Lazy Monday in NYC

I need a break from all the running around I've been doing.  Slept in, made some arrangements for the day, and went to lunch in the Bronx at Throgs Neck Clipper, an Irish Sports Bar.  I got there early enough that it wasn't loud and busy, and I had some nice brushetta (that's how they spell it, folks) that had lettuce in it (?), and a really good Shepherd's pie.  I drank four cups of coffee, 2 glasses of iced tea, and a glass a water. I think I'm dehydrated...) The entire bill was about $20!  I left a $10 tip in appreciation.

Stopped at Rite Aid on the way home for laundry detergent, etc. I was so tired that I tried to open a Duane Reade card account there.  Caroline told me that the name of this store used to be "Genovese" when they moved here--yup, that family.  Prices were good, and there was a sale on Snickers :)

Now I'm on the couch watching the Olympics, only the second time I've done that.  Catching up on the blog.  Was going to do laundry today, but I think I'll do it in the morning at ET Laundry (hee hee!).  Tonight, I am going into the city for a comedy show at "Dangerfields!"  Called this morning and made a reservation.  3 comics performing, none of whom I've heard of, but Rodney's club doesn't allow any amateurs, so I'm sure they'll be good.  Found a coupon for free cover, and there is a 2 drink minimum.  I told them I don't drink alcohol (usually) and asked if other beverages were available and they said yes, that's fine.  The guy sounded gruff at first, but was actually really nice.  Something I'm learning about New Yorkers.

So, gonna read, etc., for a couple more hours and then will head in to Midtown.  Today is the last day on my unlimited Metro pass, and it has definitely paid for itself!

Tired.  But excited about all the possibilities.

UPDATE:  Headed to midtown and waited for Sara (oh yeah, Sara wanted to go to the club, too, so I had a partner in crime!) sitting at the fountain on Central Park W. and 5th.  The weather was gorgeous, there was a strong breeze, and there were relatively few people out and about.  It was heaven.  I read my book "Maine," which I got at a small bookstore in Bronxville the first day.  It's light reading, but I love it!  My brain seems too fried for Camus.

Met up with Sara and we strolled to the Dangerfield Comedy Club.  It is down by the Queensboro Bridge, and first we went into the Food Emporium under the bridge- I love how they use unlikely spaces in New York for interesting things.  Got seated in the front row on the side, next to two other single girls, so every single comic made comments about the four of us being there together, and looking like we were having a good time!

Sara at the grocery store under the bridge

I got called out for looking at my watch- it was fun.  We heard 4 or 5 comics, all pretty funny but only two of them that really got us laughing.  I left just a little bit early so I could catch my bus, and I did.  Got home and fell asleep immediately.  So tired!