The Park Slope Accidental Tourist

greetings from Brooklyn. I have survived my first 24+ hours in NYC (including a low-blood sugar induced wandering from Columbus Circle in the opposite direction of Lauren's office) and have lots to report. it is wonderful to be here, surrounded by people that I love and having a wonderful time doing fun things.

to re-cap... last night there was the Freud drawings at the MOMA, Thai food and much lounging with Lauren and Gifford at 88 Sterling Place.

all before we headed out to the Catty Shack for Brooklyn Lagers and illicit dancing. I should mention that on the 2 TVs at each end of the upstairs bar was playing "Beetlejuice" and "Purple Rain," respectively. the evening included the exchange of sno-ball money and ironic minty kisses on Maggie Gyllenhaal's street past 3 am.

today was all about exploring. Lauren and I spent the morning in Park Slope, getting a late breakfast at Cousin John's and wandering the shops of 5th and 7th Avenues. we then donned our long underwear and headed to Williamsburg and the Brookyln Brewery.
rosy cheeked from the beer and the cold, we wandered amongst the hipsters (are you too indie rock for me?) and bought books and pain au chocolat.

we then headed back into Manhattan to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge as the sun set.
what a magical day! the finale was some coal-fired oven-baked pizza at Grimaldi's at the base of the bridge. Yum! and tomorrow... ice skating in Bryant Park, shopping in SoHo, the Tenement Museum, and Belgian beer in the Village.