The National at The Beacon

We had one day to sleep in while we were in New York and we took full advantage of it!

When we finally got out the door (maybe around noon),

we walked up Central Park, then went to brunch at Kirsch.

There's always something out of the ordinary to see in Central Park!

So many beautiful blooming trees and flowers!

We came across this Community Garden filled with tulips near 90th and Amsterdam.

While at brunch (at 2:00 p.m.) it started pouring rain. So we took our time then finally took an Uber back to the hotel. And seriously, went back to sleep.

We had pizza at "My Pizza Pie" which is tiny, but more Italian style than New York style and 

muy delicioso.

Then to The National, which was the whole reason we came to New York this weekend. 

It's one of Courtney's and Dan's favorite indie bands.

I wouldn't say this was the best photo of a band performing.

But it is a photo.

I loved it! I really did! They even began with a 25 minute arty movie they contributed music and lyrics to with a long intermission after. So we got more talk time with Courtney and Michael.

And I think I liked the movie best out of anyone.

The National was playing at Beacon Theater which was fun because its only a few blocks from Courtneys apartment and we stayed at The Trump so we were close by too.

We walked up to ice cream afterward (thanks Michael!) and then an obligatory walk past 81st and Broadway to remember those good times and see the new apartment building where 

Essentials used to be. Then said our goodbyes. Too short!

But Courtney has much going on -- studying for quals (at the end of May), classes, homework, 

her lab project and her lab research. She needs prayers to sustain her. And to help her figure out what's going wrong with the scissors project. (Don't ask, just pray.)