Today has been a different day altogether.
Today marks Reiko's first day of employment as a full-time temp in the city. This is good: she's been looking for a job now for a few months, and given the current economic situation, she took what she could get. Not a dream job, but something solid, and for the time being, that will do. Though, definitely a bit nervous for it, as she kept waking up throughout the night. You know, that feeling that you have in the back of your mind, "Can't be late... can't miss this..." and wakes you up way too much.
Today was a snowy morning. A nice white out on the way to work had traffic all sorts of backed up. The train wasn't too bad, perhaps a little bit less than usual. The second one crawled though, taking up the better part of two songs to move three miles. Just a nice steady pace, but not quick enough for everyone: I recall a lady shaking her head many times. No no no just not quick enough. But what can you do?
Today I found out the three-day expo I had purchased tickets to in April was canceled. Known as Flash on the Beach, this was an attempt to bring an established Flash conference from the UK to Miami, FL. However, due to the economic situation, the registered attendance was lower than the projected amounts to keep the boat afloat. And it sunk - at least I got a refund.
Today also had a New York moment: Flight 1549 from La Guardia to Charlotte ran into an unexpected flock of geese shortly after takeoff, forcing an emergency landing right into the icy Hudson River (which, I learned is west of where I am, not the East River... to the east!). They've just announced that all 148 + 5/6 crew survived the crash, which is amazing to say the least. Good thing for the river! But certainly a distraction at work, because for awhile all I could hear were non-stop sirens. Can't work when there's lots of sirens going on.
Tonight is band practice. Despite a frigid forecast, I'm wondering if this marks the return of normalcy. And if not, you'll hear about it here!
2 comments:
Hey Alex,
I don't have your email. Wanted to see if you guys had plans for this saturday night. My wife and I are heading to Brooklyn. Are u you up for it!?
email is tkshredder at gmail dot com... use it!
saturday later in the evening, i want to see lais' band wolfhaven rock/wolf out in greenpoint.
here's the location:
Red Star
37 greenpoint ave
though, the show is not until late (i think they play 11~1am), which i realize is pretty late. so i imagine we'd be down for anything else before that happens. lemme know!
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