Something that happens to us

cell phone txting is silly.

Sometimes we get so many a day. As much as cell phone technology is useful and important, it creates a lot of unnecessary situations and emotions. A single txt can make you feel all things like wanted, unwanted, happy, sad, pretty, ugly, loved, and hated.

What I hate most, however, is the fact that you are forced to make a fast reply and reveal your thoughts or emotions to a person. Sometimes you need to stand back and think about what you feel. I don't want to have a gun pointing to my head and be forced to say something fast. Maybe I am the only one who feels this way. I do think, however, that there are people out there who also feel the same way about cell phones.

This made me think of a wonderful comic book series by Tove Janssen called The Moomins. They are a bizarre family of forest creatures who live somewhere not on this planet (I believe it is commonly assumed that they are on Earth). If the Moomins learned about cell phones and got their hands on them, they would go nuts. Snorkmaiden would be txting her Moomin. Moominmama would call her family to dinner.And Mymbles would fall in love with a guy through txting. I am convinced that the Moomins would find cell phones very annoying and throw them out over a cliff.

I mentioned the Moomins because I read the comic strips and they are very amusing and innovative. After reading them, I considered writing about them. While reading the last one, I was taking notes and writing. I am trying to compile all my notes into an essay. This is an exciting project for me because as much as I love Moomins, I think that writing about them will make me read closer and perhaps find new hidden meaning in them.

The Hungarian Pastry Shop

Yesterday I took the 1 train to 110th st. and walked over to the Hungarian Pastry Shop. That cafe is by far my most favorite spot on the upper west side. As the title suggests, it is a pastry shop where they have indoor and outdoor seating. The place definitely has a european cafe element to it. I haven't been there in a few months, and I meant to go up many times, but never quite got myself to do it.


Upon entering heaven, the first thing you may want to do is to go deep inside and scope out any tables. If you are by yourself then it should be relatively easy. If you are with a friend or a date it shouldn't be a problem. However, if you are in a group of three or four then you may need to wait for a table if they are busy. If you are by yourself, just grab a table and a chair and sit down, put your stuff there. Don't feel awkward that you're sitting practically next to a stranger.

If you want to order, go up to the counter and take a look at the pastries. Choose what you want, and order coffee or tea. The coffee is somewhat good. Once you tell them what you want, they will ask you for your name. Then go ahead and sit down at your table. A waiter or waitress will come around and call your name and give you your order. From what I understand they give free coffee refills. So if you need to get more, just let someone know.
When you pay, you will take the check they gave you with your order and bring it up to the counter. Don't forget to leave a tip on the table.


I had the poppy seed cake. It's just a big chunk of sweetened poppy seeds. Don't eat the poppy seed cake if you are planning on taking a drug test for work. You will test positive for smack. I also tried the apple-raisin cake. Both were good, but as usual the poppy seed cake is the ultimate indulgence, hands down.


Now taking into account that I was by myself sitting next to a stranger, It would be a wise choice to bring along a book or your computer. Most of the clientele there are students and professors. Bring something to read along. I believe they offer free wi-fi. I was reading a comic book by Tove Jansson called The Moomins.

So really what is this blog about now? I am not going to give a clear-cut answer. I was inspired by one of my writing classes. So you will see a lot of art and literature criticism. You will notice that I will post a poem every now and then. Sometimes you will read a short story, and other times you will see a photo or a graphic. In any case, I hope that this blog will make you feel like it was worth reading it.