Anyway, I’m on a train!! To New York!!! And I’m staying for a full week, during which I will be an EXEMPLAR of independence and self-restraint as Bram conquers midterms. And then he’s coming back with me to Philly. I’M SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW, ABBY. Every time anyone looks at me, I start smiling (and for the record, if you ever want a bunch of northerners to give you *lots* of extra space on a train, that’s the way to do it).
But you guys have early spring break like me, right? When do you leave for DC? I’m so excited Leah’s coming with you!! This will be her first time meeting the twins, right? And Xavier? I know Nick enjoyed meeting them (except the part where your cousin Cassie threatened to disembowel him if he ever hurt you. Apparently she was very convincing?). Okay, I’m guessing you don’t need recommendations for stuff to do, but Kellan wants me to tell you there are some really good Edgar Allan Poe attractions in Baltimore. So if you’re in the mood for learning about Edgar Allan Poe and driving up to Baltimore, there’s . . . that?
Okay, pulling into Penn Station! Safest travels to you guys, and please send lots of pics, and say hi to the Obamas for me if you see them??
Love,
Simon
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DATE: MAR 11 AT 8:39 AM
SUBJECT: BIG APPLE SHENANIGANS
So . . . I was going make a vlog for you guys, but there were profound technical difficulties (i.e., I woke up with what one might call a “Big Apple”–sized zit). But alas, onward! I am switching this spectacle over to the group email chain, and guys, City Boy Spier is about to take you on the tour of a lifetime. ARE YOU READY?
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DATE: MAR 11 AT 8:48 AM
SUBJECT: RE: BIG APPLE SHENANIGANS
Bram kicked you out so he could study for finals, didn’t he?
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DATE: MAR 11 AT 8:52 AM
SUBJECT: RE: BIG APPLE SHENANIGANS
My reasons for embarking on this adventure are of little importance. Alas, the journey begins!!!
First stop, as you see, is an extremely grand church on the Upper West Side, which may in fact actually be Hogwarts. But I’m afraid I can’t confirm this, seeing as it doesn’t open until nine. Alas, I am attaching a photo of the exterior and heading to the subway, where the journey must continue.
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DATE: MAR 11 AT 8:59 AM
SUBJECT: RE: BIG APPLE SHENANIGANS
You . . . realize you sent that email at 8:52, right?
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TO: LEAHONTHEOFFBEAT@GMAIL.COM, SIMONIRVINSPIER@GMAIL.COM, ABBYSUSO710@GMAIL.COM, BRAM.L.GREENFELD@GMAIL.COM, THEREALNICKEISNER@GMAIL.COM, TEMETTERNICH.HARVARD@GMAIL.COM
DATE: MAR 11 AT 9:15 AM
SUBJECT: RE: BIG APPLE SHENANIGANS
Okay gang, who’s in charge of counting how many times Spier says “alas”??
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DATE: MAR 11 AT 9:46 AM
SUBJECT: RE: BIG APPLE SHENANIGANS
ALAS. Next stop is the most delicious smelling place my nose has ever experienced, the famous Levain Bakery. I have just procured a dark chocolate chocolate-chip cookie (which, per my extensive research, is the most desirable flavor). I have also procured a dark chocolate peanut-butter chip cookie, for Bram-related reasons. I will now photograph the dark chocolate chocolate-chip cookie (see attached), and will report back momentarily on its flavor.
And . . . I am delighted to report that my research is absolutely fucking correct. Folks, this is Oreo-level greatness.
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DATE: MAR 11 AT 10:19 AM
SUBJECT: RE: BIG APPLE SHENANIGANS
And by “extensive research,” you mean you saw it in a young adult novel, right?
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DATE: MAR 11 AT 10:22 AM
SUBJECT: RE: BIG APPLE SHENANIGANS
It was a very thick young adult novel.
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DATE: MAR 11 AT 10:28 AM
SUBJECT: RE: BIG APPLE SHENANIGANS
Simon, I’m loving these updates!! The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine is so beautiful, isn’t it? I actually think it’s one of my top five cathedrals, and certainly my favorite one in the States. If you get a chance, you should definitely see le Mont-Saint-Michel in la Normandie, but I can give you other recommendations too.
And that cookie looks delicious. ☺ Wish I still had my high school metabolism.
Taylor Eline Metternich
Harvard College
Creekwood High School Salutatorian
FROM: LEAHONTHEOFFBEAT@GMAIL.COM
TO: ABBYSUSO710@GMAIL.COM
DATE: MAR 11 AT 10:32 AM
SUBJECT: RE: BIG APPLE SHENANIGANS
She did not just fucking mention her metabolism . . .
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DATE: MAR 11 AT 11:49 AM
SUBJECT: RE: BIG APPLE SHENANIGANS
Thank you, Taylor, and I will certainly consider it if I’m ever looking for a cathedral that’s in France as opposed to a six-minute walk from my boyfriend’s dorm room.
So, here (see attached) we have the Lyric Theatre, home of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which I will unfortunately only be appreciating from the outside for this trip. But, alas, City Boy Spier will most certainly be back one day!!
(Side note: Can I just say I’m REALLY freaking loving this? I don’t think I’ve ever really just explored New York before, and it’s honestly such a quality city?? Five stars.)
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DATE: MAR 11 AT 11:56 AM
SUBJECT: RE: BIG APPLE SHENANIGANS
Five stars from Simon Spier?? Guess I better keep this little town on my radar.
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DATE: MAR 11 AT 1:51 PM
SUBJECT: RE: BIG APPLE SHENANIGANS
So now you’re just going to leave us hanging, City Boy Spier?? What’s our next tour stop?
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