Calm

Where is your calm or peaceful place?

These are mine. There is just nothing better than being on snow or out on the water for me. It gets me so excited and I enjoy every second of being completely relaxed and in my element. xo

10 Things

While cleaning out my GMail account, I came across an old blog from when I was testing out different platforms about 2 years ago. In my half-awake state this morning, even after 2 trips to Starbucks, I am laughing at some of the things I thought would make or break me in life, the photos, and some of my viewpoints. Man, things have changed a ton over the past few years. One of my favorite things I noticed was my page labeled "10" and it listed some 10 details about me and my life... these have not seemed to change much. So here they are:

10 Things About Me

1. I am from New York. [For arguments sake, yes I lived in NJ, but for anyone not from the Northeast/tri-state area- once a New Yorker, ALWAYS a New Yorker... and I did spend more than half the year in New York every year- that's another story]

2. LOVE Yankees baseball (ice hockey [NJ DEVILS] is not far behind). - this is still probably the only loyalty I have to the Garden State- Thank you Martin Brodeur. 

3. I’m a Virgo… to some people this is important. Yes, I am a Virgo to the T.

4. I graduated from SMU in Dallas, Texas. Why Texas? Because of my summers here in the Hill Country at Camp Mystic for Girls. AND many can say I was born in the wrong state...

5. I LOVE to ski and that’s about the only time I can handle snow and the cold. (yes my blood has thinned and to all my ski friends--they think this is REALLY funny). Nothing has changed here, except for maybe that I don't get to ski as often as I'd like- damn real world priorities. 

6. I enjoy a good workout and currently obsessed with Pure Barre and running at night with my dog Mr. Bendel. Still love PB but it is a little far to drive to squeeze in a workout at 6am before work... still love the runs/walks with Mr. B but now I change up my workout with TRX, Kickboxing and boot camps.

7. Other things I enjoy are spending time on the ranch, sailing, a good book [yes, I'll admit I enjoyed 50 shades... probably not in the same way as mosts], movie [a certain guy I know would say I don't watch enough of them], and pen, snail mail, pictures, quotes, traveling, my amazing friends, to-do lists, music, the color green, and shopping. There could be many additions to this list but that is a blog post in itself. 

8. I’m celiac. (and no it’s not that terrible). Still not that bad.

9. My favorite season is fall for the September issues of fashion magazines, my birthday, postseason baseball, and the leaves changing. This still about sums it up... with the addition of a few of my favorite Dallas charity events of the year!

10. Some people find me intimidating but I swear I’m not, I care a ton about the people close to me, enjoy a challenge, and will not settle. Oh and my eyes change colors… Yep, still ALL true.

So there you have it. Some of my additions are in italics but for the most part, still the same- I've just grown up more, trying to embrace the opportunities to be young with the older responsibilities. 

Have a fabulous weekend and watch the Belmont Stakes, wish I were home to see the race in person! Who are you cheering for?

XO

Keep Calm

Spending the afternoon with family at one of my favorite spots from growing up

and enjoying a [Race Committee] Southside or two on the back porch :) 

I leave you with another version of the most said and used saying... perfect for a day on the water! 

Image via FGG Tumblr

xo

In anticipation...

As this is a short week (and I could not be happier) I am looking forward to a few things when I get back to the Northeast tomorrow. It has been awhile now since I have been home but I am anxiously awaiting seeing my mom, running around the city, taking my grandpa to lunch at Seawanhaka and seeing my adorable little cousin and aunt! 

There are too many things I always want to do during a way too short period of time home. Since it is a long weekend I can get a little more than usual done but I know it will be a whirlwind when I touch down at Newark Airport tomorrow night and I will be deadbeat tired on the flight back Monday :) [yes, I CAN smile about that]

 First, I get to see my mama! Dad will be traveling for work which is a bummer :( Friday late-night sushi with Otai, my all time favorite sushi chef from growing up. Apparently he is as excited to see me! 

Novikoff Wedding 2010

Dad and Me SCYC, Summer 2011

Can't wait for the EARLY morning train ride into NYC to shop and eat... Mother-Daughter time :)

NJ Transit- Penn Station, Summer 2011

Some of my favorites: Le Pain Quotidian, Rissoteria, Dylan's Candy Bar, Bergdorfs, Bloomingdales, Barney's, Saks, Laudree, Baby Cakes NYC... I could really list places for days but this trip there is a "must purchase when home" list... we will see which of these and others make the final cut! 

I am ending the weekend with a trip to Oyster Bay to have lunch at the yacht club with my aunt, cousin and grandfather. It is truly one of my favorite places and I'm looking forward to spending more time with family.

SMU Graduation, May 2010

AND little H!

looking forward to some race committee southsides after lunch looking out at the LI sound ;)

Mr. B will be staying home this trip, I'll miss him but he will have tons of time to play with his friends

Have a great weekend everyone! xo