I’m packed up and ready to go on another adventure! 
I’m taking the Bolt Bus down to New York City for the day.
Quick side note: the Bolt Bus rules. I took it for the Citymeals-on-Wheels event last month and Mal and I took it in around Christmas to celebrate our engagement– both times were great. (Mal and I got engaged at a wine bar in NYC in December 2006.) The Bolt Bus is super cheap, clean, and the internet is usually pretty good. (It depends how many people access it at once.) And, if you create a Bolt Bus account online, you can get an “A” ticket, which let’s you on the bus first, so you get your choice of seats (i.e. not near that bathroom at the back of the bus). I got a sweet aisle seat at the front of the bus this morning! 
Ok, so I bet you’re wondering why I am going to New York City today. Well, I was invited to the media lunch for the “Kitchen of the Year” event, put on by House Beautiful. Sounds pretty cool, right? I didn’t have anything to do today, besides work on my book edits, so I figured why not do them on the bus ride down to the city? Hopefully, I can get a lot done!
Breakfast
I packed breakfast to take with me this morning: Oikos + Raisin Bran, a nectarine, and a strawberry cereal bar.
When I arrived at the bus station, I grabbed an iced coffee from Cosi.
We just left South Station. Time to get to work. See ya in NYC!
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I wish I was that close to NYC! Have fun.
How sweet to live THAT close to NYC ..
Enjoy !
You go on so many adventures! I’ve never tried a bolt bus. Is it faster than taking the train?
I love your bag!
I would love to have some great mass transit options. Where I live it’s the car or you don’t go. Would also love to be near two great cities like Boston and NYC.
Have a great trip! Ugh, I hate the seat next to the bathroom! It needs to be roped off as a crime scene during most trips. There should never be seats right next to it!
You have such a fun life! Can’t wait to hear all about your day. I hope Mal can handle Murphy babysitting duties. Sometimes 2 boys can get into trouble when the lady is away
Where did you get that bag? I’ve been looking for a great day trip sized bag but am having the worst luck. Have fun in NYC today!
What an exciting life you live! Enjoy your day trip
you are like george clooney in up in the air! you are never home!
Oh fun! I bet the Bolt Bus is a million times cheaper than Amtrak!
Have a blast!! You’ve been quite the busy lady lately!
I hate taking the bus. I always get motion sickness, it’s worth paying extra for the train.
Have a good time in the city!
Sounds like a fun day!!! Enjoy!
i so wish that i could just hop on a bus to NYC whenever! it always sounds so fun!
What a great opportunity! Have fun:)
Sounds like you will be having a fun Monday.
Sounds like a great adventure!! Much better than most peoples Mondays haha.
Enjoy your adventure! NYC is going to wonder if you are moving there soon!
You are a busy lady! Enjoy your trip to the city.
What a fun, life you lead
What fun to go to NYC for the day! Can’t wait to see the pics.
Sounds like you are in for some fun!
Have a marvelous Monday!
What a great day! Enjoy NYC – good luck with your book edits!
I love NYC….I wish I could hop on a bus and go there. I probably could actually but I think it would take me a lot longer from San Diego.
Sounds like a fun day! I can’t believe I’ve never been to NYC… it just sounds like so much fun
I love taking the bust from Boston to NYC, it’s kind of a nice ride
I used to do it all the time when I lived on the North Shore, to see my brother who lives in Brooklyn.
You are a traveling, adventure-blogging queen!! Have fun!
So great that you get to travel as much as you do! I am so jealous and wish I wasn’t stuck behind a desk all day. Have a fun day and enjoy yourself
I’m really interested to see your coverage of this event, I LOVE House Beautiful! Enjoy your travels.
You are one adventurous woman! I can’t wait to hear ALL about it
I’m living through you, haha!
Random trips to NYC is why I envy your job. All the busy days not so much. But NYC and Vermont definitely. Have fun!
Awesome! I love your “adventures”
Wei-Wei
Looks like you packed a healthy lunch!
Have fun in NY! I hope you missed the downpour I walked through to get to my office this morning.
Absolutely fabulous honor! congrats!
And I’m very jealous that you can just jet to NYC…here in Cali everything is a loooong drive
@Rosey Rebecca: About the same, but a good $150-$200 cheaper!
@andi: Target.
wow i’m so impressed that you can work on the bus. i would puke!
Hey I love the Bolt Bus too!! BEST way to travel
Welcome to NYC for the day – stay cool in this heat! The House Beautiful event sounds very cool, can’t wait to hear about it.
I bought Oikos last night for my lunch today. Usually I buy Fage but I was inspired by your Stoneyfields trip.
Have a safe trip. It sounds like a really fun event.
I’m going to have to look into the Bolt Bus. I’ve taken the Fung-wah bus (otherwise known as the China bus) from Boston to NY. The bus is soooo much cheaper than the train. Have a fabulous trip!
Can’t wait to see the pics from today. Have fun!!
I love Bolt Bus! I’ve taken it from DC to NYC a couple of times. I prefer the train if I had my pick of anyyything but you can’t beat the price of the bus, which is why I opt for that every time
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Have fun today Tina!
Thanks for info on the bus. Good luck with the edits.
Welcome to NYC! It’s a hot one today! If you find yourself near Lincoln Center and need some food recommendations, let me know!
Have a great time in NYC!!!
I’m so jealous at how many trips you get to go on! Have fun in NYC!
You are such a celebrity these days – go you!!
food on the go for a busy lady, glad to see the smoothie better then coffee any day