Guy Brighton:

The Sun Has Returned

Right now is the first of those sunrises of the year where the walls are painted golden against the light blue sky. New York seems still. And clean. The sun has returned to New York City.

Were You Out Last Night?

no. went home. tapped fingers. missus came home. silence. tapped fingers.

Posted by Piers Fawkes on February 1, 2007 at 09:05 AM | Tags/Topics: Diary, The Lady | Link | Comments (0) | Add GB To Your News Feed

Diary: NYE 06

Went to a very proper dinner party. courses and all that. english lads with american birds. and cockney phil. 6 hours later - the Lady's screaming at me about the nonsense message I just left her father on his voicemail. That and the fact I can't walk in a straight line.

Diary: In-Between Days

The painting with Balinese artist

Damn, the Lady is annoyed with me because I couldn't picture where the painting we're getting framed will sit. I was thinking south wall, she was thinking north. I'm wrong apparently.

For 7 years she's known I need a nudge to remember things and for 7 years she's been disappointed by my ability to not remember things because she's withheld that nudge. It's as if she's trying to change my mental behavior: "I'm going to try to make him remember better b y not giving any hints." She's got more chance with the Total Diet she's threatening me with. A slim chance, but a chance at that.

Oh, and she finds my gifts disappointing. At least I bought her some. The Lady has her eye on a bag I don't really care for on online auction. The auction doesn't end 'til Jan 1. Timely. Ok, ok. She gave me a a nice beach towel. Timely.

Saying that - had nice time in Philly. Now have to get out. Been here too long. Need to walk the streets of New York. Breathe in the air. And cough a little.

Posted by Guy Brighton on December 28, 2006 at 11:12 AM | Tags/Topics: Diary, The Lady | Link | Comments (0) | Add GB To Your News Feed

Diary: NY Times Publishes Vital Info 3 Months 14 Days Too Late

From the NY Times with the answers I would have given on September 2nd 2006

Relationship experts report that too many couples fail to ask each other critical questions before marrying. Here are a few key ones that couples should consider asking:

1) Have we discussed whether or not to have children, and if the answer is yes, who is going to be the primary care giver?

2) Do we have a clear idea of each other’s financial obligations and goals, and do our ideas about spending and saving mesh?

3) Have we discussed our expectations for how the household will be maintained, and are we in agreement on who will manage the chores?

4) Have we fully disclosed our health histories, both physical and mental?

5) Is my partner affectionate to the degree that I expect?

WHEN SHE'S HAPPY

6) Can we comfortably and openly discuss our sexual needs, preferences and fears?

7) Will there be a television in the bedroom?

8) Do we truly listen to each other and fairly consider one another’s ideas and complaints?

IS THERE ANY CHOICE?

9) Have we reached a clear understanding of each other’s spiritual beliefs and needs, and have we discussed when and how our children will be exposed to religious/moral education?

NO. AVOIDED DISCUSSION SUCCESSFULLY.

10) Do we like and respect each other’s friends?

NO. (Sorry for all those friends of hers reading this - but hey, the truth sometimes hurts).

11) Do we value and respect each other’s parents, and is either of us concerned about whether the parents will interfere with the relationship?

YES but YES

12) What does my family do that annoys you?

LIPS SEALED

13) Are there some things that you and I are NOT prepared to give up in the marriage?

ACTING LIKE I'M NOT MARRIED??

14) If one of us were to be offered a career opportunity in a location far from the other’s family, are we prepared to move?

I'LL GO ANYWHERE. SHE'LL GO ANYWHERE THAT SPEAKS SPANISH/ITALIAN & IS BY THE MED.

15) Do each of us feel fully confident in the other’s commitment to the marriage and believe that the bond can survive whatever challenges we may face?

YES.

Questions Couples Should Ask (Or Wish They Had) Before Marrying - New York Times

Diary: Rehab Lately

A friend in the bar, stirring his straight-up drink with a little red straw, confides in me that he's just spent a month in rehab. I nod a lot and do that pat thing on his back. The one where you keep your hand on the other person just long enough to say 'I care' but hopefully not long enough to say 'hey, I'm touching you up'. Anyway we change subjects.

"Have you seen that Borat movie?" he asks me.

"That came out ages ago, where have you been?" I reply.

"Erm, in rehab. I just told you."

Oh. I try to change the subject, "So, have you been up to anything nice recently?"

Posted by Guy Brighton on December 20, 2006 at 01:27 PM | Tags/Topics: Diary | Link | Comments (0) | Add GB To Your News Feed

Guy At Wooster On Spring

Diary: The Mc On Wooster On Spring

I think this means that he's looking forward to the opening of Wooster On Spring art expo. Although with the Mc, you can never be too sure.

Benny Burritos Puts The Knife In

I already complained to Benny's Burritos of Greenwich Ave by phone this evening about the slop they delivered to me which was supposed to be a Grilled Chicken Salad. Then I noticed all these knife punctures in one side of the tortilla.

Posted by Guy Brighton on August 20, 2006 at 10:20 PM | Tags/Topics: Diary | Link | Comments (0) | Add GB To Your News Feed

DJ Dasani

The waiters who fifteen minutes earlier were singing happy birthday out of tune are now looking over at the Lady signing the words of a song she's trying to recollect.... When the Lady gets to a song she doesn't know she asks him how it sounds.

Posted by Guy Brighton on August 11, 2006 at 05:36 PM | Tags/Topics: Diary, The Lady | Link | Comments (0) | Add GB To Your News Feed

Where's Guy Been?

So there's been nothing to write about for the 8.5 month period since I proposed and since this day.... I therefore have a lot to write about.

Posted by Guy Brighton on August 11, 2006 at 05:35 PM | Tags/Topics: Diary, The Lady | Link | Comments (0) | Add GB To Your News Feed

Wed Aug 2 : Curfew

Got in at 2am and tha Lady has told me that I'm not allowed to go out later than 11.30pm ever again. Maybe I shouldn't have text her at 11pm that I was coming home in a minute.

Posted by Guy Brighton on August 2, 2006 at 04:07 PM | Tags/Topics: Diary, Night Life Adventures | Link | Comments (0) | Add GB To Your News Feed

Yoyamart & Dalek Special Event

Forecast

sat 91, sun 93. Almost boiling!

Posted by Guy Brighton on July 13, 2006 at 10:40 PM | Tags/Topics: Diary | Link | Comments (0) | Add GB To Your News Feed

They Are Coming

They Are Coming Originally uploaded by GuyBrighton....

Friday 16th December : Teenagers

crazy dave and teenagers Originally uploaded by GuyBrighton. So you're ha ving a couple of festive drinks out in the back room of big bar Pioneer on Bowery. The Lady is coming down soon, so I'm preparing myself for...

LA Scape

LA Scape Originally uploaded by GuyBrighton....

Fri 2nd Dec : Sober

I feel like I did a Davo last night. Went out and didn't eat. 10 pints later I stumble home and try to convince the Lady that I'm sober....

Thur 1st Dec : Sunshine

After a couple of warmer days (folk walking around in T Shirts), autumn has returned. NY is beautiful with its blue skies and yellow-sun licked buildings....

Wed 24th Nov - Thanksgiving

This year I am having 2 turkey dinners - Thanksgiving in the US and Xmas in the UK. Instead, Thanksgiving is bit like Xmas: you forget about all the family issues, the drinking, overeating and the hangover until it is...

Weds 15th Oct: Bruce Dickinson

Bruse Dickinson Originally uploaded by GuyBrighton. The Lady just loves him. Got dragged down the Mercury Lounge to listen to the fella's acoustic (again). Good job etc...

London Taxi NYC

london-taxi-nyc Originally uploaded by GuyBrighton. They're coming to a comfortable ride near you. Over-chatty xenophobic driver who knows every road in the city not guaranteed...

PSFK Articles

Some of this week's articles (some I wrote) on PSFK: Trend-Spotting With Inferential Scanning Of Content Just How Many Nanos Have Been Returned? Google's Betas : The Emperor's New Clothes Blogging Bands Interview With Carl Johnson Of Anomaly Skycar Update...

Updates To My New York Guide

A few new entries: Johnny's BarAlmaXuntaNobu Next Door...

Sat 24th Sept : Dead iPod Nano

Dead iPod Nano Originally uploaded by GuyBrighton. It travel led everywhere with me, it even carried me through the Philadelphia Half Marathon I ran last weekend because of a bet over a pint, it was my pocket buddy. But...

Sat 24th Sept : Danger

Just after I reserve the car to drive to Philly tomorrow, I get the call. It’s that crazy Irish guy from LA – in town. I promise him I can meet him for 1 drink but I’m busy (scared of...

Fri 23rd Sept : Bank Of England

The Lady went to Philly (I have to go down on Sunday). Cards with the boys in Brooklyn. Bank Of England lost its wedge. One good hand. Nice pizza and wings. We get a call to meet some Brits in...

Wed 21st Sept: 3 Act Night

A night of three acts. Kick off at the Strand where I saw Malcolm Gladwell and John Berlin xxx have a good chat about ideas, innovation. Then scooted out when the audience questions started – lots of polite nodding to...

Burton Catalog Yeti

Burton Catalog Yeti Originally uploaded by GuyBrighton. Seen in the new store on Prince and Mercer...

Sun 18th Sept: Guy Brighton Wins Race Shocker

Guy Brighton Wins Race Shocker Originally uploaded by GuyBrighton. Here I am a little exhausted, having gone for the longest jog of my life. One hour 45 minutes, 1996 out of 10400 runners, 13 and a bit...

Friday 16th Sept : Training

pinky-up-in-the-air Originally uploaded by GuyBrighton. Here I am with pinky up in the air training for Sunday. We're celebrating the anniversary of a British couple in Brooklyn. We're all here - and a few London based Brits...

Thur 15th Sept : Arcade Bowie

We turned up to hear the last two songs of Arcade Fire, well the last 2 songs before the encore. I had tried my best to hurry up to Central Park to see them at Summer Stage but I got...

Hurricane Pics

i000768_big Originally uploaded by sandstorm889. Amazine pics of the storm from http://www.flickr.com/photos/88074840@N00/...

Meat Packing Gentrification Graffiti

Meat Packing Originally uploaded by GuyBrighton.(a) Isn't it a little bit too late to protest about the gentrification of the Meat Packing district(b) gentrification - wtf? - the place was just full of transient butchers and transvestite hookers......