It feels like it's been quite a while since I've had one of these and before my brain gets filled with the latest Harry Potter readings, I thought I'd project my NYC and Buble memories to this blog.
I arrived in NYC on the first day of Buble's 3-night show at Radio City Music Hall. It was very strange to be back on the east coast, sitting in New York traffic, remembering exits and the Triboro Bridge, and relating them to my commute from Lifetime. It felt like so long ago and so familiar, yet *I* was out of place with my sunny, cheery California attitude. Ringing in my ear is something I said while living in the city: "I feel like I've been misplaced." It rang truer than ever last week.
Upon arriving at my old apt. on W. 129th St., I was greeted by the new roommate, Shamisha (?) and one of my old roommates, Jen. We hung out in the living room watching ABC Family and The Disney Channel ~ quite unusual compared to the last time I was there when there was no AC and the TV was not hooked up. I had a chance to get to know Shamisha a bit when we made a trip to CVS and McDonald's, and I found out that she's actually from California ~ the Bay area. Really nice girl. Stephanie (my friend who took over my room and is now moving back to FL) came home just as I was about to get ready for the concert. She looked fabulous, and we got ready for the unpredictable night ahead.
To gloss over the show...it was okay. I'm not sure if we just weren't that into it because we're not that familiar with his newest CD (with the exception of the standards) or if it just wasn't the best show/best music compared to past shows. The set wasn't the greatest, he had cheesy projections, and way too many lights, along with his "MB" insignia.
Waiting by the stage door was awkward as always. We didn't want to stand too close to the Buble fans. The guys trickled out, and one by one, they came over to say "hi" ~ Justin, Alan and his girlfriend, Nick (after Stephanie spotted Jen for me - Jen didn't even recognize me!), and Bryan Lipps. Jen mentioned the guys were talking about going to this bar/restaurant, and soon after, Justin and Alan invited us/asked if we were going. We decided to go and headed over after a bit.
The bar wasn't crowded at all ~ always love that! And the first person we saw was Justin. We went over to say "hello" and Stephanie bolted for the bathroom. I turned my head, and who should I see but Mark! We said "hello" and "how are you dooooiiing?!?" and caught up...my words rapidly came out from nerves. (Getting in my head too much ~ I have no idea how much these guys talk about us [when we come in the picture], how they actually view us, are we actually welcomed...especially now that I'm no longer single.) The conversation with Mark and me was good ~ not too little, not too much.
We met the two new guitar players ~ Dino and Robert. Dino seemed a bit cocky and was pretty much interrogating us as to HOW we know the guys. Were we Buble fans or not? Robert was nice, however, Stephanie and I recently found out that he used what he (apparently) considers a "line" on both of us individually. Craig showed up and gave us all awkward, quirky hugs, then retreated to the bar with who I guessed was his girlfriend.
Justin, Alan, and his girlfriend, Linette made their rounds to chat with us (keep in mind, Steph and I sat at one table the entire evening). After an hour or more, Craig came around to say "hello" and catch up. His girlfriend stood behind him, not saying a word, even as I made eye contact with her and tried to include her in the conversation. Craig finally introduced her to me; not as his girlfriend, but simply as "Nina." He and I talked about the show, and then he said "Oh, I hear you're in love..." And I was like "yeah..." and with a forced smile, he said "Aww...that's good." He then invited me to his "Craig Polasko Memorial Birthday Celebration" (um yeah. An example of his quirkiness). Memorial because it's his 30th. Right. Anyway, they're having it at Alan's house while they're here in L.A. Alan and Linette invited me, as well. Should be a good time, and also answers my question of "Am I actually welcomed in this group?"
Notables for the evening:
- Steph and I have "nice toes"
- Steph, Linette, and I did blow job shots with hands ~ I don't know how people REALLY expect girls to do it sans hands.
- I'm "alluring"
- "I have a boyfriend" can somehow be misconstrued as "I have to go to bed."
The rest of my week in bullet-form :-)
WEDNESDAY
- Slept in since we were out till 5am and had a late lunch with Stephanie (mmm wonderful gnocchi)
- Saw an awesome MINI Cooper billboard (for those not completely up-to-date on my life,
I placed an order for a MINI Cooper-S (not a convertible :-() two weeks ago. I now have 6-8 weeks to wait till it comes in!!! Pic of the car I built to be uploaded to the sidebar soon if it hasn't been so already. :-D
- Attempted to meet with Randy for dinner, but the 2-3 going uptown and downtown wasn't running!
- It was ridiculously hot and humid...thus leading to hanging out at the apt. for the rest of the night
THURSDAY
- Jamie and I met up with Randy for Broadway in the Park (ridiculously hot again!), but awesome music!
- Lea Solonga performed!
- Randy and I met for dinner several hours later (yummy thai!)
- Last sort-of hanging out with Steph and Jamie since I wouldn't see them before I left the next day
FRIDAY
- Harry Potter ALL DAY - with the exception of packing, commuting to JFK and standing in line to change flights.
