Robert Rauschenberg

A few more pieces from the MoMA. I really liked the collage-like art of this artist.

Factum I

Bed

Other MoMA pictures here and here and here.

Taking in a Monet

Another picture from the MoMA. This Monet was absolutely breathtaking. You really do need to take a seat and just take it all in. Since it was my first time at the museum, and I wanted to see as much as possible, I didn't take too long in this room. But next time, it will be on my list of pieces to really take in. I will be on that bench just as these two were Friday afternoon.

Check out my other MoMA posts here and here. Still have more to share. Keep watching throughout this week!

Fake Patty's Day

Saturday, about 12:15 p.m. Seth and I are getting ready to go to brunch after a slow morning of waking up (attended a party thrown by two friends Friday night!) Original plan was to try a new brunch place I've been reading about online, but plans changed to instead meet up with a few friends at Sheep Station, an Australian place on 4th Ave and Douglass. Our brunch consisted of a PBR for Seth and Bloody Marys for the rest of us, a side of gherkins and olives, a couple burgers with beets, fried egg, pineapple, and a couple grilled chicken sandwiches covered with a great curry mayo.

Upon finishing brunch, we decided to head to Hoboken, New Jersey for the St. Patrick's Day celebration. This would be our first time on the PATH train and our first time in Hoboken. S and I were both excited to have some fake green celebrating, thinking it might make us forget how sad we were to be missing out on our college town's Fake Patty's Day celebration that was taking place (where many of our friends were enjoying the taste of green beer).

Hoboken was packed with green people. We missed the parade, and we had no desire to join the lines of people who were waiting in lines to get into bars that were overcrowded and packed. After hanging out in at an apartment party for a while, we decided we'd had enough of New Jersey and were ready to go home to our beloved city... so off we trekked towards the train. On the way, we stopped to re-energize ourselves with Dunkin' Donut Iced Coffees, listened to a group of children rocking it out on a street corner (3 of which were under the age of 10, I'm sure), and saw an amazing sunset.

(Something I often miss as it goes down behind the city)

Upon seeing the crowds heading under ground, we convinced ourselves a taxi might be a better idea... and upon seeing a line half way down the block waiting for taxis, we convinced ourselves that we'd find another way... Eventually we found a taxi and returned to Manhattan.

Dinner on the Lower East Side, sushi (thanks to the girls for assuring Seth he'd like it and helping him pick out the best rolls) and wine (love BYOB!) Our original plan to leave the group and head back to Brooklyn after dinner was pushed out after a few glasses of wine and we headed to Kate's Joint for Happy Hour.

Here are a few shots of the bathroom at Kate's.

A message in the middle says, Stop writing on walls and start a revolution.

After Kate's, we headed to a birthday celebration at another bar in the area. We found a spot in the back of the bar to hang out. Met a guy who informed Seth and I we didn't look like people from the Midwest and more like people from Brooklyn.

Also, enjoyed clicking a few shots of the bar bathroom mirror...

A few more drinks, some very interesting conversations, and a delicious cupcake later, we hailed a cab and headed back to Park Slope. I love the idea of hailing cabs and driving through the city night across the Brooklyn Bridge with the city shining in the background.

The rest of our night (at least until the 4 a.m. closing) was spent at LoKi, a bar on our block. We finally all crawled home to our beds, dreaming happy dreams about the warm weather we had Saturday and the many adventures we had experienced.

Wall of Warhol

Andy Warhol at MoMA.

I've previously posted and seen some of his work at the Met. Find it here. Watch for more pictures from MoMA throughout the week. I loved it so much, I think I might want to go back again Soon (maybe this next Friday?)

MoMA Art

I love New York City! AND I love the MoMA (Museum of Modern Art). MoMA + Friday after work = FREE! Here I am with Alissa as we enjoy this beautiful piece of art :) More pictures to come for those of you who are missing out on seeing the art with your own eyes.

This was my first visit. I think I might have to go back again. Soon.

Inspire Me Thursday: Bamboo

Bamboo found at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. Posted for the Inspire Me Thursday Challenge.

Friday Fill-In: The Third

And...here we go!

1. Helping someone with directions in the subway was my last random act of kindness.

2. Another place would have more square footage and cheaper rent, but our tiny apartment in Brooklyn makes us happy despite it all.

3. Be sensitive in matters of the heart.

4. Coffee, tea or or a nice glass of wine.

5. Right before Seth and I were married, Indi, my puppy, and I took separate paths.

6. Our alarm clock reminds me that there is another day of work, no matter how many times my dreams make me think it's Saturday.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to MOMA with Alissa and maybe a party at a friend's, tomorrow my plans include brunch and an adventure with Mr. and Sunday, I want to sleep in and give Mr. his day of nothingness!

Hope you all have an amazing Friday, AND a wonderful weekend!

Join in the fun - Friday Fill-In here!

Caught the Sun Shining

Loved the way the sun brightened this downtown building as the sun went down this afternoon.

Surprise in the Mail

Ok. I'll admit it. I've been completely and utterly jealous of my sweet younger sister who is rocking with Modest Mouse as I type. Modest Mouse has only been one of my favorite bands for years. I started listening to them the summer before I met Seth and have since tortured him with their music. The lyrics are weird (my favorite lyric being "Are you dead or are you sleeping, God I sure hope you are dead..." I know. Not very nice sounding... I love it just the same!), their voices even more interesting at times, but it's music that makes my spirits happy and brings a smile to my soul!

You can't possibly listen to Float On and walk away without feeling more hopeful about everything. It was that song that hooked me. I was down and out... I heard this song, and knew with one time through this song, my spirits would rise, my smile would return... My summer roommate, Krista, a sweet and wonderful friend who took me in without question, also had to suffer through my continuous listening of Modest Mouse. But it helped me shine again... And does on any bad days or stressful moments I have.

So, when I found out my sister was going to be surprised with tickets to the show in Austin, I was Insanely excited and jealous! Sounded like the most amazing birthday present ever (& even better because it was a Surprise!) Unfortunately, she figured out the surprise before the big surprise actually happened... And I guess someone thought they'd try out their abilities to surprise One more time... Me being the target! A package came in the mail for Seth today. He didn't know what it was or who it was from... I wasn't much interested, figuring it was something boring dealing with computers... Then I heard him asking something like "What are these?" ... as I came in to see tickets. I was like... "O tickets..." Still not realizing (not sure what I thought the tickets were for). But as soon as I did, I was overflowing with excitement and surprise! I did NOT expect this!


Sent from secret buyers in Texas! I called my stepmom immediately to thank her for the wonderful surprise! Then I called Trish to share my excitement as she headed to tonight's concert! I now have something to live through this ravaging cold winter for!

O and talking about having things to look forward to... Just made plans to go visit a friend in D.C. for the Cherry Blossom Festival the first weekend of April. It'll be our first time in D.C., and we cannot wait!

Gotta run! Lost is on!!!!

Yellow on a Wednesday

Wednesday is Yellow Day in the Color My World Daily Flickr group. Here's what I'm adding to the mix.

Puppet Works, Park Slope

I have yet to attend a Puppet Show here, but Seth has. A couple weeks ago, his brother called him asking if he'd attend a show with our nephew, whom requested the presences of Uncle Seth. I guess P really wanted his uncle to join him for Sleeping Beauty a la puppets!

Tagged & Clicked

Shutter Sisters tagged the readers for a self-portrait challenge today. I'm especially smiley, as I left work early from to drop some paperwork off for my boss near my home! (Sad for my co-worker, who was stuck at work for a couple hours more... O and my husband, whom I called immediately upon leaving work to share my news of heading home early.)

How to play the game:
1. Sit down.
2. Take a picture of yourself right now. Don't primp, just snap one!
3. Upload it.
4. Tag 3 people to do the same.
That's all!

Join the fun! Leave a link in the comments of your self-portrait! :)

I love Brooklyn Bicycles

I love Brooklyn bicycles. And because I have no room for my own at the current point in time, I will enjoy other peoples' bikes. My grandparents had two classic style bikes that my brother and I would ride when we spent summers in Utah. This bicycle reminds me of their bikes.

A basket would suit me well.

A few other bike shots I've taken:
Blue Bicycle (the first)
Orange Bicycle
Red Bicycle

Anybody else have any great bicycle shots?

Snow Day

A blizzard spent the night in Brooklyn, dumping snow all over us, canceling Monday work (which I won't argue with!) Ahhh, March. It's a good thing I was given the day off, otherwise, I'd be pretty bitter about winter. I thought I was doing so good, not getting down on the weather this year... I made it through January and February (well mostly) without a problem, and here, the second day of March and at least a half foot of snow later, I am still demanding: I want Spring!

After a phone call to relay the news of no work (where my co-worker assured me she wasn't joking!), I crawled back into bed. After a good lie in, as it's called in my book, I woke up and enjoyed reading, as an attempt to finish my overdue book. I also caught up on blogs, something that has become a favorite activity of mine.

A day off gave me the opportunity to head into the city to have lunch with the Mr. (who wasn't at all too happy to be stuck at work while I was not.)

Went to Chat 'n' Chew, a restaurant we ate at the Very first time I visited NYC. I enjoyed a yummy Swiss, tomato, and onion grilled cheese and wonderful fries! A lot better than the leftovers I usually eat for my daily lunches.

And despite my current detestation of winter and snow, I did get out and get some pictures of the lovely, cold white stuff (that dampens the bottom of my jeans and freezes my toes).

Looking for a few bright colors, despite the gray winter.

And a little more color... but no patio seating today.

After lunch with Seth in Union Square, I headed to Brooklyn Public Library to finally return my book (to find out my late fees are almost to reach $20... oops! Still doesn't beat the $80 I racked up a year ago -- long story, I didn't have to pay it... I got out of it, with good reason, I assure you. Yet, because I had late fees, I wouldn't let myself check out anymore books. I'm on punishment for a moment. Plus I need to finish Jane Eyre.)

With no school, the park was probably more packed than usual snow days. The sounds of sledding, laughter, and children rang through the park as I passed. I'd have ventured onto the lawn, but I'm still lacking the right shoes.

Hope this snow doesn't weigh the trees down too much. I really want them to have all their energy to start turning green again!

I stopped to watch this man and his child as he prepared the child for sledding. It was so adorable watching him situate his child on the old-fashioned-style sled!

Their dog was So beautiful and happy! And big. (I always wonder where people keep dogs of his size in the city.) I almost asked these people if I could take a picture of their dog, but I'm still working on getting my photographing courage built up.

The fire escapes covered in snow.

Park Slope in the snow. I feel like I live in a movie sometimes... This is not a view I'd ever see in Kansas... Streets lined with brownstones and wonderful stoops covered in snow.

Ok. So maybe another day of winter wasn't so bad. Hopefully, by tomorrow, the sidewalks will be cleared completely and the cold won't be so cold. :) Oh, and watch for the bicycle photo set I took today. I'll be posting it soon!

Beautiful Monday

Hope you all have a beautiful Monday. This rose has been sharing its beauty in my home for about a week and a half. My husband surprised my stepmom and I with 2 roses while she was visiting. They smelled so wonderful and their colors were perfect!

Why Oh Why?!

A winter storm when I'm so ready for Spring!! WHY? Oh... WHY? Now I'm counting down the days until the cherry blossoms bloom... and the magnolias on a tree across the street and two trees down (that I just realized would be blooming today with major excitement for the beauty I'll get to see on my daily commute). But... all that will be put on hold, and I'll try to enjoy the beauty of snowfall in the city. And I'll be praying the weather keeps some at home for a calm Monday at work.

Picture taken earlier this winter, when I still greeted a snow storm with a smile.