Remember when you thought anything was possible? It still is.

There is something about New York City.
For me, It's the architecture.
The skyscrapers, the spires...

The sheer volume of  people almost guarantees a very quick response from your own energy.
Ever notice that?
How you magnetize to you the very things that your mind and emotions start radiating out.....
Especially if you have a purpose.

I planned on attending a workshop that supported a business program (with Tara Marino) that I participated in over the holiday season. I was really seeking a way to make my business more cohesive with my family life and incorporating more of my interests into my work.

I resisted going, actually.
Like, really really resisted..
I had a hundred excuses for why I couldn't.. shouldn't.. and probably.. wouldn't go.

Have you ever done this?
Denied that you really desire something?,.. or wanted it even..a little bit?
Sometimes we feel like it would be selfish...to have it.
Like others won't be happy if you go there, or so inconvenient for everyone else, the kids can't live at all without you, if you tried to do it.

Anyway, one of my wise-blood sons, said, "So, you're going right?" and that pretty much sealed the deal for me. Then my man goes, "you were thinking about NOT going?"
I can't believe I considered using some jackass excuse like..'It's sooo cold.. It sucks to travel alone into the city..Tomorrow's gonna to be the coldest day of the year ..what if I don't get a cab right away?' ..delivered with some whiny voice that I wouldn't even recognize..
I almost laughed because I actually heard the inner dialogue with the whiner-voice .

So who is the woman that is going to commute to NYC for a workshop,.. alone, on this bitter winter day?
I am she.
I stopped waffling and made the decision to go.

I envisioned protective large wings..emanating from my long woolen coat.
I saw myself being easily visible to the cabbies..
I would receive a cab with grace..
I'd be meeting likeminded interesting people..
The workshop content will be great, I'll get inspired.
It'll be wonderful to meet the woman whose program I so enjoyed this winter.
I'll enjoy myself. Yes..enJoy myself.
I finally felt confident and was completely at peace with my commitment to go.

And then the plans changed.

Anthony got the day off.
The kids were off already for the winter break.
Husband says, "Let's all go. I'll drive you. We'll get a room, Maybe we'll get a view of the skyline..."
I gasped a big breath in...."Yes!"
(You know the full body kind of 'yes'?)
Howabout the beautiful Court hotel was where the workshop was held?
Yes. 
A gorgeous suite was available.
Yes.
Big enough for my whole gang?
Yes.

the little guys on the pullout couch, pillows all strewn about

Howabout a view of the skyline?
Yes.....would be an understatement.
.....with a balcony.

 

I feel so fortunate to have a husband who supports me in every way like this..
He's awesome, and I'm so grateful to have him.
I was so excited!

After my wonderful workshop,(which was illuminating, inspiring and filled with like-minded women) I enjoyed the ease of riding the elevator right back to my guys .. relaxing after their all-day top of the skyscrapers sightseeing experience..

Then we headed around the corner to Black shack Burger
for a fast, hot, fresh and good dinner and a few cold beers
..and Sonny notices a signed picture of Kerry King from Slayer on the wall.

Which in itself was a "coincidence" because we just went as a family to the Slayer show in Bethlehem PA, like VIPs. We got VIP box seating, to keep the kids from getting caught in a mosh, and a room at the venue as well. The kids got to meet Kerry King in the elevator and mentioned to him that we came all the way to PA from Long island to see them. He said he didn't realize that they weren't playing in NY at all on the tour.

Here's Anthony telling the story.

Slayer has since added 2 dates on Long island at the Paramount in Huntington..you're welcome Long Island Metal fans!

The supercool owner hears us talking and wants to show us his autographed Kerry King guitar.

OMGosh. Seeing my kids take turns to  play Kerry King's guitar was astonishing.

We were all so psyched.
Best day ever.

A short walk back to the room for our own nighttime skyline view

right from our silk(!) bed while listening to Metalshop with Eddie Trunk on the hotel radio

In the morning the guys all went out for a walk to get some bagels, and I got a little bit of alone time.

Weekend getaway Success.
Better than I had imagined.
No stressful cab-hailing-cold-girl-woes.
Better than I could have micromanaged it.
Whole family adventure.
Mixing Business with Pleasure.
It's all possible.
Life is good.

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