Living Room
Bedroom
Yes, it's a yard!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
New Home!
We're super excited to say we got a new home, at least for one year. It's in Brooklyn and although not as big as our last place in SD, it's definitely bigger than the closets we've seen in Manhattan. Give us a couple of months and we'll be ready for visitors!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Weather Report
Don't have much news to share today other than the ridiculous cold wind that almost gave me a Michael Jackson nose. Had to run a few errands and foolishly decided not to wear tights under my pants since the sun was shining. Ok, this might have sounded funny.
We always look out the window to check the weather and see how people are dressed. Today I saw sun, no umbrellas, which in my mind equalled San Diego sun. Got outside and mini frostbite set in. Don't think I've ever experienced such wind before. You know how you sometimes see people on TV walking against the wind, holding on to something on the street so they won't be blown away? That was me. I was walking with my eyes closed. And then I turned the corner and typical for city streets, the typhoon was gone. That explains why I was the only person walking on that side of the street. Guess that's something we have to learn from the locals. So I haven't left the house since I got back, not even to do the laundry...
On a happy note, Mark should be arriving home any minute now, which puts me over the moon. Can't wait to continue our NY adventures together.
We always look out the window to check the weather and see how people are dressed. Today I saw sun, no umbrellas, which in my mind equalled San Diego sun. Got outside and mini frostbite set in. Don't think I've ever experienced such wind before. You know how you sometimes see people on TV walking against the wind, holding on to something on the street so they won't be blown away? That was me. I was walking with my eyes closed. And then I turned the corner and typical for city streets, the typhoon was gone. That explains why I was the only person walking on that side of the street. Guess that's something we have to learn from the locals. So I haven't left the house since I got back, not even to do the laundry...
On a happy note, Mark should be arriving home any minute now, which puts me over the moon. Can't wait to continue our NY adventures together.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Pics of Temporary Home
By the way, some of you have asked to see photos of the place we are staying at. These are the only ones I have. The first is the bedroom and the other two are the living room. It's not as clean right now since Araceli didn't move with us. :-)
Free Entertainment
Who says you can't get culture in NY without breaking the bank? Just got back from a classical concert at the Austrian Cultural Forum and it didn't cost me a penny. Except for the cab ride, which actually was a lot more than it should have been since the driver took his sweet time.
The concert consisted of solo piano pieces and a few operettas. Since this had to do with Austria (my favorite of course), it ended aptly with Edelweiss and another song from the Sound of Music. Classical concerts aren't everyone's sort of thing and I can't say that I am a regular fan, but it's nice to enculturate oneself once in a blue moon. Try not to fall asleep next time you give it a try. :-)
Other than than, just waiting for Marky-Mark to get home. He said Oklahoma City is the most exciting place ever and he wishes he could spend more time there. Just kidding. He's working his butt off and doesn't have time for sightseeing the Midwest.
Tomorrow I'm finally making the first trip to the laundromat since the building we are staying in doesn't have laundry facilities. Thankfully there's a laundry shop around every corner here.
That's it for today's news, stayed tuned.
The concert consisted of solo piano pieces and a few operettas. Since this had to do with Austria (my favorite of course), it ended aptly with Edelweiss and another song from the Sound of Music. Classical concerts aren't everyone's sort of thing and I can't say that I am a regular fan, but it's nice to enculturate oneself once in a blue moon. Try not to fall asleep next time you give it a try. :-)
Other than than, just waiting for Marky-Mark to get home. He said Oklahoma City is the most exciting place ever and he wishes he could spend more time there. Just kidding. He's working his butt off and doesn't have time for sightseeing the Midwest.
Tomorrow I'm finally making the first trip to the laundromat since the building we are staying in doesn't have laundry facilities. Thankfully there's a laundry shop around every corner here.
That's it for today's news, stayed tuned.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Finally it's Saturday
We are so happy it's the weekend. It's been an exhausting week.
Unfortunately Mark has to travel to Oklahoma for work tomorrow and will be gone for 2 days, so I have to figure out what to do with myself during that time. Already reserved a ticket to go to an Austrian classical concert. Not very exciting for most people but sometimes it's nice to just listen and relax.
Yesterday we went to a bar a few blocks away from our house and ran into an old school buddy of Mark's. They hadn't seen each other in over 15 years and weirdly met up here. The guy invited us to go to a club where Q Tip was dj-ing. Every time Mark runs into a buddy here, we get VIP treatment, I swear. Got to the club, the line at the door was ridiculous and we went straight in since his friend knew whomever. Danced all night in our non-club gear since we still just have our suitcase clothes (thermals and running shoes) and had a blast. On the way home, stopped and had the obligatory slice of pizza and finally made it home at 4am. No wonder I slept half the day away today.
The rain also brings out perpetual laziness. Today it rained like it never does in San Diego. It rained all day and I mean all day. Went grocery shopping and it's quite different than loading up your car after going to the store. The Trader Joes' line wraps around the store twice so it takes at least an hour just to shop there and then you have to carry home whatever you bought while holding your umbrella, so you never load up more than what you can carry. That means we have enough food for about two days. After that, it's back to the store. Definitely learned to be more economical while shopping, more out of sheer necessity than will power.
Unfortunately Mark has to travel to Oklahoma for work tomorrow and will be gone for 2 days, so I have to figure out what to do with myself during that time. Already reserved a ticket to go to an Austrian classical concert. Not very exciting for most people but sometimes it's nice to just listen and relax.
Yesterday we went to a bar a few blocks away from our house and ran into an old school buddy of Mark's. They hadn't seen each other in over 15 years and weirdly met up here. The guy invited us to go to a club where Q Tip was dj-ing. Every time Mark runs into a buddy here, we get VIP treatment, I swear. Got to the club, the line at the door was ridiculous and we went straight in since his friend knew whomever. Danced all night in our non-club gear since we still just have our suitcase clothes (thermals and running shoes) and had a blast. On the way home, stopped and had the obligatory slice of pizza and finally made it home at 4am. No wonder I slept half the day away today.
The rain also brings out perpetual laziness. Today it rained like it never does in San Diego. It rained all day and I mean all day. Went grocery shopping and it's quite different than loading up your car after going to the store. The Trader Joes' line wraps around the store twice so it takes at least an hour just to shop there and then you have to carry home whatever you bought while holding your umbrella, so you never load up more than what you can carry. That means we have enough food for about two days. After that, it's back to the store. Definitely learned to be more economical while shopping, more out of sheer necessity than will power.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Home Hunting
For the last two days we've been apartment hunting all over Manhattan and Brooklyn. This would be fine if it was the weekend, but we have appointments scheduled throughout the day and have to work every remaining minute. It's been tiring.
So far found a few nice places so we'll keep our fingers crossed that something comes through. Of course we'll keep you posted.
Other than that, we haven't had time for anything else. Trying to cook meals at home to save money but the kitchen is tiny. We're eating pretty good considering...
The big winter storm that everyone in SD asked about did not hit here. It drizzled for a couple of days and it was cold but that was it. No snow. There is a good amount of ice on the streets and we have to be careful walking. Mark continuously warns me about black ice. Nic, if you are reading this, ask Ed about it.
Since we can't ship anything to this temporary place, I'm still walking around with my only pair of shoes I brought. I think it's time I buy a new pair this weekend.
Mark is feeling very creative since being here and bought art supplies. Naturally. Not much room to draw though in our living room.
That's it for today, have a good upcoming weekend. And feel free to respond to posts here. Don't be strangers.
So far found a few nice places so we'll keep our fingers crossed that something comes through. Of course we'll keep you posted.
Other than that, we haven't had time for anything else. Trying to cook meals at home to save money but the kitchen is tiny. We're eating pretty good considering...
The big winter storm that everyone in SD asked about did not hit here. It drizzled for a couple of days and it was cold but that was it. No snow. There is a good amount of ice on the streets and we have to be careful walking. Mark continuously warns me about black ice. Nic, if you are reading this, ask Ed about it.
Since we can't ship anything to this temporary place, I'm still walking around with my only pair of shoes I brought. I think it's time I buy a new pair this weekend.
Mark is feeling very creative since being here and bought art supplies. Naturally. Not much room to draw though in our living room.
That's it for today, have a good upcoming weekend. And feel free to respond to posts here. Don't be strangers.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Fun in the snow
Sunday we finally went to Central Park again and got to see it covered in snow. For as many times as we’ve visited NY, never saw NY covered with snow. It was awesome and super awesome. If anyone wants to visit in the winter time, I strongly encourage you to do so since the park is at its most beautiful under a blanket of snow.
Since there was a blizzard the week before, there was well over a foot of snow covering the park and we had a blast running around, getting our non-waterproof clothes wet, snowball fighting and taking pictures. The highlight was definitely Mark pushing me face down into the snow. Landed superman style.
Afterwards we bought hot honey-roasted peanuts from a street vendor and stuffed ourselves with Japanese rice desserts as we walked around Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center. Freakin’ perfect afternoon.
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