Fall Foliage

Just like Summer, Fall started off with lots of rain ... and it has been cold and wet. Last Fall, I put together a collection of photos entitled Fall n2 Autumn, with an intention to track the progress of the foliage in Central Park. What I learned was that in order to track progression, I would really need to photograph from the same spot each week, rather than travel around, exploring the park.It's been awhile since I've taken pics, but hopefully...

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Yogasana Sunday

This weekend, NYC and LES hosted the tri-state yoga championships that took place in the Upper West Side, conveniently 7 blocks north of where I live.While fun, the event was so draining and exhausting. I left my apartment around 10:20A to take an am class and didnt return home till 7P-ish. I only wish I took more pictures but I was running around and didnt even get to watch half of the event!The winner of it all ended up being Kyoko, my Saturday...

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Apple, Ricotta, Vanilla Tarts

Saturday Morning TartsAfter my morning walk in Central Park, I stopped by Whole Foods where they had a sale on red Gala apples. I purchased a few and decided to make apple, ricotta, vanilla tarts (with egg too!). I've already had two - good thing theyre not too unhealthy!Only difficulty in making these were slicing apples as thin as possible ... and I ended up eating quite a few apples while slicing bc some slices didnt pass ...

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Upstate Weekender in Ithaca, NY

I took a few days off (because I have unused vacation days) and decided to spend a weekend upstate in Ithaca with Sarah. The weekend was fabulous and eventful. The weekender began on Friday, enroute to Ithaca, after a mini adventure getting lost in Nichols, NY and Endicott, NY - I stopped by a convenience store to ask a girl if she knew how to get onto the 79. Oh no, She had no idea. But she mentioned how she could lead me through the backroads...

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On Turning 27

Saturday was a busy day, and tk goodness, everything turned out well! Some reasons why it turned out so well - - Sarah rented a car and drove from Cornell to make it to dinner and festivities - Marissa carried 2.5lbs of potatoes and a squash on a bus from Boston so I could have fresh CSA goodies for dinner (as per my request :-) - JP kindly hosted everyone at his nice apt in the Lower East Side - People showed up, including people I havent...

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Office Bowling Night

Office BowlingWe had an office bowling event at Lucky Strike (on 42nd and West End Highway) on Thursday evening. I was terrible - was the worst bowler in the office (I had 3 gutter balls in a row). Ee...

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