Today I lead my partner Jay and myself into (the horrific) time square to the botanical gardens.
I've never been good at directions, and I suppose questions things on maps/gps' also!
So... the Botanical Gardens in Time Square?
Nope.
Not even close.
When stress levels were high from the heat that neather of us could tollerate, we decided to head to Hell's Kitchen, where we could see that parks are on the map [so we could finally enjoy our picnic lunch of fruits and nuts].
That said park was infact a childrens play ground.
Failed again.
Our fail took us to the waters edge where we did see a pretty wicked Navy Ship (that had a Concorde on it!!) To which we left quite quickly after to run an errand for our host family.
Whilst running these errands, we sat by the Grand Army Library under the shade of a tree.
A woman, apparently staring at me the entirety of our sitting there, started praying at us.
Now this was a bit shocking. For one, she was staring at me. Second, she was shaking her head and making cross signs over her chest.
I took it lightly. Smiled. We're young and I have blue hair, anything we embody could obviously offend her. Which it had.
Jay aimed his glorious camera towards me to take a photo, and this.. woman had the right to then yell "Don't ya'll be takin' my picture ya'll devils. I will smash yo camera right here on the ground at ya'll feet".
To which Jay retaliated. Which scared me, but anything conflictive scares me. But he did it
marvelously. In the end we left for a walk around the park.
I can't get angry at these types of situations. I get hurt somewhat, and yes - offended, but in all honesty this situation is only hurting herself. One thing I can't get my head around with some religions is the predudice and discrimination set on other that this person may have a different opinion on what is wrong/right/offensive. Its sad that they'll never experience the beauty in the world and in those certain beautiful people. So I'm perfectly fine with some one like this saying the things they do to me. Because I know I am a good person, and already understand more than they have ever, or will ever in their life. Its amazing when people cant see anything past the end of their nose.
If I'm going to be honest. Today was a pretty awful day. I'm an introvert. As much as I love and adore my beautiful boyfriend, I need my space to regain my sanity. And just the last night and day, I guess I just snapped and fizzled.
Traveling takes it out of everyone, unless you are a master traveling magician or something.
Everyday I have different inspirations on what to wear and how to look. Feeling glum, I wacked onsome lipstick! Always the best feeling. I wanted pink.. but alas... a red skirt was all I had. So red lipstick was the way to go.
With that.. that concludes the day, really.
Pip pip! ♡
Tomorrow and new adventure awaits.
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