The weather has gotten far more pleasant - the temperature hit close to 50 degrees (f) yesterday and I decided to break out from my self-imposed confinement. I even traded in my heavy overcoat for the lighter winter jacket. I managed to walk my mile - it ias been many days since I could carry out my personal physical fitness regimen. I even got my grocery shopping done.
Best of all, I want to see two - yes two cabaret shows last night as well, both at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. Nice thing about going to the METROPOLITAN ROOM is that I can get there by bus in about a 1/2 an hour for just a buck.
Two GREAT shows - Mary Foster Conklin doing tribute to a warmer climate with her "MOON AND SAND - Songs of salty days and sultry nights" show followed by Skie Ocasio's "At Last" show - a benefit for BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS. Both shows drew great rooms - wonderful to see these days.
I even managed to work in a little extra exercise because the E train - which I usually take back to 14th Street to catch my bus home was not stopping at either 23rd or 14th so I had to walk to Fifth Avenue - where I could catch a bus downtown and save a dollar. (by way of explanation - senior citizens ride the bus at 1/2 price - $1 and get one transfer free to a second bus, but there is no such discount on the subway - you can however transfer from subway to bus once for no extra charge).
I made great connections and was dropped off virtually at my doorstep (actually across the street from my doorstep) again in less than a half hour. A wonderful evening all around..... except....
In my decision to switch outerwear, I neglected (notice how I avoid the word 'forgot') to move the keys from the first jacket to the second - so I was locked out of the building. It was nearly midnight. But - fortunately - my room mate was home and was still awake, and was able to "buzz me in."
For those who treasure their privacy, there is a benefit in not living alone.
