Fast Paced City!

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It's been pretty hectic these past few days.  Thursday was SNY's official orientation. The group of 94 students watched a presentation about NYC and basics about one another. 25 states are represented in the program! It was kind of shocking to see the numbers. I wonder how many people applied...We got candy and swag bags filled with tour guides, movie tickets, a picture frame, and a usb drive! I enjoyed it! Afterward we went to a Pizza Social and mingled with other students. Headed home, I realized I needed to Fax paper for my internship. I looked for a Kinkos. Getting lost, I stumbled across a really good Crepe place. Le Crepe. I'll take pictures of the place, because it had a warm atmosphere I can't describe. Then, with my new SNY friends, I traveled through Little Italy for something sweet:

 

I ordered Vanilla Gelato with espresso poured on top. It was 11PM when I devoured said concoction, I stayed up til 5:30 A.M. aiming best friends from home :)

Friday
YAY! Traveled to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and looked at some of the most famous pieces in history. I began at the Egyptian Art exhibit, worked my way to the American Wing and American Stories, and concluded my tour at Modern Art. There were about a dozen more exhibits, but after 2.5 hours, it takes a toll. Plus, it was 6pm and I had plans with my cousin!

From the MET I had to figure out a way to get to Times Square. I learned to ride new subways (ACE!) from the 6! I transferred at new stop and I feel like a pro. I haven't taken a wrong one yet, and I hope it stays that way. My fear: end up in a bad part of the city...alone...and at midnight. My cousin took me to see Next to Normal. It is a story about a family that is striving to be a traditional suburban family. However, because of underlying problems and parents with psychological problems, it is difficult to be normal.  It was so much more than I expected. Simple small cast, amazing weaving set pieces, and strobe lights. I loved the music and cannot get them out of my head. The story that pulls you apart. A must see!

Saturday!
We had nothing planned for Saturday, so I took a tour of the Campus. I figured out where my classes are and bought some necessities. I have NYU gear now too! I explored Washington Square Park!

There was a culture shock there. I saw a Sand Art painting and an acapella group. There was also martial artists dancing through on the street and a really BIG shaggy dog. A nice afternoon in the park :) That night the girls traveled to Times Square. We had Dinner at Applebee's and a watched a Movie. I saw Up in the Air which I surprisingly enjoyed. On the other hand, the theater was gross - clogged tiolets and all. And,  I've never had to travel so far to see a movie. I went up 6 flights of escalators.  I sat in the very first row  (we were late cause of the 6 flights!) Then, we hunted for a Juniors Bakery and consumed bits of cheesecake! There's still some in the fridge....I might eat some now :)