NY Weekend

Much to my grandfather’s disappointment I’m still very much in love with New York City. After a cool 7 hour drive into the city (only getting lost 8,000 times) I arrived at Erin’s apartment, UES (Upper East Side) style Thursday night. Friday morning Erin and I went to “work,” hers happened to be in an office off of 5th Avenue, and mine consisted of profiling various grocery stores and bakeries throughout the Manhattan area. Typically photographing a grocery store’s bakery display case while taking note of each product’s pricing, sizing, and packaging is frowned upon. However, a cover up story along the lines of “oh I’m sorry I didn’t know I couldn’t do that. I’m a Marketing student at NYU, working on a core project for school. We are developing our own bakery and need to do some market research.” A gentlemen waiting in line to buy cupcakes says, “That is so interesting! My good friend owns a bakery up in the Hamptons. I would really like to see your business plan when you are finished. Here is my business card with my personal email on the back.” Me: “Sure thing Barry, I’ll be in touch.” Smile, and exit while giggling inside.

After the store profiling I had a couple hours to kill before Erin got off work so I (naturally) got a manicure ($12), free facial (Facebook coupon), walked around the Madison Square Park street fair, and had some self-reflection/afternoon espresso time at a café while checking out the people walking by on the street. Friday night Erin, her bf (Jeff), and I went to an improv comedy show in the Flatiron District. You know when you are watching a TV show, something terribly awkward happens in the show, and as a result YOU feel terribly awkward. Yeah, that happened Friday night. Part of the comedian’s skit involved bringing people up to the stage and interrogating them while drawing their portrait. Kelly (cute sophomore at NYU) comes up to the stage.

Comedian: Kelly, who did you come here with tonight?
Kelly: One of my really good friends, Gary. (points to her Gary sitting in the front row)
Comedian: “Good Friend” hu? Do you think HE feels the same way? (comedian directs attention to Gary) Gary how do you feel about Kelly.
Gary: (awkwardness begins) Well, I do think she’s really cute.
Comedian & Crowd: oooooooooooooooooohhhhh! Cheering and laughter.
Comedian: Now Kelly, what do you think about that?
Reeally awkward pause. Kelly whispers something in the comedian’s ear.
Comedian: Kelly says, she does NOT feel the same way....Sorrrry Gary. Wow that’s awkard, good luck with the rest of the night.
Crowd erupts in awkard laughter. Erin, Jeff, and I were almost in tears.

Saturday afternoon we went to my heaven: the Museum of Modern Art. The new AbEx (Abstract Exhibition) exhibition was absolutely beautiful. Had burgers and beer at a rooftop by Penn Station while the sun was setting, then prepared our party pants. Raged. Some of us (who will remain anonymous) raged a little too hard. Woke up 50% hungover 50% drunk circa 8:00am, shoved my life into my carry on and took a cab to LGA. Slept the entire flight, barely made it home alive, made a Jacks pizza, and slept some more.

In conclusion, a PERFECT weekend!