beXnlog

New Year

I had my mind set on doing absolutely nothing last night but in the end, after frantic rushing, crescent rolls, emergency pit stops and secret stories in cabs, Ishle, be and i met up with P, Anmol and O at Tsampa for a nice dinner. They don't make the thenthuk noodle soup as good as the now-sadly-closed Lhasa but O loved his chicken dumplings, the hot sauce was delicious and my potato/kale dish was yummy.

After drinks at Saint's Alp (i had the mocha coffee with jelly) we headed up to Central Park. Hiroko told us about the little-publicized festivities that occur there: a midnight 5 k race, a DJ, fireworks and free hot drinks. We were prepared and brought Brooklyn Lager, Looza juice and Red Hot Utz but i still tried the free hot chocolate which wasn't bad. We all agreed it was a much nicer way to spend the evening than being crushed at Times Square or sitting at home in your jammies watching tv. As for fireworks, they sure have made leaps in firework technology. I recall the uni-color puffballs growing up, but now there are fireworks in purple and pink, ones that glitter and spiral, emit mini-explosions and puff out in hearts and other shapes.

We received the infamous box last night so today is cooking and laundry. I've been craving fondue again so maybe we'll make that. We should also make something with potatoes as we have too many russets about to sprout.

posted by beXn @ 2:45 PM