Antsy in My Pantsy

So I am back from NY and suffering from the post vacation woes.

I think my trip was just a smidgen too short to be completely satisfying. In my fantasy world, I really wanted a day of nothing so I could sit in Central Park, read, drink coffee, and listen to my iPod as the sun goes down. I guess Lacy will just have to do. =(

I have to say that NY really grew on me. Maybe it was the extremely awesome weather that we had (cold enough to feel crisp and fresh, yet still sunny!), but, despite my hardcore California love, I had a few pangs of regret of not taking the opportunity to go to school there............twice. I'm sure I ultimately made the right decision, since I probably experienced the good weather that NY has for 2 months before becoming nasty, but it was a nice change of pace from traffic, work, traffic, sleep. Did I also mention how much I love cabs? DDs be damned!

I also kind of love and hate the hustle and bustle of the entire city and anonymity of everyone in it. Everyone is just doing their own thing and it felt strangely empty and crowded at the same time. I guess ultimately it was just different...and that felt nice.

Since I have the worst memory, I guess I should use this opportunity to document what I did in NY.

Friday - Joe's Pizza (where Peter worked for Spider-man 2!), Central Park (they were filming Gossip Girl there!), Lennon's memorial, searched for Lalo's (stupid place was closed for renovation), Korean BBQ with Justine, Nelson Blue near Seaport.

Saturday - The Burger Joint, MOMA (fascinating...), Grey's Papaya, coolest Prada store I've ever seen, Beard Papa's, Grease! (is the word, is the word...), St. Mark's for cheap food and drink, some bar that smelled like puke (Lemon Drops were delicious though!), and Pommes Frites (best idea EVER).

Sunday - Blue Water Grill for brunch, Hairspray (was really awesome), Hershey's Store, M&M's store, and our bourgie dinner at Morimoto (Iron Chef!).

Monday - The Apple Store (59th and 5th Ave, so tempted to blow my entire year's paycheck there) and lunch at Gramercy Tavern.

A lot of stuff. A lot of fun.

...which is why I am in a funk. Going back to the daily grind completely blows right now. There is just something unsatisfying about my current state. Maybe I need a Snickers bar.

Anyway, thanks to those who showed us a good time in NY (not that anyone is reading this). Coastal love.