Breakin'

This may sound shocking, but I went to a breakdancing class yesterday. Anyone who knows me knows that dance classes really aren't my thing. But I've always wanted to learn how to b-boy, and now I'm on my way. The class was 2 1/2 hours long and was totally not what I expected. I though I would be moonwalking and doing the worm, and then maybe some poppin' and lockin'. Instead, I was doing handstands and dance moves and sweating my ass off. I could not believe how hard it was. It was like doing step aerobics for 2 1/2 hours. When I got home last night, my ears were ringing and my body was cramping up and I collapsed into bed. I knew that things weren't going to be good in the morning. And I was right. I woke up this morning and could barely move. I almost cried when I had to reach for the toothpaste. Every muscle in my body hurts. It was a hell of a workout. I can't wait to do it again. Though I may have to wait a while because right now it hurts to walk.

Cubs Win!

Last night my friend and I went to see the Cubs Mets game. I like any excuse to eat giant pretzels and high five with strangers. It was great because we were surrounded by Cubs fans and we all enjoyed taunting the Mets fans. I realized when the game was over that this may have been the first time I'd been to a Cubs game that they won since I was a kid. It was a whole new experience, not feeling that heartbreaking disappointment at the end of the game. I was fed a steady stream of cheap beer to keep my mind off my troubles and didn't go to bed until 2:00am, which is a late night for me. I think I like sports.

One Man's Trash

Last night I was out and about with my friend when we stumbled upon this beautiful piece of art. In case it's hard to see, it's a tiger mirror on a piece of carpeting in a frame. It was gorgeous. But it was too heavy for us to carry home, so we both just took pictures of this lovely treasure so we could remember it. Why anyone would have parted with this, I don't know.

Parking Situation

And to add to my "New York sucks" feeling, this is what my bike rack looked like when I got into the city today. Seems that since I used it on Friday it's gone through some changes. There was no magazine box and no garbage last time I was there. And right before I took this picture, the door of the truck was open and there was a guy sleeping on the front seat. I guess he saw me and woke up. It's too bad, it would have really added to the picture.

A Warm Welcome

I was walking around my neighborhood last night and came upon this apartment building. Maybe it's because I was in South Carolina over the weekend where most of the people are nice and welcoming, or maybe because I'm in a little bit of an "New York sucks" phase, but I this door really made me stop and laugh. In case it's hard to read, the top sign says "Private Property Keep Out". And of course the bottom says "Beware Of Dog". And you know they don't have a dog. They just don't want anyone anywhere near their house. It's like the total opposite of a welcome mat. I love it. When I was in a cab leaving the airport yesterday, another cab was next to us and a mother and little kid were crossing the road. The cab driver laid on his horn. It was awesome. It was so New York. I think people here are just trying to see how awful they can be.