We went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where I got into the art.
Yesterday was the 37th annual Macy's Flower Show, so I dressed for the occasion.
Ok, so that is not me. The whole first floor of Macy's was covered in live flowers, which was kinda cool. Whoever decided it was a good idea to have a ten floor department story is a masochistic ... ... ... but they will be rewarded with a special poem I wrote about the experience, reminiscent of Dante's Inferno. Tune in tomorrow for that one.
The freakiest part of this whole experience was a dog show they had our front of the store where people dressed their dogs up for spring. I was about to call the authorities to report animal cruelty or a fashion disaster.
We also went to see American Idiot at the St. James yesterday afternoon. It was awesome. The music was amazing and the story/acting was great. Highly recommended.
Central park....err, nah this guy was in Toys R Us...where they also have a 4 story ferris wheel. Nuts.
Other random highlights: meeting Dustus in Times Square, having all the street hawkers calling me "Hey Mohawk", the LEGO store, Pizza, Street performers jumping over 4 people while doing a flip, pretending I was on the Apprentice while dashing through TRUMP tower, and the food.
See you tomorrow peeps! Hopefully with good news!
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Sounds fun! Enjoy the rest of your trip and cant wait to see what comes out of that head of yours :)
We are standing by;)
Pictures look fun, fun, fun.
I <3 NYC
Looks like a blast. Can't wait for the Dante's Inferno-esque poem.
Have fun and good luck!
Happy to hear you are having SO much fun!
Wow...our Toys R Us seems a little dull now! lol!
Great fun these past few days and sharing it with you makes it even better...
so where are you from anyway...lol! fun times my love
awesome.
More pix!!!!
Fun seeing NYC through your eyes.
We will be taking our family vacay to NYC this June so I will definitely be picking your brain on what to do! Can't wait to hear about the awards ceremony.
It sounds like you're making the most of your trip. I'm so glad you're getting to enjoy all that New York has to offer. I would love to have seen the flower show! Good Luck or Break a Leg! Whatever is appropriate. :)
What fun! Are you sure you're not the guy with all the flowers???
YES! We were there too. I have a picture of my kids by the same mirrored piece of art! That is sooo weird...we probably did pass you...would have been cool to meet you and your family. We had a bite to eat at Blue Smoke(awesome if you like ribs) after the Met! Take care and good luck tonight! xo
I love NY!
I just hope tonight is the icing on the cake for you.
(The toffee round your Big Apple?)
What a fun trip!
Oh! Jealous! What absolute fun. Wonderful shots. Several "One Shots" here. :)
Wonderful family time!
What a fun trip. I tried to imagine Macy's all decked out with flowers but it didn't quite work, I just kept remembering it as it was when I was there.
i know you are having fun... your in.."my neck of the woods...' I love the city!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! enjoy the rest of the trip... Ps i LOVED American Idiot....
I love New York AND your pictures too!!! Hope you continue to have fun!
That dinosaur was at Toys R Us?? Princess Nagger would be in heaven - and probably be disappointed it wasn't for sale. Loved all your pics! Hoping for good news! :)
So jealous! Glad you are having so much fun.
New York is fascinating isn't it? It sounds like you have fit months into one weekend. You have done so much. I'll be thinking of you guys tonight. Good luck!!!
I LOVE that toy store!! Its the BEST. A 10 story department store?!?!?! I GOTTA go there!
have fun and be safe!
Oh, I really want to see that show! I am glad you are having such a great time!!
What great memories your kids will have!
Hope fortune smiles on you tonight, Brian.
=)
PS. Looking forward to the Inferno's twin. ;)
I love the flower show at Macy's and have never related to dressing up a dog no matter what season it is. NYC is just a great place to people watch and open your mind to new experiences.
I just wish I could keep up with the walking pace without tripping over my feet.
sounds like so much fun! thanks for sharing.
Fingers crossed for the Shorty Awards!
That dino is cool...
Ha! The Apprentice imitation...LOL!
Good luck with the awards!
So excited for you, and I can't wait to hear what happens! Now, I want to visit NYC, maybe someday :) Keep soaking it all in, and have fun!
Enjoy NYC! There's so much to see and it sounds like you might just see it all. Good luck with the awards and Congrats on the nod!
Glad you are all having so much fun. Our oldest is going to New York this June with 10 other classmates. He's so pumped! Enjoy the rest of your time, and travel safe....(had to say it you know I am a mum too :)
Glad you are really enjoying yourself. Looking forward to the poem. Sounds like New Yorkers have to do everything B-I-G - maybe a lot of them are from Texas! Tonight for you must be tomorrow for me - Good luck again.
Looks and sounds like an amazing time, Brian!
Fingers crossed (but not while typing!lol) that you have fabulous news tonight!
is tonight the big night? i'm at work so I can't really go back to read altho' I think I commented on your last post.
good luck. we're rooting for One Stop.
If I ever win the lottery I'm going to have a life sized Trex built in my living room.
sounds soooooooooooooooo nice (the world has not enough o's....smiles)
Damn you could get lost in that store
Must be a real chore
Just to look all around
When there is everything to be found
Our toys r us looks pathetic compared to that
The eyes bulged out of the cat
Sounds like you are having a great time
So I won't make you read a big long rhyme
..so you had a horrible time. Right?
I also (((heart))) New York!!!
Enjoy every moment Brian, so happy for all of you. Keeping my fingers crossed....:-)Hugs
What a blast! Hope you had a great weekend doll! Kori xoxo
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Glad you're having a good time. I have this yearning to spend Christmas in NY for some reason. I want a T Rex, I want a T Rex!
that looks superb mate, glad your having a great time :)
Best of luck this evening, Brian!
Cool! Macy's as Dante's Hell--can't wait to read that one.
Best of luck tonight!
Tantalizing us with this post. Love the allusion to Dante for the 10-story department store. Looking forward to it. Blessings.
How interesting to see some pics of your experience. Exciting also to anticipate future developments.
ok the limo (taxi) is out front...on my way to hang with keifer (in the same room) and bring home the glorious trophy (gold plated plastic)...thanks for all the support everyone!
Glad to hear you're enjoying it. Good luck.
I am so glad you are being recognised in this way. You are a fantastic writer and deserve every success. I am really thrilled for you!
*** Re your last comment, Brian, congratulations my friend!!! WONDERFUL - if anyone deserves it, it is you! ♥
Lucky man, tooling around NYC. I await The Inferno a la 10-story masochism. :-)
Oh man...I cannot wait to see the photo of Kiefer!!! Did you realize that he is a twin? Can't wait to hear all about your trip. Glad that you got to see so much. Wish I could see the art! Maybe a once-in-a-lifetime kind of thing for me.
Crossing my fingers!
***** Hello Everyone! This is Brian's sister, Lindsay. He asked me to post on here that One Stop Poetry won their award in NYC tonight!!! His family is so very proud of him as I'm sure you are as well. Great job Brian and congratulations! *****
**Hi Lindsay, thanks so much for letting us know. Please pass on our Congratulations and Very Best Wishes to Brian. He has made us so proud and the award is a great validation of his talent!
Yeahhhhhhhhh! Congrats!
What a funny trip :-)
Love your pictures !!!
I will keep my fingers crossed
and Kareltje & Betsie will crossed
there paws :))))
Successsssssssss
I could feel the energy and vitality of the city in your words! Glad you are enjoying the city!!
Great pics
Hugs
SueAnn
Congratulations and well done to you all! When your feet touch the ground again, we mere mortals shall be waiting.
I absolutely love NYC! I'm so glad you had a great time while you were there!
sweet!!! :)
seems you had a fantastic time brian. have fun, keep having it.
cool
Would you believe I've never been to NYC? London, Paris, Madrid, Rome...but not NYC. And everyone I know seems to have gone this year. It's moving up on my list for sure.
This was a great recap of the trip - sounds like you had an awesome time!
Looks like you're having a great time. Looking for the update.
Congratulations Brian. Sounds like you're having an exciting time. When you get back down to earth, would you like to write a piece for my new Blog, http://amandamarigold.blogspot.com
I am inviting writers to write a piece about who they would like to be e.g. Charles Dickens, if they were not who they are. This is to celebrate my new book, which is just published on Kindle.com
See my Star Blog for details today.
Many, many congratulations, Brian! The team at One Stop has done an outstanding job of growing this community of poets, artists and writers...
So delighted to hear of the well-deserved award.
Happiness.
Loved reading your epic, and congrats for wining the award, onestoppoetry really is a an island out in the sea, for the likes that find meaning in poetry
Hi! Brian...
Wow! That sounds like you had a very exciting day...Thanks, for sharing this very roller-coaster ride and very funny post with your readers.
DeeDee :-)
Isn't it just the best place? We had the best time there. Can't wait to go back.
Hey Mowhawk! lol A trip I'll never forget... was awesome meeting you; in Times Square nonetheless. hehe
Looks like you hit the high spots.
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