NYC

"new york cares..."

does it? all i know is that it's loud, brightly lit, and it's all happening right outside my hotel room's window. i'm currently stationed at the w, located in times square... and i won't be leaving my post until monday.

actually, that's not entirely true. i'm very excited about this trip. it's been years since i've visited nyc, and in addition, this is my first trip here without my family. more importantly, this is raymond's old stomping ground, so he's taken it upon himself to show gibson (jon... freelancer extraordinaire) and i the ropes. we just flew in this evening and already i've had a real taste of the city. we three wandered 'round times square and filled up on street dogs (sauerkraut and onions only... it's the natural ideal style of eating wiener) and pizza... and i have since remembered why i don't eat new york style pizza or hot dogs on my home turf. there's no comparison.

this place is really magnificent. and while everybody else has done it to death, i plan to shoot the hell outta nyc. i've got video and still photo cameras at the ready. "why?" you may ask. because it's my turn now, that's why! so expect footage and images soon.

for now, you'll have to deal with a few pics i took inside my hotel room. this is by far the most excellent looking -- and stupidly modern -- room i've ever stayed in. and it overlooks times square, for caviezel's sake! the most exciting elements are the shower without a door -- it simply has one piece of glass blocking water and a huge open area where it appears liquid will escape into the bathroom -- and the illuminated, glass, bedside tables. take a look: more from the apple tomorrow. check back... Posted by ryan at March 10, 2004 08:36 PM