September 7, 2008

September 2, 2008

I saw this big bright sign on a motorcycle just outside the office.  Apparently, this is not the first time this motorcycle has been plastered with this sign.

September 1, 2008

I am cleaning up on Memorial Day while everyone else is spending their last day of summer at the beach.  I finally got around to opening these freebie gifts called Sonny Angel.  I don't know what is or who is Sonny Angel.  Google search did not provide me an official information other than places where you can buy them, or blogs that discussed this product.

These guys are part of the kawaii craze exploding out of Japan and spreading all over Asia.  I don't think they are cute.  I don't know how long I am going to keep these guys?

August 31, 2008

Thomas wanted to explore a part of Jersey CIty that he saw on the New Jersey Lightrail map.  There is a park called LIncoln Square Park.  So we took the Lightrail to West Side Avenue and walked about 10 minutes to the park.  There was an outdoor barbque party going on when we got there.  We kept on walking towards the man-made pond.  Then we continued to walk, crossing a bridge to the other side to more park land.  There was a lake where some people were fishing.  The park was the prettiest park we've been to but it was nice to get out and explore.

August 30, 2008

We were in Central Park to go for a ride in the row boats.  It was a humid day - surprisingly.  The weather has been really pleasant - not humid.

The Park was full of people today - also surprised.  I thought people would have left for the long weekend.  The lake was especially crowded.  There were many inexperienced rowers in the lake getting in our way or seconds from ramming into us.  Luckily, Thomas is very experienced and out maneuvered these wanna-be rowers.

The lake was also very green.  Some of it was algae, and there was something else in the water.  Little leafy things.  We didn't know what they were but it almost covered the lake.  I thought they were kind of pretty until we rowed into a part of the lake that had a heavy layer of these teeny leafy things.  It made the lake look kind of swampy.

August 29, 2008

I really like this building which used to be a former New York City police station.  It has not been converted to some high end luxury residence.  Not too far away is a bar that used to be a speak-easy and supposedly there is a tunnel that connected to the police station.

Below are some statues of lions found in Chinatown. These lions are always displayed in pairs.  One lion is always playing with cubs while the other lion plays with a ball.

August 28, 2008

I was walking to the Sunrise Market in Soho when I looked up and noticed this:

I noticed the skylight through the window.  I thought that was pretty cool.  That must a really nice apartment or office space.

August 23, 2008

I was waiting on the platform for the "1" train at Columbus Circle.  I captured the play on shadow and light and dark with the subway.

August 22, 2008

August 19, 2008

August 18, 2008

I was walking to work down on Lafayette Street when from the sky I saw a beautiful teal colored bird.  At first, I thought maybe it was a blue jay.  But when i got closer, i noticed it was an exotic parrot of some kind.  It must have been someone's pet that flew the coup.  the bird is real smart and i knew he could see me.  It reacted quite intelligently unlike some of the other "wild" or "city" birds flapping around.

I hope I see it again tomorrow.

August 17, 2008

Today was an event filled day.  In Union Square, there was a free concert featuring a Japanese R&B singer.  The show was sponsored by PaPa Joe.  I don't know who he is but his name was advertised.  The singer's name is Yumi (I think that is the spelling) and you can see the name of the band or group on the banner.

Then in Jersey City, they were having their Puerto Rican Day celebration down by Exchange Place.  Lots of people with live music, food, raffles, and stalls selling PR pride products.

We then walked along the water's edge in Jersey City to Pavonia Newport, to explore it.

August 15, 2008

Another rainy day in the tri-state area; this time in Jersey City, New Jersey.

August 14, 2008

This is what Soho looks like after the rain.

August 9, 2008

We went to Mitsuwa Marketplace today for the Summer Festival.

The Summer Festival was in full swing when we finally arrived. In fact, two Japanese ladies were in their kimonos got on the bus heading to Mitsuwa. There were people of varied ethnicities enjoying the fair. Children crowded the game stalls especially the stall with the live goldfishes! There was a game that awarded prizes for travel like plane tickets by spinning a wheel. The wheel offered prizes for all participants so there were no losers. It was only $2 to spin the wheel.

August 4, 2008

August 3, 2008

We went to Governor's Island on Sunday for a picnic. It was a nice day to visit. GI is a pretty island and definitely worth a visit. The ferry ride is free and you lots of places to picnic. There were many people who took their bikes over to ride around. There is also mini golf. The admission was by donation. It was fun. In fact, one of the NYC Waterfalls is right by the docks of the ferry on Governor's Island.

August 2, 2008

Had brunch at Cafe Colonial, then made our way downtown to WTC.



There was also a heavy rain storm which we missed, and so, the creepy crawlies were out tonight as you can see from the pictures of this slug with leopard print.

August 1, 2008

July 31, 2008