Morning Fun & PB&B?

Spent the early morning at an OHNY volunteer orientation inside Grace Church. We were all going to be ready for OHNY Weekend! Afterwards I stopped in at the new location of Broadway Panhandler and also picked up some new LEGO Star Wars goodness.

Something in the middle. Then the peanut butter and burger adventure.

The Dirty Jerz

M lives right near Matt/Mark!

Soap Opera

There's no crying in the opera!

Meine Zunge, Mein Herz

Spent the early evening teaching origami at the Middle Village branch of the Queens Public Library. The kids were a fun bunch, but I had to hurry back to Woodside for Sriphaphai part deux. My tongue indeed!

I thought that burning sensation would be the worst the night had to offer, but I was wrong as usual.

Odeon, a million years later

Spent the morning down at Pier 40 looking for and finally finding “The Good Life: New Public Spaces For Recreation” exhibit. I didn't know Hudson River Park was so spiffy. But some things haven't changed. Wandered around downtown and passed some pretty, offensive advertising before we finally ended up at the Odeon. Steak and eggs this afternoon. :)

Two Parties, One Night

LC was having a party at Black Betty in Williamsburg. My bro and I went out there. Of course we were on time and the first ones there. I guess no one minds being a tardy jackass (even to a dinner party!) since we all have cell phones now. We could only stay for a bit since CP was also having a birthday party at Kabin. We'd met vipnyc at Chickpea in between the soirees, but she can tell you what happened next at Kabin.

Everybody Needs a Little R&R

A wonderful journey into spicy.

Busiest Day Ever

I remember a huge smoothie from Whole Foods. Of course there was this and then this. I was just along for the ride.

County Fair & Birthday Cake!

I spent the morning at the Queens County Farm Museum demonstrating origami during the 24th Annual Queens County Fair, "A traditional county fair with blue ribbon competitions in livestock, produce, home crafts, arts and crafts, and more. Enjoy the Amazing Maize Maze, pie-eating and corn-husking contests, pig racing, make-your-own-scarecrow, hayrides, petting zoo, carnival rides, and midway. Visit our Bavarian Garden , Irish and German bands, craft and food vendors. Fun for the entire family!"

I spent the latter part of my day doing this.

Botanica redux part 2

Botanica again.

Wow, that was a long time ago. Anyway, it was one of JS's mass happy hour gatherings. I saw some old friends, and new friends. Two women kissed me at the bar that night, but neither was the one I wanted it to be. You know, it never is.

Another trip to Lovely Day. Yummy fried chicken. I love fried chicken.

Apples

Apple themed potluck dinner tonight. Lots of tasty treats. I think I might have made a few new friends this night. Here's hoping I don't mess things up again.

Shark Bar & Lombardi's

After work at Spring Lounge.
People came in, drank, lost their bags, I found their bags, they drank some more.

After the obligatory saucing AB, CM and I decamped (I like that word) for Lombardi's down the street.

The conversation was spirited, sometimes demoralizing, but ultimately galvanizing (I hope). Looking forward to some Rock Action in the future.

The First Part (not the Second)

Another CSA pickup.

Concert downtown

And more VIP NYC history for your brain.

Cafecito & Nublu

It was Cara's last night in town before she left for Tanzania. A bunch of us met for dinner at Cafecito in the LES then we decamped for Nublu (even farther down in the LES). (All those newbies who think that the LES means South of East Houston can go to hell.)

I didn't stay out long, but the farewells continued on Monday during one last night of MJ. I need to gamble more.

Whym & Crap

Mmmmjoyed my breakfast of corned beef hash with sweet potatoes! at Whym (part of the Eatery empire). I just love to eat.

We'd been in the area (sort of) after attempting to see the goings on Broadway on Broadway.

Whole Foods was exciting as always. Picked up some lemons to make some lemonade.

And there was a crap (I mean crafts) fair at Lincoln Center.

Tenacious Ticket Taker part 3

Opera for All at the New York City Opera.

As Vip in the City says "we were in store for a series of stellar performances." Yelled out a "Bravo!" after "Una furtive lagrima" (from Donizetti's Elixir of Love). :)

EVOC's performance at the after party was an unexpected treat and I got to meet the performer (friend of V's) who played Kim when I saw Miss Saigon on 2000. I love NY.

Can't wait to see La Gionconda at the Met on the 26th!

Tag Along

No joy at NYU's continuing education open house and I hung out with V.

The Conran Shop under the Queensboro for some nightlife ideas, Baker Street Pub for dinner, and a nightcap at Peter's

All the gory details.

Yum-o!

Wireless & Ssäm

Went to Momofuku Ssäm Bar again after helping out KK with a balky interweb/iPod thing. Brought up my week's load of veggies to share with V after she survived her journey back from NE.

Labor Day: Vice City

Played poker twice this weekend. Lost a ton of money (for me). And saw Miami Vice. Spent a bit of time walking around (from the foot of the Queensboro Bridge to the Deuce to the 80s on the UWS). It was a beautiful summer weekend.

Folders & GTA:The Movie

Had 4 visitors at origami class today, Julia, Jane, Cara & Jeff. I tried to show them some pretty things. Not sure how it all went down. Should post some more pics soon.

Saw Crank with bro. Grand Theft Auto: The Movie would be an apt description of the film. GTA3 actually had a much better plot.

Miranda & Ferdinand

[I weep] at mine unworthiness, that dare not offer
What I desire to give, and much less take
What I shall die to want.

Tempest at the Public Theatre and Momofuku Ssäm Bar.

Vip provides insight on the evenings festivites.