Of Bloggers and Bucket Lists

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My roommates, my sister and I in front of the fountain near the entrance to Central Park.

I have been in New York for BlogHer since Wednesday of last week. My sister came along and we had an absolute blast at the conference and around the city. I am currently sitting in the Tampa airport waiting to check-in for my final flight home and wanted to post a quick update. While in New York, I crossed quite a few items off my bucket list and we have already made plans to return for a trip in the future! It was a blast and I hope to share more with all of you in the coming week. What were those bucket list items?


1. I visited New York. I have always wanted to go and now I can say I have been.

2. I road on the Subway. It is confusing and I have no idea how you can go down one flight of stairs on the way down and then have to walk up 5 flights on the way out, but it was a cool experience.

3. I visited Ground Zero. It is a sobering experience, but one that I had wanted to have.

4. I ate a slice of real NYC cheesecake. It was red velvet and it was absolutely delicious, even if I did have to share with my sister.

5. I saw the Statue of Liberty, a must do for anyone.

6. I saw the Naked Cowboy and got a hilarious picture of my sister with him.

7. I survived a NYC cab ride.

8. I took a carriage ride through Central Park like you see in those movies and it was so fun!

9. I saw a Broadway show. It was End of the Rainbow and it was hilarious and absolutely outstanding.

10. I ate street meat and now I know why people stand in line for hours just to get a bite. Yum!

Have you been to New York? What bucket list items did you check off?

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Kathleen is a homeschooling mom of four boys with a serious case of the Wanderlust bug. Her love of travel extends to her children, and has resulted in the family visiting 48 states to date, and traveling nearly a third of the year. She is the owner of LifeWith4Boys.com where you will find information on Family Travel, recipes, reviews, lifestyle and more.

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27 comments

  1. TammyAugust 6, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    I've been to NY, but I would like to go again.

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  2. Jenn@Sweet T Makes ThreeAugust 6, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Sounds like you made the most of your time there! I want to go back one day since I only spent 24 there.

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  3. Marcie W.August 6, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    I adore NY for so many reasons!! I'm so happy you got to experience it for yourself.

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  4. Lorie ShewbridgeAugust 6, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    So glad you had a fantabulous time!
    I have been to NYC a few times and really didn't like it.
    I have never gotten to see the Statue of Liberty (which I wanted to do) and I went before 9/11.
    I think you look absolutely amazing, I cannot believe you just had a baby a few weeks ago - incredible!! I also cannot believe how much your sister looks like your mom. =)

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  5. Liz MaysAugust 6, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    I didn't have the chance to do anything in the city this time, but wow, you sure did! I'm so glad!

    As always, I LOVE seeing you!

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  6. Simply Being MommyAugust 6, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    It was so great seeing you and your sister in New York! You accomplished so much.

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  7. DonnaAugust 6, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    I've never been to NY, but hope to someday. Have a great friend I've made online that I would love to meet there. I'm glad you had such a great time!

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  8. Tricia NightowlmamaAugust 6, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    wow you all did so much and I love the photo so wonderful to meet you too

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  9. AmandaAugust 6, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    So much fun! We went years ago and saw three musicals! I loved it!

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  10. TheresaAugust 6, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    I'm so glad you had such a great time!

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  11. TheAtticGirlAugust 6, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    I've never been to NYC but it's a definite on my bucket list. Sounds like you had a blast!

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  12. Anne - Mommy Has to WorkAugust 7, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    I've been when I was a child, but would ove to go back!

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  13. That Bald ChickAugust 7, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    I haven't been to NYC since 1991. Glad you had a great trip!

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  14. KathleenAugust 7, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Lorie, you are too sweet. It really was an amazing time. Liz, the only reason we got so much done is because we came in on Wednesday afternoon and stayed until late on Sunday. We got most of the stuff done on Sunday, but did the Rockefeller Center, Empire State Building and Central Park on Thursday morning.

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  15. Emily @FamilyNLifeLVAugust 7, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Sounds like you had the BEST time! I love the list of things you did!! You must have been so busy!!

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  16. Colleen (Shibley Smiles)August 7, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    I know how you feel. We saw the Statue, survived the cab ride, almost lost a child on the subway, visited ground zero, and enjoyed our first time ever in NYC

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  17. Stefani @ MommyEnterprises.comAugust 8, 2012 at 3:00 AM

    The Naked Cowboy was something I seen a couple times this past weekend. I wish I would have got to see the Statue of Liberty. Maybe next time!

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  18. UnknownAugust 8, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    yes I've been to NYC twice and LOVED everything about it. There is still so much I want to do there but I will go back definitely. We got our pic with the naked cowboy as well when we went the last time.

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  19. KellyAugust 8, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    Naked Cowboy? I got to check that out, lol.

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  20. StefanieAugust 8, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    You did a lot for your first trip! I still haven't been on the subway.

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  21. UnknownAugust 9, 2012 at 12:46 AM

    Loved experiencing some of those items on your Bucket List as your BlogHer12 roommate! The carriage ride was one of my favs! Getting to shop at Macy's on 34th street, and going on a trip without my family (that sounds awful - but really I needed it!)

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  22. Elaina (A Time Out for Mommy)August 12, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    I live in NYC and always take those little things for granted!

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  23. Stefani @ MommyEnterprises.comSeptember 1, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    I seen the Naked Cowboy too and survived a cab ride. I need to go back to NYC though because there is so much I haven't seen yet.

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  24. MichelleSSeptember 10, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    Glad to know you had a great time. I would love to do the carriage ride, and I like eating street food.

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  25. UnknownSeptember 16, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    It sounds like you had a fabulous time... I'm so glad you did, we all need a break now and again to remind us that all work is NOT the way to be..play is necessary!!

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  26. tannawingsSeptember 23, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    You crossed a lot of your list! Nope I have never been to NY- I would love to just see it... maybe someday!

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  27. RachelandJeramie FreerSeptember 26, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    It sounds like you accomplished quite a bit while you were there! Looks like you had fun! I have never been to NY but would like to go at least once in my life.

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