NYC Bucket List

There are so many things to do in this city.  So many things, in fact, that it becomes quite overwhelming.  To be perfectly honest, most days I don't even leave the apartment.  I simply enjoy my 5th floor view of Washington Heights and it doesn't really feel like I live in New York City.

 In case you are confused, this is not the view from my apt.

To ensure we don't waste all of our time in this amazing city, Joe and I have compiled a bucket list of items to do.  Here is a list of future adventures - experiences we're determined to have before we leave.  I'll keep you updated on each one we accomplish - photos and all.

Go to a Yankees game
Visit the flower market - nothing better than a street full of flowers and bringing some home to my table

Peruse the Brooklyn Flea Market

Tour Ellis Island

Get buns of steel - the 5 flights to our apartment should guarantee this 

Visit the Botanical Gardens in Brooklyn 

Drink frozen hot chocolate at Serendipity

Gain a greater understanding of Islam and Judaism

See as many museums as possible (and multiple times): MOMA, Met, Whitney, Natural History, Guggenheim, Dia:Beacon, and other museums yet to be discovered by us.

Can you tell how serious I am about the museum thing?

Really.  I'm serious.

Go ice skating at Rockefeller Center
Eat a lot of good Polish food

Do a lot of pleasure reading courtesy of the public library

Walk across Brooklyn Bridge 

Buy something fancy for each of us - something we probably shouldn't buy, but will always remember how special it is because we paid way too much for it in NYC.

Cruise Coney Island - I make no promises about riding anything.  Big chicken.

Continue my photography project about Deaf Culture - look into that interpreting certificate

See Wicked on Broadway - we'd like to see other shows as well, but this is THE one that cannot be missed

Rent a boat and paddle around in Central Park

These are the main attractions for us. As you can see, some of them have already been accomplished. I'm sure we could add a million other things to the list - and actually we'd love your input.  Especially you locals - what are some things we cannot miss during our New York experience?  Please submit suggestions in the comments.  We will consider each of them and possibly update the list.

Now I feel excited about living here.  This list is all about making it happen!