A year ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to join my Parental Unit and best friend in New York City to celebrate St. Patrick's Day...A day where everyone in the city is Irish and out celebrating.
The reasons why were therefore many: Orange County Fire Authority was invited to join the NYFD in the St. Patrick's Day Parade because of their efforts to support raising money for September 11th victims. Also, many of the men and women from the OCFD were there to support the fallen fire fighters and their families with the funerals.
We were able to see so many amazing things ...that included seeing my dad march in the parade while it was freezing outside. We also got to watch many school groups and other organizations from the city walking with pride. One of the parts that is so " heart touching" is seeing 343 flags carried by New York Fire Fighters...One flag to represent each one of the fire fighters killed on September 11th.
We also were able to ride on the fire boat. It is known as "Marine One". We took a trip around the Hudson River and it was such an amazing experience. This boat has been modified some, but, on September 11th , it helped provide water to the disaster.
We also had the opportunity to take the tour of the waterfalls at Ground Zero that are in the foot prints of the fallen. It is truly a beautiful dedication to those who lost their lives that day. MIt is a beautiful place for family and friends to go and remember their loved ones.
My parents are there again this year and said that they opened the museum and it is an entire day worth taking in what they have set up.
We took a trip across the Hudson River to see The Statue of Liberty and then over to Ellis Island. There are some moments in life where you just have to stop and recognize what that place truly represents. It was the first place the immigrants saw, and the place that held so many hopes, dreams, and wishes, all which were given; or taken away, sadly. Both sides of my family came through those doors - the Zeuli's and the Scortt's. Interesting to note that is where our name was changed from Scortino to Scortt...Very empowering moment.
We were then able to catch the train and go to Hoboken, NJ. This is where the amazing little sweet shop called Carlo's Bake Shop is. This little shop is the original home of The Cake Boss...seen on TV. Hoboken is such a cute little place and is well worth the trip.
We walked all over Manhatten and saw Rockefeller Center in and amongst so many more beautiful buildings. It is truly a place that everyone has to experience at least once. You have to experience the energy, the people, the food, stores, and the culture. It is one of the many awesome things that makes this country beautiful.
Hey lady! I miss you!! I saw Stormie this weekend. I am still SO thankful that you gave me her number. She is pure magic. I am forever grateful to you.
ReplyDeleteI also had to opportunity to talk with Dr. Paul Ogden. We were discussing travel, and I mentioned that you and your curious nature are off on this big adventure. I shared the link to this blog. Hope you don't mind.
I am loving the pictures. I never imagined it would be as much fun as you are making it. But hey, that's because you are such an amazing and fun person, you can make anything enjoyable.
Proud of you!! <3
Hello Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI miss you too!! Saturdays are not the same.
I am so glad you love Ms. Stormie. She is like my sister and I am so happy you are able to fill my shoes since I am gone.
Oh yes, thank you for sharing my blog. I should email him to to much base. I haven't touched base in a long while.
Yay!! glad you love the pictures. Life is so beautiful and I am just trying to soak it in. My life is forever changed for the better since I have come up here. This adventure will become my new unforeseen future.
How are you? Thank you for being proud of me! Your support means the world to me.
I commented via my phone and I guess it didn't post.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited to see what is next on this adventure for you!!
I am good. Nothing new. I am stupid-proud of how well Brutus (my crazy little bulldog) is doing. His surgeries are done and his training is going great. That's the only thing happening in my life. Pathetic, I know.
Keep up the posts. I love them!! I truly miss you!
It is not pathetic! I love your Brutus. I am glad that he is doing better. It is far from pathetic. I hope to have a new munchkin and will bombarding fb and the blog with how much I will love that puppy.
ReplyDeleteI miss you so much too!