The top of my building has lounge chairs and tables to sit at plus a nice planted area with hydrangias and flowering bushes. Here's a picture I took yesterday -- do you see the Empire State Building in the background?
May 6, 2011
A picture from the top of my building.
The top of my building has lounge chairs and tables to sit at plus a nice planted area with hydrangias and flowering bushes. Here's a picture I took yesterday -- do you see the Empire State Building in the background?
Nice Seat!
I have signed up to receive emails of discounted tickets to plays here in the city. Wednesday night I went to see Freud's Last Session, a two-person play about a meeting between C.S. Lewis and Dr. Freud. Here is a picture of the set which was said to look very much like Freud's office. I loved the play and had a great seat, as you can see. I was able to get this photo taken before the play began. By the way, did you know that in 2003, the city passed an ordinance that could land you a fine for using your cell phone during a performance? This announcement was made before the show, and I looked it up on my computer when I got home. You're not even allowed to have your cell phone on vibrate.
Starbucks is EVERYWHERE, but that's good.
Wednesday, I decided I would find a Goodwill donation spot to drop off the shopping bag full of clothes that Paul was getting rid of due to his weight loss. The weather had a chill to it, but it wasn't too cold for a good walk even though the clouds were low and rain was in the forecast.
I learned the closest Goodwill store was at 27th St. and 7th -- 4 1/2 miles away. It took me some time to convince myself I could walk far and do it before the rain hit, and so I set off with my umbrella just in case.
It's really funny that when you think about going from a numbered street to another numbered street, you think it will be easy. It's not like saying, "Oh, I think I will walk four and half miles today."
Of course, it started raining, just drizzling at first. Then it started getting a little colder and the wind picked up, so I put the bag down and fished out Paul's suit jacket and put it on. I must have passed 15 Statbucks and each time thought about stopping for coffee and to warm up, but I didn't want to stop walking until I was closer.
When I got 2 blocks from my destination, I was exhausted and gave in. I ducked into the busiest Starbucks in the world. There was NO seat anywhere! I got my coffee and a Rice Krispy Treat and went to lean up against the wall to dry off and get warm, still wearing Paul's huge suit jacket. About then, the rain turned into a downpour.
Turns out the reason it was so busy was that it was right across the street from the Fashion Institute of Technology and the students were getting out of class. So the people-watching was fun, and I fit right in with my oversized jacket.
Eventually someone sitting on a ledge near a window got up, and I grabbed his spot hoisting myself up and letting my legs dangle. Still not a table, but I got to take a load off my feet and finish my coffee. There were so many people there -- talking to each other and into their cell phones. I was glad I had found this particular Starbucks even if I had to stand for a while.
As a side note, I found and purchased an awesome leather handbag at the Goodwill store for $3. And, yes, I removed Paul's jacket and donated it, too.
I learned the closest Goodwill store was at 27th St. and 7th -- 4 1/2 miles away. It took me some time to convince myself I could walk far and do it before the rain hit, and so I set off with my umbrella just in case.
It's really funny that when you think about going from a numbered street to another numbered street, you think it will be easy. It's not like saying, "Oh, I think I will walk four and half miles today."
Of course, it started raining, just drizzling at first. Then it started getting a little colder and the wind picked up, so I put the bag down and fished out Paul's suit jacket and put it on. I must have passed 15 Statbucks and each time thought about stopping for coffee and to warm up, but I didn't want to stop walking until I was closer.
When I got 2 blocks from my destination, I was exhausted and gave in. I ducked into the busiest Starbucks in the world. There was NO seat anywhere! I got my coffee and a Rice Krispy Treat and went to lean up against the wall to dry off and get warm, still wearing Paul's huge suit jacket. About then, the rain turned into a downpour.
Turns out the reason it was so busy was that it was right across the street from the Fashion Institute of Technology and the students were getting out of class. So the people-watching was fun, and I fit right in with my oversized jacket.
Eventually someone sitting on a ledge near a window got up, and I grabbed his spot hoisting myself up and letting my legs dangle. Still not a table, but I got to take a load off my feet and finish my coffee. There were so many people there -- talking to each other and into their cell phones. I was glad I had found this particular Starbucks even if I had to stand for a while.
As a side note, I found and purchased an awesome leather handbag at the Goodwill store for $3. And, yes, I removed Paul's jacket and donated it, too.
What I Missed
Tuesday Paul called from work and said we had been invited to a benefit that evening. He didn't know what the benefit was for and he didn't know what to expect. But, I told him to go without me because I don't have any dress suitable for a "black tie" event in NY. Since he had to go anyway, I decided to book myself a ticket for a play while he was doing that. (More about that in another post.)
As I was headed home from the play, Paul called me and said, "Listen to this." Turns out he was in the presence of Aretha Franklin singing RESPECT at the 10th Anniversary Benefit of the Candies Foundation, an organization that helps reduce teenage pregnancy. Here is a list of the other stars who were there: Sarah Palin's daughter Bristol, Rhanna, Bruno Mars, ARETHA! Here's a pic from the internet of Aretha at this event. I need to get my little black dress and soon.
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