Thanks in the City

This year I decided that I was going to experience a NYC Thanksgiving.

My holiday began last night on my walk up Columbus Avenue after class. The temp had dropped quite drastically since I had left that morning so I, being a tad underdressed was hurrying home until I happened upon a sight that I couldn't pass up!

Gigantic Balloons!

79th and 81st streets were closed for the evening to accomodate the enormous task of inflating the balloons and it's a huge attraction with kids running everywhere and media swarming around getting B-roll and interviews all over the place.

I ran home to get my camera and when I returned to 81st street the balloons had taken shape.

...so this morning, to fulfill my NYC Thanksgiving, I was standing at 71st and Central Park West at 6AM! All bundled up and ready for the 3 hour wait. A memory not soon forgotten.(partially because I am still drying out!)

I stuck it out, and the parade was so fun, but an hour in the downpour began, the camera was put away,...and after only15 minutes of praying the rain would stop...I, completly waterlogged and FREEZING acknowledged wisdom. (was I deaf at 6AM?)

I went home, dried off, watched the rest of the parade, had some turkey, and watched my Cowboys beat the Buccs!

Overall I would say it was a fantastic day and a successful NYC Thanksgiving :)

#22

Emmitt Smith, the greatest running back ever... and my all-time favorite... is now the reigning "Dancing With the Stars" champion. There was never a doubt in my mind he'd come out on top! I learned how to play football watching him so hopefully his good dancing will help me with my Jazz class now too :)

You're not in Kansas anymore!

... and the simplicity of removing old funiture from one's apartment is long gone! My friend Mitch and I discoverd this a couple weeks ago as we sat looking at the skankiest sofabed ever!

Since there was no way in hell
Mitch or I would ever sit on "skanky couch"


I couldn't resist my inner child!








We succombed to defeat almost immediatly after getting to the door and decided demolition was the only option!

What we found inside.........



No words...




An organized demolition and four trips up the block and "skanky" was finally out and in its proper place!


















Another crazy memory :)

My Marine Corps Marathon Heros!

Today two of my close friends Becky and Tina ran the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington DC! 26.2 miles around our National Monuments!

Becky and Tina in NYC in June

I really wanted to be there to cheer them on...so this morning as I logged on to find out any details possible I was elated to learn that I could track their every step along the way.
It was amazing! They finished in 5 Hours and 25 Minutes! I am so proud of both of them and can't wait to hear all about their experience. They have been an example to me of the rewards of dedication and perserverance! Thank you both.. so when is the next marathon? NYC next year?

Fantastic NYC!

New York City has so many beautiful things to see!

If you ever get the chance to take the Spirit Dinner Cruise around Manhattan on The Spirit of New York (pictured above), I strongly recommend it. The view of the city was fantastic, and the sunset was beautiful!

Some pictures that I took on my cell

The Brooklyn Bridge at Sunset

Lady Liberty shining brightly!

Where to Begin???

Ok.. I'd like to say that life has slown (is that a word) down a bit and that I have all the time in the world to get this blog up and running.. but it's the baby steps isn't it? Well anyway, I am finally getting settled into life as a New Yorker, and what an amazing life it is. School is amazing. It is all I could have hoped for and more! I am living my dream! AHHHHHHH (said like the Annie Banks in Father of the Bride, when she tells her father that she is getting married).

Ok... pardon me as I vent for a minute... I am currently in a computer lab writing this and God Bless them, but the Musical Theatre majors who feel the need to let us in on their personal rehersal while in the computer lab.. not just one.. but 3 people are singing different songs!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok... whew.. I feel much better now. Well... I have some pictures to post when I can get them off my phone and I will work on that this weekend. That's all folks... and Prissi's blog is officially underway!