Weekend Getaway

My husband and I are rarely to have the same days off, even on weekends. So when we have the same weekend off, I get excited to use the opportunity to spend time together with him doing something different. Our plan was to go somewhere where we both could enjoy and relax. Our choices that came across our mind were either going to a beach, hiking at Bear Mountain, walking on Brooklyn Bridge or going to a theater. We tried to think about it since the beginning of the week. Besides I really want to enjoy this summer after the frigid winter at the beginning of this year.

So, my husband started to look into some places for our weekend getaway. For the beach, we wanted to go to Montauk. However it would be about one and a half hour drive and we were not sure if we could wake up early enough to go and spend some time there before sun goes down, as I was thinking that I needed to prepare food and all the beach necessities, which prolly not that necessary to think too much about. So, ~~Montauk beach.~~

Secondly, hiking was a bit problem for me too. My work requires me to run around all the time for 7 hours a day, 5 days a week. So, I was looking for somewhere I could sit and stretch my legs. So, I told my husband to go there some other day. ~~Bear Mountain hiking.~~

Similar reason for Bklyn bridge walk. Plus it might be raining. ~~Brooklyn Bridge.~~

For teather, there wasn't any movie that we were very interested to watch that weekend. ~~Teather.~~

So what now? I just realized it as I am writing this diary that I am such a difficult wife. It was always me to approve or disapprove where to go or what to do. I should learn to enjoy this life more, anywhere, anytime.

Anyhow, after my husband searching for places nearby that we had not yet gone, he then found that there was a new mall opened on Lower East Side, by the West Side Highway, where they also had a very beautiful food court with view of the Hudson River and many varieties of food. It is called Brookfield Place. So, as someone who loves to shop and eat, I immediately say 'lets's go' when my husband mentioned about it ;p

Brookfield Place

However, when we got there, we found out that the mall wasn't yet opened. It was only the food court that is currently accessible...(good enough....at least I got to eat.. :)) and I also like it even better as it wasn't that crowded yet. It is really a great place to chill out, in-door and out-door. The entrance lounge has tropical theme design with huge palm trees, which I adore. And according to the website, I think they will build an ice skating rink right outside of the entry way. What a combination of winter and summer! The food price was pretty affordable, as we observed. At that time, we only got a chance to try a delicious fancy cupcake from one of the vendors, the Sprinkles. But I would definitely love to check it out again once the stores are opened.