I eat dessert

The weather on the East coast has been very dramatic lately – causing power outages, flooding and, more importantly, flight delays. Sleepless, YummYummy and I had all taken advantage of JB and were supposed to meet at JFK this morning at 6. I was so excited to hang out with them that I couldn’t sleep, so I had been watching the news for hours – which consisted solely of weather reports. A reporter in Tarrytown was asked if it was raining, “No,” she replied, “It isn’t raining, but I’m wet.”

By 9 AM we were all together and hitting the wet streets of Manhattan. First place of business: Corner Bistro in Greenwich Village. I had read it was the place to go on Friday afternoons, which is true if you don’t want to wait, want your pick of any table, and if you like bacon (instead of waxed paper) on your grilled cheese sandwich.

After our bellies were full we hit the streets again. We met up with some of Sleepless’ friends, who were all amazing. Last Letter shared a hilarious story about busting her brother and some neighbor boys in the closet comparing their junk (years ago). “This was quite the sight. Those boys were super skinny and my brother was fat. Not chubby, fat. I’m not even sure how he could even see it to compare it.” We made plans to meet You Know What I’m Sayin’ for dinner and then headed to Good Eye Money Guy’s office.

Good Eye Money Guy welcomed us with shots of tequila – the term “shots” being used loosely, they were more like drinks. An hour or so later, YummYummy had an epiphany, “Do you realize we’re drunk for the first time at 6:30? I could just drink in this office all night.” Good Eye Money Guy’s office was a lot like Manager’s office, in that there was plenty of room for activities. In addition, with the view and the drinks it seemed the perfect spot for photos. Good Eye Money Guy quickly became the camera guy. Sleepless and YummYummy tried some interesting maneuvers, which, unfortunately, were not documented.

We were reviewing our photos as much as we were taking them. “I love the pictures where we look ugly,” said YummYummy. “Me too,” I said, “In fact, I’ve noticed I’m bringing voluptuous back – one pound at a time.” Sleepless giggled and added, “I eat dessert.”