many an adventure.

I have safely returned from The Greatest City In The World. Ya, I know people only say stuff like that in movies and on TV, but it had to come from somewhere. Now I see where. Granted, my first morning in New York didn't go as planned. My luggage handle got stuck on a turnstile leading to the subway at the exact moment a horde of people wanted to come through said turnstile. I then somehow got on/transferred to the wrong train and found myself about 18 away from where I intended. I was too frustrated and had no intention of deciphering the subway maps to ride to my destination, so I walked instead. I walked about 24 blocks, with luggage, to get to my apartment. And then I promptly left to go to a dance class. For which I had to get directions from a construction worker because "the grid system" New York runs on is a bit more complicated than the one here in Salt Lake. BUT, after my dance class, my trip brightened up considerably. Except for the cold Sunday that I thought was going to be warmer so I went outside in my dress without a coat on. Big mistake. Also, never walk so fast that you pass every male on the sidewalk. Unless you enjoy being talked to like a piece of meat. Or unless you have a really good cold stare such as Yours Truly. 

I went to the Guggenheim Museum. Super cool.  

I went to the Statue of Liberty. Twice.  

I also visited Ellis Island twice. Quite possibly one of the coolest places I have ever been. If you ever go to NYC, go to Ellis Island.  

Such a wonderful, haunting, and reverent place. Every person who visits here is put on the same playing field. It's absolutely lovely.  

The Honor Guard at the Memorial let me take a picture with them. Such fine gentlemen.  

Oh, yes. I had to.  

Yes, that's what you think it is. But it's not what you think it is in real life. The ice rink is RIDICULOUSLY small and overpriced. Plus, there are WAY too many people. 

My parting words? Go to New York! And I'll meet you there because I can't wait to go back. 

today is THE day.

You might be thinking, "Kylie, why haven't you played the most obvious song, New York, New York by Frank Sinatra?" If you didn't think that, good for you. But I saved it for last because I wanted to end on an extremely good note. Frankie and I are best buds. At least I like to think so. Here it is and I'll see you all on the other side of the country!!

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Ok, guys. I forgot to post yesterday. You can't succeed at everything, right? Anyway, here are two songs, one for yesterday and one for today. AND I LEAVE TOMORROW NIGHT. 

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Besides this being a great song, it's just a great musical. And it's going on Broadway next year!!

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I don't know what it is, guys, but I just love old songs. And Ella is amazing. 

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Today's song is appropriate in more ways than one. 

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Wow. Two days into it and I'm already failing. I do think this first song is good enough to make up for it, though. 

And here's the second one so I can stay caught up and so you can have more listening enjoyment. 

countdown.

I haven't posted for lack of material. In fact, I've had some nice adventures in my absence. The adult male who repeatedly picked his nose AND ATE IT was a pretty big occurrence. Surprisingly, I think I was the only one on the bus who noticed it. I gave a stranger on the bus a packet of fruit snacks because she was crying. Yes, apparently I believe that fruit snacks are a sort of therapy. At least the ones filled with "real" fruit juice (don't believe their lies!!). And lastly, I'm pretty sure I sat on a seat that someone had peed on because those smells don't lie, much like Shakira's hips. If ever you are in need of a little spicing up in your life, please, consider taking public transportation. You shall never want again. 


In other news, I leave fro New York City one week from Monday the 5th. Crazy, huh? So to celebrate the joyous occasion, I will be posting a song a day about the Big Apple herself. I know, I know. That will equate to more posts in a week than I've done in a few months, but it's just 'cause I love you guys. 


AND I'M SO EXCITED. 


We'll start off with the good ol' mascot of America..... Here you go!