On Saturday JMO and I went to see Adele at the Warehouse. It was definitely girl music and if JMO was still in the business of needing to gain points, he would have gotten some. The Script opened, and although we had never heard of them, they were pretty good. It has been awhile since I’ve been to a concert and I forgot how fun it is. I like the noise, I like that it is so loud you have to yell at the person you are with and maybe they will hear you. The music vibrates and this venue was perfect for it. Smaller concerts just have far more charm to me. I feel like I’m enjoying something I like, not something everyone in America likes (or England- side note: I couldn’t understand a word she said between songs, her accent was really thick).

It was fun. I hope to have some more fun soon. Any takers? Ideas?

Concert, fun, JMO

Posted on March 17, 2009

2009 can actually begin now.

JMO in front of a semi-real dinosaur. As it turns out, museums use fake bones to fill in missing puzzle pieces. This seems a bit like cheating, but I guess no one wants to see half a dinosaur at a museum.

This is not a great picture of either one of us, but it took several takes to get the Brooklyn Bridge in. So behold: JMO, me, and the bridge.

I had a wonderful week off work. I’m thankful for such a nice peaceful time. Tomorrow I must go back to work. I’ve decided that tomorrow is my January 1st. I have still been living a holiday like life, it is time to get back to normal. After the holidays I had a entertain an out of town coworker week and then I had a NY week. So next week is back to life before December. I have not been to the gym since the first week of December or eaten anything particularly healthy for me in the past month and a half. So tomorrow, on my first day of 2009, I will restart my workout routine and eat better. 2009 will be a good year and I’m now ready for it.

JMO, New Years, NYC

Life, Photos

Posted on January 25, 2009

Last day.

Today is my last day in New York and my last day off from work for awhile. This is the third time I’ve been to NYC in the past year, with JMO coming home, it will probably be my last trip visiting a resident of the city. Any future trips will probably consist of paying for a place to stay. Gross.

This year really more than any before, I haven’t worried incessantly on a trip, thus ruining half of it. I still get concerned about getting lost or not knowing where the nearest restrooms are. But I have become more comfortable with the unknown. I’d like to give partial credit with mellowing out and partial credit JMO. The boy repeatedly tells me that something is not near as big of a deal as I make it out to be. After two years, I think the theory is starting to sink in. Some things are a big deal. A lot of things aren’t. (No more vacation for awhile is a big deal). It may sound silly to someone who does not freak out on a regular basis, but believe me- being calm is wonderful and I like it a lot.

We are about to head out to enjoy the Natural History Museum and today has warmed up to about 40. It should be a fun final day.

JMO, No Worries, NYC, Vacation

Adventures

Posted on January 23, 2009

Baby Zoo Animals.

I am obsessed with zoo animals today. JMO brought Zooborns to my attention and now I cannot focus on anything because there are baby animal to drool over. They are beyond adorable, I want to quit my job and work at the zoo. I’ll work for nothing just to hang out with baby koalas, zebras, gorillas and giraffes. Thank you JMO for the distracting find.