I think Maverick might have more friends than I do...

So Maverick and I are starting to develop a bit of a routine. I guess according to Caesar Milan (the dog whisperer) you are supposed to walk your dog at least twice a day for at least 30 minutes each. So that is what Mav and I are doing. He, of course, has to stop at every tree, try to pick up every crumb that someone has dropped, and jump into the fenced in flower beds.

He has so many admirers around the neighborhood. We can't walk without getting stopped and told what a sweet and adorable dog he is. He is also a big hit with the children.

But I am intrigued by the number of people (children AND adults) who seriously swerve to get away from him. Like he looks like a remotely viscous dog. I know some people have been traumatized and all but I think they are being a bit dramatic. He doesn't even go towards them. Weirdos.

He also sometimes takes so long to pee on one tree, that a pigeon pooped on my shoulder the other day. Yes, it finally happened. My big fear of being pooped on by a bird and it is a pigeon. I kid you not, it actually burned a little. Like acid or something. I have heard that it is a good sign when a bird poops on you, so maybe it will bring me good luck. Or at the very least, increase the odds that it won't happen again anytime soon. Sort of the like lightning, right?

Got through my first cold by myself up here. It sucked not being able to go home and have my mom take care of me. She usually fixes me homemade chicken noodle soup and toast. I had to fend for myself. I actually think I got better in record time. Pretty much just slept a lot and drink lots of OJ.

Fall shows are starting again. Thank goodness. I am so glad to have something to watch. :)

Also, very exciting my cousin, Chad, and his wife just gave birth to their beautiful baby girl. I am sad I wasn't there and I won't get to officially see her until Thanksgiving. It is so weird seeing my cousin holding his daughter. I am so proud of both of them.

First chilly day and I turned off the air conditioner. Can't wait to save money on the bill but I am not excited about it getting cold. AT ALL.

No plans for this weekend yet but I did find out about a Mizzou bar on the Upper East Side so I might go watch the football game and maybe make some friends.

Oh yeah, recently a friend from high school starting messaging me on facebook. I have always liked this guy (as a friend) and was happy to hear from him but now he is texting me all the time and wanting to hang out when I come home for Thanksgiving. I don't want to sound like a selfish bitch but I am probably not going to have much time. There are so many people I am going to need to make time for. Plus, I just don't want to do the whole text message conversation all night. When I am watching a movie, watching a tv show, out doing something, I don't want to constantly be getting messages or having to come up with nice and witty remarks. I know this sounds ungrateful and mean but I just don't have it in me. I don't mind sometimes but if I respond, it NEVER ends. Not kidding. And he was planning on cooking me dinner. Already thinking of the recipes. Too much pressure. So I just suggested we get together for coffee or something.

Here are some tips from me to you:

Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Concrete at Shake Shack. GOOOOOOD. Also the burgers are really great too.

Street meat, more specifically a lamb gyro with tzatziki is even better cold the second day.