dum de dah de dah (Gina G)

Hi there, couldn't be bothered going online in the end last night, despite another rather dull day.

Yesterday was pretty much the same as today, the Spanish (yes my Spanish is that good that when they spoke I thought they were Polish or something) (in my defence they do speak v quickly) got up early and buggered off all day. I did my morning ritual of going to starbucks and having a donut and cupa tea and read my book. Today I actually caught myself ordering my tea with an American accent which kinda sprung on me, hearing other people speaking it makes me think in American and then I blurt it out. Was rather funny, I didn't suit it, haha. I also found out me and Fee hadn't been moved into the same room together so was really v angry at the crap receptionist, finally sorted it out today, and I'm being moved to Fees room - 222. The 2nd floor, whoo! No more killing my legs and lungs climbing to the 7th! Anyway, did some doodling in my new Moleskine and bought another pen and more sequins... Wandered down Broadway, went to Upper East yesterday. Its totally different over there, the apartments are a lot lower, and its almost quiant. Fancy doors, doormen and cars down the streets and outside the cafes and shops there are signs saying 'we love animals but please do not bring your pets in' which is obviously a major problem with the small-dog-under-one-arm ladies of Upper East. Also walked past a rabble of young girls n guys who were all clad in UGG boots and designer jackets and v posh looking, Alice I imagine they are the people of the books you read. Its nice over there though, nice shops and cafes. Today I finished my two books so took a wander down to Barnes and Noble and managed to spend about 3 hours looking through the amazing collection of architecture, street art, travel and fiction books. Before settling on another A.M Holmes because she is amazing, reminds me a bit of Annie Proulx just because of the imagery. Was also v. tempted by a book called 'Hold Me Close Tony Danza' which was about lyrics and people mishearing them, flicked through it and actually laughed out loud at some of them, I'll get it another day. I also had a peek at all the N.Y travel books and got addresses for resturants and jazz bars which I'd forgotten to do. So that was nice. Quite a lot of shops down Broadway, went into a Victorias Secret too, its wierd how over here they have all the XS stuff laid out on top, in the UK you have to search to the back to find it all. No wonder theres more pressure to be thin over here. Anyway was v tempted by some really soft and cosy lookin P.Js but restrained... for now. Also went to the store and bought some pots of LUCKY CHARMS. Whos jealous? (Olly I remember Fee n me bringing back those for you last time we visited and being worried customs would catch us and lock us up, hahaha) Anyway, so saving them for when Fee arrives, although I am finding it hard to resist... She should be here in an hour or two tho, cannot wait. I'm getting serious needs for shopping, just walking down 5th Avenue the other day was so delicious. Oh also when I was walking back up Broadway today there was this shop with a 2m high giraffe in the window which you could buy! I can just imagine if I'd seen that when I was little and my room was jungle themed that would have been on my Xmas list for a few years running... It was so cool, I might take a picture of it.

Not much other news, not sure what the plan is for tomo, will play it as it comes. My lovely mother is booking me into a HOTEL for my last night in N.Y (Fee leaves on Saturday and I leave Sunday) which will be bliss, my own bathroom and a (reasonably) soft mattress. Then I'm off to the Cooks... sunshine here I come! I've had enough of this cold malarky here, I just about had ALL my clothes on today to stay warm. It snowed a bit yesterday but today was blue skies and chilliness.

Anyway best put the last few things into my bag so I'm ready to shift when Fee gets here.

Love,
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P.S Oh Rachel, the headings are just whatever pops into my head when I'm here. And tell Porridge I miss him and I'll be sending him a postcard. Will email you tomo or at somepoint when I remember and have time. xxx