It all started with the desire to go to the US Open. And from there it grew into an urge to relive our mid-twenties when Erin still lived in Manhattan and I would take the red-eye for a weekend of shopping and shenanigans. And then we sprinkled on a bit of work to justify the midweek trip.
We accomplished all three with a few reflections:
I loved the whole US Open experience. We got there early to wander the grounds before the matches and enjoyed a few (too many) Honey Deuces, we made friends with those around us (including my seat mate, a 12 year old girl who wants to eventually play at the Open and who also gave me a big hug when Erin and I left early (see previous note about the too many drinks) and it was inspiring to watch these incredible women play the best tennis (I am becoming a huge fan of women’s sports, especially after the Valkyries game with the kids just the weekend prior).
It was really good to see my NY colleagues in person and I realized how much I have grown my relationships at the company over the past two years
And while we did have a day of shopping and beverages on Friday it was definitely not the same as when we were twenty. And that is okay. The shopping was a bit more high end, the drinking was a lot more low key and we ended the night back at the hotel, in bed, watching a marathon of Bones on TBS with the subtitles on. And it was perfect.
So while I still love New York, I would have been just as happy catching up with Erin in her new home in Dallas. The allure of energy, good restaurants, vibrant bars and shopping isn’t what it used to be. A good night sleep and a proper catch up, that is where I am at these days.
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