Earlier this evening I took the subway over to my sister’s apartment in Woodside to help her move some stuff to her new place. I figured this would be a no-brainer, right? According to hopstop.com, I take the 6 down to Grand Central, then take the 7 up to 52^nd St. No problemo! Well, I had no idea that there were local trains and express trains (remember, I’m a NYC noob!). I apparently hopped on an express train, which brought me way the heck up to Flushing! I cannot describe in words the confusion that took place when I tried to describe to my sister where I was. So I went back underground and caught the local train back to 52^nd.

I’m sure I’ll get the subway thing sooner or later…

Earlier I ran down to Pearl Paints to pick up a portfolio so I can safely carry my prints around. I had no idea that portfolios were so expensive (mine cost $106, with sales tax)!

Anyways, the trip back was exhausting (for a newbie New Yorker). Canal Street is crazy, it’s warm, and the subway is excruciatingly hot! But it sure did feel good once I plopped by butt down on the subway. I just appreciate the fact that I can take the 6 from Canal St to 96^th st for $2 and be there in like 15 minutes!

Unfortunately I didn’t take any photos, but my plan for tomorrow is to go down to Union Square and work my way over into Greenwich Village and take some shots.