New York City, Here We Come!

My best friend Alecia and I are about to embark on an adventure. We are taking three individuals with disabilities on a trip to New York City! Laurel, who lives with my family and is going on the trip, keeps saying "New York City, here we come!"

Having watched every episode of Sex and the City, Alecia and I have envisioned what our trip to NYC could be like: Shopping for shoes, brunch, and whichever cultural experiences we prefer (Phantom of the Opera and club-hopping!)

Upon realizing the reality of the NYC experience that our fellow travelers would enjoy, we decided that we should probably come up with some alternate plans. So far we have purchased tickets to see Mary Poppins at a Sunday afternoon matinee and have made reservations at a Marriott Hotel in Brooklyn to be away from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan. The group will be thrilled to see the Statue of Liberty, visit Coney Island, and explore the Museum of Natural History.

Alecia and I are grateful to be able to travel with such wonderful people and know full well that, although it's not the Sex and the City-like fantasy trip we initially imagined, the trip will undoubtedly be a trip we'll never forget.