asleep before the fireworks started :( But i did make a festive cake for the holiday!
A few of my best friends and I went to Downtown Grill & Brewery on Friday night which was great to spend time talking and catching up with them!
Then Saturday was my beautiful friend, Kacey Wright's wedding! What an absolutely beautiful wedding at Butterfly Gap in Maryville, TN! My best friend Sam was my date for the day and it was great seeing my roommates who have been traveling Europe for the past three weeks! Kacey was the most gorgeous bride ever and her sweet spirit such a blessing in my life!
(the newly married couple!)
(disregard my mega-sunburn!)
Now, I am back in NYC and have a lot on my calendar for the next two weeks! I have made a list of one thing to do a day (a touristy site, restaurant to go to, or a place I want to visit) and have filled my planner!
Wednesday (Today) I had a meeting with a bride to discuss details of her wedding. I had to do a lot of research before this meeting and I always feel so important walking around 5th Avenue with my iPad to attend a client meeting. (the little things amuse me, I know!) Afterwards, we had a girls dinner at our favorite Southern BBQ restaurant, Brother Jimmy's! It has quickly become a weekly tradition! The menu includes items like fried chicken, fried okra, mac and cheese, fried pickles, black eyed peas, sweet tea, BBQ ribs, cornbread, collard greens, and much more- just how we like it in Tennessee and we all know i LOVE me some okra! Wednesdays are 25% off if you have a Southern ID so needless to say, we are frequent customers!
Thursday (tomorrow), I had planned to go to Kleinfelds (for those of you that do not watch TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress," it is the bridal store in this show!) but just recently found out you have to have an appointment! I still may try to weasel my way in there! Not that I am getting married anytime soon, the wedding planner in me had this on my list from the beginning!
Saturday I am taking a floral class with a local florist, Sarah Tallman and am really excited to learn about flowers and that aspect of a wedding! I honestly didn't realize how little I knew about flowers and floral arrangements!
Stay tuned as my time in NYC winds down...
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