On my last work day before a week off I had to tie up all loose ends at work. It was tough but i think i handed everything off ok.
After work M and I meet up with Luke and some other people for a few drinks at Windfall.
Friends
Meetup’s with Friends and Family
Today M and I went upstate again to visit a different friend. One of her best friends since growing up was visiting her parents lake house and we decided to go up and see her and her kids. She is not around too often since she lives near DC. Getting there was as painful as going to Jayson. It was 90 minutes on Metro North.
The house was amazing. it was right on the water with a pool. We had a great afternoon. I will say that houses with kids pack the best snacks. M and I were very well fed.
After the lake afternoon we headed back into the city to meet up with M’s oldest nephew, and in 6 months my soon to be oldest nephew and a friend of his who were in town for the weekend. We ate at the Shake Shack. As always it was delicious.
Once we were full from burgers we pondered about were to go with the out of town college kids. Once we realized that Ryan’s friend never has been in a tall building we headed to The View at the Marriot. Even for people who live in NYC, having drinks on the 48th floor in a revolving restaurant was pretty cool. We had a good evening and it was fun taking the “kids” around the city.
We cabbed it home since it was late and we were pretty lazy!
Saturday Visiting Friends
Today M and I went to visit a college friend of hers upstate. It was a generally low key day. She had 3 small kids and is recovering from some surgery so we just hung out and talked. Then took the kids to the park for a bit. It was a bit muggy out but the park was fun.
M & I were going to buy stuff from Grand Central Market and cook but I was feeling lazy so we went to an Italian place in Grand Central and had Calzones. They were really good.
BBQ
Today M and I got a zipcar and drove to Jayson & Gretchen’s for Seth’s 2nd birthday BBQ. We went up early so we could have Jayson take some Engagement photo’s of us at nearby Vasser College. We had fun for the photo shoot but it was really hot out to be in pants!
The BBQ was fun. Lots of little kids, but we did get to meet little Eli for the first time. He and I bonded pretty well!
M and I had a fun time!
Venue Visits and a BBQ
Today M and I went back to visit the View on the Hudson with my mom to show her the venue. We still think that venue is the front runner for us. We also had an appointment to another venue that my mom originally recommended that is out on Long Island.
My mom loved the View. After talking it over M and I agreed the View on the Hudson was the place for us. We canceled the last appointment we scheduled later in the day.
We went back to Bayside and had lunch with my mom. After that we got my dad and went to my friend Amy’s BBQ. It was fun. There were lots of people there I hand’t seen in ages. It was also good to introduce M to everyone.
We had a ton of fun. After the BBQ we took the LIRR back to Woodside.
DC Trip
Even though it was only a few days after we got back from our European vacation Friday we were off to DC for the weekend. M had a baby shower for her cousin and I thought it would be a good weekend getaway even if I was just going to hang out somewhere during the shower.
Friday night we took the train down and went to a nice Italian restaurant near the hotel we were staying at.
Saturday we meet up with M’s friends Katie and Kevin for brunch. It was only the second time I had met them we had a great time. After brunch walking back to the hotel we ran into M’s friend Mary Beth. What was so funny was we were having dinner with her that night but stumbling upon her was unexpected. We talked a bit and then hung out at the hotel. it was a fantastic day and we found some couches out in the shade on the Hotel property. We just read, and did some research on my iPad. I am thinking M may need her own iPad after seeing how much she wanted to use mine for browsing. We then meet up with Mary Beth again for dinner. We had a fun time at dinner.
This morning M went to the shower after we had breakfast at the hotel. I hung out at the hotel a bit before heading to Union Station to kill time till our train home. I sat at Starbucks using the free wifi a bit then walked around, then had lunch at Uno’s in Union Station.
The return trip since the price wasn’t much more we opted for the Acela Express vs the regular Amtrak. It saved some time and I always like the Acela. I am a fan of cool trains.
It was a short trip but we had a good time. We both really enjoy DC and it is also really nice that M has tons of friends who live there.
Drinks With Friends Yesterday
Last nigth I went out and meet up with some friends after work. It has been a while since I saw one of them, and a week since I saw another. A third went out to the beach for the weekend early so she bailed. I was impressed with how much alcohol I actually drank. I think I had a few mixed drinks and at least 3 shots. Not my normal night out, but I had a blast. We went to our new hang out Ping and Whistle. Well sorta new hang out. We have only been there twice. All in all a great evening.
BBQ With Friends
For the holiday I went up to Jayson, Gretchen, & Seth’s for yesterday and today. Originally it was going to just be me coming over and hanging out. At the last minute John and his family called and wanted to come up so Jay turned Sunday into a BBQ. 2 of Gretchen’s brothers came over, John, Z, and Christian came over also. Dave came by after his shift at work ended. We hung out. BBQ’ed, and went into the pool. It was a bit hot so the pool was nice.
I stayed over and we grabbed breakfast this morning, and then hung out by the pool for most of the day until I headed back to the city. I took off on a train before 4 so I could get back home at a decent hour. Overall a great two days out of the city with good friends!
Friday in The Office And Drinks With Friends
Today was an extremely long day at work. Typically I work from home on Friday, but today I had a face to face meeting. On the plus side it is always good to see a lot of people on a project, but on the downside it was a two-hour lunch meeting. Overall it was a good day, but extremely hectic and long.
After work I met up with a few friends that I had not seen in a while. It was good to have a drink with Luke and talk with Vanessa and her friends, but separately since she had to go early. I was happy that I stuck to my two-drink maximum, even though I don’t normally.
I think it home too early or too late. I was also glad that the weather cleared and it was actually a pretty nice evening.
Dinner With Far Away Friends
Tonight I was able to meet up with a bunch of friends near and far. Joe and Karen were in town so Jason, Gretchen, John, a bunch of Karen’s family, and myself all met up at city crab for dinner. We had a really good time. We all don’t get to see each other that often so was nice to get together, have a nice meal. John, Gretchen, and I on King crab. It was very yummy.
Afterward, we went down the street to the old town Tavern for a few drinks and to just hang out. We always have a good time we get together so it’s sad to see everyone ago. Overall was a fantastic night.
What I found really amusing was that everybody was asking why I had not brought my iPad to dinner. My answer was always why would I bring out to dinner with friends, but everybody still wants it. I find that funny sayings most people have been saying they wouldn’t get one themselves, but were eager to see mine.