Top Ten Things to do in the Capital District

Moved from Myspace. Original Post 8/14/07

Okay I got a 570 on my Gmats this weekend. I was so excited I decided I was going to go out and celebrate. After I went out I decided that I should not have even thought of that, and next time I should find dome more meaningful things to do with my time. So for those of you that are nerds like me, but also like to have a little fun, here is my top ten for the week.

1. Go check out the Albany Museum. As redundant as it is, there is usually always something new. The World Trade Center Exhibit is a great one. My youngest could stay all day in the kids part. I do miss the Thunder Room though. Anyone else remember that?

2. Take a walk on the plaza in Albany. It is a good time to just relax and reflect on life. The scene is really nice and if you go on a Saturday during the summer, there is usually something going on.

3. The Schenectady Planetarium. Even if you are not a geek, the planetarium is a fun place to go and watch the stars.

4. Park Playhouse. Although I really can't give them much credit this year. I was VERY Disappointed with the casting. The cast was too young and I think the guys were trying to act to much like John Travolta. They should bring a bit of themselves to the character. Any other year has been wonderful.

5. There is always the Racino or currently the Saratoga racetrack. I am not a huge gambler, but I don't mind watching the races. Besides there are so many people there, that I could just sit around and watch everyone.

6. Okay, now I am really trying to pull stuff out of my ass, because it is becoming harder to think about what to around here. Every saturday Powers Park has a live band play for free. They usually do a different genre each week, I think last week the did Billy Joel.

7. Go to your local bar... NOT THE CLUB, just a bar. Most of the time you can have a much better time there, vs a club.

8. Take a walk on the Corning Preserve or catch Alive at 5. Rueben was there one week. You just have to catch an act there at the right time.

9. Visit Cherry Hill. We went there when I was younger for a field trip. It was very educational, but it was also beautiful. It is located in the South End of Albany. Hopefully it is still open.

10. If you really have nothing else to do, call me and you can take me to my favorite restaurant (and pay for it) so we can celebrate mygrade on my GMAT, my new job, and hopefully my entrance into Grad School! WooHoo