Smurfiness, Trains and Automobiles

Oh what a day!  I left NYC on the Bolt Bus and 7 hours later, I'm finally sitting on my couch back home.  It's been a good day of resting - because I needed it for the trip back - although I kept nodding off most of the way home.  There's so much energy in that city.  I love it.  It's like, when you're around your neighborhood, its not so crazy and it all seems pretty normal.  Once you venture out to Times Square, it gets bananas!

1. I lucked out again on my ride back from NYC.  Although the bus was full a skinny guy sat next to me.  When my knee started bothering me and I needed to switch seats, he switched with no complaints.  I love when people are nice.
2. My timing on all of the public transportation that I had to take today was impeccable!  I probably never waited more than 5 minutes for the next bus or train - in some cases the train would show up just when I did.
3. The much needed sleep I got before leaving NYC was awesome!  
4. A homeless man was working his hustle when I went to reload my smart trip card at Union Station.  I needed just another dollar on my card and he shows up with a Metro Ticket that had $1.30 on it and asked me if I'd pay him for it.  We conducted the transaction and I gave him more than what was on the card.   
5. On the way home I picked up a small rack of BBQ Ribs at Giant for only $5!!!  I LOOOOOOOOVE that deal.

New Discoveries

Today I have been getting a lot done.  Today I also discovered a lot of new things. It's been a great day to say the least.

1. If you haven't guessed by now, I love quotes!  I saw this one today and it's almost like the quote is waiting for you to read it because they happen to seem to poignant!
2. I stopped by World Market today and found a nice late harvest Riesling wine.  Made in Washington State.  VERY NICE.. and cheap! hahaha
3. I had dinner with the Zeta Phi Beta Women tonight.  It was very nice and I made some connections.
4. Tonight I discovered a new artist whose voice I absolutely love:  Mishal Moore.
5. Oooooh... I just discovered a whole page of Mishal Moore!  I must keep investigating her. 

Somethin' Evil is Lurkin' in the Dark...

1. I went to a party tonight and met my neighbors parents.  They're from Trinidad.   The mom is a riot! Such a great spirit.  During the night she said a saying in her thick Caribbean accent.  The phrase is, "Buy me for one but don't take me for one." Such a great saying.
2. I participated in a great in-depth conversation at the party that took us until the wee hours of 3AM.  Time really flies when you're enjoying yourself.
3. Usually I never do too much for Halloween. I was invited to a party and was planning to go as a zombie.  I wasn't sure how I'd make the look happen but I took a $1.97 make up kit from Walmart and some Mod Podge glue and made it work!
4. The bowling tournament began today and I bowled a 184.  Only did it once today.. but I love that the one time happened!
5. Today I got to know several people a lot better.