rested up for yesterday evening....

for my trip to see Pathetic---the play by Julia Jarcho that is being presented at Abrons Arts.. Tired when i left, but actually stayed out pretty late. The play featured three actresses whom I knew--they were all brilliant by the way (as was the actress whom I don't know, and the two men in the play). It is a taught, focused piece---sometimes a little too mired in its own damage, but on the whole very compelling and sharp. Afterwards said hello to my three friends---very satisfying, then headed over to La Flaca for some sports watching. Hunger was strong---so, for the first time since my stomach went "crazy", opted for the houes Buffalo wings. They were amazing! Felt great eating them (still recovering the next afternoon). Watched some basketball and baseball, said hi to a few people that I knew and went home.
Interesting trip on the way home. I entered the F train station at Delancey-Essex, but the machine would not take my metrocard. The "just used" sign appeared after a few tries. Enraged, I opted not to wait at the station for the 18 minute window, but figured I could just walk to Broadway Lafayette and get either to D or F. And what a revealing walk it was! Luckily I was so filled from the wings that my body was very able to make the walk. Going west on Delancey---saw a street filled with restaurants and bars that seemed packed---my God, how many of them were there. Largest crowd seemed to be at a restaurant called (I think) the Cafe at Delancy and the Bowery, just where Delancey changes into Kenmare. An enormous outdoor group---filled to the brim. Continued on Kenmare and ran into several upscale restaurants there as well--all seemingly doing very well. Where does all the money to pay for these meals and drinks---must run easily over 50 or 60 dollars per person---come from. Finally reached Lafayette---very pleasant--turned north and ofcourse passed several more filled restaurants. Anyplace to eat for 6 or 7 dollars? Don't bet on it. Try the nearest bodega for a sandwich or a nearby pizza place. Otherwise expect to shell your dollars out. Finally reached the D train station near the Angelica---a really nice and revealing walk---should do it again.
  Feeling nice and fulfilled todaydd---body kind of tired, which may seriously influence my choices for the late afternoon and evening.Will play it by ear. But as the first week of my "freedom" comes to a close a positive and meaningful light at the end of the tunnel emerges.