Thursday, June 24th, 2010

So this picture is from the launch of the first iphone but it conveys almost exactly the same mayhem that was today in New York Apple stores. You can view the insanity of the same store today here.

Here's the thing - this is just a phone. If you wait 24 hours, or (good heavens) until next week, you will probably be able to walk into the store and buy one. What is the big deal with people in New York needing to be the first one to have these gadgets? They actually camp out for this (and I'm sure the Plaza across the street from the Fifth Avenue location just looooves all the people waltzing in to use the bathroom during the camp out sessions - where else are these people going? Pop Burger does close every night.).

New Verdict Addition: Laughing at New York Today

Friday, June 11th, 2010

Living in New York is unlike living anywhere else for many reasons, some good and some bad. But there are days when you walk outside and you just can't believe that you live in a city this amazing. To walk outside on a beautiful afternoon and see everything from The Plaza on Fifth Avenue to the flags flying on Wall Street and revel in the magnificence of the city.

Verdict: Love New York Today

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

The weather was beautiful today. Not too humid like it has been getting recently - where you feel like a layer of film is covering you the second you leave your air conditioned apartment. No, today was cool - the perfect day to head to an outside bar for happy hour after work. I didn't, but you know, I could have, and it would have been great.

Verdict: Love New York Today.

Monday, May 24th, 2010

One would think that during the week, subway lines would run more frequently. That you wouldn't have to stand there for over ten minutes while three express trains make stops at the station. That you wouldn't have to see your line rumble by, horn honking, leaving you looking at the empty cars wistfully.

Verdict: Hate New York Today

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

It was a beautiful, clear day. I wasn't accosted by any homeless people on the subway (though admittedly the car I was on this afternoon did smell like urine). The Ebony Hillbillies were playing in the Times Square subway stop this morning and they always make me smile.

Verdict: Love New York Today

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Wednesday is hump day so it stands to reason that it would balance between love and hate. Nothing horrible about living in New York today, but then again nothing stellar either. It's like Duane Reade - you love it for the convenience and hate it for being overpriced and having a terrible "rewards" card. Is it too early in the blog to have a draw day?

Verdict: Draw

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

It's unseasonably cold. It's raining. Not your normal drizzle, but rain that is sideways and manages to soak you regardless of an umbrella. It forces you to dash out of the way as cabs pass so you aren't doused with nasty black/gray runoff.

Verdict: Hate New York Today

Monday, May 17th, 2010

The subway car was packed this morning. I changed trains as usual and thought my luck had turned - there was a train waiting at my transfer stop - hooray! But no, that was because the train ahead of us had a disabled door. So I sat down, thinking I was lucky to snag the last seat. Little did I know it was next to Whitney Houston. I mean she must have been Whitney Houston - who else sings in a fully audible voice while listening to their ipod in an otherwise silent subway car? It was awesome.

Verdict: Hate New York Today