I didn’t start this blog to make friends, but I have met (and corresponded with, but not yet met) some fabulous people along the way. I had e-mailed back and forth with Emily for quite some time, but we had never been able to coordinate our schedules enough to meet — until last night.

I walked up from the Village and met her at the Blue Ribbon Sushi by the Time Warner Center. Our poor waiter (waitress? The jury is still out on that one.) had to come back three or four times to ask if we were ready to order because we just couldn’t stop gabbing.

Emily and I talked and talked and talked and finally moved to another bar to keep talking. Despite the fact that we only “met” last night, I really felt like I had known her forever — we pretty much know everything about each other now. Suffice to say, I think you’ll be hearing more about my new friend Emily on this blog!