Wow. I had the day off at the library, so I went down to the city to help Tim at World Vision's World AIDS Day event. I thought it was just a breakfast - I had to be in the city at 7:30 (meaning I had to wake up at 5:00 to get ready and hop a train, and the subway, and then a cab). But no, it was MUCH more than that... We didn't get out of there until 4:30! I am so seriously surprised that I am still able to walk.The problem was my shoes. This event was a fancy schmancy one (as in business attire, best behavior, and two sets of forks at the tables) held at "The Tavern On The Green." Yes, you may recognize that name... It's that expensive touristy hot spot in Central Park that ends up in so many NYC movies and hosts crazy big events like Broadway premieres and World Series Bashes. To quote Wikipedia, "It is currently the highest-grossing independently-owned restaurant in the United States with annual revenues in excess of $34 million and over half a million visitors a year." Insane. What do people see in that place?!? What I saw were: tacky garden murals, freakishly scary wall appliques, clown-colored crystal chandeliers, waiters in TEAL half jackets, gaudy Christmas decorations, and mirrors that covered every other wall. (Okay, so I did really like the giant animal topiaries... I'll admit it.) But back to my shoes. I had to dress up, so I wore these tall black boots with a three inch heal. How do other women do that? I felt like I was tip-toeing ALL DAY LONG!
And it wouldn't have been so terrible if I hadn't had to hoof it to the station in the morning to catch my train (scary... dark... all by myself...), walk around all morning hosting, and then help pack everything back up, and load it into the truck afterward. (Can somebody please call me a wambulence? I just had me a weiniken, a wamburger, and some french cries.) Oh well, time for a long hot bath. I deserve it.
Oh, and as a side note, the event was really cool too. It boasted names like Sandra Thurman (President of the International AIDS Trust), Melba Moore (Tony Award winner), and even Hanna Teter (2006 Olympic Gold Medal in snowboarding). I even had an actual conversation with the "first lady" of Zambia - as in the PRESIDENT's wife - whoa nelly. But my favorite part was watching the Watoto Children's Choir from Uganda (see above picture) sing and dance their little hearts out. THAT was worth it all.
4 comments:
oh man that was a funny blog, it made me chuckle, I totally hear you on the shoe thing. I think my favorite word of the day though, is "hoof." Hope you enjoy your evening. Much love.
It gets easier I promise - once your feet deform into the shape of a pointy-toe three-inch-heel shoe. Keep trying!
Hey Suzy,
That really was a funny post, my kind of humor. Let's just say I know a little about uncomfortable shoes and boots. Just think, 4 in. Tango Shoes worn for more than 4 hours, I didn't get the feeling back in ends of my toes for a month. As for your previous post, I have no clue what book you got me, can't wait for the surprise.
Sounds like a fun event and for a wonderful cause! Now for the shoes...the things we do for fashion, huh? LOL
I have never had a desire to go to "Tavern on the Green" it just seem so cliché.
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