17th Stop: Jimmy Fallon!

So one thing I really wanted to do as well was go to the Jimmy Fallon show!  I was lucky enough to get tickets!  Dad was supposed to go with me but he forgot his vaccination card which you needed to get in.  So I braved it and went by myself while they explored the city.  I found my way to Rockefeller Center and got in line.  They had a process to get checked in and then you wait in the Peacock Lounge for a an hour or so until they call you to be seated. I had a seat on the side but it was still super cool. The studio seemed smaller than you would think.  They made a huge deal about not using your phone or even having it out so I couldn't get any pics.  Pretty soon Jimmy came out and did his monologue.  They would tell us when to clap and when break was.  The Roots played and the guests were Chance the Rapper and some actors from a show on Hulu called Reservation Road.  I dint' know who they were but it was still super cool.  After the taping and in between breaks, Jimmy interacted with the audience and he was super friendly, funny, and down to earth. It really was an experience.  Tickets were free!  And of course when you leave, they lead you to the NBC store where I checked out 3 different times because I had to get all the things including Jimmy Fallon shirts, magnets, Today show shirts, and a Dateline mug!  I was in heaven!  After that, I made my way back to the hotel to drop off my loot before meeting up with everyone else.  I took the long way so I could walk by the public library. Another beautiful building!  I felt like Sarah Jessica Parker navigating the city!  She got married at the library you know...well Carrie Bradshaw almost did.  I walked past the Empire State Building and Macy's too!  And of course I took pics of the trash bags on the street because they are everywhere. No wonder there's a rat problem.  Anyways, it was super awesome and definitely an experience I will never forget.