My normal Sunday routine is :
Wake up
Get my Jesus on either via Internet or TV (I know its not the same but I still haven't found a church here)
Then head to the grocery store to beat all the people
I woke up around 9 this morning, late for me, and just couldn't get myself up and around early. I watched church on TV and just decided to head to the grocery store later. Little did I know that my decision today would allow me to witness such a special treat!
I headed out about 2:00 with my grocery cart. It was such a nice day, I was just exited I only had to wear a light jacket and I was going late enough to buy alcohol. Yeah no liquor before noon here in Jersey City. Hey we got one up on GA that is all that matters. So I had my IPOD in and was in my own little world and I hear this loud music. I think to myself who the hell is jamming all loud on Sunday, then as I got closer to the square I saw what was going on.
It was the prophet Mohammed's birthday! Some of you know but there is a big Middle Eastern community around where I live. So the entire square and steps of City Hall were full of Islamic worshipers and the worst singers you could imagine. Now I am not one to knock people on their religious beliefs but damn it if you gonna give a man a microphone make sure he can sing. Out of all those people in the square and on the lawn of City Hall they had to give it to the worse American Idol want to be. Praise Allah I guess. Anyway, everyone was all decked out in their white and head wraps so I thought this was going to be a serious party. Shoot by the time I was walking back from the grocery store, they had packed up the sound system, all the book stands and the food truck. Guess Mohammed only got a few hours of celebration. Shoot I was hoping to get a falafel on the way back or something. Oh well maybe next year, I'll be prepared.
What sucks the mosts is I was in such a hurry to get back and see the festivities I forgot to buy beer for St. Patty's day!!!
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