  Thursday, I went to a party at the International House with my friend Emily. It was so much fun. It was a going away party for Michael and his friend. They're German. I speak German so it was fun to converse with them in another language besides English.
The I-House is very large and has all sorts of rooms and reception halls and a pub and all this space for people to socialize and study of course. There were all sorts of interesting and attractive people throughout the house too. I think the international aspect adds to its appeal. I found myself doing a double-take from time to time as Michael gave Emily and I a tour of the place.
Some of the rooms smelled old and weird, but I'm sure a couple of sandalwood incense would have helped that a bit. I met some very pleasant people. Some of them are only here for a couple of months on internships etc. But we danced the night away to hits from the 80s and 90s and some music from Germany and Italy too. Yesterday, I did not do much at all. It was a low-key day I suppose. I was off from work so I lounged around the house.
I am currently house-sitting for friends, and taking care of their cats. Their apartment is nice, but it needed some plants so I brought two peace lilies I had at work and later bought three palms. I had to elevate them because the cats eat the leaves. Anyway, so I didn't do much. I watched bits and pieces of the "Today" show, "The Ellen Degeneres Show", "The Wayne Brady Show" and "Dawson's Creek. " I read a little, made some steamed broccoli and tofu with olive oil and herbs for brunch, then watched "The Young and the Restless". After that I got dressed, fed the cats, changed their litter box and went downtown to see Emily at her office at the UN Plaza.
Later that night, I came back to feed the cats and watch "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and "Late Night with Conan O' Brien". As I write this, I realize that I am watching more TV than I used to. Well, the reason for that is simple really, I am not in my house and I do not watch TV in my home.
I also read some, then I went to bed. I slept well so I feel better now, but I have to do laundry today and that does not make me smile. Sometimes this city gets on my nerves, something that I am sure happens to everyone who dwells here from time to time. All these people, millions of them, are so close together yet somewhat morbidly distant at the same time. But it has to be that way I suppose. Mother told me you can't be everybody's friend and not everyone is going to like you no matter what you do. I guess that's all I have to say for now. In time things are bound to get more interesting. 
