Best Picture!

My brother took this awesome shot while he and Nico were visiting last week. So happy I still have my awesome ups! All those technical dancing, classical ballet and endless modern ballet classes proved to be worth it while walking across the Williamsburg Bridge for an impromtu frog jump.

Newest Family Member

This is my sweet 80+ year old grandmother -- isnt she the cutest!? I totally agree. :) Anyways, she went to the ASPCA and adopted this adorable 6 year old rat terrier mixed mutt to be best friends with. I swear little Mila (pronounced: Mee-Lah) down there is smiling the biggest happiest smile ever. I'm so thrilled for both my grandmother and for adorable Mila. They will share a very fun and happy life together.

Adopting dogs is always the best way. My 2nd pooch will for sure be a rescue. They are the BEST!

Welcome to the family, Mila - I already love you!

Weekend Wrap Up

The crazy 7 year old was back for a few days this last week. I just love this kid and its so easy for him and his Dad to come up and visit for a few days from Washington, DC. We take those days and maximize with as many activities as possible.

Egg is Nico's FAVORITE breakfast place for french toast in the Nabe.  I 100% agree!

On our walk to cross over the williamsburg bridge, we came across this funny faced building.

I'm just a little proud that he wanted to buy chucks to match mine.

My Brother. The incredible photographer and one of the best people I know.

New Order was playing down the street, so we decided to stop in, dance and sing Bizarre Love Triangle at the top of our lungs.

Friday Tunes

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zero’s “Better Days”

 Their 3rd Album and they once again made me smile.

BEST QUOTE EVER

“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”

Name the man who said this........

Goals!

I don't know about you, but, staying on track with working out is tough. I love to run outside, but, with this crazy heat and humidity in the city, its been tough to wake up at 5am to go out there and bang out some miles safely. I use the treadmill in our building gym, but, its just not the same. I find it much easier to stop on a treadmill, strangely.

So, with that said... I'm starting again. I'm starting my goal of doing 15+ miles a week. I used to do this with no problem, but, life gets in the way and I sleep longer or work later and welp, working out gets set to the side. NO MORE! I need to get used to my morning view (picture below) when it rains or make myself get to the track when the weather is tolerable.

I eat well, now I just need to treat my body better!

(this post is meant for me to read over and over and over again so I'll DO IT!)

Weekend WrapUp

Ive been keeping my phone in my pocket a lot on the weekends and while it doesn't lead to a great Weekend WrapUp - it does make me enjoy my weekend with zero distractions! With that said, we had our friend Tom come up (again) so we did some exploring and tried to escape the disgusting humidity by heading to the beach or in air conditioning. All in all, it was once again, a success.

We started our weekend by heading to Fatty Cue's in South Williamsburg. The food was good. The ambiance was really fun, but, they RUSHED you out of there with lightening speed. I could understand if there was a line out the door, but, the restaurant wasn't even half way full. We ordered 3 small plates, two veggies and two meats -- and were still out of there in one. hour. Too fast. THAT and the check wasn't cheap. In my opinion, if I'm going to go out to dinner and drop a pretty penny - give me time to chat with friends and enjoy my time. No, I'm not done with that plate yet!

 

New artwork in the hood - Tommy and I had to partake in a photo shoot

Walking down under the bridge in sweltering heat. However, I just love the Williamsburg bridge and took in the beautiful sunset.

To get out of the city, we took an hour drive to Jones Beach to see the atlantic and give my awesome panther towel a chance to see the sun. (That's my sis by the way, isn't she the prettiest?)

Friday Tunes

Dan Croll - In/Out 

 "The tropical bliss that Dan Croll exudes on, “In/Out” is going to have you foaming at the mouth for the palm trees and beaches. If you’re stuck in the urban sprawl of big buildings and concrete today, you might want to skip on this because it might make you wish you were somewhere else. This song is going to be huge…." (hillydilly.com) 

I completely agree - I want to leave the massive skyscrapers of 107 degree NYC right now and sit my butt on some sand with a fruity drink (with umbrella) or a beer. Hellooooo weekend!