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Friday was awesome and eventful, so may you read with stamina. Firstly, I went to The Bronx. I was supposed to meet Onee'sha at 174th street, but when I arrived, I discovered there was more than one 174th street. The other was on the other side of The Bronx but you KNOW I walked that s*** cos there was a Gang Starr tribute graffiti piece there. So here I am, walking across the whole Bronx, and I have to say it was a different experience - I would've been the only Caucasian there today. It didn't feel as safe as Brooklyn, especially walking through the projects. In saying that though, every person I asked for directions was really nice. Then I finally got to my destination and you can see where I was at in the picture I posted ;)
After The Bronx, I made an impromptu decision to go to Staten Island, cos it was on the same train line. I caught the train to the ferry and met a girl named Fatima who helped me to find the ferry and we chatted about Queens, her brother's wedding in India, and London. Delightful. The ferry over to Staten Island was amazing, passing the Statue of Liberty and all. On Staten Island, I was looking for a cafe that does espresso (which is a lot harder to find here than in Aus). I found one that does espresso AND sells records 8| I hit that s*** up like no tomorrow. I bought a soup, espresso, and a jazz record for $14. The record is by some guy I don't even know, but the album is from 1973 and is called "Don't mess with Mr. T" which is extremely baaad asss. Also, Ron Carter was the bass player on the record, who funnily enough was playing in the Trio that I went to see tonight...
Dinner was at the place I regular called "Al's Delicatessen" which for the first time made me feel like a local. A guy walked in that I've bumped into a couple of times at different record stores he works in. So we just talked hip hop and soul, then he said bye and gave me a pound (that's like a handshake mum). After dinner I headed off to The Blue Note. Look that s*** up. Before I went in I saw a guy selling an album. He was a hip hop artist and quoted Cypress Hill. When I shouted "Cypress Hill" at him, I caught his attention and we started talking about hip hop. It was really cool cos I got one of his albums and then when I came out after the show (which was absof***enlutely rediculously awesome) he wanted to listen to my music. I showed him some of my tracks (thanks iPhone) and he could really dig it, subsequently inviting me to an open-mic party tomorrow night.
I felt pretty awesome after today, so on my way home I gave money to a homeless guy, which I don't usually do. I just liked his disposition. He gave me a woman's jumper out of his bag in return and said to give it to my girlfriend. Since I don't have one of those, when I got back to my hotel, I walked across to the subway and gave it as a gift to a homeless lady.
In summary, I'm feeling pretty frickin awesome right now (a little more than usual), and I've been to 4/5 boroughs. Maybe Queens tomorrow...
LEARN OF THE DAY: I'm awesome.
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The Awesome Mumma! Awww you are such a Legend Chase!!!! AND of course you are 'Awesome' it's in your blood : ) Thank God you got home safely, don't go being so friendly and out of your comfort zone in Boroughs in Rio or Mexico PLEEEASE!!!!! Can't wait to hear about the open-mic party and thanks for the English lesson. MWAAAAH X X X