Day Five

11AM-2:15PM

I was supposed to go to the doctor's. It's been several years and I still haven't visited the primary doctor. BUT, it wasn't my fault. I woke up early and tired only to hear the wind pounding on my window and the rain soaking the world away. Then my Bear told me how frightened and lonely he was. Naturally I came to the rescue and went back to bed to keep him company. I'm a hero I tell ya!

Then unfortunately I woke up.

Time to: Blog. Read more of Flow. Eat. Juggle. Watched some i Puffi.

2:15PM-4:00PM

Another umbrella day to deal with. *sigh*

I went to Radiance Tea House and Books.



The relaxing and pleasant atmosphere was the perfect place to sit down for a cup of tea and read. The music played made me feel as if I could be led to the backroom for a massage or nap.

I sat by myself and ordered a pot of white monkey tea.



I read some more and studied some Italian. Then after some helpful advice from the waiter I ordered dumplings: Chicken & Woodear Mushroom & Little Soupy Pork Buns.



The Chicken & Woodear mushrooms were a pleasant surprise. Scrumptious and delectable with the Miso sauce. The Soup Pork dumplings were not the best I've had but they definitely did not disappoint.

After perusing the shop's shelves and admiring the display of exquisite tea sets I departed for more umbrella fun.

4:00PM-5:00PM

I headed to the Agora Gallery for Lego sculptures.




The photos say it all:

5:00PM-6:15PM

I walk on over to TSNY and change for some Aerial Rope!




My quirky teacher told me that I had strength, but when practicing rope coordination is the key.

I must have misplaced the key to Rope. Maybe it's on top of my coffee table hidden beneath junk mail I'm too lazy to throw out.

The lesson left me with a craving for more and the teacher gave me the comfort of learning from the spontaneous gregarious girl everyone wants to play with during recess.

6:15pm-8:30PM

I change back to my street clothes that felt as if they've been swimming all morning. I reach into my bag for the extra pair of socks I've packed. Luckily the rain penetrated my back and attacked them. Good thing. Imagine...my feet almost had a shot at dryness!

I left and made good use of my wallet's cash.

I hailed a cab to the Schoenfeld Theater for A Behanding in Spokane with Nick.



Christopher Walkins was well Christopher Walkins. I thought he was supposed to play a character caleld Carmichael. The other actors that played Toby and Marilyn, the interracial couple selling Carmichael a hand that is not his own, would probably have been better of as unused understudies. The play had its moments. Its annoying moments when I'd get fed up with the couple fighting, its confusing moments when I'd ask why these characters were acting they way they did and its boring moments when I was wishing there was a clock to watch.

The best actor of all was probably Tobey Maguire who played an average guy sitting in one of the front rows. Oh wait. He wasn't acting. He was just there.

Good theater is like good sex. When you're having a good time you don't notice any flaws, you live in the moment enjoying every breath your partner takes and reveling in their wonderful performance.

Unfortunately for this show I noticed several flaws.

8:30PM-12:00AM

We head back home and I change into some dry jammmies. We order sushi and I watch as Nick assembles some of my IKEA furniture. It does look really easy to do. But it's still easier to watch than do.

More juggling and then some chatting.

12:00AM

A Domani!

Day Four

9:15AM-11:15AM

Morning. Gross. Eat. Juggle. Blog.

11:15AM-1:30PM

Head out. Can't stay in. Would be such a waste if I didn't go out and enjoy such a beautiful day.



Reading: Flow. I've wanted to read this book since its mention in a very interesting NY Times article.


Sitting on the train
I pass the time by reading
And wait to get off

Gymnastics!



This class was a lot more difficult than I could have ever imagined. Handstands, flips, splits and more! These are all things I cannot do but in due time, who knows? Maybe I'll be able to or maybe I'll be injured like never before!

1:30PM-5:15PM

After Gymnastics I walk to the Social Security office on 48th. Turns out if you live in Queens you have to go to the office in Jamaica. That's fine. When I'm off from work and the rain comes pouring down there's no better way to kill time than visiting a government office filled with suicidal staff.

5:45PM-7:15PM

Starving. I quickly pick up a protein bar.



Static Trapeze!



Using my muscle strength, I hanged and climbed up the immobile trapeze, placing my body in various positions. This is something easier seen than done. I may lack coordination but at least the teach said I had strong stomach muscles!

7:15PM-8:30PM

Dinner time! I meet up with my great friend Cailean and headed over to Mooncake Foods.


I ordered my favorite: Miso Salmon. Cailean got the Tuna Burger. Both were more than suitable for our adventurous taste buds and stomach-deprived bellies.





And the great part is both dishes were less than $9!

8:30PM-1:00AM

With my pants and socks feeling fresh out the washer, it was time to go home to:

Clean.
Juggle.
Read.
Eat some more!

1:00AM

Till next time!

Day Three

9:30AM-11:30AM

Wake Up.

Blog.

Get rid of Futon.

11:30AM-2:00PM

Walk over to Pomme Cafe for Brunch w/Nick, KJ, Sheila, Bennett and Patty.




We were given a basket of croissants. A swell change from your everyday basket of bread and butter. Mmmm butter.



I ordered the Eggs Benedict with crab cakes with a side of pomme frites.






A wonderful savory dish covered in that creamy, this-taste-too-good-to-be-good-for-me, hollandaise sauce.

With my meal I had a complimentary Bellini. I know, me drink? Obviously I was feeling crazy. I drank half an entire glass!




And even though I had my own meal, that did not stop me from attacking neighboring plates.

The chicken apple sausage Patty ordered:





tasted like Christmas. What does that mean? Go over to the damn place and find out for yourself!

And Nick's Ginger Belgian Waffles:





covered in praline butter and apples, these were meant to be attacked. They were also completely submerged in syrup and sugar.

2:00PM-5:00PM

Nick, KJ and I head to the city to see 39 Steps.




A gut-busting four-person performance. It was as if I were watching a dance of hilarity. The references to Hitchcock films, the physical action and the marvelous way the actors changed characters are all reasons why it is better to see this play than read or hear about it.

5:00PM-12:00AM

It's Sunday. Let me be lazy!

Napped. Watched more Breaking Bad. Assembled my IKEA couch. Juggled! Ordered dinner. Snuggled with my Bear.

12:30AM

Lazy day. More tomorrow!

Day Two

9:00AM-12:45PM

How awful. I was up in the MORNING on a Saturday! Gross.

Well I made the most of it by:

Finishing: The last pages of A View from the Bridge

More Juggling!

Blogging

Drinking tea & eating breakfast while watching Phineas and Ferb.

12:45PM-2:00PM

Time to head to the city.

I stopped by Sam Ash to pick up guitar strings. Now all I need to know is how to replace them on my guitar. Let's be honest. I'm probably going to leave them in the bag for several months but will look at them everyday and say "tomorrow I'll do that."

2:00PM-4:15PM

A View from the Bridge




The play was such a delight. Although I was unimpressed with Scarlett Johansson's performance I was enamored with Liev Schreiber portrayal of that longshoreman Eddie, native to Brooklyn. As a native Brooklynite I was delighted to hear his strong "d"'s in place of "th"'s and his "a"'s instead of "er"'s. Listening to him and Jessica Hecht converse reminded me of being a child visiting the house of a local friend. And having that uncomfortable feeling of wondering why these folks do not feel it inappropriate to be fighting right in front of me.

4:15PM-9:00PM

After the play I rush home. IKEA delivery expected from 5-9.

I sit on my lousy futon (soon to be replaced) and start watching Breaking Bad.

I then juggle, nap, eat. Still my delivery has not arrived.

9:00PM-10:30PM

I call up all the numbers I can in relation to my delivery, I either get an answering machine or a person trying to help but with no way how.

Yeah IKEA, control my schedule. Really there's nothing better to do in the city of New York than wait for you!

I finally get my delivery close to 10PM. Finally, I have the items I paid for!

10:30PM-1:00AM

Take a cab to the G and head to Phil's.

Party time!





Phil's spacious loft leaves a lot to be desired.

For example: I desire a lot of his space.

At the end of the night the time has finally come: Cake Time!




Finally, the reason why I came. Eff Phil. It's really all about the food!

He had a prototype lime cake from Sweet Revenge.

I had a gratifying slice. Each bite was a perfect balance of tangy sweet.

2:00AM

Day Two Over!