The RockeFailure Tree

After going to see the New Dance Series Premiere at Julliard, (my professor from GMU, Susan, was premiering her work … gotta support!)  Charles and I, along with friends, headed to Hell’s Kitchen to hang out because we figured  “Hey, it’s Saturday night in Manhattan. The Rockefeller Tree ain’t goin no where.” This was around 10:00pm. We went to Southern Hospitality, ate some yummy food and had a few laughs. (get their chili dish with cornbread on the side … Sooooo Good) Then around 11:30ish, we walked over to 50th and 5th Ave. where the tree is located. And this is what we saw when we arrived around midnight…

There was a huge group of people standing right outside the gates of the tree yelling “Turn On The Lights!” The police, who were playing security guards, answered, “They turn off at 11:45pm every night.” Mind you, we are couple blocks away from Times Square, where the lights are on 24/7 … 25/8!!! I appreciate the nod to saving energy but the city of Manhattan really needs to prioritize what they consider “eco-friendly” entertainment. It was soooo disappointing. We had missed the lights by 15 min! So much for the city that never sleeps because apparently, the Rockefeller Tree needs to get it’s beauty rest.

Charles and I still took a picture in front of the tree … It almost blends into the background haha. I put my “happy’ face on … Charles … more like a sad puppy. I will at some point go back to snap some shots in front of the tree with the lights on but right now, I’m still a lil bummed :/

And that is my story with The Rockefailure Tree. If Anyone is Visiting NYC and Plans To See This Piece of Urban Vegetation, Get Your Booty Buttcheeks There Before 11:45pm. The End.

2 days left to enter the giveaway I’m hosting over at Michelle’s blog this week … Soooo make sure to stop by her blog and enter for the chance to win some goodies!

Have a Great Weekend and Happy Holidays!