MY OWN WORST FRENEMY: cupcakes in the rain

mmm...Buttercup cupcakes!!!

Whowouldathunk having a picnic on an overcast, drizzly day would turn out to be so much fun?

CT met me at my apartment at noon today. After a quick stop to grab my favorite cupcakes at Buttercup Bakeshop, we headed to Central Park to meet up with JW and friends to celebrate JW's birthday. It was a bit late in the summer to be throwing a picnic, so most everyone know well enough to dress somewhat warmly.

WH and JS, along with JW and his other friends were already there when we arrived. They found a nice spot by the lake in Cherry Hill. Even on a cloudy day, the view of the lake was spectacular.

As you can see, we're the only ones having a picnic

There were two other mats laid out when we got there, and one of them was of this couple who couldn't stop making out with each other. We're not talking kissy kissy on-top-of-the-clothes stuff. They were groping and sucking face as if Bush was going to ban making out tomorrow! If they had any hint of prettiness, I would have exploited their brazen display by taking a photograph.

It was just too tacky to handle.

As soon as we had all of the food out, the drizzle got thicker, seeming more like rain. The couple and the other group left immediately. I don't think I'd ever been so grateful for the rain sans shelter. That couple was beginning to annoy everyone.

It only rained for 30 seconds, and it was dry again. We decided to brave it and continue eating. We ate, drink, then ate some more. We threw some cookie pieces into the lake and watched the flocks of geese and mallards paddle up to us in a straight line. They were so darn cute!!!

I hadn't really spent that much time hanging out with CT without the usual brunch crew. I was glad that he joined me--I would like to get to know him better and today seems like a good start.

Here are some more photos from today. I sooo heart Central Park!