In the afternoon I figured I would take advantage of the good weather and head into Manhattan. I wanted to swing by the Apple Store and head into Central Park for a bit. Little did I know my plans were doomed to failure. When I got off the N train and started walking up the steps I saw a lady with a Puerto Rican flag. I immediately thought is today the Puerto Rican Day Parade? Then I saw like 10 other people with Puerto Rican flags by the time I made it to the last flight of stairs to the street. There was no doubt in my mind the parade was today. Now I wondered does my memory serve that the parade goes up 5th ave right by the park? When I got to the street my memory was proven correct. 5th Ave was completely blocked off.
My plans were toasted. I should have gotten back in the subway and gone home, but I didn’t. I walked around for a bit since it was a really nice day. Since it was getting late I ended up heading over to the Outback for some dinner before I headed home. I love that place and I don’t go too often. It was good. I walked back to the subway and headed home afterwards. Granted my plans didn’t pan out (well if you call them plans) but I had a good day anyway.
I went home, finished my laundry, and relaxed a bit. Now I am off to bed since I have a meeting first thing in the morning.