Creatively Girt

(because I am tired and lazy, this is copied from the email I sent my family :O) )

Greetings from the Big Apple.

I arrived safe and sound ... more or less. I was stressing about the plane ride here beforehand and it turns out that was for good reason - there were problems nearly every step of the way. Good times. Not. But at least I made it here in one piece so I guess I can't complain too much.

The hotel has done renovations since the last time I was here. The rooms are much nicer (Laura, they remind me of the rooms at the Sofitel Baltimore - only in mint green) and even though I booked a single room they have given me one with two beds. Anyone feel like flying over and occupying it?? :O)

I got my first full nights sleep last night. Thank God, coz if I had one more night of three hours of sleep I might have started to go insane. I also ate my first decent meal last night too - I think the flight-induced nausea decided to stick around after I touched down because I wasnt hungry at all for days.

So, what I have I done in the three whole days I have been here? I have seen two shows, done a bit (okay, a lot) of shopping, wandered around the Village, seen a movie and done lots of walking.

The shows: the first show I saw was Equus. The show was quite intense and affecting, and the conclusion to both acts had me absolutely enthralled. It really was genuinely stunning. The other show I have seen is Shrek the Musical. It was very funny - most of the classic lines from the movie were in the show but there was also a lot of good new stuff in there too. My fave was probably Lord Farquaad - the actor is six something feet tall and performs the show on his knees!

The shopping: I figured that I would do as much shopping as I could as soon as I could before the mad pre-Christmas rush starts. And I don't know if its the possibly impending recession or just pre-Christmas sales but so much is on sale. I went to Macy's today and almost everything I bought was drastically reduced (eg: the best buy was something that normally cost $25 cost me $5).

The weather here isnt great. It has been raining almost constantly for the last two days. I tell myself I wont let that interfere with my plans for the day but after walking around in the rain I inevitably get sick of it quite quickly. It's been quite cool (-5 degrees the afternoon I landed), which I dont mind at all, it's the wind and rain that kinda annoys me.

So, whats next. I think tomorrow I might start on my list of Museums I want to see, or try and finish off all the shopping I want to do, maybe explore Central Park or just wander the streets. Who knows? (though I'm guessing the weather might have a say in it)

Well, I suppose thats it. Hope everyone is well. Feel free to drop me a line and let me know whats happening back in Oz. Hopefully next time I want to go online it wont take me four attempts to do it (the hotel really needs to invest in more computers - two just ain't enough).

♥

I bought an iPod Touch. :O)

I was going to be smart and logical and buy the classic for the massive amount of storage. But damn if the touch screen and prettiness of the touch didnt win me over. I'm weak, what can I say? ;O)

Only three more work days left of the year.

And this time next week, I will be in a plane to America!!!

In two months I will be jetting off to New York. OMG its really going to happen. And in the meantime I get to watch the Aussie dollar be crap and lose 20c over the last few months and continue on a downward spiral. Not that it will really affect how much money I will spend in NYC - I'll buy what I want when I want regardless of the exchange rate. But still, it would be nice to not have to pay 30% extra on everything. *shrug*

I watched Lost in Austen, more out of curiosity than anything else, but damn if it didnt suck me in. I can't believe I didnt hate it. Also, how awesome was last weeks Ugly Betty! Three words: shippiest episode ever. And the end of the season premiere of Greys Anatomy. *clings* (okay, I'm being a bit vague, but I dont want to spoil my Aussies, and LJ cuts are pointless when someone might want to read the entry for other things. Does anyone out there know how to do that spoiler/highlighting text - maybe that would solve all my problems)

I've also downloaded the first few eps of True Blood and Secret Diary of a Call girl but havent watched it yet - so much TV, so little time.

Also, on an unrelated note, this whole daylight savings thing is so messing with me. Its too early damnit! And I'm sick of it screwing me over. Ugh.

Not much else to say really. God I'm boring. And I am totally over work too. Whats happening with all you guys?? Someone entertain me. :O)

ETA: I have gotten vaguely spoilery for Greys in comments, but nothing really major. :O)

So today is the 8th of September. I leave for my New York holiday on 8th of December. Its exactly three months away. Man time flies.
*is excited*
*eyes savings account*
*gets nervous*
If only the stupid US dollar wasnt falling every day. Why didnt I send some money to my hotel it was was above 90c?? Oh yeah, coz my hotel took so damn long last time it put me off transferring money. Thats why. *grumbles*

I dont really have anything else to say. LOL

So, the trailer is out, and its awesome.

I will always be excited about the HP movies, even though I dont do that much in fandom any more.

But something occured to me the other day.

As it stands, the release date for HBP in Australia is December 11 - nearly three weeks after the rest of the world!!! I am hopeful that this will be rectified, like it was for one of the earlier HP movies where the original release date was two months after the UK/USA.

However, if the date isnt changed, I will be in New York by the time the movie is released here. Which means no going to Gold Class with my siser and squeeing as soon as David Thewlis comes on screen.

If the release date stands, I will of course not expect my sis to wait for me and go see it in GC without me, as I see it in a NYC movie theatre (maybe even do a double feature with Twilight??).

If this is the case, any of my Americans (yes, I'm looking at you letmypidgeonsgo) wanna go see it with me (movie double optional of course)???

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In non movie/fandom/holiday related news, work still sucks, people still sucks, and I am counting the hours until the end of the day.

♥

Boredom and work-avoiding means ... tickers ... :O)





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And so as to not make this post completely pointless, I have finally started watching S3 of Doctor Who. Yes, I will always be a good year or two behind on this show. LOL. I am about a third/half way through and loving it.

And how did I not know Kev from Shameless was in an episode?? The man is awesome!

Oh, and for my Americans (or people like me who DL), how awesome is House and Gossip Girl. Seriously. Cannot wait for the final eps of both!! (please to be keeping any comments spoiler free for the Aussies on my flist. cheers.)