NYC Days One (or at least a bit of it)

So, I was so tired after the trip yesterday that I didn't update the blog. Right now I have some downtime before we go back on the tour bus so I'll post about what's happened on the trip so far.

We spent about 2 hours playing driving games (finding the alphabet, in order, in road signs mostly) and then got to the airport. I forgot about my studded belt and sent the metal detector off. Noob move on my part. Waiting for the plane we listened to the announcements about the planes and boarding and could not understand anything but the numbers mentioned. We then got on the plane.

Cam and I sat in the back. I was next to the window and got a great view as we left the ground. The sky was pretty clear so we got a great view of the ground and could see all of the pools, golf courses, and baseball diamonds upstate New York has to offer.

We then arrived at Laguardia airport where we took an airplane van to our hotel. Driving in this city is insane and I have concluded I would be too polite to drive here. I'd have to bike or use public transit if I ever do decide to live here. We got to our hotel room...or hotel roomette (like a kitchenette). There is almost nowhere to move in here it's hilarious.

Oh, food is here! I'll post the rest later!

I HEART NYC!

So, at 6a.m. tomorrow I am finally on my way to the Big Apple! I've waited at least 2 years for this trip and every time we try to go it is interrupted by some sporting event. Bah! Well, not this time!

I cannot wait to see everything: Strawberry Fields, Central Park, Central Perk (apparently it exists :O) , the Statue of Liberty, whatever museums are there and Broadway! It's going to be amazing! Also stoked to see the sketchy street vendors and hot dog carts. Hopefully, though, I won't have to endure a Yankees (or whoever plays for NY in baseball) game.

I'll be sure to post each day as I will have my laptop with me. Also, I'll put up some pics if I have the time. Oh, and one more thing! Tomorrow will be my first time flying! So, I'll post pictures of me freaking out and looking like I'm about to vomit! :D

Finally, I have a new band to add to my list of summer listening. Aberdeen is another band from Toronto who have an awesome sound. Consisting of the basic drums, bass (wicked player), guitar, and vocals, they also have some songs with keys and extra rhythm guitar this Canadian group has a wicked sound. Don't ask me who they sound like because lately I have found that sort of difficult to pin point for a lot of bands. Anyway, check out their myspace: http://www.myspace.com/aberdeen (side note: Being a musician myself I still do not have the ability to spell rhythm. Thank God for spell check!)

Until later (when I'm in New York City!),
Fraz