nyc arrival

Fingers are a little frozen but I don't really care as my excitement to see some amazing people and go to some great events here in NYC takes over.

The towncar I'm riding in (black leather seats, bumpin to B.I.G) is taking me to Molly S and Ryan's. Lookin to see what station's playing when Black Eyed Peas' boom boom pow comes on, the driver apologizes for the traffic (since its his fault?) Thinking that's what I'm looking at. Nope, just seeing its 103.5. "For once," I tell him "I'm in no rush." Ahh, relaxing NYC, right?

Tonight holds fun promises of dancing, karoake or both. I'm spoiled as I just got to stay w M&R in august for Molly's 30th bday. Can't wait to see her again!

Tomorrow, brunch plans with college friends Brett and Angela then M & I are off to see Sheila perform in 1010 theatre in manhattan's production of Arms & The Man. Can't wait to see my lovely charismatic friend on stage again. She's been acting in NY since 2002 and this is the first time my visit is at a time she's performing!

Monday is the busiest day, when I head to NAMT's new work festival with colleagues and donors. We watch readings of new potential b'way and off b'way shows all day until 530 then head to opening of Memphis at The Shubert Theatre. I've had the pleasure of seeing the show in La Jolla and Seattle and can't wait to see it take its new form with a slightly new ensemble in a broadway house. Being part of a Broadway opening is really something else. The Wedding Singer's opening a few years back was awesome, from seeing the polished product after seeing the pre-Broadway tryout, to spotting cast members from The Sopranos and more at the cast party.

Tuesday is another day of new works and then its back to Williamsburg to meet up with Michelle who's in town from Seattle to see her man's band, The Black Whales, on their NY leg of their national tour.

It's been 2 years since I've travelled on my own. I miss B's company and our humor to pass the time and enjoy things together. No one was there to laugh and joke with me when I spilled my diet Dr pepper all over my coat, sweater and lap or come up with brainstorm ideas of what the strangely enthusiastic flight attendant was saying to his coworker down the aisle in my view.

Traveling alone has its highlights though. It's empowering to be fully responsible for yourself in a different city. I'm also looking forward to some much needed girl time w my girls.

Hoping to see more friends, including B's uncle John (happy b'day!) and fiance Roberta who is quite the firecracker. This is going to be a busy wonderful few days!

Now that's a city skyline! Hello New York, you're a hellava town!