So my dear friend Lisa called me Wednesday before my trip and told me she'd love to come with me. I had made a blanket invitation to all my friends (since I had a room with two double beds) but never really thought anyone would be able to make arrangements. I was skeptical that she really wanted to come and hang out at a hotel all Saturday. But she assured me that time alone with a laptop and room service would be heavenly.
I'm so glad she came! I forgot how long 4 and 1/2 hours is in the car - but with a friend to talk to and laugh with, it was a piece of cake. I forgot how lonely a hotel room can be when you're solo - but with Lisa, it was like a slumber party.
My favorite moments of the weekend:
* Lisa administering CPR to "Judy Garland" (her not-so-trusty GPS).
* Michael's (Lisa's husband) suggestion, via phone, that we go into NYC Saturday night because "you're only 30 minutes away."
* Fabulous dinner find - little Italian restaurant between 40th and 41st street. Got seated in a window seat so we could watch the NY foot traffic (fascinating and entertaining).
* Catching the broadway play Screwtape Letters based on CS Lewis' book. So good! Great seats! And out by 10pm!
* Back in the hotel by 10:30pm and choosing to watch a pay-per-view movie "Salt."
* Yummy breakfasts two mornings in a row.
* Having fun with a friend all weekend long!
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