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Yet again, another amazing thing to do other than watch TV. If I were going to spend $100 a month on anything, it would not be Dish TV, it would be this Spa.

Most people enjoy spas in NY thinking that Manhattan must be the best, but you do not always get what you pay for in this city, think a one bedroom in the East Village.

Well, take a look at this for a change. Very relaxing and one of the best Spas I have been to is Spa Castle in Queens. I went there with my honey and we stayed there for hours.

What Spa do you know is open from 6am until 12 midnight every day? If you are going by train, there is a free shuttle steps away from the 7 train on Main Street that takes you to the Spa free of charge.

When you go to the link, trust me the pictures are real. One thing Manhattan will never have is space, so this makes it one of the best Spas in the country on square footage alone! CHECK IT OUT!!!

So I noticed that my friends that watch TV are so much more hostile than I have been. They are more frequently annoyed and often thinking of topics that do not relate to their daily lives. To put it bluntly, worried about nonsense. This is why it is interesting that I would come across this song by Nas, Sly Fox about watching TV and the content that we are exposed to. Check it out.

So, for the past few months every retailer from Wholefoods to Pathmark is jumping on the “reusable recycle bags” bandwagon.  Most are sold for $1, and they are usually your standard materials of poly blend or paper blend made in china. I don’t really buy into this whole trend, I just need a bag for all of my stuff that I schlep from the boroughs into the city. So I purchased one from Whole Foods which,  I thought I was in love with. All green, spacious, and representative of my healthy lifestyle. That was until I went into GNC and saw theirs. 

This bag I just picked up from GNC deserves its own entry on my blog.  Not only does it have some shinny (no leak) finish, but it also has two different handle sizes, so you can really get some good use out of it.  We will see how long it holds up, but as for now, this bag wins the recycle bag wars.  It even has the recycle logo prominently displayed on the front, so that everyone knows that you recycle by using this bag over and over, and you paid $1 to do so.  It is kinda cool, even though this shinny coating probably causes cancer. 

I am going to finish my skinny girl shake I purchased from GNC, you guys have a good day!! Oh, and I am not watching TV! Did I mention that?

So perhaps you care, perhaps you don’t.  Either way, one of the greatest comedians has died at the age of 71.  He was one of the people on this planet that would very much be honest about his feelings towards genetically engineered food, R. Kelly getting off, and the expectations of Barak Obama becoming president. Unlike the rest of us who continue to sugar coat topics. 

It makes me happy to take it day by day and know that there are still people out there who care about what is really going on, and will say so. . Today is for George.

Another huge line in the Fashion District. This time it is for free food.

Pret is giving out free sandwiches for the Grand Opening of this new location. Could I stand on line for an  an hour for a free sandwich, probably not. For a handbag, yes! I believe Pret is also offering the chance to win Theater tickets. This picture was taken from my 23rd Floor office. Nice aerial shot of the excited lunch crowd in front of Pret on 6th Avenue.

Can’t wait to see what people will stand in line for next, TVs? I definitely will not be in line for that.

Had a relaxing weekend just getting the apt together for the summer.  Bought a  new toaster oven from Target, now for the salmon steaks!!

After unpacking all of my goodies from Target, I spent a good part of Saturday and Sunday in front of www.youtube.com

Sitting there being able to choose whatever you want to watch can be a bit overwhelming.  At one point my sister and I just started shouting out random requests to type into the search.  We ended up watching million dollar home tours.  Going deeper into our random requests we later found footage of a solid silver car in the Middle East.

We also watched old episodes of Soaps(dramas), we watched the Stephen King movie ‘Thinner’, newest videos from MTV and BET, News Anchor bloopers, and more.  Now that is real on demand TV!!

Going on like this for hours it was clear that 6 months into this experiment, it would be a let down to go back to TV for any reason.  Especially since we found out that Oprah now has her own YouTube channel!! Between that and her web site, why watch TV? 

The positive side effects of watching everything on the internet is that you really improve your internet research skills.  During this weekend I also managed to find the video of a punk song that I have not heard in years from Suicidal Tendencies. I demand to watch whatever I want.

So, if you’ve been reading, you know that I work in the fashion district. What you may not know is how crazy all of us beautiful thin women are.LOL!

Today(one of the hottest days this year), Tory Burch is having a sample sale. My co-workers and I have our passes to enter(yes, it’s serious), and we have been working in shifts to shop during the middle of the work day. Just thinking of how much work is not getting done today will make my new tote that much sweeter. Tonight instead of watching TV, I will be matching an outfit to go with my new discounted purchase.

So, it is now month #6 of no television. I went to see the Sex and the City movie, which is the big screen version of a TV show life far behind me. It was good, despite the reviews, I think it is the kind of ending that NYC girls need to see. A happy ending, but not a fairy tale ending. We all loved to see Carey in her expensive clothes and shoes, living beyond her means and enjoying life, but in the end, it’s important to be true to yourself and your spirit is important. Being cute and fabulous is great, but not at the expense of being a whole person inside.

So this weekend me and my honey went to a Pow Wow in Brooklyn, there were lots of Native American designs and food.  The dancers were amazing. Very nice activity sans TV. I will leave you with a few pictures with videos to follow of our experience

A nice hot sunny day for day # 150 without TV. I bet the rooftops are x-tra hot today in the Fashion District where there is always someone outside on the cell, sunbathing at work, or putting up an enormous billboard.

Later I will be headed to the gym which is right across the street and perhaps some shopping. Today is payday and Sex in the City weekend.  A good friend is going to London tomorrow and it seems that things are moving forward for the upcoming summer.  Work is work, still dreaming of an executive position in California somewhere, but I am thankful for what is happening now. 

I will no doubt add a blog for my bags that I will be selling this season and keeping everyone up to date on where I will be selling along with posting pics. So many things to do without TV.

I did notice that I missed some really important news that was not online immediately.  There was a big shooting spree in the Harlem area.  I like to keep on top of what is going on all over New York and to hear about something like that 3 days latter was a little sad.  FYI: Harlem shootings will not be posted on msn.  I think I need to read the local paper more. I am starting to miss local news and things relevant to me an my neighbors.

Anyone wanting to donate a subscription to any magazine or paper, feel free to email me/post in my blog! Thanks, you guys that read my blog make it a great day 150 without TV!!

Here is just one of the reasons to leave NY. 

The inhalation of asbestos fibers can cause serious illnesses, including mesothelioma and asbestosis.

 An asbestos abatement? And did I mention that this is being done around midnight? Now in case you are reading this blog from the middle of nowhere.  Midnight in NY might as well be rush hour.  Especially during the weekends.

I had a great weekend with my honey, but tough to not watch TV. At one point I turned it off and he turned it back on, not realizing that for the 20th time, I am not watching TV! So I decided to go by the computer and leave him watching the news.  Lately instead of watching TV I have been catching up on my music, I got the new Rolling Stone and just listened to every band mentioned.  Then decided to take part II of my Japanese lessons.  No English in the next class.  I am excited! So much to do, including not watch TV.