Walking in the City: Two Nights, Two Moods, Some Overheard Conversation
Night 1: Wednesday, northbound on 1st Ave. from 63rd to 83rd, post-dinner, roughly 10:30 p.m.
Between 73rd and 74th: Whoever was on this block at about 10:30 please stop wearing that cologne. It makes you smell like someone I don't want to be reminded of at the moment. And I think it would be easier for both of us if you just bought something new. Because, really, the other option is that you avoid the Upper East Side all together. I didn't see who you were, and we might run into each other again if you stick around the neighborhood. I realize it is a big city, but I think it would be a good precaution.
The corner of 75th: Dear Mr. Livery Cab Driver. You and the person you are driving are not that important. Certainly not important enough for you to drive like that and almost run over my feet even though I am still standing on the curb.
Between 81st and 82nd: Girl One to Girl Two. "See? What did I tell you New York smells like in the summer? Dog pee." Word.
Night 2: Friday, southbound on York Ave. from 83rd to 64th, pre-movie, roughly 8:15 p.m.
Between 79th and 78th: I pass a group of three Abercrombie-wearing teenage boys, possibly college freshman. As I approach them, I think to myself, "Ah, kids, they're starting to look so young. Have I really been out of school that long? They're probably on their way to try to sneak into some bar or similar. Kids." But as I pass them, I hear that they are having a passionate debate about the painting "The Last Supper." Middle Abercrombie Boy, "But John the Apostle is portrayed that way so often." Far Abercrombie Boy, "Yes, but that's what makes it so good." I find this a rather appropriate conversation to hear on my way to go see Saved!, and I have a good laugh to myself.
The Corner of 78th: A short Hispanic delivery guy chains up his bike and walks toward the building to make his delivery. As he crosses in front of me, he smiles at me. Not a creepy Hey-Baby smile, but a real, genuine smile. Huh. Then I realize that my cheeks feel funny. Like I'm smiling. Because I am. Where did that come from? And how long had it been there?
Found!
Remember the season of Sex and the City when Carrie is dating Burger? Remember how he collects playing cards he finds on the street and says you see them all of the city if you pay attention. Well, it's true! I found my first one tonight. An ace of spades. I kept it.
Things that have made me laugh in the past week
Ad I read in the subway on my evening commute: "You get a doggie bag for the cole slaw that came with your burger. Why? Because you paid for it. Nothing should come between a man and his uneaten cabbage." It went on to tell me to get Cingular roll-over, but that part wasn't funny.
Cover blurb on the June 4-6 USA Weekend my mom saved and brought to Florida to give me last weekend because Vin Diesel was on the cover. "Seriously, don't let the gravely voice and rippling muscles fool you. He's a chill dude: Have you ever heard him sing highlights from The Sound of Music?"
Night 1: Wednesday, northbound on 1st Ave. from 63rd to 83rd, post-dinner, roughly 10:30 p.m.
Between 73rd and 74th: Whoever was on this block at about 10:30 please stop wearing that cologne. It makes you smell like someone I don't want to be reminded of at the moment. And I think it would be easier for both of us if you just bought something new. Because, really, the other option is that you avoid the Upper East Side all together. I didn't see who you were, and we might run into each other again if you stick around the neighborhood. I realize it is a big city, but I think it would be a good precaution.
The corner of 75th: Dear Mr. Livery Cab Driver. You and the person you are driving are not that important. Certainly not important enough for you to drive like that and almost run over my feet even though I am still standing on the curb.
Between 81st and 82nd: Girl One to Girl Two. "See? What did I tell you New York smells like in the summer? Dog pee." Word.
Night 2: Friday, southbound on York Ave. from 83rd to 64th, pre-movie, roughly 8:15 p.m.
Between 79th and 78th: I pass a group of three Abercrombie-wearing teenage boys, possibly college freshman. As I approach them, I think to myself, "Ah, kids, they're starting to look so young. Have I really been out of school that long? They're probably on their way to try to sneak into some bar or similar. Kids." But as I pass them, I hear that they are having a passionate debate about the painting "The Last Supper." Middle Abercrombie Boy, "But John the Apostle is portrayed that way so often." Far Abercrombie Boy, "Yes, but that's what makes it so good." I find this a rather appropriate conversation to hear on my way to go see Saved!, and I have a good laugh to myself.
The Corner of 78th: A short Hispanic delivery guy chains up his bike and walks toward the building to make his delivery. As he crosses in front of me, he smiles at me. Not a creepy Hey-Baby smile, but a real, genuine smile. Huh. Then I realize that my cheeks feel funny. Like I'm smiling. Because I am. Where did that come from? And how long had it been there?
Found!
Remember the season of Sex and the City when Carrie is dating Burger? Remember how he collects playing cards he finds on the street and says you see them all of the city if you pay attention. Well, it's true! I found my first one tonight. An ace of spades. I kept it.
Things that have made me laugh in the past week
Ad I read in the subway on my evening commute: "You get a doggie bag for the cole slaw that came with your burger. Why? Because you paid for it. Nothing should come between a man and his uneaten cabbage." It went on to tell me to get Cingular roll-over, but that part wasn't funny.
Cover blurb on the June 4-6 USA Weekend my mom saved and brought to Florida to give me last weekend because Vin Diesel was on the cover. "Seriously, don't let the gravely voice and rippling muscles fool you. He's a chill dude: Have you ever heard him sing highlights from The Sound of Music?"
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