Start Spreading the News: Erin's Leaving for the Big Apple

Since marriage, Erin and I have been inseparable. But the real world is stepping in and interrupting that pattern — Erin leaves for New York City tomorrow morning for the next three weeks.

Oh, the life of an auditor during busy season.

This story isn't all bad, however. While I won't see my wife for nearly two weeks, her company is very understanding of families and is flying me out there for a long weekend two weeks into the engagement. The timing couldn't be better as my birthday falls on Valentines Day. Only a few days later we'll be celebrating the day of love and my day of birth in the Big Apple!

Another plus — I arrive late Thursday night and Erin has to work Friday from 8-5 p.m. It just so happens that my best friend and my best man Shawn McKinstry lives in New Jersey, just outside the city. Not only do I get to break this absence from my wife in an amazing city — I also get to see my best friend! Isn't life great?

To everyone in a New York state of mind (click it, you know you want to) enjoy these little inspirations from the Empire State City (click this one too).

This last photo is quite a chic loft in the city's Meat Packing District. It's nice to dream, isn't it?