Nice but Overrated

Here is a list of things or places that do indeed amuses me but on the other hand are just overrated.

- Sunny weekend on the beach or by the Lake in Chicago. Yes it is indeed nice to frolic by the lake on a nice day. The cool breeze and the magnificent skyline of downtown are all therapeutic to the senses. But on the other hand, the crowd can be trying to ones constitution. Specially those that decide to walk or bike side by side slowly on the bike path. Not to mention the traffic to and from the lake are just insufferable.

- Wicked the Musical. All my friends raved about this and when I saw it, it was a let down. It was a nice musical but not just that great. The music score were not that melodic and unforgettable.

- NYC/Manhattan. Indeed Manhattan has the best theater scene, great source of culture and an excellent night life but just too expensive. Not to mention the crowd, garbage and crime.

- Smart Phones / I-Phones. These are wondrous devices with loads of useful applications but having them also means more distractions from people. Distractions from pedestrians and drivers alike are not only annoying but can be very dangerous too!

- Lady Gaga. She does have popular danceable songs great for the club scenes. I do enjoy some of her songs but she has to withstand the test of longevity to be aligned to the likes of Madonna. And she is not that pretty.