Despite the fact that finals are coming up this week and I've had tons of work, I somehow convinced myself that I needed to give myself a break and take advantage of what NYC is giving me access to because after all, isn't that part of the reason I decided to come to school here anyway?
The School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) had given away free tickets to the students to go see Cirque du Soleil's Wintuk show at MSG's WaMu Theater Friday night. One of my friends invited me to go so four of us went together. I had seen a Cirque du Soleil performance at Disney four years ago and it was incredible so I was really excited about Wintuk. This show was a little strange--the storyline was unnecessary and a little random but I mean, we just wanted to see the amazing acrobatics (seeing as I used to be a gymnast I really love CdS). Anyway, the four of us saw the show and when we got back down by our dorm we decided to go to Max Brenner: Chocolate by the Bald Man. WOW! I have been there a few times and have yet to be let down by both their "real" food and their desserts. We satisfied my peanut butter obsession and constant craving without much input from me. Basically, a great end to a fun night!
Yesterday, after waking up at 7:15 to continue work on my paper, and meeting with girls to finalize our group project, I headed back over to Alumni Hall for a free trip to see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater sponsored by my Explorations floor. I had never seen an Alvin Ailey performance before and even though I'm not too into ballet I figured it's sort of something you have to go to, especially as a dancer. The dances were really cool--unlike any performances I had ever seen. I found the choreography to be rather interesting and extremely unique--there were some really fun pieces.
I'm glad I was able to have another culture-rich weekend in Manhattan...now it's time to work on my Take Home Final for my Teaching Literacy class. Once that's done I only have one project between me and Winter Break!!! Can't wait to get home, see friends and family, and be an aunt for the first time :-D