Cotton Anniversary

If I could make a livin' out of lovin' you
I'd be a millionaire in a week or two
I'd be doin' what I love and lovin' what I do
If I could make a livin' out of lovin' you

Early every morning when the sun comes up
I'm punching that clock on the wall
Breakin' my back just to make a buck
Wishing I was in your arms

If I could make a livin' out of lovin' you
I'd be a millionaire in a week or two
I'd be doin' what I love and lovin' what I do
If I could make a livin' out of lovin' you

I could work all day and feel right at home
Lovin' that 8 to 5
And never have to leave you here alone
When I'm workin' overtime

If I could make a livin' out of lovin' you
I'd be a millionaire in a week or two
I'd be doin' what I love and lovin' what I do
If I could make a livin' out of lovin' you

I Owe Explanations

Most mattresses need to be rotated to achieve their maximum usable life. Rather than follow this recommendation the conventional way, every couple of months Danny and I rotate ourselves. We are currently slumbering with our heads at the foot of the bed and I imagine at the end of the summer we will revert to sleeping the correct way. This causes some issues with waking up on the wrong side of the bed, but the benefit for rotating ourselves is three-fold:

1) Our mattress will last longer. We of course want our mattress to last forever. That purchase was like buying a small car.
2) In order to watch TV from our bed we have to lie with our heads at the foot. This makes summer-time one big sleepover with many late night Law and Order episodes.
3) In the summer-time the person with their head closest to the window is about 2 inches away from the air conditioner. This is the true reason we rotate because no one wants ice cold cheeks even if it is 100 degrees outside.

New Addition

One just wasn't meeting our needs so we have become a 2 bike family.
The Schwinn Mirada.

San Francisco Treat

Congrats to the Happy Couple!

Sidewalk Shopping

Window Shopping is a little old school and to be honest, fruitless. What do you really get out of it besides tired feet and deep jealously for things you don't have? I personally prefer sidewalk shopping - also a great way for "economical" folk to pass the time and obtain what they need (or don't need). One well kept secret about the fine city we live in is a similar sport called sidewalk shopping.

For the suburban folk, think of it as a yard sale without the price tags. Since I don't have too much time on my hands, as I walk along the streets to my daily destinations, I often find treasures on the sidewalk out on display. They are ripe for the taking as long as you snatch them before the garbage man does.

Now, it's not like I'm digging through my community dumpster, no no no. We are talking quality items that are abandoned on the sidewalk perhaps because someone moved, or upgraded, or no longer has room in their tiny apartment. I see electronics, books, baskets, couches, dishes, vases, brooms... One time I saved a microwave from it's destined doom and gave it to our friends who didn't own one.

Anyway, several times a week as I'm strolling down the street I can see a piece of furniture in the distance that I covet as a pass. I will deeply regret that round coffee table I didn't haul up to my apartment because I didn't know where I would put it. Next time I will impulse shop and live by the motto take first and figure out where it will fit later. If I lived in a two bedroom I would furnish the guest room with sidewalk shopping trips.

The Summer of George

I spotted them today.

I don't know how long they've been back, but I saw trees with white blossoms and green leaves while I was out and about.

Welcome back sweet Spring.

We have missed your extended sunshine, tourist influx, free outdoor events and irreplaceable hours in The Park.

Summer, please make yourself at home. We have some big plans to hash out.

Benihana Buddies

The other week we took a field trip to the East Side and dined at the famous Benihaha. Danny had a $30 off coupon and he had never been so we couldn't pass up the opportunity. For those who are unfamiliar with Benihana, it is a restaurant where the chef prepares your meal right at your table. You are seated at a table with 9 people, in our case 7 of them were strangers, and you share the experience with them. The level of interaction with your dinner-mates is completely up to you because although you are only sitting 4 inches away from your neighbor, that is very common in a NYC restaurant.

Well, for those who don't know, my husband is a super friendly chap. He loves to chit-chat and can pretty much have a conversation about anything with anyone. I should have known he would make lasting friendships with the people at our table. There was a 29 year old guy named Brandon sitting next to Danny. He is from Korea but in NYC taking English classes so he can go to school in Shanghai and obtain a Masters. Danny talked to him for about 2 hours and I think it's safe to say that Brandon knows more about Danny than I do. They ended their evening by exchanging Facebook information. I have yet to confirm if their relationship is official, but I'm glad they had a nice evening.

I personally had my eye on our chef, Richard, from Mexico (Richard? I know!). He made me laugh multiple times with smart remarks like 'Japanese Coca-cola' as he sprinkled Soy Sauce over the fried rice and every trick/fancy thing he wowed us with he basically laughed at himself and it came across as "I can't believe I do this ridiculous act for a living".

Nothing like an adventure on the East Side.