YES, your favorite twins are still here, Brits is practically living at work and Kate is recovering from the death-flu, but YES, we are still here! In this spirit, we present to you our respective favorite things (in no particular order) about our NYC trip and then…what you’ve all been waiting for…A PIC OF US! TOGETHER! IN NYC!
-KATE’S FIVE FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT “TWINS TAKE NYC”
- THE SUBWAY! OMG I loooooooved the subway! I want a subway in Metro Detroit so I can just ride it around all day long! (If you’re familiar with Detroit you’ll understand why the concept of “mass transit” is both foreign and AMAZEBALLS!) I was even captivated by the weirdo that offered to buy my twin’s shoes right off her feet, and was charmed when we accidentally took the wrong train and ended up in another borough (we think)!
- PEOPLE WALK AS FAST AS I DO! I naturally truck along like a speedwalker anyway, so actually keeping up with pedestrian traffic instead of running people over totally made my day! I knew I looked authentic after the bike-cab weirdos stopped approaching me!
- THE MUSEUMS! The Met was my favorite, but the Museum of Sex was actually pretty amazing (and totally serious and not exploitative) as well! I could literally have just spent the week exploring museums, and we didn’t even visit all the ones we could have!
- THE 9/11 MEMORIAL! I’m truly humbled and grateful to have been able to visit, especially since the last time I was in NYC, the buildings full of people were still there. It was a profoundly sad but incredible experience, and I was greatly moved by our time there.
- FINDING OUT THAT NATIVE NYCers KICK ASS! The natives were a million times cooler than the tourists, people were genuinely friendly and helpful, and I already miss them! Anyone who says NYCers are assholes can kiss MY ass!!!!! I LOVE YOU NEW YORK!!!!!
-BRITS’ FIVE FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT “TWINS TAKE NYC”
- THE NEW YORK CITY STREETS! Oh my God, you guys, I loved nothing more than to put on my shades and hightail it down the beautiful streets of NYC. Every single person I passed was so fascinating to me. The smell, the sounds, the amazing sights, and the people watching…I was on cloud nine! And no I’m not a creepy creeper who creeps. I’m just curious, okay?
- OUR HOTEL! I know this shouldn’t be a favorite thing considering I was in a huge fascinating city. But I loved it. The location (right across from Central Park and a half block from Fifth Ave) was amazing! Everyone was so nice, and when you wake up to the view of a perfect sunrise over Manhattan from the 42nd floor, you seriously can’t ask for more.
- 9/11 MEMORIAL! I can’t honestly say that the 9/11 Memorial was one of my favorite things in NYC, but it was absolutely the most important thing that I not only experienced in New York, but in my life. Words can’t express how it felt to stand where something so heart-breakingly tragic happened. I cried, I had a hard time leaving, and I had never felt more connected to NYC or our country. All in all, it was an experience I will never forget.
- ELLIS ISLAND! The energy on this island was AMAZING, and believe me when I say you could feel presence of the thousands upon thousands of people that passed through those doors in search of a better life. I loved seeing the pictures, learning about their struggle, reading the gratitude of their quotes, and having a new-found appreciation for my ancestors who came here to give me a better life.
- BROADWAY! So because I’m a sucker for a deal, I was determined that my twin and I spend less than $100 total for our Broadway show tickets. So I found Bring It On and was like hey, that’s my guilty pleasure movie! *add to cart* Well, it was AMAZING!!! The singing, the dancing, the tossing people up in the air and not being sure they’re ever going to come down cheerleader moves…I had a smile permanently plastered on my face the entire time. My $20 cocktail was totally worth it. The entertainment was excellent, and I got an adult sippy cup out of the deal. Who can complain?
-SOMETHING THAT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN US: If you click here, you can donate to the American Red Cross to help those still in need in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The twins were able to type this post from the warmth, comfort, and safety of their homes, there are TOO MANY people in New York, New Jersey, and surrounding area who have lost all they have. PLEASE CONSIDER clicking and donating just a little bit, please?
-AND FINALLY…iPhones have that wonderful front-facing camera that allows you to take pictures of yourself and your twin cavorting around NYC! Does that make you a better photographer? Well…NO. Hence…
From NYC with love!
