Don't Walk Over the Sidewalk Grates!!!

SPRING IS HERE!!!

Actually its felt a little summer-ish the past couple days, but you won't hear me complaining. I love sweating! I feel alive! (and in a month i'll hate it again). Anyway, the warm weather has allowed everyone, including myself, to bust out the skirts/dresses/anything other than pantelones! However, one must be cautious! I find it funny when people avoid walking over the subway grates that are on many streets/avenues in NYC. Are you afraid of falling in? Do you think someone might grab your leg? I always walk on them to get around slower walkers on the sidewalk, HOWEVER when one is wearing a skirt its another story! I nearly had several 'Marilyn Monroe moments' walking around the city this weekend! Ooops!

This weekend also marked the opening of the back dining patio at the wonderful Bourbon Street Bar & Grill. Basically this means that due to amazing preparation (i.e. none) we got our butts kicked and made nice money! Its one of those weekends that as I sit and reflect (and count my earnings) I see room for improvement but overall I am pleased. BUT in the midst of a Saturday night rush with no supplies available, demanding tables, slow bar-tending, I hate my life! Ah, the paradox of the restaurant industry! One wonderful aspect of the new back patio is once it is closed and I can step out there alone. The music pulsing inside is muted when the door closes, the potted trees and plants help block out the buildings surrounding me and I can actually see the night sky! I saw the Big Dipper last night. That is honestly the first time the I can say I've seen that constellation since I moved to NYC nearly a year ago. That is huge b/c I absolutely adore the night sky! Although this new seating space causes great stress (and sweat), it is also my brief escape from the City!