7 Favorite Things

May (in June)

1. Sweet Potato Fries - As a child, you couldn't get me to touch a sweet potato. One time, my uncle gave me a carrot stick. I walked around my grandmother's house nibbling on it. I broke down in tears. The carrot looked old and it tasted horrible. My uncle had given me a sweet potato. That memory has kept me from eating sweet potatoes over the years. Then I discovered them in the fry version and I fell in love. My favorite places to get them in New York are Schnippers Quality Kitchen and Trailer Park Lounge.

2. Utopia - It's a Greek diner on Amsterdam between 72nd and 73rd. It's one of the few places, I will go and eat by myself. One of the waiters knows me and he always asks how my mom is doing in TN. And he knows to bring me coffee as soon as I sit down. Got to love that!

3. Moms - My own is first and foremost, of course, my favorite! Moms who get you because they are in the same boat just a different ocean. Jersey moms who make you feel like you are at home even though home is in TN. New moms who are learning and on their way to being the Best Mom. Moms who are following after God's heart even if the cost is more than they can stand most days. And the hope of one day being a mom.

4. Paper Route - I'm obsessed with this band from Nashville. Excited to go see them play in July.

5. Kelsey Foster Photography - I am so thankful to have the pleasure of knowing this talented young lady. And so honored to call her my friend.

6. Free Concerts in Central Park - Thank you Good Morning America!

7. Australia - Growing up, my parents always talked about how they would love to travel down under. But it wasn't until I met some friends traveling through that made me want so desperately to know more about Australia and all its beauties! Can't wait till I make my way there!