4th of July trip

For the 4th of July, I made a trip home to NC. The first week was spent visiting family and friends in the hometowns. I enjoyed seeing those that I saw, but it's funny how everytime I go back, I see fewer people than the time before. The week flies by, and it's almost impossible to fit everything (and everybody) in. I'm glad, though, that the time I do get to spend with my family and friends from back home is so valuable, not just shooting the s&@t. I always miss home when I go back there, but once I return to the place I now call home (Reading), everything goes back to normal. I would like to have some visitors from the US though, hint hint!!!

So the second week of the trip to the US was spent at Wrightsville Beach, one of my favorite places! We have a bit of tradition going on, to go there every year for the 4th of July. It's great because so many friends know that there's a place we can all meet the same time every year. We had a blast this year, as my pictures demonstrate. Can't wait for our next trip!

Finally, the last few days of the trip were spent in Manhattan. I absolutly love NYC! I've been several times before, in the winter months, but this was my first summer visit. It gets pretty hot in the Big Apple. We had a great time there. We sat front row for the "late show with David Letterman" and "Live with Regis and Kelly". We met Regis and Kelly and that was just a dream come true! I've always been a Kelly fan, and my mom loves Regis. They acted the same in person as they do on TV, very down to earth. We saw lots of celebrities on this trip. I also did some sightseeing on my own while Jamey worked. I visited all the designer stores and drooled over it all. Oh yeah, sightseeing. Jamey and I visited the Empire State Building and the area where they are rebuilding the World Trade Center. We went to Central Park and visited Strawberry Fields, the memorial for John Lennon. We also ate dinner one night at Tavern on the Green, which is a swanky restuarant in Central Park. I can't wait to go back to New York, which won't be long from now, long story. Okay, end of Blog for now, I have other matters to attend to. Cheers!