So overwhelming. So much to do and see and constantly going. Walking around I feel like I've had 4 cups of coffee. I have so much energy here because there's something in the air—in this vibrant city. And I wonder how it was when our ancestors came over by ship. I am sure that feeling was there too.

There is this museum that was an old tenet house and in the early 1900's the landlord had to board some of the rooms because he could not afford them. Sixy years later the rooms were opened up and it was like a time capsule. These rooms are now open to the public. I'm trying to do as many touristy things as possible without spending too much money on touristy things. I went to the 'Top of the Rock' at the Rockefeller Center. Jessie and I got some Chinese Herbs from an acupuncturist in China town. (It was in my 'Best Things to Do in New York' book) I went rollerblading in Central Park yesterday. The streets are closed in Central Park on the weekends. Let me just say I need some practice before I attempt to rollerblade down hills with huge crowds. I was going too fast down a hill and I was about to collide into some runners so I stopped myself in the grass, but going super fast. Runners were asking if I was alright. So embarrassing. My ass is so sore from wiping out.

It's so nice to have family here. Jess and I do yoga and swim when she is not doing her show. Mark and Kathy came to visit and we had Italian food off Broadway and 60th with their friends and some of my new friends from New Jersey. It was so wonderful. Just to hear a Texas accent is comforting—that is home to me. I saw a guy walking down the street with an A&M shirt. I wanted to give him a thumbs up and a gig em'. I don't know why I didn't. The truth is, I am so overwhelmed. I just feel like the epitome of a tourist. I might as well have a fanny pack and binoculars.

I love Marvi and Ben and I can tell I will learn a lot. I am going to start working on my own NY project soon. I've given myself about a week and a half to get acclimated to the city before I start.

Come visit friends and family!