Well...I woke extra early again last Friday so that I could go see Brad Paisley sing live in Bryant Park. It was so worth it!!! But I can be such a doufus sometimes. Why? Well when I was able to meet Brad Paisley and luckily get a couple pictures taken with him, I am presenting myself as one his biggest fans (ok some of you out there,,,may argue I am--big that is) when I ask him where in CANADA is he from. He isn't. Every "real" fan probably knows the answer to that question. I probably lost some credibility points with him but he did laugh so I must have gained some points for humour. He laughed and paid a huge compliment to Canada...."Im not" he says, "but I know there's a lot of nice people up there."
:) LOL. I love him more now and am now going to buy his next CD.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Salicious Sunday
I woke up today with the intention of accomplishing three things--to attend mass; to hang out at central park and to see a movie. I am happy to announce I did all three. But it wasn't just accomplishing my goal that made me happy...it was also the little things that happened in between doing the other three that helped contribute to my sense of adventure.
After having breakfast, I tried to find a RC church here in Harlem but I couldn't find the Catholic Church. So I decided to take the subway down to Times Square area--to attend mass at Saint Patricks Cathedral. Where I stumbled into an extremely colour coordinated crowd---with people wearing red, white and blue Puerto Ricon t- shirts and hats and waving Puerto Ricon flags. The crowds were heading to the Puerto Rican parade, so of coarse I followed. This was kewel. What a sense of pride the people have for their island!!! The festivity in the streets was contagious. It took me awhile but I did make it for mass--and I lit a candle for my family and everyone in Elsipogtog.
After mass, I walked up to Central park. On my way there, I saw a crowd of people with cameras standing outside the Radio City Music Hall. Of coarse I stopped and asked what was going on. I guess they were waiting for Kevin Spacey, Bernadette Peters and Cynthia Nixon. They were in Radio City rehearsing for the the Tony Awards happening later that evening. I stuck around, along with a Japanese women, here in NYC to learn Hip hop dance, so can can teach it in her aerobic classes back in Japan and an elderly couple visiting NYC for the weekend. I saw Bernadette Peters and Kevin Spacey but Cynthia snuck away somehow. Cynthia--plays Miranda on Sex in the City. I really wanted to get my picture taken with her for Norah. I did get pics of the others but they are blurry. While we were waiting for the "stars" to come out, a really nice NYPD came over to chit chat---he has been on the force for 18yrs and commutes 4 hours a day to get to work. He is looking forward to retirement in 2 years. He was a really nice cute married cop. SIGH...Once we all knew Cynthia Nixon had already left we all dispersed. I headed to Central park.
Where I stumbled upon some really hot men who were selling their 2008 Calender filled with pics of them showing off their 4-8 packs. I bought a calender and got them to autograph it.
The movie I saw---the lives of others---was great. **** The movie is set in East Berlin. It will really make you think.
After having breakfast, I tried to find a RC church here in Harlem but I couldn't find the Catholic Church. So I decided to take the subway down to Times Square area--to attend mass at Saint Patricks Cathedral. Where I stumbled into an extremely colour coordinated crowd---with people wearing red, white and blue Puerto Ricon t- shirts and hats and waving Puerto Ricon flags. The crowds were heading to the Puerto Rican parade, so of coarse I followed. This was kewel. What a sense of pride the people have for their island!!! The festivity in the streets was contagious. It took me awhile but I did make it for mass--and I lit a candle for my family and everyone in Elsipogtog.
After mass, I walked up to Central park. On my way there, I saw a crowd of people with cameras standing outside the Radio City Music Hall. Of coarse I stopped and asked what was going on. I guess they were waiting for Kevin Spacey, Bernadette Peters and Cynthia Nixon. They were in Radio City rehearsing for the the Tony Awards happening later that evening. I stuck around, along with a Japanese women, here in NYC to learn Hip hop dance, so can can teach it in her aerobic classes back in Japan and an elderly couple visiting NYC for the weekend. I saw Bernadette Peters and Kevin Spacey but Cynthia snuck away somehow. Cynthia--plays Miranda on Sex in the City. I really wanted to get my picture taken with her for Norah. I did get pics of the others but they are blurry. While we were waiting for the "stars" to come out, a really nice NYPD came over to chit chat---he has been on the force for 18yrs and commutes 4 hours a day to get to work. He is looking forward to retirement in 2 years. He was a really nice cute married cop. SIGH...Once we all knew Cynthia Nixon had already left we all dispersed. I headed to Central park.
Where I stumbled upon some really hot men who were selling their 2008 Calender filled with pics of them showing off their 4-8 packs. I bought a calender and got them to autograph it.
The movie I saw---the lives of others---was great. **** The movie is set in East Berlin. It will really make you think.
My New NY Experience
It has been a while since I 've posted an update on the blog. Alot has been happening with me on all levels. What triggered it, first of all, was Maur and Steve moving back to Canada. Once we packed their apartment and they dropped me off in my new pad...it hit me--I am alone here in NYC. It was nice having fabulous friends to come home to after a long day of studies and sightseeing. Steve is a good cook too, so many times there would be a nice home cooked meal to come home to. My new room mates, though probably just as nice are scarcely seen. Everyone is pretty well doing their own thing. My second trigger was moving into a neighborhood with not the best reputation--Washington Heights/Harlem and it took me awhile to get comfortable with my new surroundings. My first night here, I didn't feel comfortable with leaving my apartment like I usually do because I wasn't sure of the safety issue. That night I moved in there was a street party outside the building with kids playing basketball on the sidewalk.
These two triggers helped me realized that in the last few years I haven't really spent much time alone. At home I with family, on the road I am with co-workers or friends. I have rarely spent any time alone. I wasn't quite sure on how to spend time with myself. It created a bit of anxiety for me for a couple days...I was actually stressing over it. Then it hit me!!!!
The creator is provided me with me a great gift--the journey of self discovery. New York City is a great place to grow not only intellectually ( I am here primarily to study for the NY State Bar exam) but also spiritually. THANK YOU CREATOR!!!! And thank you to my special friends and family who helped me realize this....Luv ya all!!!
These two triggers helped me realized that in the last few years I haven't really spent much time alone. At home I with family, on the road I am with co-workers or friends. I have rarely spent any time alone. I wasn't quite sure on how to spend time with myself. It created a bit of anxiety for me for a couple days...I was actually stressing over it. Then it hit me!!!!
The creator is provided me with me a great gift--the journey of self discovery. New York City is a great place to grow not only intellectually ( I am here primarily to study for the NY State Bar exam) but also spiritually. THANK YOU CREATOR!!!! And thank you to my special friends and family who helped me realize this....Luv ya all!!!
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Living in the Hood
Well its early sunday morning. Maur and Steve finished their packing yesterday around 3:30. They dropped me off in my new pad around 7. I live in Harlem on 152 st off Broadway. I have 3 new roommates. But have only seen one since I moved in. Miss my buds...but I will adjust.
Am too tired to keep writing. I will update on Chris Daughtry and The Dog, another day.
Am too tired to keep writing. I will update on Chris Daughtry and The Dog, another day.
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