“I really never thought I’d ever in my career write a ‘mass graves in New York City’ story.” –Ed Mazza
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New York City, food, books, friends and love
M and I recently had the pleasure of taking a very quick trip to New York City. We celebrated the 9th anniversary of our first date by enjoying a long walk through Manhattan, eating real pizza, splurging on ice cream sundaes from Serendipity 3 and generally just loving every second we got to spend together.
Other things that happened:
* We tried two new restaurants — Five Napkin Burger and Polpette — both of which were excellent.
* According to his Fitbit, M walked more than 70,000 steps. Because he’s insane.
* I walked about a third of that and still managed to develop huge, squishy, debilitating blisters on both of my feet. The last two days of the trip were spent hobbling, which made me feel old. Very old.
* We had the opportunity to see movies in the morning and late at night, neither of which we can do in New Hampshire.
* The company of friends was thoroughly enjoyed.
* A rousing game of Cards Against Humanity ensued, one that will be forever remembered for its hilarious use of tentacle porn and corn starch.
* M turned me around on a hot button political issue.
* A fictional president fired his wife.
* I finally learned who Castle’s father was.
* We went on a shopping spree at The Strand. Here’s what I’ll be reading in the months and years to come:
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Spring may have sprung, but this weekend is Christmas
A gift certificate from The Strand has been burning a metaphorical hole in my pocket, and this weekend, I intend to spend the whole thing.
I usually shop with a list. Not this time. This time, I’m going exploring.
I shall enter the store with a sense of wanderlust, rather than a sense of purpose. I’m going to stroll down the aisles and let my fingers caress the spines. I plan to stand on tip-toe and bend deep at the knees. I intend to let myself be swayed by interesting titles and colorful cover art.
Then, once my feet begin to tire, I shall fill my red basket to the brim with romances, mysteries, thrillers, fantasies, historicals, biographies, occult books, poetry books, cookbooks and reference tomes. And when the gift certificate has been thoroughly depleted, I’ll haul my treasures home and dive in.
I can’t wait!
(Photo by Bitterfly)
