A Romantic Date

Yesterday James and I awoke to a gray and gloomy day. We had french toast for breakfast, and while drinking our coffee decided it was the perfect day for an outing. I had been wanting to go into the city, so I figured this would be the time. Before we left, "Do you think we'll need our umbrellas?" James, "Nope, it's only a couple of blocks." So, we headed for the train station only blocks from our apartment, just as it started to drizzle.

The ride into Manhattan was quick. We chatted a little, but mostly watched the people come and go on the train. As we emerged onto the street at The World Trade Center stop, we were met by a downpour. I ran back inside, bought some small, cheap, umbrellas, and we hurried onto the soggy streets. AMC movie theatre, our destination, was around the corner. Our movie would be starting soon, so we rushed through the rain. Tickets: $24.00, Concessions: $17.80, Seeing "Dark Knight": priceless? (we loved the movie, but $50 dollars to see a matinee!)

After the movie we debated whether to eat in the city or go home. The vote, home, seemed the best option due to the lack of funds and the rain. We reached the train station, all in one piece, except for the umbrella which was now inside out. It was dark outside, and the rain was coming down hard. We reached the Newark Penn Station, and began the trek home. We decided to give up on the collapsing umbrellas and make a run for it. We laughed the whole way home and entered our apartment, looking like we just came from the pool.

After changing into dry clothes, we made left overs and settled on the couch. It was the perfect ending to the perfect day, and both of us couldn't think of a place where we'd rather be.