My little sister Evelyn Rose has spent the past few days in New York after some intense United Nations work in North Carolina. She had a huge chunk of free time today, so I volunteered to be “on call”. I was told to meet her at The Met around noon. Of course, because we’re so related, I walked into The Met gift shop at quarter to noon and literally ran into her in front of stacks of funky stationary. There was a huge, warm embrace and maybe a few screams. We hadn’t see each other since Christmas!
Evelyn and I had a few hours together, and spent them chatting/walking/eating/loving/window shopping. We went to Blockheads for a lunch of BBQ chicken tacos/burritos and Cokes, where she showed me pictures from her week of travels (she also paid for my lunch - sweetest). Then we headed downtown to Union Square to people watch. Went to Strand. Then meandered down to Chinatown to meet up with her friends. This is where we parted ways, but we’ll see each other again in three weeks so don’t worry, there were no tears.
It’s so wonderful to spend time with Evelyn. My parents have always said that Evelyn is the nicest girl around - never mean to anyone. Lil and I have always said she’s got an old soul. The more time I spend with her, the more I’m amazed. She’s so smart and incredible. And nice, my gosh. While I line backed my way through Chinatown, Evelyn trailed behind me saying: Oh, I’m sorry! Excused me please! Oh, no thank you! [when asked if she wanted GUCCI, FENDI, CHANEL?!]
So now here I sit in my apartment, trying so hard to focus and finish up some work for tomorrow. But all I can think about is how sad it is that my sisters and I are all placed on separate coasts.
Lil sent me a text last night that said: Random thought: 15 years ago we were probably up at the cabin. Evelyn was 2 and grandpa was still alive. Totally channeling the memories of sitting on the deck before dinner.
Evelyn is going to be 18 in January. Lil is going to be 27 in April. And I’m going to be 24 in 21 days. Everything is flying - I just wish we could halt for a bit, and be together for a year. Or two. Sisters, can we arrange this?
