Day 8 (Tuesday Sept. 14)

Last night I stayed with Arash, he is a friend of mine from the University of Southern California. He writes for Sports Illustrated and lives here in the city. I hung out with him, went to dinner and watch Monday night football. This morning, he took me and showed me around his office. Someday, I will be filing photos to that office.

Rokefeller Center, as seen on t.v. during the holidays.

More of Rokefeller Center and it's world flags.

After breakfast, I went to Museum Mile -- what a disappointment. Keep reading.

First, I went to the Museo del Barrio, which has all kinds of Puerto Rican, Cuban and Mexican art. It was closed. It's closed on Tuesdays. Boooooo!!! Then, I went to the International Center of Photography. That place was being remodeled. Also, it was moved to another location. Booo!!! I went to the new location, it's closed for installation of latest exhibit (above photo) Double Booooo!!!!! Finally, I went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It was open. Whew.

Diana and her bow and arrow.

Ok, I know I am all into the museum and art stuff. But, hey, I am also into music. Today, while visiting Times Square for my daily fix, I walked by the MTV studios as they were doing Total Request Live. There's the pic of Carson as he talks to people outside on the streets.

I also went back to Chinatown. I heard that the best ice cream in the world is here at a place where they make it on site. I had Avocado Ice Cream, now that's what I am talking about... something new and daring. It was good, too. While walking there, I walked on Elizabeth street. Reminded me of Liz. Hey Liz, wanna know how to write your name is Chinese?

I did it yesterday, I'll do it again today. Here's some self portraits. Here I am outside of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Inside the Metropolitan.

Outside of my future office at the Associated Press building.

OH, OH!!! There's a pic of me that I would love for all of you to see. Here it is:

I saw her at the Met's game tonight when I went to see them beat the Atlanta Braves 7-0. In a game that had Mike Piazza playing first base and allowing the ball to go through his feet Bill Buckner style. Seriously, it was a scary feeling to see that happen. If you don't know the history of Buckner, I am not the one to tell it because I know a little bit. All I know is that in the world series (i think, maybe penant series) Buckner was playing first base for the Mets and the ball went right through his legs on an extremely easy play that would have landed the Mets with a trophy. The Mets lost and Buckner is only remembered for that play.

Anyways. When I saw her, I had to make a move. How can I not? Look at her she's amazingly gorgeous. I had nothing to lose. So, I went in for the kill.

Must have worked. Otherwise, how else would I have gotten this close to such a beautiful woman? I guess I now have an extra reason why I need to come back here. But anyways, meet Christine. WOW, she even had a sexy name! It's funny, I had a girlfriend that had her features when I was in high school -- her name was also Christine!

I can't believe I was at Shae Stadium. This year I have been to many stadiums I didn't think I would see so quickly. I have been to Ameriquest field In Arglington (Texas Rangers), Reliant Park in Houston (Houston Texas), Texas Stadium in Irving (Dallas Cowboys), Cotton Bowl in Dallas (Dallas Burn), American Airlines Center (Dallas Mavericks; WBO Boxing) and now Shae Stadium. So lucky!

The three photos from the game are film photos. Yeah, I know that it amazes all of you, since I shoot a lot of digital stuff. However, tonight I went to the game thinking I wouldnt be let in to it w/ a big camera. Sometimes, at stadiums they don't let you in with good cameras. I didn't want to be left outside, so I bought a cheap throw-away camera from the drug store and took some there.

 

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