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Just got back a little over half an hour ago. I'm tired, but I had such a fabulous evening that I'm still kinda hyped :) Cousins dragged me out of bed at 10am (even though I went to bed at 4), their excuse being I could sleep all I like over the week, but weekends I had to spend with them, lol. Did nothing special over the afternoon except return movies and just read papers, talk and clean the house a bit. Oh, and Kai called; it was good to talk to him for a while. We left at 5.30 for NYC, walked around Times Square and stuff, including this huge Toys R' Us (I wanted so much to get lost in there, lol) before heading to Broadway at 7.
The show was simply breathtaking--I can find no words to do it justice. We had great seats; centre, and close enough that you could see the details on the performers' costumes and take in the whole effect. The set and costumes were awesome, and watching Beauty and the Beast come to life on stage makes me want to believe in fairy tales again :) My absolute favourite was Lumiere; he simply stole the show away with his witty lines and comical banter. I think the best set was probably the most simple; the Beast on his balcony, with a simple backdrop of 'stars' so bright and twinkling as to make you believe that wishes can come true should you wish upon them. *shakes head* Pure magic.
The show didn't end till eleven, and we headed to a nearby Thai restaurant for a late dinner after that. Fab food, and was still slightly euphoric over the show. After dinner, we stopped by the Rockefeller Centre to see the Christmas Tree all lit up, as well as Saks Fifth Avenue, which was just across the street, to check out the window displays (every Christmas they have a little "story" set) which was really cute. Walking down the streets, we saw several sidewalk artists, but the one which drew my attention (and many others) was this one guy who used regular cans of spray paint and metal parts to create the most awesome pictures. It amazes, and yet saddens me, to see such talent go unrecognized.
As we were driving out of NYC towards Holland Tunnel, I couldn't believe how busy the streets were at 1am. It boggles the mind and yet, isn't NYC called the city that never sleeps? 'tis definitely not an exaggeration there *grins*
Came back and had a drink with my cousins to unwind. Got online and found mail from some of my favourite people at school; Kayla, Asha, Sarah L and Susan! Just icing on the cake, that *smiles happily* Thanks for letting me know you're still alive, if not kicking, Kayla :P And Asha, s'okay, you just hang in there.
Just found out we're having guests over tomorrow, and I'm suppose to wake up at 10. ARGH. Oh well *shrug* :) I'm so thankful for my Walkman, pfft. Am talking to Mica on AIM, and the weirdest thing was when he asked me how I was. I thought about it, and I could honestly say I was happy. And now that I think of it, it's been quite a while since I was this cheery. *tilts head to one side* 'tis a good thing :)

Currently listening to: Alien Ant Farm's Smooth Criminal
Current emotion: tired but happy