Monday, April 16, 2012
New York state of mind
I have arrived in New York and has taken a number of days to land - I think today has had me land in my body a lot more. Having a cold and having lost my voice is not the best start to a trip but that hasn't stopped me from wandering around and getting a feel for the city that never sleeps. Luckily I am staying with a friend of mine so I can get more of a real world view than just being a tourist.
The energy of this palace is 'big'. It literally buzzes and there are a diverse range of people around. I find it overwhelming at times, the choice is just ridiculous. Too much- and there are elements of 'show' that are evident. Some gorgeous people who you think should be models but then you realize that they are looking to 'make it' and that they are that beautiful and yet aren't famous. And that must be hard that they can get lost in the crowd.
I have seen Brooke Shields - and that is an amazing experience as you feel like you know these people and yet you don't at all. It does give you a buzz, and it will be interesting to see who else I see. In the meantime I will start my week of playing the tourist while my friend is at work which will be a different experience again. But I should mention Maria's - a piano bar that we went to where people came to sing broadway hits and it was amazing!!! The joy people were experiencing by singing was beyond what you could imagine - unfortunately I couldn't join in because I had no voice, however I got to sit back and smile like a goose and that was just as much fun feeling everyone elses happiness.
The energy of this palace is 'big'. It literally buzzes and there are a diverse range of people around. I find it overwhelming at times, the choice is just ridiculous. Too much- and there are elements of 'show' that are evident. Some gorgeous people who you think should be models but then you realize that they are looking to 'make it' and that they are that beautiful and yet aren't famous. And that must be hard that they can get lost in the crowd.
I have seen Brooke Shields - and that is an amazing experience as you feel like you know these people and yet you don't at all. It does give you a buzz, and it will be interesting to see who else I see. In the meantime I will start my week of playing the tourist while my friend is at work which will be a different experience again. But I should mention Maria's - a piano bar that we went to where people came to sing broadway hits and it was amazing!!! The joy people were experiencing by singing was beyond what you could imagine - unfortunately I couldn't join in because I had no voice, however I got to sit back and smile like a goose and that was just as much fun feeling everyone elses happiness.
