The past weekend was an eye opener.The midnight visit to Times Square was unique as it is am sure for all first timers there.Tourists flock around that area all year through and I am told the queue to get into TS starts as early as 3PM on New Year's eve!Its bright by day and equally lit up at night.Its a lot of electricity in action.Its packed noisy and so much fun.I enjoyed just being there,taking in the billboards around.Musicals,stand up comedy shows, Broadway,it all happens right here!Am guessing it is always a couple of degrees warmer in this zone courtesy the perennial crowd.Walking around was never this pleasurable!The energy fills you up instantly and you become a part of this block called times square.The people make it what it is;actors,comedians,musicians,writers-artists across all forays.Its the synergy of these hundreds of activities going on in and around this place which makes it special,almost alive!
Back to present day.Back home from a wet walk outside preceded by an hour at the gym.PS:This old man who is no less than 80 running on the treadmill is an inspiration!!
For a food lover like me, my neighborhood is heaven!American(the regular fast food joints not included),Chinese,Pakistani,Indian,Greek,Sri-Lankan,Egyptian!Oh Boy!And then there is great street food around.Next on my list is the regular hot dog.I cant be living here and not taste one!
Now, this guy called Bob(guess he owns the Bob's shoe repair shop 2 blocks away) is one funny fellow.With his Italian accent and subtle humor,he has won himself an unwritten contract with us for mending all broken footwear in the days to come.
Just at a ten minute walk from our place is the water front,a beautiful park,a museum,a church, a pet shelter and a library besides the regular shops and buildings.
And for all those who know am not very comfortable crossing streets,I am a changed person:)