windy pizza and stuffed dogs

the trip to the windy city was more then i expected. It was absolutly delightful. I really had no idea what to expect i just knew i was headed west to visit good friends in a far away land. Upon my arrival to this fabulous city I was fortunate enough to stay in their sick pad and enjoy home cooked meals. I have to say I am very proud of the bestie learning to use the kitchen so well.

Michigan Ave was amazing shopping and the building and arciture there it just takes you to a whole other place. Like warm and fuzzy. I just kept imagining it as this 1930's winter scene with snow flakes and a love affair. The city to me was uber romatic with its city life surrounded by nature. One moment you are shopping mid town next your on the BEACH> lake michigan although not your idea spot for a cool dip. kept its promise of water sand sun light and city views.

We dinned out for lunch one after noon and tasted some of the local brewed beers YUM! chicago is filled with bars bars and bars. yet its not so mixy the crowd. Everyone is so cauals jeans and flops land you entrance. I did indulge in french fries after 5 years. i figured hey i gotta live now!

the 2 hour 10 mile bike ride around the park, visiting the mirror bean and cruising the coast line in Erikas vintage bike was like fullfilling a fantasy dream i didn't know i had. We passed secret gardens, rode along the coast line looped past the football field and road with the cars. something i never planned on doing. There were no complaints from either her or I just smiles and laughter as two best friends explored the city without a car or a care in the world. We sharred lots of hugs and tears of course streamed down at both my entremnce and exit on the trip.

We ate chicago style pizza which was good but ill stick to my new york style. I don't want my chesse hidding anwhere. Put it where i can see it and its the first thing i taste! Well i suppose that summs up the windy city that was clear skies and perfect breezes. I see why Oprah and Erika both love it there. I will return again to visit but for now off to the next city!!! I see CALI in my near future!!!!

omg i can't sit still enough right now to blog about my love affair with the city of chicago im exahusted i need to sleep before work tomorrow but i can't stop thinking about the views the air the shoping how clean the city was ahhhhh

i just wanted to be a lil gay and remind the universe i love summer and i am not ready for it to leave me. Mr sun please take your time your warm touch and the glow outside my window is amazing. Sure leaves changing and fall fashion are great but...

i love to have my toes in their painted glory exposed in adorable sandals. My long stem lags smoothly feel more comfortable in shorts and mini's then ashy behind jeans that never fit. Sweat is something i will not miss and my hair has not been perfect in a few weeks because of the humid air and sparatic miami like rain falls. even my wardrobe is equipped with open toe stiltz and tub tops and mini skirts not yet worn.

but who wants to hide under a coat and gloves with a scarf choking you. The summer is when I am free and i enjoy the outdoors. No one wants a jamba juice or martini break after work if you have to sludge through the wintery mix.

please summer i beg you stay for an extra month i promise it will be worth it and if you do have to come to an end. I am on my knees saying baby baby please return quickly. I will promise to endluge in snow boarding and the magic of a white Christmas but i will long for you summer.

change for the better??

Emily and i are enjoying our single in the city part of our lives but honestly is it being embraced? She got burned and she got burned bad now she needs to do what all of us girls need to learn to do and that is survive the nyc dating pool alive.

she just plagued me with the question should i change my yoga studio??? she goes to a place in chelsea so its mainly gay guys and girls. Not a place to find a single boy toy!! My advice to her is YES!! take your yoga mat a few blocks up where boys like girls. You have to put yourself on the field to be in the game.

honestly the game can be exhausting especially when your friends around you are also single and clueless about nyc dating and the rest of them already have relationships.

My dad warned me long before I moved here New York is a lonely city. I believed him but i didn't imagine it would be. I'm one of the lucky ones this city houses my family and closest friends. But still at times that isn't enough. And although single is the way to be these days for some of us it isn't.

Emily is now curious on other ways to change her routine to increase the chances of bumping into mr perfect or at least MR right now. I explained to her she's gonna have to sitting home alone on a friday night dosen't make cupid's job easier.

Oh new york can you throw my girl emily something to stay positive about?

tax

Ugh in reading the paper this morning i discovered that they are going to bring sales tax back to clothing and shoes in NYC!!! this makes me want to cry tax in this city is outrageous yowwwzaaaaa

apple falls by the tree

my Mom dropped this note in my inbox today and it reminded me of something i would send

Today is just a beautiful day .and you are the most beautiful person in mylife.
so smile and tell everyone they are beautiful as you.
luz beatiful day so start your day beautiful
love mom xoxoxox

thank you

yesterday i asked for help for a sign for that feeling that keeps me excited and passionate for more. Sometimes we don't stop to see read or feel the signs.

Mine called!!! I got a random call from someone who has been at the forefront of my successes and guiding me.They called to pay me a compliment and we discussed briefly my uninspired attitude. Moments later I felt refreshed and knew how to handle the rest of my day.

I have to say im thankful i got my resolution so quickly and I got a little more then i asked for which is always great! I now am back on my path and know im working towards even more greater things now.


smile

to whom this may concern:

Please let me have a good day today!please let me find a way to feel insprired as I am not inspired by work at the moment! Remind me what I am working towards and remind me that everything takes some highs and some lows. Please let me keep my cool and not say the wrong thing to the wrong ( or right) person


thank you

helen

note to self keep your cool and remember critisimism both negative or postive are for your benefit> remember not everyone is as diplomatic as you are

put a smile on