I can be mad at tourists, too

The United States population recently reached 300 million. I honestly believe that somehow, all 300 million of those people are in New York right now. Specifically, 49th Street between 5th and 6th. Why? Well, a certain tree just went up...it's not even Thanksgiving...it's the biggest tourist magnet ever. And it's not even THAT big. It looks a lot bigger on TV. Am I being cynical now? Maybe. But it's very weird to hate tourists. I have developed a simmering resentment towards tourists since arriving here, but this past weekend has turned that slight aversion into full-fledged hatred. They walk slow. They take up the entire sidewalk. They don't know what they're talking about at all. I swear to God, I was walking next to a woman who noticed the gallery of Yankees portraits on the ground floor of my dorm, and she just says, "Oh, is this where the Yankees play?!" WHAT. Ugh. But, I have to say, I still have trouble believing I live here. I was walking next to a tourist in Rockefeller Center, and she was trying to describe Greenwich Village, saying it was artsy and weird. I wanted to be like "Hey LADY, I LIVE there!" It was crazy!
I pretty much just had the most exciting weekend of my life. First of all, I did get into SNL AGAIN (5 for 5). I was sure I wasn't going to get in, because I was sort of far back in line and I knew it was going to be a popular episode. Alec Baldwin and Christina Aguilera. So, I basically didn't get my hopes up. However, I did get into the show (I had really bad seats, but I don't even care) and it was clearly THE episode to be at. Not only were Alec and Christina amazing, but the cameos were RIDICULOUS. Tracy Morgan, Tina Fey, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Paul McCartney and Tony Bennett!!! I watched Tony Bennett and Christina Aguilera do a duet together LIVE. I couldn't even stand it, it was such an amazing episode to be at.
Then, tonight, I went to a special benefit edition of Asssscat. It was part of Christmas present from my parents, it was a $50 version of the show that I go to every Sunday (it's usually free), but all the proceeds went to Gilda's Club, this charity named after Gilda Radner that helps people with cancer learn how to cope through laughter. Definitely a worthy charity to support. Anyway, the show was so hilarious (SNL people were there, including Rachel Dratch) and just an all-around amazing cast. I was laughing so hard, I wanted to laugh harder but I physically couldn't. That's probably a good sign. And, to top it off, I know that some of the people recognized me and we said hi after. OH and Alec Baldwin was IN the audience...it was really weird, he yelled out the suggestion for the second half of the show. He yelled out "blowhole!!" and it was awkward.
I love that I didn't do all of this alone. I've met some of the craziest, funniest girls through all my weekend endeavors, and I LOVE hanging out with them! We have similar interests and we make each other laugh.
New York makes me feel like I'm constantly working towards my dream, my ulitmate goals. And it feels really good. If this whole "majoring in Dramatic Writing" thing works out, I think I'm set. I'm so incredibly happy I live here. Goodnight!