Growing up, I made a list of all the places I want to travel to. So the other day my Dad was looking through the journal, and came across an ad for a trip to New York hosted by MacEwan. We looked at the info online and it is a great price for one week in one of the most popular cities in the world. So this february, I will be heading to the big apple! It is one of the top places on my list that I have always wanted to see, and I am super excited to have the chance to go.
For the first part of the trip, it sounds like tours are arranged, and other activities. A walk through central park, check out a broadway show, even some museums like the Guggenheim! New York has always seemed like one of those unreal places to me, you see New york in famous movies (aka, Breakfast at Tiffanys, amongst many others) To actually be standing there I think will be amazing, and the experience of a lifetime. 
The city itself has become iconic, and recognized worldwide. Both great and tragic things have taken place in this city. 9/11 shocked the world when the twin towers collapsed due to a terrorist attack. I hope to visit the site and pay my respects to those lost in the attack.
New York is also famous for Broadway. Shows like “Wicked”, “Chicago” and “Rent” are just a few examples among the many successful plays that make up Broadway. I think that is one of the things I am most excited about seeing.
I think this trip will be amazing not just for the shopping, shows and sightseeing (although that will be super fun) it will also give me a chance to perhaps meet designers living in New York, and hear their story, maybe even have a chance to show them my work and get some professional feedback. Who knows what else this trip might hold? I am so excited to find out.
jasminr18 Said:
on November 16, 2009 at 11:55 pm
I AM SOOOOOOO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!! =)
New York is definitely amazing <3 Jill and I went this past May and had the time of our lives. I recommend "Wicked" for Broadway. New York is a trip I'll always remember; I have it scrapbooked already! haha
Some tips:
- DON"T get lost in Central park… I wish I could show you mine and Jill's video AHAHA
- Cheese pretzels are one of the greatest inventions ever
- Macy's = 9 floors of absolute heaven
- Also, check out Century 21! (Discount brand name store…AWESOME)
- Olivia…cute little restaurant with yummy food
- TIMES SQUARE…at night sit on the red stairs. Incredible view.
- THE HERSHEY STORE
- When Jill and I went to the Guggenheim, it was underconstruction =( So we only got to see 2 floors of the 6. make sure you tell me about the rest.
- The Museum of Natural History… LOVE IT
- TAKE LOTS OF PHOTOS!! And don't forget to show me when you get back =)
- Also, don't let the hot dog vender try to rip you off!!!
HAVE FUN! =)
Jazz
jillashley Said:
on November 19, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Dear Clarissa,
I was coming to your blog because I stumbled across this interview with Tim B that I thought you might like to watch (unless you’ve already seen it!)
AND THEN I SAW YOU’RE GOING TO NYC!!!!!?!?!
If you need any info let me know! Jasmin and I went in May. (We were going to take the MacEwan Trip, but found it was actually cheaper, more convenient and we could stay for longer by booking it ourselves on Expedia – plus you’re not on a tour, per se, so it is go at your own pace) Are you going by yourself?!
MAN I’M PUMPED FOR YOU!! It’s the greatest place
j*