Thursday, November 25, 2004
Loving It, Hating It
My excitement over waking up and spending the day in New York City proved short-lived as it's raining quite steadily here. I really, really hate the rain, and it gave me a thorough soaking as I went about my errands today.
First step was a haircut which was long overdue. I think it's been at least three months since I got my hair cut last, and even then I remember it being a little longer than I would have liked. I went directly to my favorite barber shop, Astor Place Hairstylist. Earlier this year they moved into a basement location (here's where they used to be) but the barber pole is still visible from the street and the price is still right.
After the cut, I went straight to Otafuku for a takoyaki/okonomiyaki combo. Maybe it's been the steady stream of shit I've been fed at UAlbany, but today's lunch was fantastic. I should also mention that last night I ate at Yoshinoya with Taku and Momo, two fellow students whom I drove from Albany to NYC. So I've eaten nothing but Japanese cuisine since coming "home" for the weekend. At this rate I'll spoil myself completely.
Speaking of spoiling myself, I next went to Kim's Video for a little DVD shopping. They always have great prices but they're actually having a sale right now. 25% off everything! I bought three movies for $45: The Killing (see yesterday's post), Sleeper (one of my favorite Woody Allen movies), and the 2004 version of Dawn of the Dead.
I had a need for nicer pants so I went to Macy*s. I hadn't been to Macy's in years and it was even bigger than I remember it. It was quite crowded and I found the experience unpleasant. So much expensive shit and so many people rushing to buy it all! All I needed was a decent pair of pants under $50. I found it, eventually, but the whole trip re-enforced my hatred of shopping. I could go on about the horrors of needless consumption fueled by debt-spending, but I don't feel like souring my holiday mood.
I hope everyone who reads this has a Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow. Even if you're not from the United States, Thanksgiving is an easy, deity-free holiday for everyone to enjoy. Hopefully my sister, Salena, will find some Frenchy equivalent...eat an extra crepe or something.
First step was a haircut which was long overdue. I think it's been at least three months since I got my hair cut last, and even then I remember it being a little longer than I would have liked. I went directly to my favorite barber shop, Astor Place Hairstylist. Earlier this year they moved into a basement location (here's where they used to be) but the barber pole is still visible from the street and the price is still right.
After the cut, I went straight to Otafuku for a takoyaki/okonomiyaki combo. Maybe it's been the steady stream of shit I've been fed at UAlbany, but today's lunch was fantastic. I should also mention that last night I ate at Yoshinoya with Taku and Momo, two fellow students whom I drove from Albany to NYC. So I've eaten nothing but Japanese cuisine since coming "home" for the weekend. At this rate I'll spoil myself completely.
Speaking of spoiling myself, I next went to Kim's Video for a little DVD shopping. They always have great prices but they're actually having a sale right now. 25% off everything! I bought three movies for $45: The Killing (see yesterday's post), Sleeper (one of my favorite Woody Allen movies), and the 2004 version of Dawn of the Dead.
I had a need for nicer pants so I went to Macy*s. I hadn't been to Macy's in years and it was even bigger than I remember it. It was quite crowded and I found the experience unpleasant. So much expensive shit and so many people rushing to buy it all! All I needed was a decent pair of pants under $50. I found it, eventually, but the whole trip re-enforced my hatred of shopping. I could go on about the horrors of needless consumption fueled by debt-spending, but I don't feel like souring my holiday mood.
I hope everyone who reads this has a Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow. Even if you're not from the United States, Thanksgiving is an easy, deity-free holiday for everyone to enjoy. Hopefully my sister, Salena, will find some Frenchy equivalent...eat an extra crepe or something.
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