Victoria's Secret Show 2008

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The Most Interesting Show in the World

"The Most Interesting Show in the World brought to you by Dos Equis featuring performers from the furthest reaches of the globe, including Japanese robotic dancers, acrobats, fire jugglers, Russian dancers and Italian burlesque singers."


One of the better clips I caught - Lilia Stepanova the shape shifting phenomenon.. crazy!



Hiro was definitely a good choice of venue that matched up in decor and personality with this circusy act. But XX should've asked for a better seating set up though- many people were standing up for 2+ hours in addition to the show running late. And it would have been great if they had given out one drink ticket per guest upon entry, but I'm guessing they didn't want too many drunkards stumbling onto stage when the show began. Either way, it was awesome and very well worth the wait. I would definitely do it again.. and again and again, only I would get to the door a little earlier so I can snag front row seats.

The super awesome Kenichi Ebina was apart of the show too! He's the only two-time grand champion on Showtime at the Apollo. I think I have a newfound thing for mimes now and an even bigger thing for magicians and dancers now just because of him. Check out his amazing Robocop story dance routine!

Turducken?

WHAT the hell is this? It's bad enough we have the creation known as the tofu turkey, but now an ice cream turkey cake?? Baskin Robbins, you have gone to a whole other level. No... just no!


Worst Naming Ever. But yeah, I'll go. lol.


Crate&Barrel says, "This balanced beauty seems to defy gravity with its surprising rounded base that actually rocks and rolls without spilling shots or after-dinner liqueurs." And so I bought two so they can jiggy with each other before I shoot apple juice and chew on a piece of Orbit!

Asia! But first a little taste of L5P.

I'm flipping out on how I got a COLD almond milk tea from the Chinese bakery... in NOVEMBER!! Isn't it supposed to be freezing chilly by now, what the freakiness?! I think because I am anticipating my Asia Adventures so much that I have become a pig who breathes in her pigsty of a room. Reading all these wikitravel articles and clicking a million links really gets me pumped up to hop on the plane for 15 hours of torture! I should probably compile a list of things I need to eat or places to go and see when I get to Hong Kong to maximize my 'eat-ability,' but that will probably be in a seperate entry in itself. Things like pig blood congee, or stinky tofu, dimsum, junkfood, desserts, and random streetfood here and there. And especially a McDonald's supersize meal! From what I remember, their supersize = American mediumsize. That makes me wonder how teeny their happy meals are over there then. Sigh damn pictures- they always have a way to tantalize your tastebuds...

No lie- I must've eatten sushi more than 10x in the past 3 months since I've been back from a summer well spent in Atlanta. And 50% of those counts I probably ordered pickup from Tenzan for their lunch special. What can I say? Sushi is my favorite, but it was just NOT an Atlanta specialty. I was deprived of it for ten weeks!! Afterall, the city is landlocked and the nearest beach is a 3-4 hour minitrip drive out to South Carolina. Damn.

But I do miss the big cheap portions of Fat Matt's ribs. Their pulled pork is amazing. Best washed down with a popular drink mix: the 'half n half' sweet tea lemonade. Imagine walking into McDonald's in New York and telling the counter guy that you want half lemonade and half tea in your medium fountain drink. They will look at you like you are crazy picky, and will probably drop some phlegm in there as an extra syrup. But in Atlanta, it's a normal thing for people to order. Awesomeness. Speaking of which- I should really open up that Fat Matt's BBQ Sauce that I bought over the summer.. hmm Autumn BBQ anyone?? Maybe it'll give a new kick to this year's Thanksgiving!


The giant skull door of Vortex in Little Five Points (L5P) is probably bigger than three of me stacked on top of each other. You will know that this bar/grill is full of character even before you step inside to sit down and read their awesome menu, which is full of attitude and personality on its own.

The bar is stocked chuck full o beers.. just look at how many fridge doors there are behind that bar!! This was also the place where I had my first blueberry beer Sweet Water Blue along with their Elvis Burger!

A crazy storefront in L5P that sells weird gadgets/gifts/fun toys/costumes.

So as you can imagine, L5P is a very artsy hipster type of place sorta like Astor Place meets West 4th. This is probably why L5P is my favorite area in Atlanta. One night when I was there, I stumbled across a gallery opening, and as much as I loved the artist's style, he had a shitty personality when I went up to him and introduced myself. At least there was extreme freeloading going on of real food, booze and popsicles! Yeah I'm not gonna promote his shit on my site just because I'm immature like that... psh take that dickwad!

Halloween, Dentists, and Jo Koy

Hot Topic always has the 'hottest' deals on Halloween day itself especially if you are an October baby. Cuz you get 20% off your order in addition to the 75% off costumes+accessories. I saw this hoodie and just had to buy it- ears eyes paws tails n all screams waaay too cool for school!


Image from Angie Mason - Rotten Tooth Ornament
Dentists... they stick shit in your mouth and attack you till you bleed. They're like evil daytime teethfairies. Only instead of money, they give you lollipops after they drill you, just so you can come back for more antidote. The only defense I have is probably to string apples on a rope and wear it around my neck. I hate dentists- they are not to be trusted.


Going to try and see Jo Koy at Hunter tomorrow. Hopefully they don't require any advanced tickets and registration even though it says there's a wait list online.

Wintery Things

I got a deal in the mail where you can get Wintuk mezzanine seats for $18-24, but the fuckin service charge fee is $10 extra??? That's not a deal!! lol hm... contemplating contemplating... but I would LOVE to go see it! I liked Corteo a lot, and La Vie was friggin awesome too even though it's not by Cirque.. although some of the performers used to be apart of it :P


The Pond at Bryant Park (an ice skating rink presented by Citi)

Looking forward to taking my nephew there with my sister next Tuesday if global warming is not a big crybaby. The space and atmosphere adjusts and improves by a lot each year since its introduction in 2005. Their much more appealing furniture design and interior booths are so much better than the old shabby 'whatever that works and is sturdy enough so these people won't sue us' benches and tables. They even have a photo center now where you can buy prints of your group instantly.. ah Citi you are getting smarter. Even next door neighbor Celsius Lounge has a new upper level 'tower' where you can look over the ice skating rink from above while fine dining and wining.

The only problem is with this rink's increasing popularity, lines can stretch out for over an hour's wait during weekends and peak times. If lines there are insanity, Chelsea Piers offers a Fall family special with food included. And Rockefeller Center has a rink in winter by the tree even though it has a super expensive tourist stench there...

Urban Oufitters - Charlie Brown Tree
But the Rockefeller tree is always fun to stare at with friends- here is a nice history of it cuz we all love timelines. Mad photo opps there too- there are pro photographers who take your pic and let you download free low res jpgs online with the option of purchasing high res prints. Not a bad souvenir memento if it's a good shot of you and your loved ones. Nearby is also a yearly snowflakes light show :) I love lights. lovelovelove them!

//add-on//
What is with the ice skating craze this year in NYC?? Seaport Ice and AMNH Polar Rink are both opening this year too!

Mitsuwa Tuna Performance

All the mercury goodness you can get from a giant 400 pound bluefin tuna cutting performance this Sat/Sunday! I went a year or two ago to this and it was preeetty cool. Mitsuwa is one of my favorite supermarkets on the east coast. Partly cuz it has a great ocean view nearby and cool shopshops. And I liked their melon soda at one of the cafes even though my sister says it tastes like piss.

Chanel Mobile Art

Chanel Mobile Art
Free Exhibition at Central Park Rumsey Playfield.
October 20 - November 9 2008

Asia Links

Hong Kong
http://www.hongkonghustle.com
http://www.hiphongkong.com
http://www.drmartinwilliams.com/category/free-tags/hong-kong
http://wikitravel.org/en/Hong_Kong_Culinary_Tour
http://www.realdestination.com/hong kong

http://www.wingontravel.com
http://www.hongthai.com
http://www.travelexpert.com.hk

Macau
http://www.macau.com

Japan
http://www.123bus.net
http://www.japanican.com/special/shinkansen/index.aspx