Tennis Anyone?

This summer left little room for date nights between Mr. & Mrs. Mobley - which isn't necessarily a bad thing seeing as we went on some pretty incredible vacations and spent time with some of our favorite people on earth.  After 4 summers in New York City, I had yet to go to the US Open, one of the biggest events in the state during early September.  I was adamant about going this year - and with date nights being few and far between this summer, it was the perfect opportunity for us to do something different, just the two of us.

I thought it was going to be a panic getting out to Flushing Meadows, Queens.  We haven't spent much time in Queens, and if I had to take a wild guess as to the best way to get there - I would have probably told you to take a cab.  But surprisingly - it's just a quick subway ride away!  Yes, there are some questionable stops along the way - but no trains, no transfers, no cabs necessary.

Unfortunately the skies were pouring down on us all day (because why wouldn't it?  It always rains whenever I want to do something awesome).  Luckily, the clouds parted in time for an evening at the Open.  But all I really need on date night is some alone time with my husband, and maybe a delicious cocktail.  Ok...who am I kidding....definitely a delicious cocktail.  Naturally, the first item on my agenda was to get a Honey Deuce...the official Grey Goose cocktail of the US Open (shameless client plug there).  But come on, what's more yuppy (do people still use that word?) than sipping a Honey Deuce while watching tennis?  It's a prepster's dream come true. And to that note, I did see enough bow ties, white dresses and seersucker to last me until NEXT summer.

As luck would have it, we got to see Rafeal Nadal play - which also provided an entertaining and eclectic crowd of Spanish supporters.  The match wasn't close.  Nadal spanked Kohlschreiber, and the match was over in lightening speed - enough for us to get home to our beds and get to bed at a reasonable time on a school night!

Thank you to Grey Goose for keeping the bars stocked with flowing Honey Deuces.  Thank you Rafael Nadal for your entertaining fans & for putting up a great match for this first-timer.  Thank you to my husband for getting tickets to my first ever night at the Open.  And thank you to New York for being a lovely host of the tournament and providing us with an exciting date night alternative to dinner in the neighborhood.  Can't wait to go again next year!