Archive for August, 2005

Steaming

By urbanblitz • Aug 31st, 2005 • Category: Rant & Rave

Can I say it’s way too humid in this city. I mean, a few weeks ago it was just scorching. Right now the air has been so humid that you feel like you’re gasping for air. Strangely enough, it was actually cooler outside then on the train. I can’t wait till it snows.



Pumping Iron

By urbanblitz • Aug 31st, 2005 • Category: Rant & Rave

Today has been the first time I’ve returned to the gym in months. It was a strange experience. I feel really out of shape despite the massive amount of walking around the city. There was one guy working out in her dress shoes. Which was really weird. And apparently, they changed some of the television [...]



Wrath of the Heat

By urbanblitz • Aug 29th, 2005 • Category: Straphanger Chronicles

There really should be some air conditioning on the train platforms. I had my second heat stroke in my life. Once in college while roller blading to the local Price Chopper downtown. As I got onto the train, I started feeling like my face was drenched in sweat, very nauseous, and then very dizzy. At [...]



Breath Mint, Please

By urbanblitz • Aug 26th, 2005 • Category: Straphanger Chronicles

During my daily commute. Not the commute from hell as my friend Ev. would describe it. But this morning there was this drunk couple yelling something at Prospect Park. Unfortunately for me, they got on my train car and decided to stand right next to me. Just my luck. They weren’t your regular drunkards. Most [...]



Paging Ms. Emily Post

By urbanblitz • Aug 26th, 2005 • Category: Straphanger Chronicles

What’s up with this wacky things on the train. The ideal of manners and personal space is non-existent. And this always happens when i’m on the 5 train. So what is it today. I’m leaning against the door, while this darn guy keeps leaning on me. I know personal space does not exist during rush [...]



Excuse Me

By urbanblitz • Aug 25th, 2005 • Category: Straphanger Chronicles

Right now, I’m absolutely livid. Basically, I’m sitting on the 5 train heading up to Union Square. My legs are crossed while I’m reading my book. Like all New Yorkers, I’m just minding my own business. Then this guy gets on at Fulton Street, bumps in my foot then swipes his pants clean and asked [...]



The Hunt Begins

By urbanblitz • Aug 25th, 2005 • Category: Friends & Family

Through the various emails I get, I found out about the Manhunt Wall Street game tonight. Of course, I had to immediately email my friend R about the game since it is taking place in his hood. The thing I didn’t expect was a call at about 9:40pm from R inquiring when the game ends. [...]



Packing Away

By urbanblitz • Aug 25th, 2005 • Category: Travel

Okay, I broke down and just bought my first backpack. I borrowed my friend K’s pack last time I went around the Beneleux region. So take a look. Isn’t she a beauty. I was debating between getting a Lowe Alpine. But after going to the Northface store, mind was made up. Sweet. Can’t wait to [...]



Battle of the Buldge

By urbanblitz • Aug 23rd, 2005 • Category: Rant & Rave

I’ve been really slacking. And it is really time to rejoin a gym. After calculating the cost, the cost of a trainer is way too expensive. Yoga is more than a gym membership. For god sakes it cost $180 for an unlimited monthly pass. I’m feeling a bit flabby right now.
Last week, I [...]



Scrabbilicious Time

By urbanblitz • Aug 23rd, 2005 • Category: Daily Musing

I had my weekly Scrabble game today. Darn it, I spent most of the game waiting for the letter Y. And of course, I get the Letter Q, J, Z, and X. The Q is such a hard letter to get rid of. I was just missing the letter Y, to spell QUERY. While spending [...]



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