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Day Trip to New York

 


As a sister of someone who attends New York University, I felt like it was a sistery duty to attend a play that she was performing in on Saturday. Because of this, me, my dad, stepmom, and baby brother all woke up at 3:00 am on Saturday morning and went on a plane to New York. Now in order for this to happen, I had to face some fears. I have an unsettling fear of flying and being in the air, so this I prepared myself for this with some breathing and prayer. The flight went super well and we landed at around 9:00 am! By the time we got to the city, it was about 11:00 am and we went straight to Cozy's Soup and Burger for some brunch. Over the years, we have made friends with the owner, John, who will never disappoint us with his cooking skills. After the best meal, we decided it was time to see the show.

When we arrived, I didn't realize that we were going to see the building where she spends most of her time. The play was in the Stella Adler building, an acting studio named by the American actress Stella Adler. The play is titled Measure for Measure, a Shakespearean work, played by the acting students. The production was really good, but it was really difficult to stay awake! Anna performed wonderfully and I was so proud of her. After the play, we visited the Rockefeller Christmas tree. It was larger than life! On our way back to the airport, we grabbed some pizza and said our goodbyes. Overall, this was a really fun trip and I would do it again if I had the opportunity!



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