Books (3-10 in 2017)...

Book #3 of the year was "The Forgetting Time" which I had seen a lot on blogs, etc. It is a little far fetched...so keep that in mind.

Number 4 was "A Death in Vienna" and I still love Daniel Silva but this was not one of my favorites. I'm sure I will still read the rest of the series that I haven't read yet!

#5 was "The Mothers" and it is one of those books where it captures a time in people's life and their decisions...and what happens after you make your choices. A reminder how decisions now can alter your life later.

Number 6 was "Lion" which was non-fiction and I enjoyed. It was a sweet, inspiring story and I look forward to seeing the movie.

#7 is also a non-fiction and really was great! I loved Lynsey Addario's life and it makes you think about following your passion and for me...honestly...doing more in life. I highly recommend this one and it is also going to be a movie.

Number 8 was "The Kind Worth Killing" and it is in the suspense genre. I must admit that after the first little bit I thought I had it all figured out...but then it completely changed. If you like "Behind Closed Doors" then definitely pick it up. I look forward to reading something else by this author.

#9 was "The Association of Small Bombs" and I liked it but I do not think this book would interest everyone. I love all things that relate to India and especially novels set in India so of course I wanted to read it! It was well written and made a great point about how one event changes lives in different ways. You never know how you will react to a life-changing event.

So I must admit that I saw this first was becoming a movie with Kate Winslet and Idris Elba and knew I needed to read it first. Action and love...great combo. I really enjoyed it. It reminded me of "On the Island" (which of course I loved and a must read for action/romance!) a little with the plane crash and love angle. Cannot wait to see movie!

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Books (3-10 in 2017)...

NYC 2017

I went to NYC with some friends to celebrate my 39th birthday! I loved the crew! It was fun and it only reiterates the fact that I not only love to plan a trip but to travel! We had amazing weather (not too cold for February!), loved where we stayed (so close to everything,) shows (could have seen more!,) food, and of course the company was great! I felt like I should have taken more pics but here are a few!!!

 The Pawleys Island/Georgetown crew on the cab ride in NYC after landing!!

First stop was to see Kinky Boots (Todrick Hall was starring in it!) We had the best seats and the show was AMAZING! I loved it! I could see it again! It was up there as one of my favorites with West Side Story that I saw when I was a kid in Dallas. Again...was so good!!

We had a late dinner at Trattoria Dell'arte and it was so good! I would eat here again on my next trip back!

My girl Meredyth! I have known her since I was 21 and we worked together and then were roommates in Atlanta. We have had more fun and random nights then we care to discuss. Ha! She is of course one of my most favorite peeps!!

 Breakfast of champs every morning...bagel and coffee!

 Subway ride!! Honestly we barely had to take it as we were so close to everywhere but there is something I love about the subway!

 My girl Glenn representing at our favorite sign!! We love wine! Oh the fun times we have had with our wine! :) Glenn just moved from being my neighbor to living 20 minutes from me and I want to cry!!

I had read about this random taco place that Glenn and I went to before meeting the rest of the crew. It was so yummy!!! Would go again!

 Then we met the crew for their lunch which I just had "liquid" while they ate...so basically it was awesome!

 This night we headed out to Gaonuri and it was my favorite! I think about it all the time! So good and the atmosphere was my favorite too! The view!!!

 

Look at the view from our table! It was magical!

 My sweet Julie!! We have know each other since I was 23 and I love her to death! She is seriously the best person in the world and I love that I get to see her when I do...but of course I still pray that one day we will live in same town again. Come on Julie!!  Plus she lets me steal a bunch of her wine. ;)

 Cheers to us!!!

Glenn, Erin, and I went and saw the Newsical the Musical and it was the funniest thing ever! I laughed so hard! It is like Saturday Night Live. Definitely a must see!

My birthday dinner at Eataly...it was a wine dinner that represented a region in Italy. I fell in love with Eataly last time I went to NYC and knew I wanted to do more there this time. I still want to scope it out more but this was cool to me!

All the wine of the night was red...so I was a happy girl! Bring it!

And to end the last night...bubbly in the room!!

Next NYC trip may include Norah as she will need to see all the tourist stops! I loved doing a girls trip and probably should do more! Until next time!

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NYC 2017