this cricket is headed to Times Square

In mere hours I’ll be hopping a plane and headed to New York City.  I’ve never been, though I have been advised in How Not To Be An Annoying Tourist, and am hoping that I can navigate NYC at least close to as well as I managed in London, a city I absolutely loved.  For this Southern girl, New York is mostly a construct of film and literature, so I’m trying to keep my mind open so I can experience a new place without expectations.  We’re traveling with our two best friends, and a major purpose of the trip is to do my husband’s 30th birthday up right.  We don’t really have a concrete plan, but I’m sure we’ll have a great time.  Have a great weekend, folks!