For the benefit of the members of the influx of people the fair city of Brooklyn/everyone coming into town next week, I thought I would do a repost of one of my first NYC entries. Ah, memories. Also, I'm playing with
PHONE TAG tonight at
Bruar Falls at 10, if you would care to join us. Brand new songs (as in only a few days old) and a new live set up! Eek! We're a man down, so I'm sure we're going to have alot of fun. You'll get to hear Gram0phone's sexy manbot voice and watch me bang on drum pads. Good times will be had. Anyway, without further ado
OR HOW TO LOSE ALL YOUR BODY'S INSULATION IMMEDIATELY BEFORE WINTER, THE BROOKLYN WAY
The Brooklyn Sore Feet Quick Weight Loss Guide for Autumn 2009 is not intended as serious medical advice. Accordingly, it should not be used in any attempt to diagnose, treat, or prevent a medical condition. That being said, it works.
1st meal (brunch)
Eat at as soon as you can after waking. Ideally this will be sometime between 11 AM and 3 PM. Wander around for 30 minutes calling people to see if they want to "do lunch." Never eat a substantial meal alone, ever. It does not particularly matter what you eat at this point in the day. Most varieties of noodles, sandwiches, and tacos are acceptable. The main point of this meal is to give you the energy to not immediately return to your bed, floor, or pile of bedding on the floor for a nap. Drinking alcohol at this meal is acceptable so long as you keep the previous guideline in mind. Contrary to popular belief, horchata, coffee, kombucha, water, various juices, and tea are all suitable alternatives to many of the more traditional breakfast beverages, such as the mimosa.
Interlude 1
This is an excellent time to do whatever it is you need to do. Wherever you are going, walk there. Walk ceaselessly. If your destination is too far to reach on foot in a reasonable amount of time, take the train. As a general rule, it's important to avoid any form of transportation that does not require you to scale or descend an excessive number of stairs at some point.
Make sure and get lost a few times per day, as this can greatly increase the number of miles you walk in a day. Your iPhone or any other electronic device with a rudimentary form of GPS can aid you to that end. Purposefully limiting your understanding of the subway system can also help.
NOTE: A good way to tell if you're sticking to the program is literally right beneath your feet. Are your socks and shoes in good repair? If you answered "yes," you may not be following the guidelines as well as you should. And your feet themselves, do they hurt? Even when soaked in warm water for 30 minutes? If you answered "no" to either, you may need to be paying more attention.
2nd meal (follow your nose)
This meal should be something you can eat while walking. Try to find something that can fit in one hand. Candy bars, churros, and nuts coated in some mysterious substance are all suitable options. Many other options are readily available from your favorite bodega. Coconut water or beer are common substitutes.
Interlude 2
See interlude 1. Continue to walk around. Finish up whatever you need to in preparation for the evening.
3rd meal (playing for keeps)
This meal ideally occurs between 7 and 9 PM. Its main purpose is to tide you over for the next 12+ hours. If you do not have a crippling cable TV or internet addiction that keeps you at home, this can be especially important. Once again, what you actually eat is immaterial, as long as the portion is sensible. Many express a preference for carbohydrates, as they provide a lasting source of energy for whatever activities the night brings. Others consider this meal totally optional, preferring a more sizable two candy bar/two churros/two whatever snack to the smaller portion described previously.
AN EXTREMELY BRIEF NOTE ON GOING OUT: If you do choose to go out, try not to eat until at least 4 AM. As always, the most important thing here is to remain in a state of constant activity. If you can, try not to stay at any particular location more than two hours. Taking cars or other non-stairs centric forms of transportation is the most acceptable during this time, but do not to overindulge, as you can quickly become dependent on this luxury.
RESULTS
Marvel as your previously fashionably fitting clothes expand around you, even as your body core seems to recede into itself and you find your once familiar limbs replaced with wiry, translucent versions of themselves. To compensate, add layers of clothing until movement begins to become restricted. Noticeable results should appear within 3 weeks. Repeat these steps everyday until completely satisfied with your life.
If I have to explain to you why this will be fun, then I probably have to explain what fun is, too. I'm not up for that, so trust me. RSVP is closed, but $15 for a party like this is no hustle.
The always awesome Mr. Saturday Night (almost) always costs $20, or $15 if you had the good sense to RSVP, which you should make a habit of doing for this weekly. And tonight only that gets you your two esteemed host DJs, plus Larry Heard, an original godfather of Chicago house. Open beer bar 10-11, too. I'm poor this week, can you tell? Anyway, I don't talk about this weekly enough, but that's only because it's too good. Makes me feel small and weak.
Kiss Brooklyn, Ironsides, Free Magic, and Whitney Fierce are asserting that, despite all evidence to the contrary, Brooklyn Can Dance. To drive the point home, the even named their event that. Love it when people stand behind their convictions. A bunch of talented DJs being intentionally eclectic is bound to be a good time, so check it out.
And on a sad note, the last Cave party is happening tonight. This venue has played host to any number of upcoming acts of every variety over the past few years and will be sorely missed by all. Rest in peace, dear basement loft venue.
