I joined this crowd of elves and visitors to attempt to see the most iconic
holiday landmark in New York City. What was I thinking?
In short I was thinking that it was relatively warm out, I had no set plans and I wanted to see everything I'd missed this season. Everything was not possible and it's highly unlikely that I will visit the Metropolitan Museum or Macy's, but I did get to see the most iconic sight, the tree at Rockefeller Center.
The view facing west and the Rockefeller Center tree
I've been to Rockefeller Center many times at Christmas and it's always crowded, but this was a new record for crowd. There was a line from Sixth Avenue to the Plaza where the tree is situated to get close to the tree. I've never seen a line before, and it didn't appear to be moving quickly. I skipped standing in line, and walked on West 49th Street (closed to traffic) and took most of my photos from a distance. They're not my best, but it's not really all about the pictures. I was still excited when the tree came into sight and I saw it with the lights shining. The excitement never gets old.
I was able to get enjoy the windows at Saks Fifth Avenue, across Fifth Avenue from Rockefeller Center. They were lovely and I enjoyed them a lot. Here's a few.
This window celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Rockettes
and the Parade of the Wooden Soldiers
Ever since I had the panic attack earlier this month about running out of time to finish my cards, the passage of time has been on my mind, a lot. I ran out of time to finish my cards. I ran out of time to see all the holiday highlights in New York City. This thought led me to realize that I'd (just about) run out of time to do everything I'd hoped to get done in 2025. I didn't read the 52 books I'd set as my Goodreads Challenge and I'm not as thin as I'd hoped to be. As in every season, every year and to extend the thought, in my life, there will come a moment when I run out of time. I'm not here to beat myself up for all that I haven't accomplished. I'm happy for what I did get done, enjoyed, shared and lived. I'm looking forward to what 2026 holds. I pray it's a year of peace and good health for all of us. I've got a perfect word chosen for 2026 and a goal, both of which I'll share on January 1, 2026. I'll be back tomorrow night to bid adieu to 2025.
Until then, as ever, thanks for visiting and wishes for sweet moments in the waning hours of 2025.
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Isn't that a strange feeling-the one of time moving so quickly and not being able to do everything you had hoped to accomplish? I have always had that sense of 'time' and, as I get older, the sense of time passing is even more real. I have accepted that I will not get everything done in life that I had hoped to accomplish...and, you know what? It's OK. I will do what I can do ,while I can do it, and not feel guilty if I don't get it all done.
I love NYC at Christmas time. There is so much excitement in the air and joy to be found walking the streets and seeing the sights.
Have a wonderful, Happy New Year- xo Diana
I managed to get it all done but just in the Nick of time. Things do speed up as we grow older. I do remember when it seemed Christmas would never come. Now we await the New Year and I can hardly wait to see what it will bring. Prayers for a happier year for everyone!
I've tended to revise my expectations and I feel better for it. E.g. I've always put together a yearly photo book. We have tons of these, some for specific trips. This year I decided that wading through the 2025 photos, sorting them, selecting them was just too much. I will do it no more. It was a relief to decide that.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year. Hope next year is a good one.
I can identify with you on so many levels - but you are here and you did well!!!
I know NYC will be busy tonight.
Happy New Year!
A lovely post for sure! Thanks for sharing, enjoy your evening and I wish you a very Happy New Year! Love and friendship, Virginia
I love every window! I would have run out to see them too. I still am wrapping to mail and sending a few late cards. I just ran out of time. It's so easy to beat ourselves up but yes, life happens. Things occur that we didn't plan, they eat our time and space. And I guess that is OK! Wishing you a very Happy New Year!
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