Happy 30th Birthday…
...to ME!!! I hit the big 3-0 today. So, ummm...hooray...I guess?!? I’ve had mixed feelings about it so far. A little sad that I continue to grow up (in age, that is). I loved my 20’s so much! But, I’m also happy about the current state of my life, and the great things to come.
All I know is that I’m getting a massage and hot wings today, so I’m happy!
Perks Of The Job
Hey...who’s that handsome man in the blue shirt?!? My husband, that’s who! The tennis club where Felix works holds a lot of special events, and today he got to sit in on a Polo sponsored clinic with Venus Williams. You can watch the whole video here.
MUSIC: Feist
Not sure if it’s the rainy weather - or the fact that I’ve been so stressed lately that I needed help calming down - but today is definitely a Feist day. This is the first chance that I’ve gotten to hear all of her music, and I gotta say...I love her!
NY LOVES [#4]: Our Sense Of Humor
Oh NY...you make me laugh. Many thanks to artist Jason Eppink for making this city just a little bit better.
Friends Are Friends Forever
I spoke in my last post about the wonderful friends that I’ve made since moving to NY. So when I finally had a chance to upload my videos from a recent karaoke night, I had to share a few with you.
Patrice & Matt - Purple Rain:
Chemda & Lauren (& Everybody Else) - A Whole New World (You may also recognize Newsy this previous post.)
Kyle - Son Of A Preacher Man:
Jerlyn, My, and the awesome dance stylings of Emmy - Bad Romance:
Chemda & Lauren (again?!?) - Uninvited :
Happy Anniversary NY
Aside from Felix, there is one other great love of my life...and that would be the wonderful city of New York.
I moved up here in August 2002, right after graduating from college. I had majored in graphic design at Samford University, but wanted to learn more web based applications. So, I moved to NY to attend Parsons School of Design - where I received my MFA in Design and Technology - and the rest is history.
Because my birthday is at the end of August (*ahem*...next week), I was only 21 years old when a moved up here. Just a wittle baby! My sister, Amy, flew up with me and helped me move into my temporary housing. All of my belongings consisted of what I could fit into 3.5 suitcases. But it was all I needed...because I was finally home.
The past 8 years have been well beyond what I ever imagined. This city...electric. My friends...unforgettable. And the food?!? Don't even get me started...
So, Happy 8th Anniversary, New York! I love you more and more every day.
Me, circa 2004. A classy broad, as always. (p.s. I went all the way back to Friendster to find this picture.)
VIDEO: Jugando Con Mi Sobrino, Santiago
While it’s true that my Spanish isn’t as great as it could be...it’s still better than Santiago’s! I don't care if he is only 1.5 years old. I win. Thankfully, I can entertain my nephews in Spanish too!
When the cars hit each other, Santiago gets really excited and squeals “cayó” - or “it crashed”. He loved his little ramp!
Mi tio me compré estos! We got Santiago some of the fireworks that snap when you throw them on the ground. Best $1 spent ever!
DANCE: SHINee
God bless Patrice for posting this video of K-pop group SHINee during a dance rehearsal. I can’t keep my eyes off the girl boy in the stripped shirt. He’s amazing!
VIDEO: Savion Glover on The Colbert Report
This one’s for my momma - a fantastic tap dancer herself. She could totally be one of Savion Glover’s “friends.” You gotta watch this awesome performance! Click on the image to view on Comedy Central’s site.
BABIES: Nizza Adikids Trainers
Yes, I realize that I don’t have a child...but I need these stat. No seriously...I’m looking for a pre-pregnancy gift here. Those have to exist, right? You know...the opposite of a push gift? ... Is this thing on?!?
