My "New York Moments"

I'm trying to really appreciate living in New York and all it has to offer. I've even started labeling my exceptional experiences as my "New York Moments". For example - the first time we had a family picnic at the Great Lawn while overlooking the massive skyline... was definitely a "New York Moment".
Happiness, amazement, and contentment all at once... this is a "New York Moment".

I had a "New York Moment" last night that I'd label in the "top 3".
It was a last minute decision - to go out with our friends Bryant and Christine. We decided to do a joint-sitter to save money. We bathed and PJ'd at home- then headed to their apartment. The sitter was responsible for five kids, but was happy to do it for $20 an hour.

Our plan was to go down to the lower east side, aka, Alphabet City, which also happens to be the "it" place to be. We stopped first to get some food at our favorite new restaurant that just so happens to be Mexican. Can you believe it? We found a great Mexican spot in the City! It's called Canyon Road and is delicious (the beef fajitas rival Uncle Julio's).

We've been wanting to see our friend Wes in concert for a while and finally got this last minute opportunity. Wes Hendrickson (check out his website, weshutchinson.com) used to be our Music leader at church but has left us to pursue his career. He's a young, hip and soon to be not-so starving artist now that his music has hit the tv circuit. You've probably heard his songs on Windfall, Laguna Beach, Boston Public and more. He's on the verge of hitting it big so we wanted to see him in concert before he forgets all about us.

We got downtown and we were in a sea of trendy 20/30 somethings wearing only the hippest clothes and sporting only the hippest hairstyles. Good thing I didn't wear my laura ashley dress(ha)!
We walked into this teeny-tiny club called the Rockwood Music Hall. The word "Hall" might lead you to believe this place could hold a lot of people. Not true. I'd say the maximum occupancy is 50 people and we were one of the lucky people who got a table up close and personal.
The concert was great - Wes is great. He's coming out with a new CD soon - I'm sure there will be information on his website if anyone is interested. Keep your ears open - he's sure to be the next John Mayer.