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Johnny Novokmet
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This place is awesome. Pier 62 has indoor basketball courts, soccer fields, gymnastics rooms, etc.
Okay now that that's out of the way, the real reason I am writing this review is I just finished a pickleball league here, and need to write a message to the Fermented Cucumber faithful. I wont be speaking to the media or doing an exit interview, so this will be my final message for the Cuc fans until next season:
First off, I would like to address the rumors head on. Yes, I had about 6-8 Tequila sodas on the yacht before the game on Thursday. After knocking off the #1 seed "It's Kosher" the week prior, I will be the first to admit I took "Dil with the Dinks" lightly, and it showed.
The bigger picture is that I let the newfound fame, money, and success get to me. When you are from where I am from and receive a Brinks truck of money over night, it's hard to not get lost in it. Icarus, who ignored his father's warnings about his wings melting when flying too close to the sun, comes to mind.
The former undisputed middleweight champion of the world Marvin Hagler but it ever-so eloquently when he said "It's difficult to get up and do roadwork at five in the morning when you're sleeping in silk sheets." I lost sight of what got me here, but I promise you, Cuc faithful, I am getting it back. There is a fire in my belly now bigger than I ever could have imagined. I am going to soak in defeat, and really feel this feeling to fan the flame for next season.
Next season for us starts right now. We have a million and one excuses that we could go to. The fact of the matter is we aren't going to make one. The Dinks played better than we did in this series and we still had an opportunity to win it, but it didn't go for us. This offseason, I'm going to push myself to exhaustion to get back here.
I will not sleep until The Alphabet City Fermented Cucumbers are the ZogSports New York City Indoor Pickle Ball Chelsea Piers Thursday night Champions of the World.
As I write this, Drew Zhou and I are on the way to throw out our silk sheets. I will see you in the Fall, Cuc faithful.
-J
IG @jnov_
Tiktok @jnov__
Okay now that that's out of the way, the real reason I am writing this review is I just finished a pickleball league here, and need to write a message to the Fermented Cucumber faithful. I wont be speaking to the media or doing an exit interview, so this will be my final message for the Cuc fans until next season:
First off, I would like to address the rumors head on. Yes, I had about 6-8 Tequila sodas on the yacht before the game on Thursday. After knocking off the #1 seed "It's Kosher" the week prior, I will be the first to admit I took "Dil with the Dinks" lightly, and it showed.
The bigger picture is that I let the newfound fame, money, and success get to me. When you are from where I am from and receive a Brinks truck of money over night, it's hard to not get lost in it. Icarus, who ignored his father's warnings about his wings melting when flying too close to the sun, comes to mind.
The former undisputed middleweight champion of the world Marvin Hagler but it ever-so eloquently when he said "It's difficult to get up and do roadwork at five in the morning when you're sleeping in silk sheets." I lost sight of what got me here, but I promise you, Cuc faithful, I am getting it back. There is a fire in my belly now bigger than I ever could have imagined. I am going to soak in defeat, and really feel this feeling to fan the flame for next season.
Next season for us starts right now. We have a million and one excuses that we could go to. The fact of the matter is we aren't going to make one. The Dinks played better than we did in this series and we still had an opportunity to win it, but it didn't go for us. This offseason, I'm going to push myself to exhaustion to get back here.
I will not sleep until The Alphabet City Fermented Cucumbers are the ZogSports New York City Indoor Pickle Ball Chelsea Piers Thursday night Champions of the World.
As I write this, Drew Zhou and I are on the way to throw out our silk sheets. I will see you in the Fall, Cuc faithful.
-J
IG @jnov_
Tiktok @jnov__
One of my favorite places to hoop in the city. Also a great place to bring your nice camera and have your homies take pictures of you so you can run up the IG likes or get your hinge bussin!!!
Imagine this scenario:
It's a nice spring Saturday, a perfect day to take pick-up basketball way too seriously. You have just scored 4 baskets in a row, telling the other team made up of accountants and construction workers "GET A HAND UP I'M TRYNA GET BETTER!"
A crowd is gathering along the fence. The baddies running down the westside highway stopping to see what all the commotion is. "Who is that guy?" They wonder to themselves, subtly biting their lip.
It's now game point, the Freedom Tower also has eyes it's on you as you call for an iso. The crowd anticipation is tangible.
In and out cross, the defender buckles. Hard pound dribble to a step back as you let that thing fly...... BAAAAAANNNNGGGGG!
But yeah, this court is great as the nets are fully intact and court is freshly paved. The upkeep is unmatched. Tompkins square park please take notes.
It's a nice spring Saturday, a perfect day to take pick-up basketball way too seriously. You have just scored 4 baskets in a row, telling the other team made up of accountants and construction workers "GET A HAND UP I'M TRYNA GET BETTER!"
A crowd is gathering along the fence. The baddies running down the westside highway stopping to see what all the commotion is. "Who is that guy?" They wonder to themselves, subtly biting their lip.
It's now game point, the Freedom Tower also has eyes it's on you as you call for an iso. The crowd anticipation is tangible.
In and out cross, the defender buckles. Hard pound dribble to a step back as you let that thing fly...... BAAAAAANNNNGGGGG!
But yeah, this court is great as the nets are fully intact and court is freshly paved. The upkeep is unmatched. Tompkins square park please take notes.
I always walk by this place on my expeditions through the East Village, and frequently note how I need to pop in. "I could get a sick coffee table book in there..."
But yesterday, I saw a "Sofia Coppola Archive" book in the window and knew that was the good lord screaming at me to come in.
Say what you will about nepotism, but Lost in Translation is a top 3 movie of all time for me. I won't go into great detail here, but I will go into minor detail:
1) I am obsessed with Japanese culture and am equally as obsessed with romantic comedies, so put those things together and I am an easy sell. I feel I need to live in Japan for a period of time before it's all said and done.
2) She wrote the script in Japan as she had an obsession with it while she was there working on another project, and would do anything to make it work. It came from her soul, and I truly believe that the best works of art come straight from one's soul.
3) It was shot in 27 days, much of this without permits. She kept a flexible schedule during filming with a small crew and minimal equipment, with a good portion of the script being unfinished. They stayed flowy. Be water.
4) First adult role for Scarlett Johansson!? Speaks for itself.
All this to say, I HAD to come in to check this book out. Whoever curates this place is on their SH*T! So many great options. A fantastic place to come and find new artists, authors, or inspirations.
Also, I serendipitously ran into my new boss in here who is rad and creative. If you catch Shiva in there you know this is THE place...
IG @jnov_
Tiktok @jnov__
But yesterday, I saw a "Sofia Coppola Archive" book in the window and knew that was the good lord screaming at me to come in.
Say what you will about nepotism, but Lost in Translation is a top 3 movie of all time for me. I won't go into great detail here, but I will go into minor detail:
1) I am obsessed with Japanese culture and am equally as obsessed with romantic comedies, so put those things together and I am an easy sell. I feel I need to live in Japan for a period of time before it's all said and done.
2) She wrote the script in Japan as she had an obsession with it while she was there working on another project, and would do anything to make it work. It came from her soul, and I truly believe that the best works of art come straight from one's soul.
3) It was shot in 27 days, much of this without permits. She kept a flexible schedule during filming with a small crew and minimal equipment, with a good portion of the script being unfinished. They stayed flowy. Be water.
4) First adult role for Scarlett Johansson!? Speaks for itself.
All this to say, I HAD to come in to check this book out. Whoever curates this place is on their SH*T! So many great options. A fantastic place to come and find new artists, authors, or inspirations.
Also, I serendipitously ran into my new boss in here who is rad and creative. If you catch Shiva in there you know this is THE place...
IG @jnov_
Tiktok @jnov__