We made it!

After an epic road trip, we found our way into NYC. Now, it would have been easier to simply drive through Staten Island and over the Verrazano to get to our apartment, but remember, we are romantics. So of course we went through Jersey City and through the Holland Tunnel to spit us out in Manhattan.

After much screaming and kissing and excitement we drove to Union Square and recreated one of the most beautiful moments we first shared together. In June of 2011 Joe and I walked around Union Square, and with music only the two of us could hear, we danced in the moonlight and he confessed he was falling in love with me. Of course we both knew we were madly in love with each other at that point. But anyway, Joe parked, we hopped the fence to get on the grass and he asked me to dance.

It feels good to be home.

Wildly fanciful

"Highly unrealistic; wildly fanciful."

As Joseph and I drive up the New Jersey Turnpike, closer and closer to NYC, it's become obvious just how ridiculous we are. Our expectations are insanely high, but I don't think we could have it any other way.

Last night when we pulled into Raleigh we discovered a place that will become a new tradition for the two of us for years to come. This gorgeous bed and breakfast, the Cameron Park Inn, was perfection. We stayed in the 3rd floor Lily suite, complete with two window seats, an iron claw footed tub, and every luxury imaginable. Best part? It was 100% Eco-friendly. Solar power and recycled water were just a few of the notable amenities. The proprietor, Nikki, made us breakfast (she will accommodate for any food restrictions!) that was to die for. Artichoke and feta soufflé, turkey sausage, fresh fruit and classic Southern homemade biscuits.

Needless to say, we will be back, at least once a year. I feel like we are going from one chimeric place to another. A southern dream and now the city of dreams. So so soon!