After Joel and his friend left, I was on my way to Union Square to meet up with Allison's roommate since she was at work. I had the funniest experience with an Italian man. I will give you a play by play.. you can't make this stuff up. (mind you this was all in an italian accent)
I was waiting for the light to change so I could cross the street, and I realized the person next to me said something to me but I didn't quite hear them, so I turned to see what they wanted.
As soon as I lock eyes with him,
Italian man: Oh! Such a pretty face too!
Me: nervous laughter, ummm thank you?
Italian man: Where are you from princess? I saw you standing there, and I thought she is the one for me! When you turned around, I knew that I loved you.
Me: Wow, haha, I'm from North Carolina.
Italian man: (the light has changed so he puts my arm in his and walks with me) Oh, you do not live here?
Me: No, I'm visiting a friend.
Italian man: Oh! well, I give you my number, and next time you come, you stay with me!
Me: Well, I'm not really sure when I'll be back. I'm moving to California.
Italian man: Luck is not with me tonight! I am so sorry princess. I will leave you be. I am so glad to have met you. (and he turns and walks away).
I had a good giggle about that all the way to Union Square. And no, he did not pick pocket me, which was my mother's assumption.
After Allison got off work, her roommate and I went with her to a party in Brooklyn. Someone she worked with was having it, so she only knew one person, and we only knew her, but it was so fun! Everyone was really nice, and we all had a good time. It was also fun because we got to dress up! Everyone was wearing dresses and suits. Real classy ;)
We ended up pulling an all-nighter because I had to be on a plane at 6:30am and there was no point trying to sleep. When we eventually got back to her apartment, I had just enough time to shower, pack up my stuff, and call a cab a 4am to take me to Laguardia to catch my flight.
I flew to Charlotte, and met up with my Dad, then we both took a flight to New Orleans. The gate agents were super nice, and let my Dad and me have first class seats! I slept very well on that flight. We landed and one of my aunts picked us up and brought us to her house, where I took a quick nap and then got ready to attend the surprise 50th birthday party for my other aunt.
There were tons of aunts, uncles and cousins of my Dad's that I've met probably at least 10 years ago, so I didn't know them but they knew me. I just kept hearing, "Oh! Is she one of Gary's?" and would say, "I sure am!" haha My aunt we had the party for was definitely surprised, and we had a great time celbrating. It was good to see my cousin Bryan and finally meet his girlfriend, and my grandparents. That night we spent some time with Grandma and Grandpa, and then Dad and I headed to bed since we took a 7am flight back to Charlotte this morning.
I worked this afternoon, and now I am beyond exhausted. This weekend was great though. I went all up and down the east coast, and got to see so many people I love!! I'm looking forward to next weekend though when the only place I have to go is a bridal shower.
In other news, I had my initial phone interview with the Cruise Recruiting company. It went very well and she invited to the final interview with Carnival in Toronto on Feb. 11th!! If that goes well, I will be working a 6 month contract with Carnival! I'm very excited, and I really hope I get the job. I will also get to see some friends from study abroad in Korea that live in Toronto that weekend. Can't wait.
And of course here are some pictures from my weekend adventures:
Big Brother, Joel!
Allison outside of her apt.
My baby cousin Bryan
Dad excited to surprise his sister
Allison!
My beautiful Grandmother.
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