14 Jan

Had a slightly slow start to the day but eventually made it to MoMA. I think it's my favourite of the museums. I love the design section especially, but it was also great to see the Rothkos, especially the one we have the giant print of in our dining room! 

In the evening, we headed over to Elyse's incredible penthouse apartment in the Gramercy building, where we had some wine and hung out for a while with her and also with Pete. Elyse then took us to Artichoke to get a slice of pizza. She recommended the Sicilian, which was absolutely delicious. Best pizza we've had so far. The crust was baked in such a way that the slice stayed perfectly firm...very buttery and delicious. Would definitely go back there, worth the wait for sure.

We then headed to KGB bar in the hope of meeting up with Gwen, but when we got there at 9pm there was no sign of her, and I couldn't get hold of her cellphone number to contact her, so it was a shame we didn't get to meet up.

We jumped in a cab to the Duplex, and as we walked in, Brian was singing 'Purple Rain'. A very enjoyable evening was had, although perhaps too much fun in retrospect, given that the abundance of beer gave me a giant hangover, and the abundance of singing made me lose my voice again. Highlights included covers of 'Parting Gift' by Fiona Apple, Elyse guest-singing on 4 Non Blondes' 'What's Up' and Tori's 'Cool On Your Island'. Plus the obligatory Britney of course.

It was pretty late by the time we got in. If only I had drunk water. Sigh.