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Wordless Wednesday: It’s Coming…

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged broncos, getting ready for the super bowl, gridiron race, Life in NYC, Living in Manhattan, seahawks, super bowl, super bowl 2014, super bowl in new jersey, super bowl in nyc, team sherman, Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday Pics on January 29, 2014| 3 Comments »

So, I am a bit bummed that we will not be going to the actual Super Bowl this year given that it IS in NYC, well, New Jersey. I guess going to a Super Bowl will have to remain on the bucket list and we will have to aim to go to one in a warmer city, maybe the next time it is held in New Orleans??!!

However, there is definitely lots of Super Bowl excitement gripping the city already. Yesterday some friends and I headed to Macy’s to pick up some SB shirts- specifically Sherman jerseys that we will be wearing to our NYRR Gridiron 4M run in Central Park on Sunday morning. We have decided that we will run as “Team Sherman”– if that man is a thug, we need more thugs like him!!! The 4th floor of Macy’s is packed with all the gear you will need to support your favorite team. Go Broncos!!!

I will try and get out to the Super Bowl Mile in Times Square to take some pics of the action there… Football mania has definitely arrived!

As for me, I am looking forward to making some homemade nachos, drinking ice cold beer and screaming at the t.v. from the comfort and WARMTH of my couch.

Happy Wednesday and Happy Football everyone 😉

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Wordless Wednesday: Cold

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged cold and snowy in nyc, freezing in nyc, life in Manhattan, Life in NYC, living in NYC, polar vortex 2, snow day, snow day pics in manhattan, Snowy days in NYC, snowy pics of nyc, Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday Pics on January 22, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Well, winter came back with a vengeance. 11.5 inches of snow and frigid, freezing temperatures, yep, we get it, no need to rub it in quite this much 😉 And yes, it is freakin’ cold in Canada, I know, I know… Do we need to have the car vs. walking debate again??!! The point is, this winter is turning out to be a nasty one- everywhere. So, nothing to do but bundle up, get out and get moving or hibernate. Two very good options. I intend to keep doing a bit of both. Here are some pics from the last couple of days. Hope you enjoy them. Happy Wednesday everyone!! Stay safe and warm xoxo

P.S. Do you know how I can tell it is really cold in NYC? They take the fruit in from the outside stands at Fairway and West Side Markets.

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Wordless Wednesday: “Beyond The Fog Lies Clarity” -Anonymous

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged beauty of the morning walk in NYC, fog, Foggy NYC, Life in NYC, living in NYC, morning walk, Pics of NYC, Pics of Riverside Park, Pics of Riverside Park in NYC, Riverside Park, spectacular mother nature, sun, The fog, Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday Pics on January 15, 2014| Leave a Comment »

The fog and sun combination put on an incredible show this morning in New York City. After I did the morning school drop off and coffee I felt the pull to head down to the river with Dopey dog to take some pics. I was rewarded with a spectacular display by mother nature. At times the fog was so thick you could barely see a few feet in front of you and at other times the sun was so bright it was dazzling. What a treat! It was the perfect little mid-week escape. I hope you enjoy the pics. Come take a walk with me…

Have a wonderful day everyone! Happy Wednesday =)

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Wordless Wednesday: Oh January…

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged January in NYC, klout perks, Life in NYC, Living in Manhattan, pics of nyc in the winter, polar vortex, pretty damn cold, ricola, winter in nyc, Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday Pics on January 8, 2014| 1 Comment »

So, when the weather people start calling winter the “polar vortex” I guess it is serious right?? Or maybe it is just a slow news period. Hard to tell, but yes, it has been pretty damn cold. The first week of January in NYC has brought snow, wicked fierce winds and frigid temperatures. Kind of makes me miss the days of hopping from my heated house into my heated car with heated seats… the key word here being heated 😉 And NOT walking everywhere in the cold. But enough with the whining, after all, it is just winter, so let’s suck it up and tough it out or hibernate…

Here is what it looks like today in NYC:

Frozen dog pee and other liquids are dotting the sidewalks…

The snow is well, not exactly fresh…

The ghosts of Christmas past line the streets…

You have to bundle up like this to walk anywhere…

Hibernating in Starbucks sitting in the sun is definitely the preferred way to pass the time…

And when you go home Ricola has kindly sent you a care package to deal with the season- Thanks Ricola and Klout Perks!!

Yep, it is kind of hard not to start daydreaming about this:

Ahh January, it’s all good… we still love you so- a new year, a new outlook and all that positive energy! Happy Wednesday my friends, I suggest warm drinks and lots of snuggles to get you through this cold front. My companion is waiting for me…

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Wordless Wednesday: Keeping My Sanity

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged finding peace, finding sanity and peace at soul cycle, keeping sane over the holidays, keeping your sense of humor, Life in NYC, living in NYC, soul cycle, staying sane, Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday Pics on December 18, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Yep, it is the crazy season! Parties, class get togethers, finding the perfect gift, shopping, eating, drinking, more eating, organizing, scheduling, planning, freaking out… Yep. All this fun takes a heck of a lot of work 😉

Today, a week from Christmas I am taking a little time to breathe. Here are a couple of things that are helping me to keep my sanity, extend my patience, find my sense of humor and fight off the scrooge. They need to be enjoyed in balance!

Happy Wednesday to all of you and remember to find the true spirit of the season and embrace the love! xoxo

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Wordless Wednesday: Trimming the Tree 2013

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged A Real Christmas Tree in NYC, beautiful tree, Christmas 2013, Christmas in NYC, Christmas tree, Decorating the Tree, Holiday decorating, Life in NYC, Living in Manhattan, Trimming the Christmas Tree, Trimming the tree with family, Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday Pics on December 11, 2013| 2 Comments »

This past Sunday we picked out our Christmas tree and decorated it. She is a big beautiful tree and once it warmed up and opened up we have to admit it looked a little “Griswold” Christmas. It definitely fills up the room but we love it and you can’t help but be filled with the spirit of the season when you look at it =). Hope you enjoy the pics. Happy Wednesday everyone, two more weeks until Santa visits… just keep breathing and remember a little Baileys in your coffee always tastes good 😉

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Wordless Wednesday: The Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Botanical Garden, Botanical Gardens, Holiday Train Show, holiday train show pics, Life in NYC, Living in Manhattan, new york botanical garden, NYC at Christmas, the holiday train show, things to do in NYC at the holidays, Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday Pics on December 4, 2013| 1 Comment »

This time of year in New York City is truly magical. The whole city, normally such a subdued place to begin with 😉 comes alive in decorations- beautiful lights and colors, lavish store front windows and displays. The festivities and celebrations are endless. Breathtaking views become even more impossibly stunning and a warm glow seems to take over the city. It is pretty hard to be a grinch although you can still find a few of those too! Over the Thanksgiving weekend, the true kick off to the holiday fun, we decided to get tickets to go and see “The Holiday Train Show” at New York Botanical Garden.

I had been wanting to go and explore the Botanical Gardens for a long time and this was the perfect excuse. It is a quick and easy 20 minute Metro North train ride from Manhattan into the Bronx. The Gardens are located right across from the train station. I recommend buying your train show tickets in advance as they do sell out. I bought my tickets for the timed entry a week in advance. You are free to explore the vast beautiful areas at the rest of the Botanical Garden while you are waiting to go into the Train Show. It is crowded while you go through the train show (no strollers are permitted) but you will want to take your time anyway. Most of the kids were in awe of the trains winding their way throughout the exhibit but I was mesmerized by all of the New York City landmarks that were constructed out of natural materials and plant life. It is truly amazing. If you have a chance, go and see this beautiful exhibit. I loved the whole Botanical Garden, we decided to put our tickets toward an annual family membership and I can’t wait to go back and explore the grounds during the different seasons.

This is just one of the many spectacular things going on in the city to ignite the spirit of the season. Hope you enjoy the pics. Happy Wednesday and Happy December =) Keep calm and remember to spike the eggnog!!

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Wordless Wednesday: Wish It Was Snow

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged dreaming of snow, Life in NYC, Living in Manhattan, rainy day pics, rainy day pics of manhattan, Snow Days, Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday Pics on November 27, 2013| Leave a Comment »

I woke up this morning and the news from Ottawa was that there was a snow day!!! Oh how I love snow days. A day off work, home with the kids, frolicking in the fresh white stuff and hot chocolate with baileys. Pure winter bliss. I miss snow days!!

We don’t get too many snow days in Manhattan. They are few and far between. We are also getting a big storm but it is in the form of rain and wind. Not quite as glamorous and picturesque or fun to play in. Puddle jumping can be a bit of a bio-hazard 😉 Here are some pics I snapped on my walk today as I tried to dodge the torrential (sort of) downpour. And I will hope for at least one big awesome snow storm this winter, maybe on Christmas Eve? Pretty, pretty please Mother Nature?

Have fun my Ottawa friends and be safe 🙂 As my friend Nic pointed out the one downfall of snow and something I do not miss is the shoveling! Don’t shovel too hard and if you must, reward yourself with a nice hot toddy!! Happy Wednesday 🙂

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Wordless Wednesday: Getting Out of the Neighborhood

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Getting out of the neighborhood, Life in NYC, Living in Manhattan, Pics of NYC, Soho, soul cycle, West Village, Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday Pics on November 20, 2013| Leave a Comment »

It is really easy to get stuck in a rut and never leave your neighborhood, especially in Manhattan where you can find everything you need within a 20 block radius- well, almost everything. Today I had a opportunity to go to my first ever Soul Cycle community ride. This is a ride which features an instructor that is just completing the training program and is leading a class for the first time. It was amazing. I went to support a rider I know, who, if judging by today’s class, will be an incredible addition to the Soul team. The ride was held at Soul Cycle in the West Village. It was the perfect excuse to get out of neighborhood and wander the beautiful streets of Soho and the West Village. Unfortunately I didn’t get to take a lot of pics, but I did take a few shots that capture the awesomeness (and unique face) of these neighborhoods. Hope you enjoy them. Have an incredible day and happy Wednesday!