Old stomping grounds

I started my awesome new (and old) job this week. I'm in New Jersey all week, learning all kinds of new things and meeting all kinds of new people. I'm also enjoying reminiscing back to our NJ days. Elisabeth had asked me before I left if I would take a picture of  the city, and of course I forgot to bring my camera, but lucky for me (or not-so-lucky, depending on the situation!) I have a BlackBerry now that I can take pictures with!  The picture quality isn't so hot but at least I was able to get the picture for her. (Actually, my old boss Lisa was able to get the picture - she had to show me how to use the camera properly.)

Really, I could look at the NYC skyline for hours.  We used to live across from Central Park on the other side of the Hudson River, and had the most amazing view.  I miss it.  So I felt it was necessary to drive around our old stomping grounds and see what's changed and what hasn't.  A daily-new-door-ding on the side of your car is still there. Our old apartment is still there, and our slimy landlord (who lived above us) is apparently still there too. Or at least his red BMW is.  Our dry cleaner is still there. El Sonsonateco, a little restaurant at the top of our road, that we never ate at but LOVED to say out loud (seriously - try it!) is still there.  The lack of parking is still there. And so is the awesome view. My favorite building is the Chrysler building, and it's still there too!  Still as beautiful as ever. Oh, and some really great friends are still here!

I kind of forgot how much I missed New Jersey, but still it will be so nice to see the girls and Mark again. Sydney told me tonight "Mama, Ah Eee Ah Ceam!" Clear as day -- Mama, I eat ice cream.  Why do kids age so much while we're away from them? She also said "wuv oo tchooo". Sigh. 

So I will see them late Friday night when I return home. Until then I'm going to continue to enjoy my stay here in NJ!