Today I'm home after a week of vacation with my gf (NY,TX).

Here's my paraphrased story:

NY: Crazy party time with my little sister
Bushwick neighnorhood of Brookyln, very hip, connected girl (and my bff). We did nothing touristy really, she just showed us cool local spots for food/drink/fun in many neighborhoods of brooklyn and manhattan. This trip was really a blast - NYC is intense. 'Twas my first time and I have to say wow this city is really is the center of the universe.

TX: Wholesome family time with her sisters
DFW metroplex, Fort Worth side. Both married with children. This trip was more family oriented (obv), but we did spend a day in Fort Worth to get a feel for the local culture, north side (stockyards).

This trip was relaxing and welcome after NYC, plus I like kids. The sister we stayed with was quite fun and we got along really well - she spent as much time as she could away from work and her kids drinking and hanging out with us.

All in all it was a great trip and i'm appreciative of learning about new peoples and places. I'm a total homebody and don't travel enough.

The End.