lists and observations

observations about new york

- it is impossible to convey how incredibly hot and uncomfortable subway stations are. it is like traveling into concrete dungeons at the centre of the earth. thank THE LORD that the actual trains are air-conditioned.

- why do people always talk about how great top shop is?? I went into top shot today, and was immediately irritated. it made me think of an over-priced forever 21. WHY ON EARTH would I EVER pay 180 dollars for a dress that it made out of polyester that is ALREADY starting to fall apart before I even take it off the rack?? Why would I do that?? This store, to me, symbolizes what people hate about hipster culture.

- I can't stop eating pizza. I just can't do it. Why is the pizza here so god-damned delicious, and why can't we make it that way in Vancouver?

- all of the men working in clothing stores here look like models. I passed one store today where there were models standing in swim trunks at the doors.

- there is a giant apartment building in brooklyn called "the brooklyner"; it has a giant poster with the name printed on it, and a silhouette behind the letters; the silhouette looks like a cheap stripper... not quite sure what they were going for.

observations in general

- a good way to make yourself feel fat is to go shopping in a store for japanese people. a good way to feel extra frustrated is if the same store also has NO consistent sizing (ie: you will fit a small in one dress, and will not be able to get a large in another dress to even KIND OF fit over your thighs)

- I am addicted to the internet. Also, I have started writing every day, which is a good thing.

- why would anyone, ever, wear a strapless bra with a t-shirt?? you know that they generally pull your boobs DOWN, right?? you know that you can wear straps with a t-shirt... so why not just wear a normal bra??

things that I hope never to become

- one of those women who has gotten too old to go braless, but still thinks it's ok to just wear a thin cotton t-shirt out because she did it when she was in her 20s. sorry, ladies, your boobs are not perky enough to go braless in unstructured clothing forever, particularly if you don't really take care of yourself... enjoy it while you can.

- one of those people who has given up on my appearance, because I have children or because I'm no longer young.

- a really strict and controlling parent

things that I still need to do in New York

- karaoke

- pay more attention to food: I know that this sounds dumb, but I haven't really made any sort of effort to eat anywhere interesting. This week that is going to change. I need to eat some amazing vegan foods!!!

- go to coney island

- go to the Moma

- go to the MET

- find some more interesting clothing stores to go to

- find an interesting and quirky stationery store to get postcards from

I think that I actually listed this and a bunch of other stuff... it's disgusting out today and I am feeling cabin fever-ish and listless. I need something to do!!