While in NYC, James and I got to go to the Michel Gondry Be Kind Rewind exhibit at Deitch, and it was nothing like we expected. The front of the space was made to look like the video store from the movie, and in the back were all these different movie sets. You could borrow cameras from the gallery and make your own films, and then “rent” them from the video store. It was such a cute concept, and very well executed.

On Saturday we trekked over to Brooklyn to meet up with Nicole and we had the most delicious of lunches at Life Cafe. So, so, so good. It will become a mandatory stop on future visits.

We conveniently ran into Kiersten at the train station on our way back to Mahattan, and I got to enjoy her company for a few stops until we suddenly had to jump off and I barely got to kiss her and Nicole goodbye.

That night James and I went to The Stone to see Matmos perform. It was very disappointing. Not Matmos, they seemed just lovely, but the environment was no good.

The website implied that there were 2 shows, an 8:00 and a 10:00. We got there around 9:00 to scope it out beforehand, and there was a “Sold Out” sign on the door. We walked around the corner to have some drinks until the next show. When we went back, it was still so packed that we were cramped in the very back, and it was quite apparent that no one from the previous performance had left. So we were in a space as big as my upstairs, squished like sardines, and hardly able to see a thing. Plus, some boy kept leaning on me, and would not quit it out. I was very miserable and uncomfortable and was glad when it was over.

Sunday involved an encore visit to El Cantinero, and the the usual insane/crappy/adventurous bus ride home.

I never want to come home after visiting my boys. I need to make an effort to go up every month. I always have the best of times. It’s just expensive. Damn Bush Economy. I’m in a particularly sad mood right now over the outlook of this economy. I think it’s about to really hurt me.