New York City

Ok, we went to NYC the weekend of Halloween, which is soooo long ago now that I barely remember what we did.

Thus, we shall switch to fast talking list mode.

Thurs:

- Took day off from work, started day off right with bagels and coffee, went to airport, flight was surprisingly comfortable, read Dresden Files (fun book series about modern day wizards) the entire time.

- Arrived in NY at 9pm, caught taxi to east village, arrived at the Stallion's new apartment which happens to be right next to her old apartment (small world), went to dinner at neighborhood mexican restaurant called Mayahuel, ate many small plates and drank many cocktails.


Fri:

- Had proper NY bagels, rented car, drove to Jersey, picked up Badge's aunt Renee, went to see Grandma, went back to Renee's, had tea and homemade rugelach and sweets



- Drove back to city, rested at the Stallion's place, admired her awesome apartment


- Went to Caracas for arepas lunch (one of my old favorites), ate way more arepas than other normal diners, had micheladas


- Hung around in the afternoon, met up with Stallion and Tooters at Peasant for italian dinner, Tooters brought the Korean Popstar who i didn't know was back in the states (made my day), ate lots of food, drank lots of wine, caused much commotion, went to bar afterwards where we met up with Dave and Tammi, got home to bed around 4 (time flies in nyc!)

Sat:

- Went to Brooklyn and met Mason, little Hugo, Dave, and Tammi at Mile End delicatessan for some really amazing smoked brisket sandwiches, went back to Mason's to hang out with Anna and rest of family



- Got back to city in late afternoon, met up with Massive Face for korean food at Dok Suni where all the waitresses were dressed as slutty cat policewoman??, went for cupcakes with Dave and Tammi, went back to apartment for Halloween party, felt lame because everyone was dressed to the MAX but we didn't bother with a costume (next year we will be back with a vengence), left party later for korean fried chicken with Massive Face (delicious), still found room for Stromboli's pizza (there's always room for Stromboli's), passed out appropriately full

Sun:

- Went to brunch at Paprika with Stallion and Massive Face, met up with Tooters and the Korean Popstar after for cupcakes, off to airport to fly back to SD

There, that's the summary. Overall, an awesome trip. Loved loved loved seeming our friends. Makes me miss living near everyone in NYC. Oh well. Badge and I are convinced we need to organize a friend's trip early next year. Till next time!