The hundred-and-thirty-eighth day...

Nothing much happened today. I'm working a compressed workweek this week, so it was a long long long day. It's going to be a long week, but I'm keeping my eyes on the prize - Friday off :)

I saw this Recession 101 billboard on my way in to work today.

Recession 101: Self worth beats net worth.

It made me want to grin and cringe at the same time. It's one of those common sense mantras that you already know, but that are still good to be reminded of every once in awhile.

Oh yeah, if you haven't already (or if you have something else to ask) feel free to leave your question(s) for me in a comment. I'll post the answers tomorrow :)

I hope you all had wonderful days :) As I am typing with one eye already closed, I am off to sleep.

Have a great night everyone!

The hundred-and-thirty-sixth and hundred-and-thirty-seventh day combined...

I hope everyone had a great weekend :) I did - I can't really believe that it's already Sunday night, but that's an issue for me and Father Time to work out.

Quick mention...Isn't this house beautiful? It's not for sale, but I wish it was (and that I had the money to buy it :)

Gorgeous!

So, I've probably mentioned before that I am a complete board game geek; and I am so happy because I made one of the best board game purchases that I've made in awhile last night - Quelf!

When I was reading the back of the box in Target yesterday, I thought that the game sounded a little too Random, even for me...but I bought it anyway :)

I am so glad that I did. There are quite a few rules to read through, but it is very easy to pick up once you start playing. Each full game takes about an hour to play, and it was so much fun (and so completely random and strange) that we ended up playing 4 games in a row.

There are tons of activity and quiz cards included so there isn't a chance of getting bored (and each activity is so out there that it would be fun even if two people did draw the same card). I highly highly recommend this game for board games fans out there :)

Well, I am off to hang out with my man and his family - maybe introduce them to Quelf? Who knows :)

So what did you all do this weekend?

Have a great night everyone!

The hundred-and-thirty-fifth day...

I was home sick today and didn't get a chance to take any new pics, so today's post will house some older ones :)

This guy kept looking over at me while he was driving - possibly because I kept staring at him and taking his picture (flash free, of course). I didn't manage to get a clear picture of his bike though, which is a shame because it was gorgeous.

One of the wonderful pieces of artwork on the Kingsborough Community College campus

A vendor setting up his table by Bryant Park

A pic, taken a few months ago, of a construction site near my job. When I stopped to take the pictures, a man came up beside me and asked me what I was doing. I told him that I was taking pictures of the site, and things got really weird. He moved closer to me, said that he wanted to take pictures too, and asked if he could hold my camera for a minute so he could take pictures too. Um...no. I glared at him until he backed off and then I walked away. Craziness.

So, how did the day treat all of you?

Have a great weekend everyone!

So...what would you like to know?

Yep, you guessed it. I'm jumping on the question/answer train :)

So, what would you like to know? Ask me whatever you want, and I'll answer it (within reason, of course).

You can feel free to ask questions all weekend (just leave 'em in a comment) and I'll post my answers early next week.

Image found here

I can't wait to see your questions!

The hundred-and-thirty-fourth day...I've got a case of Thursdayitis

Today was such a Thursday.

My Hoops and YoYo day of the week push button says that Thursday is like Friday eve. That is so true. All day I just kept wishing that the work day would end so that Friday's workday could come - and end - and then it would be the wonderful weekend. I'm planning on seeing G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra and A Perfect Getaway this weekend, so I'm really looking forward to that. I just have to get through one more workday :)

Pictures for today? Just a couple of buildings that I like. One is older and one is newer, but they are both beautiful :)

A beautiful building that gives you a glimpse of how Parsons Blvd. looked back in the day

The siding on the building in front is just so interesting

Now, I'm off to watch the end of the So You Think You Can Dance finale!

Have a great night everyone!

The hundred-and-thirty-third day...

A few weeks ago, I found out that I was one of three finalists for the Spotlight on Excellence award at work. The awards ceremony was held today. It was pretty cool to be a finalist and know that my colleagues nominated and voted for me. I didn't win, but the winner was very deserving. He's a cool guy, and great worker and he has been with the Company for quite some time. So congrats to him. Is it wrong that I was a little saddened by not winning? I think I deserved it, but at least I got to the finals, right?

Anywho, I went to Au Bon Pain during lunch - I needed a little something sweet.

I opted for the delicious pecan roll goodness in the top left :)

I really wanted the monkey bread that they make, but I haven't seen it there in a while. I hope they haven't stopped making it, because it is delicious x2. I'll be honest, I also bought a cookie and some pita chips to bring home. That was the intention anyway - I ended up eating the cookie and brought the pecan bun and chips home to share - to the delight of Sis 1 and Sis 2. The cashier just looked at me when I approached her. I could tell that her jaw wanted to drop, but she regained her composure and quickly asked me if I would like a bag. The words to carry your ridiculous amount of junk food remained unspoken :)

And then, on the way back to the office, I had to pass this van - parked right in front of my building. They must have heard that I was buying too much junk food.

Apparently, they were handing out samples of the water yesterday and from what I've heard it tastes horrible. I think I'll stick with regular old H2O, thanks.

On a completely unrelated note, I am really sick of seeing this picture all over the place. I do not need to see a nude Terrell Owens all over the place. Seriously.

Have a great night everyone!

Let's play 20 questions

Jeanette over @ Cooler Ranch or Nacho Cheese posted this getting-to-know-you questionnaire and put out an open call for her readers to do it if they felt like it. You know how I love these things, so here goes...

1. What is your favorite item of clothing?
Jeans. I have quite a few pairs, and I just love how comfortable they are.

2. What are your biggest obsessions?
Movies – not so much buying movies anymore, but definitely going to the theater. I just love everything about going out to the movies – from walking in and buying the tickets, right through to watching the credits and leaving :)

3. Who inspires you?
My parents, sisters, and my man inspire and amaze me each and every day.

4. Who is your favorite designer and why?
Don’t have one

5. What is your favorite song ever?
More Than Words by Extreme

6. What is your favorite song right now?
I’m no Sean Kingston fan, but I really like his song Fire Burning. It has a nice beat and a good video.

7. If you were a sweetie what would you be?
Either a box of yummy Milk Duds, or a package of delicious Airheads Xtreme Sour Belts

8. What words would you use to describe your rainbow?
Phantasmagorical :)

9. What are your favorite films?
There are just too many to list here

10. Who is your favorite actor?
Jeff Goldblum

11. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be?
In Lake George, enjoying the summer with my man

12. What are your 3 favorite smells?
My man’s cologne, cake baking, and home (you know that Sunday breakfast, Thanksgiving dinner, etc. type smell that just always reminds you of home)

13. What are your 3 favorite tastes?
Fresh, ripe mangoes, caramel, and ice-cold ruby red grapefruit juice

14. What is your most treasured possession?
My journals

15. What did you always want to be/do when you grew up?
A pediatrician

16. If you were an ice-cream flavor what would you be?
Ben & Jerry’s Phish Food – simply amazing!

17. If someone made a short film about your life, who would play you?
I’ll say a young Nia Long. She’s a diverse actress, so I think she could portray most of my sarcastic and unique mannerisms :)

18. What would your perfect afternoon consist of?
I’m in the kind of mood today where my perfect afternoon would be either sleeping (oh, sweet sleep :) or spending time with my man and my family just laughing and sharing stories and memories.

19. If you were a flower what would you be?
A lavender tulip

20. Tell me one random thing... be it your favorite line from a song, scene from a movie or quote from a book... or tell me about something you love.
“The Answer to the Great Question…Of Life, the Universe and Everything…Is…Forty-two.” - The computer Deep Thought in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. I love randomness :)

I'll go ahead and extend the same invitation to all of you :) If anyone posts their own 20 question answers, let me know so I can check 'em out and learn a bit more about you.

Happy Hump Day!