just got back

a stroll through Central Park

Hubby and I just returned from San Francisco and New York and although it’s still hot in Hawaii, I finally feel like it’s fall. Both cities were vibrant with people out walking and restaurants bustling. There ares lots of shop fronts that were out of business due to the pandemic but I think that’s everywhere, and that will take some time to get back to normal. We ate lots of delicious food and drinks and saw a Broadway show called Come From Away. A couple of my favorite meals were cocktails at The Campbell Bar in Grand Central Station, tapas at Little Spain, and Lombardi’s Pizza. We really kept the plans to a minimum this trip and decided to just go with the flow and it worked out beautifully.

All of these tables were filled with kids playing chess

I made sure to pace myself and rest for a little bit in the afternoons which worked out well. Marc had a few things to do in the city so I flew there by myself and stopped in San Francisco to see my son Austin. I booked my seat with my right side facing the aisle, which is my more symptomatic side. I left for the airports with plenty of time so that I wasn’t stressed and tried to time my medications so that they were hitting at the right times. Even though I only had a carry on, I checked it anyway because I wanted to get through security and board the plane without having to lug lots of stuff and deal with the overhead bins. All of those things really helped make the flights easier to navigate with PD.

The slight chill in the air in both cities were fantastic and the people watching on the streets and what they were wearing was just what I needed to kick my brain into fall. There is no real fall or winter in Hawaii so you have to trick your brain into thinking there is. I’ve picked up a few fall scented candles, pulled out some darker colored clothes in my closet, along with swapping accessories like bags and shoes. I also have my pumpkin spiced tea, bookmarked my cozy ambience rooms on you tube, and darker nail polish and I’m ready for fall!

Have a good weekend ❤️