My Waiora weekend in NYC

It has taken me a few days to get my routine back, but I wanted to post and share about my weekend! It was such a blast. It started by the fact the kids were able to miss some school, so already they were excited! :)

Guess who was sitting in the seat just ahead of us? Susan Lucci and her husband. Here in St. Pete is the HSN Headquarters, she makes frequent visits to sell her stuff. But she is as tiny and gracious as you see her on TV.

We were greeted at the airport by a wonderful limo that whisked us (listerally in NYC traffic it seemed we were weaving in and out so fast!) to our hotel at the Parker LeMeredin on 57th. The room wasn't ready. So we stored our bags and went right across the street to Antonio's for some pizza.... arguably in the best in NYC! The staff of 60 minutes were staying at our hotel, not that my children would know who they were or anything.... seems there were lots of celebrites all around this past weekend. After pizza, we walked, and walked, and walked and walked. I started to feel a little weak, nauseous, and wasn't sure why. I thought it was motion sickness.

We finally went to our room late in the day, and were pleasantly surprised when we were upgraded to a suite! It was fantastic! That night we had our reception on the penthouse floor of the hotel, it was great to see everyone, have some drinks and sushi.... then my husband and I met up with a few folks across the street for more pizza!!!! LOL. After dinner, I got some great "friend-time" in with Shelley and her hubby, as we enjoyed a few drinks and laughed and laughed. It was so much fun hanging out with her and Jim!

Friday was greeted with a catered breakfast then a "state of the Waiora Union" meeting, where we learned some updates, product information, etc. But boy, I just wasn't feeling well. The naseau returned. Then we were on our own until Friday night. We shopped, and shopped. We stopped at Carnegie Deli, where my son had an experience he will never forget :) , then we were back to the hotel for some R&R. I was able to get in a nap, and felt better for the rest of the day. Friday night we had dinner at Shelly's and then off to Grease on Broadway. It was excellent! Last year, we saw Lion King, I have to say the kids enjoyed this better. Afterwards, my husband met up with his brother (who lives in NYC) and they went to have drinks where they met up and had drinks with Clay Aiken. Yes, that is him in the photo below.

Saturday we woke and made our way to ChinaTown where my daughter learned the art of haggling, or bargaining.... 2 pairs of sunglasses for 9$ and a knock off Dolce and Gabbana bag for $30. Our gala was Saturday night, and then after that, I attempted to stay for the late night comedy show at Carolines with Shelley, Jim and Julio, but I couldn't hang.... the nausea came right back and I had to leave to walk back to the hotel. Walking the streets of NYC at 130AM.... it was so much fun!

Sunday we got up and saw that NYC had their 5 borough Bike Ride. Thousands of bike riders took over the streets! It was so cool. I'm feeling much better, but Julio is now feeling a little ill. I think it was some stomach virus that went around.

Anyways, it was an outstanding trip! Thank you Waiora! The next Top Performer's Trip is in Las Vegas, at the Wynn..... whose coming with me?




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