What is summer to you?!
For me, Summer is:
- lazy summer days playing with my favorite little people
- eating ice cream with darling people
- meeting friends for dinner and enjoying a walk
- Swing Dancing outside
- riding bikes on islands far away
- sitting by the beach listening to the waves roll in
- fireflies
Last Night, Midsummer Night Swing started at Lincoln Square. SO MUCH FUN! Cant wait to go back. There were so many people to dance with, but a few of my favorites were the gentleman that are old enough to be my grandfather. They were darling.
I also finally had a Mr Softy. Seriously, why I have waited for this deliciousness? It might be a good thing that I work in the burbs and dont have a truck close to my work!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Sewing
Growing in a house with a mother that was a clothing and textiles major at BYU meant that I had sewing projects during the summer. With that being said, I havent touched the sewing machine for years. (Probably since college when I got asked to make some seat covers for a friend's school project.) My mom gave me her 1940s Singer that I do love to use. I just havent anything that really made me want to pull it out.
But that recently changed. When we moved in, we wanted to paint. And we randomly picked Orange with no fore sight as to what else we would do. But its has come together. When my roommate bought the couches, they came with these hideous throw pillows that looked like that should have stayed in the 80s. Luckily, I had had some fabric laying around that would work perfectly. So I finally went to work. After not using a pattern or pins and a measuring tool, I created the following. It definitely looks better from a distance! I want to make another, but with different fabric.
But that recently changed. When we moved in, we wanted to paint. And we randomly picked Orange with no fore sight as to what else we would do. But its has come together. When my roommate bought the couches, they came with these hideous throw pillows that looked like that should have stayed in the 80s. Luckily, I had had some fabric laying around that would work perfectly. So I finally went to work. After not using a pattern or pins and a measuring tool, I created the following. It definitely looks better from a distance! I want to make another, but with different fabric.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Take Out
I love take out. Fabulous food without the long wait and having to pay a tip. Amazing.
A few weeks ago, I grabbed some Pad Thai from a yummy place just a few blocks away. There was another girl waiting. I couldnt exactly understand the server when she came out with the first bag, and obviously the other girl also had a problem understanding. It wasnt until I was in my house that I realized I had the Vegetarian Pad Thai and not the Chicken. All I have to say is that Im glad I wasnt that girl expecting Tofu and got Chicken.
And tonight, I walked away with Chicken Pad Thai! Yum.
A few weeks ago, I grabbed some Pad Thai from a yummy place just a few blocks away. There was another girl waiting. I couldnt exactly understand the server when she came out with the first bag, and obviously the other girl also had a problem understanding. It wasnt until I was in my house that I realized I had the Vegetarian Pad Thai and not the Chicken. All I have to say is that Im glad I wasnt that girl expecting Tofu and got Chicken.
And tonight, I walked away with Chicken Pad Thai! Yum.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
East Coast Happenings
in the last 48 hrs! I clocked in almost 800 Miles since Thursday at 8pm.
The summer is all about the lazy summer days. Fabulous evenings. The random road trips. Birthdays. Friends. Family. And that was definitely the last 48 hrs.
Baltimore - Enjoying working from home in a renovation downtown general store. There was a fabulous roof deck with power supply. Aka getting some sun while working. So good.
Loudon County - Friends, Lemonade, Sparklers, Summertime goodness. I will admit it. I drove 8 hrs to spend 3 hrs in the efforts to meet new people. I might not have meet many "new" people, but I did get to visit with a few old friends. Always worth the time/effort. Wish I had the guts to meet a few that caught my eye. Next time?!
Manhattan - Bridal Shower-ness. Love that there are people that can figure out this thing called love!
Windsor, CT - Tinker Bell birthday party for the cutest 3rd old. Enough said.
Manhattan - Returned to but decided to ditched out on another party. I hit my quota!
Good times. Next time, more time MUST be spent in the VA area. Also need to spend time in the Phillie area. So much to do, so many people to see. It will happen.
The summer is all about the lazy summer days. Fabulous evenings. The random road trips. Birthdays. Friends. Family. And that was definitely the last 48 hrs.
Baltimore - Enjoying working from home in a renovation downtown general store. There was a fabulous roof deck with power supply. Aka getting some sun while working. So good.
Loudon County - Friends, Lemonade, Sparklers, Summertime goodness. I will admit it. I drove 8 hrs to spend 3 hrs in the efforts to meet new people. I might not have meet many "new" people, but I did get to visit with a few old friends. Always worth the time/effort. Wish I had the guts to meet a few that caught my eye. Next time?!
Manhattan - Bridal Shower-ness. Love that there are people that can figure out this thing called love!
Windsor, CT - Tinker Bell birthday party for the cutest 3rd old. Enough said.
Manhattan - Returned to but decided to ditched out on another party. I hit my quota!
Good times. Next time, more time MUST be spent in the VA area. Also need to spend time in the Phillie area. So much to do, so many people to see. It will happen.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Comforts
I know. Two post in one day!
Do you have a comfort food or item or place? I love Cream of Wheat, but it has to be runny. I also love Blue Bell Creme Pops. (Hard to come by outside of Texas) Chicken Salads from Cafe Rio. I know not from my childhood, but so many good memories during college from eating at Cafe Rio. . . . I have found a sign that just makes my heart happy here in New York. Call me crazy. But I grew up on Stone Creek Dr. I was born there. I was raised there. I left for college from there. I go back to visit there.
When I first went to check out my apartment once everything was official, I was heading there from Time Square and going with my now neighbor. Since he lives at 27th, I ended up getting off the train at his stop and walking with him and then on to my house. And we came across this place. The moment I saw the sign, I had this feeling like I was home again. It was weird. And I may or may not just walk down this street to see this sign!
PS. Yes, To me it is only a sign. One day, I might to eat there. And then it will be more than a sign.
Do you have a comfort food or item or place? I love Cream of Wheat, but it has to be runny. I also love Blue Bell Creme Pops. (Hard to come by outside of Texas) Chicken Salads from Cafe Rio. I know not from my childhood, but so many good memories during college from eating at Cafe Rio. . . . I have found a sign that just makes my heart happy here in New York. Call me crazy. But I grew up on Stone Creek Dr. I was born there. I was raised there. I left for college from there. I go back to visit there.
When I first went to check out my apartment once everything was official, I was heading there from Time Square and going with my now neighbor. Since he lives at 27th, I ended up getting off the train at his stop and walking with him and then on to my house. And we came across this place. The moment I saw the sign, I had this feeling like I was home again. It was weird. And I may or may not just walk down this street to see this sign!
PS. Yes, To me it is only a sign. One day, I might to eat there. And then it will be more than a sign.
Observations
Let me first say that 1) I am an Urbanite. I love living in the city. To be able to walk out my door and enjoy all that the city has to offer, I am in my element. But I also know that there is a time and place for it all. And one day, I will want to officially hand in my walking shoes. 2) The only other city that I have lived downtown in has been Boston. And I loved it. So I really try not to make the comparison as they are different, but I do have to catch myself from comparing.
Here are some thoughts/observations from the last few days:
- There is a very thin line between public and private here in New York City. I feel like I walk passed many conversations, whether it be between people or someone speaking on the phone, that I really dont want know what the context is for the portion that I hear. Also, Common courtesy is not regarded very highly. Whether its just opening doors for people, or walking conscientiously so that you dont continue to cut others off on the side walk. . . . I think that some people feel like once they walk out of a store, office, than they are in a private setting. Its different than living in a suburban atmosphere where people might wait until they are in their car before letting down their guard.
- New York smells in the summer. Uughh. Whether its because of all the blasted people that have a dog in the city, which then uses the sidewalks as their restroom, or if its the trash that piles up on the side before the trucks come around, or if its just the amount of people getting all hot and sweaty. Simply. It smells. Makes me miss winter, just alittle.
- I now live in the most populous city in the world. AHH. There are ALWAYS people around. I now understand why its such a big deal to leave the city. And Im so glad that I have a constant excuse to get out. Family. And I love that they live, will live, there there is NO ONE.
- Saturday morning is the best day to watch a movie in NYC. Its $6 before noon. Hello. Why not go?! Its become a little bit of a tradition to hit up Kips Bay on 30th-ish and 2nd, and snag a slice of pizza on the way home (from any one of the many $2.50 a slice places) and to sit and eat it outside before making it home. Love it.
- There was a visitor at church on Sunday. Small Mormon world as she is friends with a dear Boston friend. Because of a comment she said, Ive been remembering to look up more. And quite frankly, the buildings in NYC are fabulous but more so at the top then at the bottom. I love the history, and the charm that abounds. I went on a walking tour with a new friend today, and we found some amazing buildings in my 'hood, Gramercy Park. Come visit, and Ill show you! ;)
Here are some thoughts/observations from the last few days:
- There is a very thin line between public and private here in New York City. I feel like I walk passed many conversations, whether it be between people or someone speaking on the phone, that I really dont want know what the context is for the portion that I hear. Also, Common courtesy is not regarded very highly. Whether its just opening doors for people, or walking conscientiously so that you dont continue to cut others off on the side walk. . . . I think that some people feel like once they walk out of a store, office, than they are in a private setting. Its different than living in a suburban atmosphere where people might wait until they are in their car before letting down their guard.
- New York smells in the summer. Uughh. Whether its because of all the blasted people that have a dog in the city, which then uses the sidewalks as their restroom, or if its the trash that piles up on the side before the trucks come around, or if its just the amount of people getting all hot and sweaty. Simply. It smells. Makes me miss winter, just alittle.
- I now live in the most populous city in the world. AHH. There are ALWAYS people around. I now understand why its such a big deal to leave the city. And Im so glad that I have a constant excuse to get out. Family. And I love that they live, will live, there there is NO ONE.
- Saturday morning is the best day to watch a movie in NYC. Its $6 before noon. Hello. Why not go?! Its become a little bit of a tradition to hit up Kips Bay on 30th-ish and 2nd, and snag a slice of pizza on the way home (from any one of the many $2.50 a slice places) and to sit and eat it outside before making it home. Love it.
- There was a visitor at church on Sunday. Small Mormon world as she is friends with a dear Boston friend. Because of a comment she said, Ive been remembering to look up more. And quite frankly, the buildings in NYC are fabulous but more so at the top then at the bottom. I love the history, and the charm that abounds. I went on a walking tour with a new friend today, and we found some amazing buildings in my 'hood, Gramercy Park. Come visit, and Ill show you! ;)
Thursday, June 3, 2010
A Question from Lydia
A friend posted the following article.
And ever since I read it, I keep thinking back on it. This idea of what kind of world will my children live in. My parents grew in a world that seems so foreign to me. My dad will be celebrating his 76th birthday this year, and was a little one during WWII and the Great Depression which seems like light years away to my upbringing in Plano during the 80s and 90s.
“In what kind of a world will I grow up? Lydia, age 10.”
What will it be like for my children. It kinda worries me to some degree. I know that in general, there is no use to worrying until there is something to actually worry about, aka having children. But as I interact with my favorite little people in CT, this thought has crossed my mind and heart more so lately.
Growing up in a very religious home and 'community,' learning and living with values was a huge part of ever day life, but I feel like in some regards the specific use of this vernacular is lost in general public, at least in generations close to mine.
. . .
I like this idea of sustainable values: values that inspire in us behaviors that literally sustain our relationships with one another, with our communities, with our institutions, and with our forests, oceans and climate. Maybe this is how we get it through those in big business, or what have you, to think beyond themselves but to act responsibly for the greater good. Not just personal good.
Love to hear your thoughts.
And ever since I read it, I keep thinking back on it. This idea of what kind of world will my children live in. My parents grew in a world that seems so foreign to me. My dad will be celebrating his 76th birthday this year, and was a little one during WWII and the Great Depression which seems like light years away to my upbringing in Plano during the 80s and 90s.
“In what kind of a world will I grow up? Lydia, age 10.”
What will it be like for my children. It kinda worries me to some degree. I know that in general, there is no use to worrying until there is something to actually worry about, aka having children. But as I interact with my favorite little people in CT, this thought has crossed my mind and heart more so lately.
Growing up in a very religious home and 'community,' learning and living with values was a huge part of ever day life, but I feel like in some regards the specific use of this vernacular is lost in general public, at least in generations close to mine.
. . .
I like this idea of sustainable values: values that inspire in us behaviors that literally sustain our relationships with one another, with our communities, with our institutions, and with our forests, oceans and climate. Maybe this is how we get it through those in big business, or what have you, to think beyond themselves but to act responsibly for the greater good. Not just personal good.
Love to hear your thoughts.
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