africans and jews in nyc

tonight i tried a new african dance class at this place called djoniba. amy had told me about it and some people from omowale and francis' class in LA mentioned this place as well. so i gave it a shot. it was no talking drum ensemble class, but it was good. i already feel the soreness coming on. i haven't taken a dance class since i left LA and i was feeling like i needed a little kick in the butt. my energy level has been really LOW. tired a lot...don't know if it's due the the time change, my weird work hours last week, all the drinking/partying last week or all of the above, but i've been SLEEPY. the class was lead by this guy from ghana i believe. the moves were cool...just was not used to them, so i felt a bit awkward. i actually picked up most of the routine, but the across the floor stuff at the end had me baffled. i must have looked like a fool...kinda how i felt in my first class with omowale. just takes practice. i did really like the vibe of the place though...very earthy mellow types. and the drumming was fantastic! i'll go back for sure.

in other news...i got one of those epson printer/scanner combo thingies today. it was cheap and hopefully will do what i need, which isn't much. just need the basics for now. went to this place called B & H photo which is this intense electronics store. it's huge and has everything and it's always packed with dorky gadget dudes asking too many questions about plug-ins and peripherals and dumb stuff. funny thing is that it's run by a bunch of hasidic jews wearing yarmulkes and beards and curls (my sales helper was named schlomo--i shit you not). it's a trip. then when you ask for what you want, these conveyor belts bring you your item, then you go pay and then your item is waiting for you at the front desk. some crazy jewish system. but it works! second time i've been there and it's quite impressive.

currently listening to the new Adventure Time cd that mark sent me in the mail. it's GOOD. i'm so happy for all my talented friends. they are so gifted.