Spring is here!

Kat and I had a little photo shoot in Central Park the other weekend. So pretty :)

Take me out to the ball game

While I may have only had one peanut and no cracker jacks, my first Mets game couldn't of been any better. 

1. It was the most beautiful day in New York - 78 degrees and sunny - that we have had all year. 
2. I had to put on sunscreen for the first time this year! (I think winter might FINALLY be over)
3. I got to spend the day with some amazing ladies.
4. The new Citi Field is such an amazing stadium. 
5. We did the wave - a few times.
6. The Mets won!
7. I didn't have to take the subway to or from the stadium (hey, its the little things)

 Outside of the Jackie Robinson Rotunda

 

Let's hear it for the Mets! 

Thanks Vito for the awesome tickets. This day definitely makes it into my top ten days in NY.

For the rest of the pictures for our AMAZING day check out the full album. 

Let's hear it for 70 degree weather!

Spring has finally sprung in New York City. I have been impatiently waiting for a long long time. I'm pretty lucky that I work so close to Madison Square Park and get to go there for an hour of sunny bliss in the middle of my day. Friend and I took full advantage of it today. As you can imagine, all of NY had the same idea and it was pretty packed. A piccolo player even made an appearance. I am a much happier person when its sunny outside - I guess that's the Florida in me talking.

A very crowded Madison Square Park - circa 4.17.09

Checking things off the list...

One of my oldest and dearest friends finally was able to make it to New York this past weekend. Our weekend was primarily spent shopping and spending money that I totally should not of spent. Oh well, I only live once and I am going to look good while I do it! They treated me to Wicked which was so awesome! I get to check that one off the list now. :)

Friend and I in Times Square on our way to the longest dinner of our lives - we were there for 3 1/2 hours! We went to Becco (finally!) and it was absolutely delicious. Goat cheese and radish ravioli were simply marvelous. 

When in New York... if she only knew the bar Wu was going to take us to she wouldn't be smiling. Rock and Roll Whore in rhinestones, midget porn, and handing condoms to you as you go to the bathroom. We lasted there about 1.5 minutes. 

We took advantage of the absolutely gorgeous NY Spring weather and walked the Brooklyn Bridge. 

I love the Brooklyn Promenade, and her. 

Welcome Spring...

...I have been waiting for you.

Photo Credit: My iPhone, taken in the Lowe's parking lot. I'm classy.

And, I am rambling

This morning I somehow got to work an hour early. How does that happen? The whole morning I thought I was running late. Is it possible that I was so tired when my alarm went off to go to the gym I only reset it for 30 minutes later instead of an hour and a half cheating myself a much needed extra hour of sleep. Go figure. I was seriously wondering why the train seemed a lot emptier and there was no line at Starbucks. I guess I was just happy to get a seat on the train and not have to wait long for my Latte that I didn't really let it bother me.

I finally watched MILK. Sean Penn truly deserved his Oscar for playing Harvey Milk so brilliantly. I laughed, nearly cried, and felt so inspired. What Harvey Milk was able to do for gays and lesbians in this country is truly amazing. He makes me want to be a better person and help better society.

I cannot wait for summer. I have had a major case of Spring Fever during these last few days of February. I keep picturing pools, bikinis, floppy hats, the hot sun on my skin, not being ghostly and having a TAN. I need a vacation.

I admit that I am a nerd. I joined not one, but two book clubs. I wasn't sure which I would like better. For one of them the book we are supposed to read is Catch 22. I know this is a book that everyone should read and is a topic of discussion in many English classes. However, I cannot get past page 50. And, I have tried. Numerous times. I heard it was supposed to be funny, which is partly why I kept on trying, but I have not laughed once. I have only not finished one other book (The Notebook), but I think this one may be slotted into that category. So long Catch 22.