I *heart* NYC

Not much to report this week; just took it easy after an eventful two weeks. I went to see a band at the Carling Academy down the street. A friend of mine's friend asked us to go see his friend's band, so I was a bit anxious in case it wasn't my cup of tea, but I ended up enjoying it a lot. It was standing room only, which I loathe because of my stature, but it wasn't that packed so I got to be up in the front and could see pretty well amongst all the groupies (I was the only one not going ballistic or singing along). Overall a good performance, nothing that innovative but good tunes all around. (Band is called A Silent Film if anyone is interested.)

Anywhos, as many of the restaurants in Oxford have posted, my Christmas bookings are open too. I will be home for 10 days in exactly a month, so let's make dates and appointments! I will be in NYC from Dec 28th to Jan 2nd, spending the earlier part of my trip in Joisey with my family. A friend of mine just returned from a trip to New York, so I was listening to her recount her trip and getting nostalgic and hungry. Here is a list of things I need to do (in no particular order):

1. Get a haircut
2. Lombardi's
3. Katz's
4. La Esquina tacos
5. Sushi of any kind
6. my mom's korean BBQ
7. Buy shoes (I am a size 2 here which automatically leads me to have to get shoes with a lot of sequins and bows as only children's shoes fit me here)
8. Mega-hang
9. Play Guitar Hero 4 until my fingers bleed and I get a relapse in vertigo
10. Something fun for New Years
11. Huge diner breakfast with pancakes
12. Gin-Gin-Mule at Pegu
13. A solid American hamburger
14. Joe's or Yeah's
15. Beef Noodle Soup from Deep China
16. If there is snow, go boarding at least once

Do you see a trend arising? Who would like to help me fulfill these requests? I am very excited to see everyone and share food and laughs!

As for the upcoming week, I go to London to visit Andrew and Yuan to have an ex-pat's Thanksgiving and see an exhibit at the Royal Academy. I hope everyone has a good turkey day and eats until they fall into a light coma!

A special happy 30th to my brother. I hope you are having fun in Barbados!