After spending less than 24 hours in Charleston, my mom and I hopped on a plane (ugh, not flying again) at 7 am to NYC! She was attending Book Expo America so I decided to tag along. I still hate flying though. And I hate flying even more when I'm taking off from the top of a mountain.
[fog in the valleys]
We spent our first day kind of unsuccessfully shopping. It was gloomy, chilly, and occasionally rainy so not a good combination on the whole. But we finished the day with New York pizza, which is one of the most delicious things in the world.
mmm..take THAT We the Pizza, 2 Amys, and Adams Morgan Jumbo Slices! The next day we ventured over to the book expo and it was one of the most overwhelming experiences I've ever..experienced. It was up there with walking into Forever 21 for the first time. The expo was held in the impossibly huge Javits Center and there were rows and rows of vendors and displays. But that meant that there was also an abundance of free books and bags. That first day we met and had things signed by Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket) and Tyra Banks. It was:
next up:
New York part dos!
exciting? if you like Harry Potter and Jane Lynch
then YES
a) your photos are AWESOME. I love the color mixing. The first one is especially beautiful! what camera do you use?
ReplyDeleteb) don't you be hating on jumbo slice. you miss it, I know you do.
c) you met Tyra?! saweet.
d) fondue restaurants are so fun. since you're not a fruit or cheese fan, I hope you at least got to do some chocolate fondue. in-freakin-sanely delicious.
part4!!! hphphphp
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ReplyDeletea) Thanks! i have fun. i use a Nikon D3000 and then play with exposure(i'm in the early stages of learning how to use it)..but half of the time i'm just using my iphone and then the Camera+ app which i can't say enough good things about
b) it's true..i do. luckily i'm coming back this coming weekend..to maybe grab a slice? maybe i'll see you!?