How I did it: Impulsively, I purchased a plane ticket and hoped I'd be able to get the time off.  My friend that I hadn't seen in ages phoned me up and invited me.  I knew it was something I had to just do, or else I wouldn't sieze life by the balls ever again.  When I came back, I was still so full of energy that I walked around for hours in parts of my own city I hadn't really familiarized myself with.  It was strange to see how my friend had changed, and I think I was seeing the effects of the city on her.  I don't know if I could live there- I'm already brittle. 

Having a place to stay is good.  No way I could otherwise afford it.

Lessons & tips: Cheap eats from hot dog vendors are great, but make sure you have some gum after to get rid of the nasty hot dog breath.

Times Square is a rush.
Sit by the Boat House in Central Park.  It's almost strange how peaceful it can be in the middle of so many people.

Resources: Travelocity found me the cheapest flight on American Airlines.

Oct 08, 2008, 08:47AM PDT | 0 comments | 1 cheer