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This weekend was just as busy and fun as I thought it would be!
Friday
Immediately after I got off of work I met up with the parents and Jack and went to the top of the Empire State Building. This was both Jack and my first time up there, so, aside from the (numerous) lines, it was very very cool! Dinner at Genesis and then I passed out!
Saturday
Brunch at Bondi Road (our NY crew’s usual brunch place, but my parents had never been) and then it was on to DUMBO. Last time I took the parents out to DUMBO it was cold, uncomfortable and unpleasant, so I wanted to take them back knowing my way around better and knowing things would be more lively in the summer. Once we were back in the city we roamed around SoHo for a bit and met back up with Jack. Then we traveled back into Brooklyn for dinner; this time to Williamsburg. Dinner at Fada. We found an amazing church festival near the restaurant. They had rides and games and music and everything!
Sunday
I awoke extremely early (6:15!) to meet my dad so we could walk the island! It took a little while to get all the way to the Northern point, having to deal with a bus crosstown and then the 1 uptown. It was a tougher walk than I thought and feet began to give out on me around 34th St. Thankfully, I had my Dad there to pull me through to the end and we made it! Mom and Jack joined us in SoHo and we had a late brunch at Aurora. We further wondered SoHo, then uptown for a shower and quick nap (which at this point I desperatly needed!). After getting a little dolled up we all headed down to Chelsea / Meatpacking District, checked out the newer parts of the High Line, wonderful Thai for dinner and coffee at Doma.
For more picture from the weekend, check out our Flickr feed. Mom and Dad are currently on a day-trip out to the Hamptons and I’m about to head out for Monday Night Bingo. Talk to you soon!
Tags: adventure, dumbo, empire state building, New York, parents, restaurants, soho, Travel, walking, weekend
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Well, this weekend couldn’t have been any better if we had actually planned it!
Saturday: Jack and I went with our tried and true method of taking a train to the end of its line and seeing what’s there. This time the LIRR! The plan was Montauk (where Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet meet in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind!), but due to its less than stellar schedule, at the last minute we went with Greenport. It’s about a 3 hour ride out there and though it’s not along the water, which we had hoped for, you do go through so neat vineyard, farmland and woods. We nibbled on macarons, made some phone calls, played with these adorable French flash cards my mom sent and watched the landscape go by. Arriving at about 5:00, we found that the last train of the day was going to leave in an hour. So, it was either find a place to stay for the night or have to rush any sight seeing and run back to the train. Luckily, at the last minute, we found a great little inn, dropped off our bags and poked around the town.
Sunday: We woke up early and checked out. We poked around the town further, now getting to see some of the shops that had been closed the night before. Great antique stores! Though the main strip was wonderful, my favorite part about the town are its neighborhoods. It was adorable house after adorable house. I wanted to move in, right there and then! We talked to a bunch of the locals and took in the incredible weather while sipping coffee in the park. It was the perfect spur-of-the-moment vacation!
I’m looking forward to our next trip out. We’re going to rent bikes and take the ferry out to Shelter Island! Exciting!!
More pictures from the weekend can be seen in this Flickr set!
Tags: adventure, Greenport, LIRR, long island, New York, Photography, spring, train, Travel, weekend
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One of Ze Frank’s awesome ideas! Reminds me of these pictures the “kids” of my family (my cousins and brothers) take every few years on my grandmother’s stairs. But, I would love to also try out some of the zannier pictures from my childhood!
Tags: art, family, Humor, me, memories, now, Photography, young, Ze Frank
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Man, lots to do in the office today. Thankfully I’m not missing out on a too beautiful of a day… Yesterday was stunning though, and Jack and I took full advantage of it; eating in Riverside Park and I buying myself a few peonies!
Going to try out a little fast and finally get down to doing my taxes this weekend. Nothing really exciting, just chillin’. Love and Peace!
Tags: flowers, New York, park, peonies, Photography, Riverside, spring
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The parents left yesterday afternoon and I completely forgot to tend to the blog. But, before they made their way to the airport, we got a real treat when Dad got us into the Time Warner Center’s employee cafeteria. Being on the 10th floor, we had an incredible view of the park while we ate. Great way to end their stay! Looking forward to the next one!
Tags: adventure, central park, columbus circle, New York, Photography, Time Warner Center
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What a glorious weekend with my parents in town! (Check out the Flickr set for pictures!) The highlight was our trip to Carrol Gardens, Brooklyn on Sunday. If I were to consider moving to Brooklyn, this neighborhood would be at the top of my list. Adorable homes, boutiques, restaurants and cafes at every turn; a place to will absolutely be out to again!
Tags: adventure, brooklyn, Carrol Gardens, Mary, Photography, weekend
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I’v considered walking the entire length of Manhattan, but every street!? Impressive stuff over at New York City Walk!
I didn’t originally plan on walking all those streets. But I’ve always liked to explore, and sightseeing is sort of an everyday activity, not limited to famous sites. I moved to New York in the summer of 2000, and everything seemed so glamorous. Even the most mundane things were cool, like, I don’t know, busses and post offices (“this is a New York City post office,” I would think). I still get starry-eyed- I think a lot of people do. The biggest celebrity in New York City is New York itself.
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In May, 2002, I bought a Hagstrom map of Manhattan, which I laminated. As I walked, I marked off the streets with a black marker. I took notes and a lot of photos along the way. After about a year, I had made much more progress than I expected, and it seemed natural to extend the walk to the entire island. Eventually I walked over 700 miles.
Tags: adventure, manhattan, New York, Photography, streets, walk
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The flood gates opened up at work yesterday and I wasn’t mentally prepared! And March decided to get all chilly again, which makes me unhappy… Thankfully this series, by Jesse Freidin, gave me a much needed chuckle!
The flowers, Jack bought me, also help with the cheering up! :D
Via Neatorama
Tags: Animals, costumes, dogs, flowers, Humor, Lady Gaga, Photography
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Once upon a time a California boy met a Georgia girl in New York. They didn't get along, at first. But, little by little, they fell in love. Today they are happy and still very much in love, running a business and a blog together.
