Week 9 | Daydream

I really wanted to use a photo from my trip but I had to push myself to find something.  So I went off and organised me some bubbles. The reason why I choose bubbles you may ask..  well they are carefree, they float as they want …  when you daydream it is always shown in thought bubbles so why not use them to illustrate Daydream. Do you know hard it is to capture bubbles by yourself!  One finger on the shutter and blowing the bubbles in the other .. 

I want that … I want to be less confined by what society calls normal. I want to travel the world and get to know other cultures and enjoy meeting amazing people. 

I love being a tour director and I want to do it full time.  But work calls and the need to keep the money coming in.  sigh I wish I was at the amazing lakes of Canada. 

Week 8 | Feminine

Week 8 | Feminine

My favourite perfume it is so beautiful and light scent. I love this perfume but I only wish that there was a travel size. It is also pretty pink while it is my every day perfume. I tend to ensure I want to feel all girly I use this one 

Week 7 - Defeated

Week 7 Defeated

I feel defeated by myself … I let myself down…  I struggle to control cravings and give in.  But I have taken the necessary steps to still and calm the mind and hopefully get some sleep. But one side effect is weight gain.  2 kgs has appeared within a week so say that I am freaking out is an understatement.  

So I will continue Sunday walking, boxing, strength training and cardio. I can’t and won’t let this beat me.  I will go postal if it does.  I truly believe that weight loss will be the key to me getting back on track but this has seriously knocked the wind out of my sails. But now I know how it is happening I will be more aware.  

Try to not let my cravings  along with the hormonal imbalance beat me and take over my life.  Can’t keep on doing it to myself and even job hunting I feel that I let myself down. I am using every excuse not to look because it means putting fat self out there and I am probably too delicate for that. But I need to battle onwards and overcome this …  not let it defeat me 

Week 6 - Still

Week 6 – Still

Water represents still to me…In a normal day we use water as part of our normal lives. But remember those times when the ocean is so still, or river or pool is so still and it takes your breathe away. A glass of water is the only time to me that water is truly still… 

Be still my beating heart…  This week I have taken the necessary steps to still my mind … allow me to get my head around my life and make the decisions necessary to ensure that I have new job and what I want to do with my life.

This is what I call a still lake 

So far I have had 2 nights of decent sleep all I can say it is a blessing. I don’t sleep well so this is a god send. The mind was still and silent.  

Sunflare on a still creek 

Week 5 - Simplicity

Week 5 – Simplicity

I miss the simple things in life – riding my bike around my local neighbourhood, going swimming in the local river when my mum told me not too, ice blocks on a summer afternoon, Sunday afternoon drives, snuggle bunnies on a Saturday night with the one you love. 

I miss those days… especially when I am faced with major career decisions and having to do this all by myself all again.  But after all they are my decisions and I own them but It would be nice to have someone there to have someone to bounce ideas off. 

This candle reflects that… the simple things in life get forgotten sometimes in the daily rush of our lives.  So a reminder to slow down and light a candle and enjoy.  

Week 4 - Hope

Week 4 – Hope – my hope is for happiness and what makes me happy.  That is travel – to be exploring adventuring…  But I have some obstacles to overcome first and my hope to do that…  

My hope is also for nieces and nephews that they are strong enough to overcome any obstacle that may come their way and make their mark on the world.  To understand their potential, to realise that the world doesn't owe them, they owe the world, along with understanding to be kind and give back and their gift of their hearts to those around them.  

Day 42 - Central Park and The Met

By the time I got back into the city about 30-40mins later I was starving and in desperate need of water.  Now a 1ltre bottle… $2 – bagel $1 gotta to love the vendors!  

Christopher Clombus statue @ Columbus Circle 

One of the stunning bridges in Central Park 

And can I say it was freezing… red cheeks and all it was so cold. But I decided I would walk across central park to the Met which was just a few block walk so I thought maybe 20-30 mins later… yep nope ! 

I mean seriously how beautiful is this !  

One of the playing fields...  amazing view 

I officially banned myself from walking acrossthe park when I am on a schedule. 

Fall Colours - I have mentioned I am in Love

With the taking of the photos and my first real exploration of the park I took longer than I thought it. 

About the Mall - Literary Walk ...  

I discovered the “Mall” which is literally used in almost every movie in NYC. It was divine absolutely divine. 

What is not showing up here is the leaves fluttering down! stunning

take me back please!  

Yes it was cold!  

It looked like they were shooting a episode of something and there were street performer reciting poetry at the beginning …  I think I died and went to New York heaven.  

from the top of the Bathsheba Fountain 

I sat and watched the leaves fall around me … this is how autumn should be…

Central Park Restaurant - and where Carrie fell into the lake 

Bathsheba Fountain 

I think made it down to the Bathsheba fountain …which is a fantastic meeting place and right on the lake.  

Central Park Lake 

The MET 

I took a moment to take it all in and just enjoy. There was a wedding… a girl singing Danny boy, photography students, somuch activity… 

the Met 

The Main Entry hall in the MET 

It is the lake that Carrie fell into when she went to meet Big... Giggle…  I strolled past the beautiful Central Park Restaurant. 

Fall sunshine !  

Roman Column in the Main Hall 

I finally found the path way to the Met … I think I got there around 2pm or 3pm.  

On top of the Rooftop Garden 

I had to be at Bloomies by 5pm though so it was going to be a quick walk through. 

the Bamboo sculpture 

How it was constructed 

I just enjoyed and explored and did the absolute must see… the rooftop garden and a weird bamboo sculpture. 

NYC from the Rooftop Garden 

looking across to the Upper West side 

It has the most amazing view of the park and the surrounding buildings.  It was a beautiful afternoon and it was stunning!  So make the time and it worth the entry ticket expense!

some cool sculptures 

Although don’t offer to take photos unless you know how to use a dslr!  I can self-portrait with the best of them!  The Texan lady lovely was lovely just not great at using a dslr! 

Vincent Van Gogh 

I found my way to the Monet, Rockwell’s and more in the portrait gallery … note to self!  Look at the map!  I could have seen more.

Monet - Sunflowers 

I finally make my way out of there a little late so power walked in the freezing cold to bloomies. I was going to late but it was so cold and pretty!  

Town Meeting - Norman Rockwell 

I loved it and besides I figured by the time I got a cab that I would be there but I forget that I was up at 80’s and had to walk about 20 blocks.  

the Whitney 

Past some of the most expensive retail real estate I have seen.  Can you say Vera Wang concept store? 

Upper East Side 

Past the Whitney museum, past the street hedge art – it is a beautiful part of the city. 

Kind of says it all 

You can see why the Upper East Side is so revered. They have put a amazing amount of work into the area because the area is pristine and well preserved. 

the famous Carlyle 

Finally made it to bloomingdales and got taken to the make over and massage area.  So massage was done first and then a lovely little gay boy did my make-up.  

the Carlyle 

Apart from Danielle no one has ever done my make up so well.  I was so surprised how well it turned out…  I don’t wear a lot of eyeliner because it always make my eyes look smaller but he did an amazing job. 

Street art 

This is dedication for you… it takes him an average 1 ½ - 2 hours to commute in every day from Queens!  

Bloomingdales 

But only a 1 hour on the way home… which is probably a good thing. I gave him a great tip for doing such a good job.

Rooftop view down Broadway 

Headed home to quickly shower and change before heading out to dinner with my Laundromat friends.  

Rooftop view down Broadway 

I headed on up and experienced a New York Friday night which was filled with laughs, misadventures and Korean BBQ and weird youtube clips. 

All made up ... 

So thank you guys it was a fun night full of new experiences andawesome views from the rooftop!  And still haven’t lived down the vodka and the 6 hour power shots!  I am going to regret it tomorrow!