Only in New York

This seemed like an appropriate title for yesterday: Millie and the Final episode of Friends both took place in the blessed NYC. It was great--a wonderful day.

I ran around getting things ready for my substitute. I also had to teach my 6th grade class. Finally it was time to go! The kids were excited--I guess I'm officially a "cool" teacher. I got the kids out of school for the whole of the day, took them to the capital of California, In'N Out (in Auburn, twice!), and the musical. Not an normal Thursday.

When we went, the theatre was right across the street from the Capitol Building. I joked to wave to Arnold, and Beth did! Then when we were walking to the theatre from our parking spot, I said, "Hey! We have a about 45 minutes before the show. Let's go across the street and see if we can catch a glimpse of 'the gov'ner!'" All the students laughed, but when we reached L St., Beth began to cross the street! For one of the smartest girls in school, she doesn't always catch my sarcastic tone and jokes. I find that hilarious.

The show was excellent. Darcie was good, but she wasn't Sutton. She had more of a high "teenagery" tone to her voice. I forgot how much I loved the character of Mrs. Meers. I loved the way Hollis played the part! I was dying every time she was on "Sad to be aw arone in ta wowrd!" (translation: Sad to be all alone in the world) or "Did you WALK??????" Each of the performers did a good job. I thought it was kind of random the way Millie and Miss Dorothy tap danced off stage after "How the Other Half Lives." It made a lot more sense with the elevator that didn't work unless people danced in it, on Broadway and the movie. I guess tour companies can't do this as easily. The opening curtain didn't have the definition of Modern on it. At the finale, they didn't show Ching Ho and Bun Fu with their mom in front of the Statue of Liberty; instead they had one of the cast dress up as the mom and come out after the bows to find them. It was cute.

So the kids liked the show. We managed to get out of Sacramento during rush hour in only an hour. It took a little longer than I wanted to get home, so I missed the first 15 minutes of the 2 hour episode of Friends--or so I thought. I rushed home after dropping the kids off and making sure each of them either had a car at the school, or a parent present to pick them up.

I got home. Janina and Rachel didn't come after all. Patty was sick, so she couldn't come. Debbie made it up, Anji and Keri were there also. I came in, and I guess they were showing flashbacks for the first hour, and the new (and final) episode was beginning at 9 p.m. Anji was laughing so hard she was crying with some of the flashbacks (particularly the part with Ross' complications with the leather pants and Joey's advice to him).

The new episode was great. Kristen kept saying that Ross and Rachel were not going to get together, but I knew they would (as did she). We were right! With 5 minutes left in the episode, they got back together. I was sad that they didn't make a segway into Joey's sitcom next season. Oh well, I suppose I'll watch it to see if the integrity of this show will be kept.

So, in keeping with the theme I started with the title, I shall post the lyrics of the song.

Only in New York
The wonders of the world
Are said to stop at seven
But truth to tell, my figures don't agree
I'd number them at eight
With one so close to heaven.

The others pale
Their magic stale
Just take a look
And see

Step right up
To Treasure Isle
Every inch of it
A sky-high mile.
Fairytale land
Only in New York

Hey Castle Builder
Want the moon
And nothin' less?
Work for years
Then overnight success
I know first hand
Only in New York.

Chorus:
Each day it's free admission
To those who dream
You set your sights
All the way upstream
Off you go
For you know that cream will rise

Make that wish
And seek that thrill
Come and get it
Cause you always will
Strike up the band
Only in New York.

Chorus

New! Improved!
And rearranged!
Ever changing
Yet it's never changed.
Life on command!
Hear what I'm saying!
Oh, but it's grand!
That's why I'm staying
Right here, as planned,
Only in New York
Only in New York
Only in New York!