Day off

Saturday was actually the first day i didn't have to go to work. it was decided ... a leisurely stroll around central park. started walking from my new home around 9:30am. by the time i had finished walking it was almost 5:30pm. ZOMG. my regs are tired. 

My stroll did bring me some joys and giggles. Having been confined to the office for most of the week, just about anything was going to be exciting. frozen sheet ice on the many lakes/ponds in central park... excitement! 

 and ... SQUIRRELS!

unfortunately, it came with a warning ...

Anyway ... they're exactly like Hammy from over the hedge. 

Which brings me to my next photo ... 

Unfortunately, the one i like is blocked by the stall's owner. it says "DRINK COFFEE. Do stupid things faster with MORE ENERGY". 

It's actually a pretty apt way of describing the work that so many of us must do...

The latest addition to my life if actually a new phone! An htc inspire 4g (essentially a nextg version of the htc desire hd). 2G iphone, you were a constant pain in the ass, you were slow and you were rubbish. good riddance and i hope never to deal with your shenanigans ever again

While i'm about 3 years behind, gps, google maps and a data plan are extremely helpful. i can pretty much find anything i need in this vast city ... even figure out what subways to catch.

The only downside is that battery life is remarkably shit. 

To close off, i need to mention that i have an itch ... and it definitely needs scratching. new york has had a rather major bedbug infestation, and this morning i noticed that there were 4 bites on my legs ... i'm a little bit concerned that my apartment may not have been sufficiently sanitised... i guess the next few days will tell.