Day 3
This one was just for us. Something that rarely if ever happens. Katie was kind enough to watch Luke for the entire day so we could go to hear the New York Philharmonic play the Messiah and go to dinner.
For starters, it was so fun to dress up for something besides church. Although I did wear the same dress I wore last Sunday, but it felt different, more exciting. Lincoln Center as always was beautiful. I feel ashamed in admitting this, but it was my first concert. I couldn't help but feel giddy with excitement as I passed the beautiful lit tree and imagined how beautiful the symphony would sound.
It was beautiful. The Messiah holds such a special place in my heart and
memory. As I listened, my mind wandered through all of my
memories of playing it at Ricks College. I wanted so badly to be up
there playing and accompanying my favorites, "Comfort Ye" and "He was
despised". They sounded amazing. But nothing compared to the spirit that was
felt when the congregation stood for the "Hallelujiah Chorus". My emotions took over, as they do every time I hear and sing it.
I wish I could say the same things for Tom's experience. For the first half, he slept. And for the second, he plugged his nose. When you choose to attend the matinee performance, with it usually comes an audience of senior citizens and an overwhelming smell of bengay. I was able to get used to it, Tom couldn't.
After the concert we treated ourselves to Gramercy Tavern. Tom has had this restaurant on the top of his must eats list while we are in New York but we have never been able to justify spending the money. Not that we really could last night, but we just couldn't not do it. The portions were small, the taste was perfect, and the service was impeccable. I even got to wear a complimentary shawl when I mentioned I was chilly.
I had to take pictures of the food, just to help remind me the entire experience.
And this is Tom yelling at me to stop taking the pictures. We really need to get out more often.
Saturday, December 22, 2007 at 2:59PM
Reader Comments (5)
Oh my my my. I am so many times over in love with this Christmas entry. I felt so excited for you hearing that you had this special evening/day(ish) just for the two of you. And then I snickered at how you got to dress up (which you look great btw), yet it was the same 'dress up' you wore last week. And then I almost, almost allowed myself to become all teary eyed as I too looked back (some what) fondly of your time at Ricks & imaging you playing. How sweet & how almost spir... oh wait Tom's asleep. No no, now it's bengay that is preventing him from breathing. I'm just thankful I wasn't sipping on some cool ice water because I would've had to have you buy me a new keyboard. But wait. You aren't done yet. You go to a restaurant that hands out blankets (cause we all know shawl is just a fancy way of saying blanky) when you feel a bit of a chill? I LOVE IT!
And yes for those who did not just read your post, and for those that did, I did just do an entire recap, which I realize was completely unnecessary but at the same time was so totally necessary because it was just so fan freaking tastic it bared repeating. I forever wish it was Christmas posts every single day of the year because I am in love something fierce!
J-E-A-L-O-U-S
sounds like a picture perfect day.
you look beautiful Alysha. Tom cleans up pretty nice too!
wow alysha, I'm so glad you had such a great day out.
It sounds so romantically fun. maybe we should decide to move so we can start doing incredible NY outings!
I am in love! Sounds like a beautiful day! So happy you got to go!