This only counts as Adventure #2.5, cuz it I just stopped by Washington D.C. for a few hours on my way back from NYC. 

Main reason I wanted to go? Cherry blossoms. 
And to see my friends dog. 
And my friend. 

I used to work with Paige back in the day. She's a photographer too, so we walked around and obtained sick shots of each other.
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Here are pictures:

Now getting back home was tricky. 

   I timed everything so that I could make it back to the airport in time for my 4:30pm flight back to SLC, but then Paige offered me a lift to the airport. I accepted, seeing how the airport was only 15 minutes away by car.  What I didn't consider was the 25 minute walk to her car. 
   I get to the airport, and I couldn't check in because my flight was in 29 minutes (the check in cut off is 30 minutes). I talk to the Delta lady, and she prints off my ticket in the most agonizingly slow manner. 
   - Fortunately, I got my seat request ticket!
  - Unfortunately, the line for security was the approximate length of the Mississippi river (during the fall, when it's slightly shorter than usual). 

   So I missed my flight... I arrived at the gate just in time to see the plane taxiing to the runway. 
   - Fortunately, I had a back up flight! I would catch the 4:50 flight back to NYC and connect to a 8pm flight back to Utah! 
   - Unfortunately, my backup flight was delayed for 5 hours, rendering my desired connection impossible to make... 
   - Fortunately, I noticed that a flight to Minneapolis was boarding nearby!
   - Unfortunately, that meant I had to go to Minneapolis...

   Jk, that wasn't a problem. I quickly checked connecting flights at Minneapolis, listed myself for the flight (and the connection back to SLC), printed off my seat request ticket and hopped on the flight! 

I eventually made it back home. 
I only had to pay for two days of parking. 
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Yup. That's right. 

I made a super amateur travel video!!! (eeeyyyyyyo)

I recently impulsively bought a "DJI Osmo Mobile" which is basically just a fancy selfie stick.
It's sick, man.  It keeps your phone steady, so you can shoot video and make it look not lame and shaky, and stuff. 

But anyway, I went to New York for the day.

This is actually the third time I've flown to New York just for a day. Do I recommend just visiting for one day only? No. There is so much to do see in New York, there's no way you can do it in a day. Why do I go for just one day then? Great question. I have compiled a exhaustive list of my rational for going for 24 hours:

1. Because I can (<---this sounds really cocky but, honestly, you'd do the same if you could)
2. Hotels in NYC are expensive af
3. SLC airport parking is also stupid expensive

So there you have it. Go just for a day -- Save about $200. 

Here's what to do if you are flying to JFK International Airport

1. Take the Air train from JFK to Jamaica Station
2. Upon disembarking, you'll need to buy a metro pass. If you spend $17 it'll cover the Air train, fare to Times square and back, and the $1 fee for the pass its self. 
3. Head to the subway, and take the E line to 7th Av and 53rd. You are now (basically) at Times Square.    

Heres what to do now:

• Visit the touristy stores (Disney, M&M, Hersheys, souvinier shops, H&M [there's a nice view on the second floor], any of the various clothing shops.
• Eat some legit NYC Pizza (I recommend the Lasagna Pizza at Patzeria Perfect Pizza Pasta & Grill)
• Go see a show (I use TodayTix (app) or visit the TKTS booth in Times Square to get cheapish tickets).
• Walk (or ride a rental bike) to Central Park (there's plenty to do here, depending on the time of day).
• People watch.  There are lots of people, and lots of diversity in this area. It's fun to find a place to sit and just observe and soak in the energy and sounds of the city.

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I'll probably add to this list as I return. This is what I've done each time I've been. To be honest, I'm a bit over the super touristy stuff, and want to explore the museums and parks a bit more. Next time I'll go I'll likely rent a bike to the Brooklyn Bridge and visit Battery Park. 

Please leave a comment if you've got suggestions of things to do!