Barca in the Big Apple

This past weekend I hopped on the bus and headed down to NYC. Two of my closest high school friends both live in Brooklyn and this past weekend was one of the few when they were both in town and I was free. It also worked out well because my aunt and uncle were also in town to visit my cousin (also living in Brooklyn!). I was able to catch up with my cousin (and meet his girlfriend) and have lunch with my aunt and uncle. I really don't seen anyone from my family, except my sister, more than once or twice a year.

I stayed with my cousin and his two crazy cats (adorable, but almost certifable). It was absolutely fabulous to get to spend time with P. and C. It had been a really long time since we had seen each other. I'm always amazed that we can spend months without corresponding and years without seeing each other but when we finally do get together, its like we haven't seen each other in 30 minutes. It also makes me realize how much I really miss seeing them at school everyday, or hanging out every weekend, or talking on the phone every night. You never realize how much you miss someone until you only get to spend a few hours with them!

But the best part of the weekend...Nick, Susie, and two friends, Kevin and Dan, painted Barca's room and moved around furniture. It was great not having to paint or watch Nick paint. We have begun Barca's room. We chose a bright, soft yellow. Now we just have to figure out the placement of the furniture and decorate the rest of it. We'll post pictures once we resolve the furniture dilemma.