Back in the Swing of Things

Things have been really busy. The students have returned and I have the side effects to prove it. I advise a large number of international students and I did have nightmares that they were all deported and there was nothing I could do except wave to them at the South Ferry as their boat took off. Ugh, but minus the lack of sleep I have survived the week.

Last week Esther and I went to see Percepolis, if you get a chance it is fantastic. After a relatively warm spell we are feeling the chill of winter here in the big city. Like most sane people I spent the majority of last weekend curled under the blankets with a good book and some licorice tea. I did venture out to downtown Brooklyn though. The Fulton Mall is where most of the shopping is in downtown Brooklyn. It is much of the same stores you will find at 34th street in Manhattan but none of the tourists and insane crowds.

This week was Restaurant week, this is when 200 of NYCs restaurants offer pre fix lunches and dinners at marked down prices for all to enjoy. It is a great time to try a new restaurant so Esther and I went to Brassiere 8 1/2. From the elaborate stair case where guests descend to make their grand entrances to the Picasso and Matisse inspired decor, the trendy restaurant lived up to the hype. Among the unusual flavors we sampled were scallops with a jalapeno/pineapple sorbet, Huckleberry duck, and gingerbread souffle.

I am really enjoying CURVES and can notice the difference in my energy level already. It is nice that they are so convenient here. One near work, near home, all over the city. It is great because that way I have no excuse for not going.

Tonight I went to Shul with some friends from my Judaism class. Afterwords we had dinner at one of their homes which was really nice. The rest of the weekend promises to be fun too. More to follow...