It was wonderful.

After my appointment, I had lunch at an old-school coffee shop. Then I took myself to the Whitney. I was able to get in for free (!). It has been years since I last wandered around a museum without a toddler or husband in tow and without any kind of schedule. I don't know what I reveled in more: the alone time or being surrounded by such great and interesting art. I meandered my way back to Midtown where I caught the F train to SoHo in order to have a facial. It was a splurge, but then the whole day felt like one big splurge.

I had a great time but I was thrilled to come back home and be with my family.