My birthday was a succession of too many wants and not enough time but we got in what we could. The weather in NYC was crazy warm and sunny....just like I like it! Nneka and I had lunch, I had my hair blown out Dominican style, we dropped Ua at Cesar and Dene's (who was ready to put on her Samba shoes and come out with us), a group of us saw the Fela play on Broadway which had a phenomenal set and lighting. The show was good overall...though it dragged in spots and I'm still laughing about the tap dancing orisha that Kiini was not feeling (to put it kindly). Met a few folks for drinks in LES at Fat Baby's (thanks KT and O for the LOVE). Then had dinner at 1230 am with Omar who hung tough with me until the early morning hours and who insisted I have cake on my birthday. We found a pastry spot open at 2AM (god I miss NY) and compromised on a devils food cupcake. I was given a single candle by the waitress and able to make a wish and end the entire day in a great way!
Much time and effort was put into making that day possible for me, hit or miss, and I adore and appreciate Kiini, Zenobia, Jenga, and Nneka for all the love they showered on me.
& shout out to my OAKland crew for the great gift of a camera to document all my travels!
