So I decided that I was going to take only one pair of shoes to New York. That decision — when combined with a few transportation snafus — turned out to be a big mistake. I decided on the one pair of shoes because it was such a short trip. I try to pack light,…

If you’re a full-time parent like me, you’ll understand the magnitude of what I’m about to say: I’m embarking on a solo trip. That is alone. As in by myself. No husband, no kids. I don’t even know how to express how excited I am. I’m going to New York City for the first time…