Monday, November 30, 2009

Subway system...


It's really extraordinary, the amount of time that I spend walking to trains, waiting for them to arrive and then riding them. This is one of many subway platform views that I see on a regular basis (read: everyday), and although I am a big fan of public transportation ...and really do like the above ground platform more than the below ground one, I am really looking forward to sitting behind the wheel of a car!!

Thanksgiving squared!


It's been a very long time since I have uploaded anything to this sight and I guess that a second Thanksgiving post is the perfect way for re-introduction. I have spent the last year in New York City. It has been testing and frustrating. I have learned things about myself that I would have never learned any other way. I have stuggled and been frantic and lonely and yet had days where I drank coffee out in front of the store and quietly enjoyed the sunlight hitting the West Village in front of me. My friends from home have pushed their way to the surface and shown me that we are a different breed of people with different wants and needs, and my friends here have been supportive, though vague and absent at times. This city really forces you into self involvement.

That being said I would like to welcome you back to my blog ...which I hope to be more attentive to from now on ...no city=more time.

These photos were taken walking through Central Park directly after the Thanksgiving parade! Though the parade was fun and things were floating, I felt that the park was prettier, with just the right bit of calm and color and at times that is what we need more of!
Happy Holidays! xoxo!

Monday, January 05, 2009

Thanksgiving entertainment

For the beginning of 'holiday '08' I ventured out onto the Brooklyn Bridge. Seems about time since I have lived here for 5 months and only live about an 8 minute walk from it. So here is my touristy photo tour of Thanksgiving. And for those of you who are aware of my fear of hights (which is large) I didn't make it all the way across.




The Magical Met..

I finally made it to the Metropolitan Museum for a little, much needed, inspiration and here is what I came back with.




Monday, November 17, 2008

Mr. Gregg Gillis


For anyone that doesn't know, there is a phenomenon sweaping the nation.. one that is Mr. Gregg Gillis and his meshing, genius, maddness; "Girl Talk". Last night was the second show at Terminal 5 in New York City, and past all of the 80's attire including headbands, flourestcent splatter paint and running shorts worn over colored tights, was this energetic king of his own bouncing, pulsing party. A proper way to end an otherwise boring weekend. xo.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Brooklyn



Ah, Brooklyn ..you never know what you will stumble upon while wandering around with your favorite four legged friend, drinking your morning coffee.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Washington


One of the things that I find the most inspiring about living in the city is the amazing amount of creativity that people display in the most random of places. It's like the city takes on a certain personal aspect that you don't get in smaller populated areas, people decorate it as they would their bedroom or community garden, showing off their talents and political viewpoints. This color, design and humor ...not to mention sometimes darkside to the everyday walk and wander really lend a brightness to a concrete filled environment

Monday, November 03, 2008

Bracelets and Bags






Since this blog has mostly been showing random photographs of my NY experiences over the last few months, I feel it is time for something different, so I am posting some photos of my bags and bracelets. These images were a combined effort of Mr. Mikey Groskreutz and myself, I did the creating and he did the photographing. Hope you enjoy. xo.

Bracelets and Bags

Monday, September 15, 2008

Manhattan Painted Sky


I got out of work late this evening, not all that uncommon, but the sky was cloud covered and lit up with moonlight ..demanding attention be paid to it, which for those of you familiar with NYC you know how rare it is for the sky to take the spot light. I took this shot at the corner of 6th and 40th, right across from Bryant Park. To me it really grabs the full essence of my walk home which was completely surreal ..dream like.

Sunday morning DUMBO

My relaxing day off this sunday was spent wandering around the DUMBO area in Brooklyn by my house with my camera and my dog...



These two I had Mr. Mikey G. in mind when I took them..