From Cider Country to The Big Apple: Manhattan Bridge

26.9.13

My Week So Far in Photos

Here's what I've been up to over the last few days...

Manhattan Monday:

I wonder how many Pumpkin Pies they will make? Pumpkin stall at the Farmers Market at Union Square.

The Flatiron Building shining in the sun.

Just in case you didn't realise!

The most magical train station in the world - Grand Central.

Central Park

Row Boat Lake

The Boat House

Aw, what a lovely way of proposing - (I hope she said yes!)

Bubble Man

The afternoon sun on the rooftop of the Met. I stayed for hours.

Bubble Tea Tuesday:

The Water Taxi - the very same that pulled up outside the apartment in my last post.

The Manhattan Bridge

Bubble Tea - My latest discovery and a must try if you haven"t already!

A spot of late night laundry with Caitlin - I go on all the best dates!

A few words of poetry from the ever wise and thoughtful Bait & Tackle Crew.

Wednesday:

Not much to report, except that my friend very sweetly hand delivered some succotash to me at my desk; a new lunchtime favourite.

Yum!

24.6.13

Birthday Blog

I am now a member of the 25 Club! Thank you so much to everyone that sent me a card, text or email yesterday. It was so lovely to hear from you all and it helped make my day extra special.

Let me show you what I got up to....

6.30am: Woke up and opened my cards and prezzies.

Beaufitul flowers from my beautiul Sister.

7.00am: Skype call with Daddykins

7.30am: Went for a run and got a birthday hug from the doorman on my way out!

8.30am: Birthday breakfast on the roof and Facetime with the Rogers Crew.

Porridge Royale!

9.00am: Facetime with Jen but battery died so had to head inside to charge up. (Incidiently this was perfect timing as my glass was empty!)

9.30am: Round two of Facetime wiht Jen and a refill!

11.15am: Viber chat with the Silver Fox (well done on your triathalon!)

11.45am: Viber chat with my Swedish Sweetie!

12.30pm: Left the apartment to catch the subway into Manhattan

1.30pm: Lunch at The Fig and Olive Restaurant in the Meatpacking district. The food was delicious and they gave me a free birthday cocktail!

My Birthday Cocktail: Raspberry Mojito

2.30pm: I had a mooch around the Meatpacking District.

Interesting article about this building in The New York Times

3.00pm: I stumbled upon Chelsea Market.

Did I mention that I like Gin?

3.30pm: Time for a spot of pampering. I treated myself to a spa pedicure which included a leg and foot massage.

4.45pm: Went to Bleeker St make my special birthday purchase, a lovely watch from Micheal Kors on Bleeker St.

5.00pm: At the subway en route to the Brooklyn Bridge.