NYU better than Columbia!!! Now it's official

For those of you who aren't familiar with the law school rankings, history was made today here at NYU. For the past several years NYU has been tied with Columbia in the law school rankings. As of this morning, according to "U.S. News & World Report", NYU is now standing alone at the #4 spot while Columbia has been pushed to #5.

Now don't get me wrong, I was happy for NYU, but I didn't know it was that big of a deal. According to Jason this is big time for the law school, it's professors and students. Because it's law school and everything is about the facts, each of Jason's professors discussed how this ranking will effect all aspects of NYU's reputation. And just to show you how big of a nerd Jason and all of his law school buddies are, immediately after class they all went to Barnes & Noble to purchase the "U.S. News & World Report Exclusive Rankings" issue.

What is up with the hair?

Okay. All I have to say is that if Sanjaya doesn't go home tonight I'm going to be really disappointed in the American voters. I mean come on ... just look at the kid. He's got to go!! Some articles are saying it's his secret weapon, I don't understand, when I see his hair it makes me not want to vote for him. Jason read about a women that is going on a hunger strike and won't eat until Sanjaya is gone. Now that's sad. If I was Sanjaya and I heard that story I would kick myself off the show.

However, we LOVE Blake Lewis but just wanted to inform all of you that "The Love Song" he sang last night was not his own. It was a remake by 311 (of course we would know that). And for all of you who didn't know, he has Cache Valley ties ... so he must be cool. Unfortunately, I think he will follow in the same footsteps as Chris Daughtry and make it to the bottom 2 or 3, but won't be our next American Idol.

What we've been up to

Last week some of Jason's friends got tickets to the Knicks vs Mavericks game. Luckily, one of their flights got delayed so I got to go in his place. Just me Jason and two of his law school buddies (I'm known in the law school crowd as "the wife").
The game wasn't that exciting and are seats weren't that great but going to a Knicks game is a whole new experience. First of all (as Kelli previously blogged) the fans booed the contestants who were trying to win prizes during the time-outs, and I don't mean a simple boo, it's the whole stadium booing the guy who is air balling every shot. My favorite, of course, is the celebrity sightings. Celebrities can be seen every night of the week at the garden, unlike Jazz games, when the only time a celebrity can be seen is during the finals. There was the regular Spike Lee, and several others that aren't cool enough to be named (I didn't know them, so they can't be that cool) but the favorite of the night was Natalie Portman, they showed her on the jumbo-tron while playing the sound track to Star Wars. Even though are seats were high we had our trusty binoculars to help us spot the stars.
This weekend we went to Jason's favorite pizza place and then to a crazy little restaurant called Max Brenner: Chocolate by the bald man, where everything is chocolate. When you walk in the first thing that comes to mind is Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Okay, there's no chocolate river, but there's plenty of chocolate. So we shared the fondue for two, which includes a grill to toast the marshmallows, and by the end we were ready for bed. It's so fun, each week we hear about these fun little hot spots and then we have to run out and try them.
Other than eating we've been hard at work and school. Some don't believe that Jason's office is the floor so I've posted a picture to prove it. He's began the finals madness, and this is where he will stay until the middle of May (that's kind of catchy). Notice he has to have his papers spread over half of the apartment. Believe my I try to straighten them but it doesn't work.
While Jason's hard at work I've started a little project of my own. I'm attempting to make a quilt all by myself, without my mother's guidance. The one thing I love about piecing a quilt is first picking out all the fabrics and then watching them change as you piece it all together. You have one idea of how it's going to look and then it turns into something completely different. Let's just hope this turns out good. I'll keep you posted on my progress.

Josh Groban

Last night Jason and I had the privilege of seeing one of the most talented singers in the industry. What could be better then Josh Groban at the garden? Jason gave me the tickets for Christmas and I've been so excited that I can't believe it's already come and gone. It was so nice to just sit back and listen to his amazing voice, I loved when he sang in Spanish and Italian - I didn't understand it, but it was so amazing. Jason was in pretty good spirits until we arrived and he realized he was surrounded by millions of middle aged women. We spotted a few men, but they were pretty hard to come by. He sang all the hits from his new CD "Awake" and a few classics, but I have to admit the night wasn't complete until he came out to sing "You Raise Me Up" wearing a NY Rangers jersey. It was a little cheesy and kind of ruined the moment, but if you've ever seen or heard Josh Groban you'll know that's how he is.

Over the weekend we got tickets to go see a live taping of Comedy Central's "Live at Gotham". NYU occasionally offers free tickets to see live tapping's and we just happened to land tickets to a comedy show. At first we were a little nervous, we've never been to an actual comedy show, let alone a taping for Comedy Central. So we were expecting it to be a little crude but it actually wasn't that bad. We were the first in line so going in I was afraid we would be sat right in front and sure enough we were. It was a small bar with a little stage and our table was right up against the stage. I've never been to a live taping of anything before so it was fun to pretend to laugh and clap while they taped us. Robert Schimmel was the host followed by 6 up and coming comedians. One of which cracked a Mormon joke, but it wasn't mean or funny. It was a little awkward however, when the cameraman would hold the camera in my face for 5 minutes so I had to pretend to laugh. All in all it was a funny night although we didn't find out when it will be shown on TV, but we'll be sure to keep you informed when we find out. We love all the fun we've been having and can't wait for each weekend to come so that we can try some new adventure.

Brooklyn Bridge is falling down

We have good news!!(no we're not pregnant) Jason got a summer internship at the NY Office of the Atorney General. (We're both very excited) So, to celebrate we decided to take a strole across the most famous bridge in the city. Now I know what your thinking ...boring. But it was really fun!! It's amazing when your walking under the large cables to see just how grand this bridge is. Someone told us the walk was a mile across, but I don't think it was that far. When you first start walking the buildings are still blocking the wind, but when you get out in the middle ... hold on! One of our favorite parts is the two american flags that are posted on the two dividers (I don't know the correct name).

The best part about walking across the bridge is the amazing pizza and ice cream on the other side. There's a crowded little pizza place called "Grimaldi's" right below the bridge, that, in my opinion, serves the best pizza I've ever had. But if you ask Jason he'll tell you it's not. After that you continue to walk out to the pier to the "Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory" it's also really good, but I'd rather have Casper's for the price.

I know it seems like everything we do is fun, and if you ask my mother she'll tell you that it is. But we are loving the city and we'll continue sending pictures so that someday you'll all come out and visit us.

It's Christmas time, in the city

I know ... Christmas is long gone. But I still wanted to show you all just what the Rockefeller Christmas tree looks like. Sorry the pictures aren't that great. The first night we went to see the tree I forgot my camera and the second night it was raining. It was fun, It was very bright and beautiful. I must say the ice rink below makes it all mystical and Christmasy. Although it's so big that if you try and take a picture up close you just see lights, and when you take a shot of the whole thing it seems so far away.

The picture with the snowflakes is of Saks 5th Avenue. Along the front of the building they have Christmas music playing and each snowflake lights up to the beat of the song. My favorite was when they played "Carol of the Bells". Everyone on the streets has to stop and see. They also project snowflakes falling on the Rockefeller building behind the tree, like I said they do things very big hear in the city. Unfortunately I don't have pictures of the Macy's windows (that was also on the night I forgot my camera) but I have to say hands down they were my favorite Christmas site in the city. They were AMAZING!! Much better then the ZCMI center windows. They had magical fairies in the fairy kingdom and even Santa's toy shop, and at each window there were several buttons that when pushed the characters inside would move and make music. So I guess when you all come out to see the Christmas Rocketts we'll have to make a stop at Macy's. We enjoyed seeing most of you at Christmas and hope you are all enjoying a Happy New Year!!