Celosia

I keep apologizing for these long absent pauses. Although, I am sure you can understand... I'm busy. Today's my last day of work and my mind has been a whirlwind of details and "have to's" as I prepare to leave my Apartment and my life as I know it.. to go to Africa. 

Everyone keeps asking me how I feel.. how I am doing in the middle of all this change. Am I excited? It seems I haven't had a moment to think about what is to become of my life since I made the decision to pick up and go. I am so inundated with all the details, the finishing touches, and the emotional strain of transition, that I just can't wait to be sitting on the plane with it all behind me and finally looking to the future... the quite recent, starting now type of future. 

I am ready, I am nervous, I am sober and thoughtful of the risks I will be taking, I am anticipating good things and sure I will be stretched, challenged and thrown completely out of my element and I couldn't be happier about it. I am sad to leave my neighbors and say goodbye to my coworkers, my roommates my loved ones. Yes, I'll be back in four months but even then, everything will be different. I realize that. 

SO here we go. 

One more week  full of packing, goodbyes, and all the rest. 

I will miss you New York... but I will be back. 

P.S. According to Sarah from Saipua, Celosia (which belongs in the amaranth family and pictured above) is quite edible and grows across Central and West Africa, and is one of the leading leafy green vegetables in Nigeria, where it is known as ‘soko yokoto’, meaning "make husbands fat and happy." I like that!

Missing The Fall...

 I will be skipping Fall 2010 completely! And Fall is my favorite season of the year. 

August 1st I will be leaving the peak of summer heat in New York and entering the end of the winter season in southern Africa. It should get pretty warm while I am there, might even be visiting Burundi in the peak hot and rainy season (planned that well!) and will return to New York, December 1st just in time for the Christmas cold! 

I will miss the Fall 2010 fashions.. although, I suppose my trip to Africa will be well worth the loss..

Until next year. 

so much to tell you

grance dore

j.crew

hanneli mustaparata

Sue's Fotos

I thought I'd share some photos of Sue's Flikr stream. 

I really love her perspective on life shown through her images. 

I also realize that most of these may seem pretty gloomy, but it's been raining for a couple days now and I thought them very fitting. I also think that instead of gloom, they resinate with me in a deep emotional place... sorta like Sue does. 

undoubtably one of Sue's master pieces. 

She is a brilliant quilter. I dream of owning one of her pieces one day.

This may or may not have been taken at Fellowship Farm. I must check my facts.

St. Paul's Cathedral where our funky young church is privileged to meet.

This is the Empire State Building, viewed from Sue's office window.

NYC surf

J. Sturman and I decided that we'd one day own a little bungalow in FarRockaway

with a weekend home in the city. A reverse commute, waves, fish tacos, a little bit of Ghetto; perhaps a Soho loft, luxury, fashion and great food. Just a dream, but not too far out of reach. 

Weekend Love

Weekend photos are here! 

I had a lovely relaxing weekend doing close to nothing enjoying friends and surviving the heat. 

Hope you enjoy the pics.

Chats with Jess.

Chats

My hood at sunset

Ace Hotel for the final WORLD CUP!!!

SPAIN WON!!!!

Weekend photos

Happy Saturday! Hope you have an amazing weekend. 

I'm not going to the beach.. it's supposed to rain; but I wish I were.

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APAK

APAK Studios

No. 7 Subs

No. 7 sub

Since the rumors of the Ace Hotel began to fly, I have been left with this very special feeling inside. 

Then upon hearing of the Breslin as it was being dreamed and schemed I leapt with joy to hear it was not only started by the same owners as my favorite Spotted Pig but also seems to be my perfect happy restaurant designed for me...  Soon after I heard of this fabulous, drool worthy sandwich shop opened right below the Ace as well. 

I have no good excuse for not popping in yet.. but I think I may need to reserve a day to savor the sandwich and utilize the Ace Hotel's fabulous free Wifi laden lounge. Yes, yes I will.

and one day.. some day I will make a reservation at the Breslin and dine to my hearts content!

Oppressive heat

Oppressive heat. Everyone and their dog has been speaking about the heat here in New York City. 

I've tended towards reminding them that they've complained about everyone other type of weather this city has to offer.. but I really think it's been hard on me this week. 

I apologize for the light posting. I've just been so tired and down this week. Physically, mentally, emotionally drained. I suppose stuck processing the extensive changes that are all coming so fast. I am excited about Africa, but the change gonna come and it's coming really soon.

Taking it easy this weekend and I plan to just rest some more. I feel the need for it. 

I'll post some fun things before the end of the day. But, know you are not forgotten. I'm just tired.

xx