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Sad to Watch :: NY Yankee Stadium

March 11, 2010 By theOkieCollegeGirl View Comments

This is something tough to watch.  I was just there 6 months ago.  6 months I stood across the street from the Old Yankee Stadium just looking at it.  Remembering what it would have been like to be seeing a baseball game during the years of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Oklahoma native; Mickey Mantle.  Many Greats walked into the stadium I saw across the street, across from the New Yankee Stadium, the one I saw my first Yankee Game in.

It’s a surreal thing seeing this happen.  Seeing something so old and ancient that once housed all the greats of Yankee Baseball be torn down.  This video from CNN just leaves me in shock.  I was just there.  I just saw this stadium.  I do wish I would’ve walked across the street and touched this building, touched what remained of the Old Yankee Stadium.

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the Recap of 2009

December 31, 2009 By theOkieCollegeGirl View Comments

I accomplished so much in 2009.  It’s crazy at how many trips I took and the places I got to see.  So, to recap at the events that took place in 2009….here’s the rundown.

The Backyard slowly turned into something fantastic.

I graffitied someone’s yard.

I found a love for Framboise

I bought a Netbook with Ubuntu Linux (and named him Gizmo)

Norman was hit by a Tornado

I met Kevin Costner.  He’s dreamy.

I danced as an ALUM in the Tecumseh Dance Recital (don’t even get me started on being an alum, I realize I’m old)

Ate at Grey’s Papaya in NYC

The Boys met Papaw & Delilah

Roomie & I drove to Florida all by ourselves (actually she drove).  It was the best vacation I’ve taken in awhile.

Re-did my Bathroom & Bedroom.

Mom, Dad & I visited New York City for 2 weeks.  It was probably the highlight to my year….well the first 3.5 days were.

Attended my first Yankee’s Game.

Drank Pina Coladas with my feet in the sand.

Caught the Subway.

Met Ree Drummond.

NB was finally out of the picture.

Went Parasailing.

Saw my first Oklahoma Blizzard…14.1 inches of snow dumped in Norman on 12/24…amazing.

Walked through Central Park with Mom & Dad.

Baby Brother Graduated!

Flew in a Private Jet with Mom & Dad.

Set foot on Staten Island.

Made some amazing friends.

Bought my Sony Vaio – it’s awesome – her name is Petunia.

Drove to Minnesota with Mom & Dad.

Celebrated turning 25 with the best friends a girl could have.

There is soooo much more I did & things I saw that I honestly can’t think of them right now.  2009 was a great year and I can’t wait to see what 2010 has in store for me.  Hopefully the years will only get better from here…even if I do stay 25 for forever.

Filed Under: Activities, Cousins, Friends, New York, the Beach

the NYC Wrap Up

December 9, 2009 By theOkieCollegeGirl View Comments

After the Yankee Game we dropped off the map for over a week.  We made it back to Oklahoma 2 weeks after our departure on September 24, 2009.  We flew into Dallas and then drove back to Oklahoma in the fog after Midnight.  I even slept in my own bed and felt more comfortable being at home.

I do plan to go back to NYC and take in more sights, but for now I’m going to concentrate on graduating college & getting a real job so I can accomplish just that.

Filed Under: New York

It’s a Yankee Win

December 9, 2009 By theOkieCollegeGirl View Comments

So on 9/14/09 Mom, Dad & I were privileged enough to take in a Yankee Game.  It was perfect.  We watched the Yankees & the Angels.  Of course my team won…go Yankees!

Buying our Subway Train Tickets
The Yankee lingo, who the heck has ever heard of “dipping” your credit card?  Seriously.
It was Spectacular!  I couldn’t quit staring.  I think Dad was like a kid in a candy store.  Growing up and watching MLB on TV and then being able to see where Babe Ruth played….where Mickey Mantle played….where Joe Dimaggio played…and of course Derek Jeter.  Can you imagine watching the greatest ball players on TV as a kid and then seeing where they played years later?  Just wow.  I’m so glad I was able to experience all of that with Dad, but I’m even more thrilled he was able to experience it.
It’s Derek Jeter on the Big Screen!  Hello, future Hubster!!
Dad at Yankee Stadium.  He was reading up on the Yankees.  I don’t think he could believe he was at their game.
Watching the Game.  Officially hooked on MLB…and the YANKEES!
We were far up, but that didn’t matter to me.  I was at a Yankees Game!!!  A Yankees Game that I had no idea I was going to mere hours before it was taking place.
A-ROD!!
Gooooo Yankees!
Pepsi & Gatorade…you’re phenomenal!
Mom & I went exploring.  We stumbled upon the Yankee Stadium Museum.  I completely loved this.  I’m such a history fan that this was right up my alley.
Yes, y’all that is Babe Ruth’s actual signature.  It’s amazing to see something like this in person.
You read about the Yankees in history books in school, you read about Babe in various stories growing up, but seeing his name, his actual signature, jersey’s and even a baseball on display with some of his personal belongings.  It all throws you for a loop, a loop that history does exist.  Man, I love history.
What the “typical” Yankee locker room looked like in the old stadium.
A fellow Okie.  Mickey Mantle.  His hometown is about 3 1/2 hours away from Norman….he’s from a small town called Commerce.  I’ve never been there – I’ll make it there, someday.  I’m a Yankee fan, after all.
Would you look at those Yankees?  There are sooooo many greats on the walls at the stadium.
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Next Stop : Yankee Stadium

December 9, 2009 By theOkieCollegeGirl View Comments

Little did we know what would happen the next day….  On our way “home” we stopped at the Yankee Stadium to snap some shots.

Dad & the New Yankee Stadium. It was Phenomenal.
the Famous Gate 6 Shot
I did some shopping here the next day….a Hard Rock exists at Yankee Stadium
Dad was glancing back at the Old Yankee Stadium…Mom was looking at the other places around the Stadiums
Fascinated by all the History…I did lots of reading up on Babe Ruth
Walking around…taking it all in
Gate 4 and the Gorgeous Sky
Goodbye Yankee Stadium…See you Soon!


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Little Italy in the Daylight Hours

December 9, 2009 By theOkieCollegeGirl View Comments
We actually made more than one trip to Little Italy.  One during the day and one after dark.  It was purely an accident on how we wound up smack dab in the middle of Little Italy.  Turns out it isn’t far from Rice to Riches, which just so happens to be my new favorite treat from NYC.  I’m going to have to make the near 2,000 mile trip again just for some yummy rice pudding.

I loved listening to this band.  Too bad we were rushing onto the next venue and I didn’t get a chance to actually stop and listen.  It was marvelous listening to that sound bounce off the walls of the Subway.  A few hours later, Taylor Swift showed up to perform.
If you’ll remember Taylor Swift hopped on a Subway train for her live show.  In case you missed it, I tracked it down and posted it just for ya’ll.  It still gives me the gitters just listening to it and thinking I was there.
Just one of the many booths set up for the festival.  They were actually everywhere.
Ellie has kin folk in Little Italy.  Who knew?  I may have to take my baby to go meet her relatives, although I’m sure we’d never find them in the city of New York.
Throngs and throngs of people.  It was so much more worse than hometown Oklahoma parades, but it was much better than being down at Times Square.
Hopefully this puts the throngs of people into perspective.  They were everywhere.  It’s truly the city that never sleeps.
Meat over an open flame, not quite sure what kind of meat.  I really wasn’t brave enough to try it this way, especially when I needed to be well for this huge trip we were on.
People trying all sorts of Italian food.  I’m not a huge Italian fan, so I left the trying up to Mom & Dad.
This felt like a scene from the Ghostbusters.  It was tremendously hot down there and stuffy too.  It felt weird down there too, kind of eerie and not something that I would like to do by myself.

Goodbye Subway car.  Wish you were the car I was hopping on.  Hopefully mine will come along soon!

Filed Under: New York

VMAs 2009

December 9, 2009 By theOkieCollegeGirl View Comments

I heard screaming and just had to go check it out….what did I find?  The VMAs!!!  I wasn’t expecting to see anyone, but we did.

Getting ready to find out what all the commotion is about….

This place was packing up by the minute
I don’t see anyone…yet… Do you?
Oh yes I do now! It’s Jack Black!!
It’s Giuliana Dipandi

Giuliana Dipandi

Giuliana Dipandi

the MTV Talent Check-in
Radio City Music Hall
More Famous people showing up
Filed Under: New York

On a Mission: Rockefeller Center

December 9, 2009 By theOkieCollegeGirl View Comments

I was determined to get to Rockefeller Center this day.  I planned the entire day out from which Subways to hop…streets to take…and sights to see.

the NYC Fashion Show, you wouldn’t imagine the people waiting outside.  I wasn’t about to wait with all those crazy people.
Walking…Walking…Walking.  This is all we ever did in NYC….either this or ride the Subway.
the Chrysler Building
Outside the NYC Library…which is also a Ghostbusters location
the Lion outside the Library
Down the street we walk again, off to find Rockefeller Center.
Chrysler Building again
It’s Build-A-Bear!!  I know my cousins were uber jealous I saw one of these in the Big City.  I really wanted to go in – but Mom & Dad said no.
Someone important.  Probably the President of the U.S.
Rockefeller Center!!!  It just took forever to find….but I do love seeing this site.
The Cafe we didn’t eat at.  I was in a hurry – I had other things to see on my list.
the Lower Level where all the ice skating takes place…it doesn’t look as big as it does on TV
the Rockefeller in the Background
More of the Lower Level
That’s one tall building

Filed Under: New York

Times Square in the Daylight Hours

December 9, 2009 By theOkieCollegeGirl View Comments

I finally got a bright & sunny day in NYC.  It was Perfect!  This was our near to last day exploring in NYC and we took advantage of it.

I thought this could be the Subway Graveyard…but who knows.
Lights! We must be in Times Square  ahhhhh….Yes we are!
Saw another NYPD officer on horseback
Then an argument broke out
Where to next? I’m always in a hurry.
Crosswalks in Times Square – scary stuff.
the New Years Ball
It’s Elmo!
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Subway at 2AM

December 9, 2009 By theOkieCollegeGirl View Comments

Being underground reminded me so much of Ghostbusters.  It sort of had an eerie feel to it and it was super hot.  I had to peel my jacket off me I was about to burn up down there.

Waiting on the Train
Looking across to the other side
Not our car
Goodbye train.
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