Saturday was supposed to be a day filled with Rockaway Beach, more sun- more fun. However, we woke up to a tropical storm and it was probably to the benefit of us all. We were tired and exhausted. However, we did wait till the rain stopped and went on the subway to go one stop over to a mall nearby. Waiting in the subway, I started getting impatient while sweat was beading on my back. 
I realized I couldn't wait to be back to a nice cool place such as Washington. The best part about vacation is the ability to realize which things in life are truly blessings. As we made our way back off the subway, through the suffocating air, we turned the corner to the stairs and almost ran into a wall of people. With a quick peek, we learned that it was pouring rain. Cats and dogs. Or maybe in NYC it's called raining taxis and pigeons. Anyhow, we decided to make a run for it and positively soaked our clothes.When we left the mall not too long later the sun had come out and dried up all the rain. (And the itsy bitsy spider... okay, I'm getting sidetracked here.) We went back to shower and drag my heavy suitcase to the airport. Since I am from WA, I brought a plethora of clothes for all weather. Unfortunately there was only one type of weather the whole time which was humid hotness. I tried as much as possible to wear the least as possible in New York- being modest of course. Despite my crankiness for the humidity towards the end my trip was one I'll never forget. I am so fortunate to have had the opportunity to stay with people I know very well, and who know the city well. Nivaldo and Rachel rode with me to the end of the subway. 
We saw a unique wall in the AirTrain station with piano keys. New York art and design is at many different levels and definitely more interesting than in the northwest. It felt so good to know my time spent in New York was well worth it. It also telt so good to feel my plane land just below the Columbia River and have my mom and dad meet me with their loving smiles. Life is good.
I realized I couldn't wait to be back to a nice cool place such as Washington. The best part about vacation is the ability to realize which things in life are truly blessings. As we made our way back off the subway, through the suffocating air, we turned the corner to the stairs and almost ran into a wall of people. With a quick peek, we learned that it was pouring rain. Cats and dogs. Or maybe in NYC it's called raining taxis and pigeons. Anyhow, we decided to make a run for it and positively soaked our clothes.When we left the mall not too long later the sun had come out and dried up all the rain. (And the itsy bitsy spider... okay, I'm getting sidetracked here.) We went back to shower and drag my heavy suitcase to the airport. Since I am from WA, I brought a plethora of clothes for all weather. Unfortunately there was only one type of weather the whole time which was humid hotness. I tried as much as possible to wear the least as possible in New York- being modest of course. Despite my crankiness for the humidity towards the end my trip was one I'll never forget. I am so fortunate to have had the opportunity to stay with people I know very well, and who know the city well. Nivaldo and Rachel rode with me to the end of the subway. We saw a unique wall in the AirTrain station with piano keys. New York art and design is at many different levels and definitely more interesting than in the northwest. It felt so good to know my time spent in New York was well worth it. It also telt so good to feel my plane land just below the Columbia River and have my mom and dad meet me with their loving smiles. Life is good.
