Jessica's Year Away From Smith: A great week so far.

Monday:

In the morning I had my art history class from 9:30-10:45 and that was my only class for the week. The rest of the day I got some work done and then I met up with my mom, dad, and Uncle Pete for the Late Show with David Letterman. I was expecting to see Robin Williams and Ashley Greene, since it was Monday, but I guess they were filming 3 shows on Monday because they can't film on Thanksgiving. We ended up seeing the Wednesday night show with Natalie Portman and Adam Lambert. It was so weird because Dave kept saying "tomorrow is Thanksgiving" when really it was only Monday night. After the show, we went to the Meatpacking district and ate at Son Cubano. After dinner we walked along the High Line for a little while. From there we took a cab to St. Mark's and I got to show the fam my apartment and introduce everyone to my awesome roommates! After the tour we walked around St. Mark's for a little bit and then took a cab to the Upper West Side. I decided to sleep up there last night for a little change of scenery. When we arrived, everyone got in their pajamas, ate dessert, and Uncle Pete and I watched the new episode of Dexter. I ended up staying awake longer than everyone because it was so nice to have a TV and sleep on the 15th floor of an apartment building overlooking the city.

Walking through Columbus Circle, on our way to the Late Show

Knowing the name of this deli allowed me to win tickets to the Late Show

Waiting in line to get the tickets.

Dad, Mom, and Uncle Pete in the elevator going up to the High Line.

Posing in the blue tunnel area of the High Line.

Tuesday:

I woke up to a beautiful view of NYC from the Kolber's apartment. I stayed in bed for a little bit and then took my time doing work, getting ready, and then I finally left the Upper West Side at 2pm. I took a cab from 60th and Amsterdam to my apartment, and then took the subway to work in Brooklyn. As soon as work was over, I got dressed up and ready before heading straight to Times Square for a Broadway show with the fam. We saw "A Steady Rain" with Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig. It was unbelievable! Everyone loved it, and they raised thousands of dollars for a Broadway Cares/Equity Fights charity. After the show, we went to Carnegie Deli to get some Reubens. Dad and Uncle Pete shared one and then Mom and I shared another one. Mom and I didn't get through half of ours even sharing it. It was PILED with meat and cheese. I can't believe I even ate a little bit of it. Bec and Bill joined us at the deli and then we parted ways. Now I'm back in my apartment and everyone else is on the Upper West Side.