The train....update.

4 hours and 45 minutes on the train. 30 minutes of sitting because of storm damage. A train ride that takes less then 3 hours. Had I not just had acupuncture, I imagine I would have been fit to be tied. 

But some photo's:

This was taken early evening. We were near Philadelphia and trust me, it should have been nice and bright out. This was a pretty fierce storm.

My daughter goofing with the camera settings.

Train tests my patience!

This is one heck of a day. We got up early to catch the 8:30 am train to NYC. The traffic to the train station was bad and I really think I got the last parking spot there. Big sigh!

We head to an outdoors store because I wanted one particular bag (more about the bag later). We go out of the way, find the place but no Haiku bag!!! :(

Off to get acupuncture and no doubt that was great!

We figured we would take an early train back home. Honestly, we missed Marley. I pay extra to change the reservation and we are set to go. Next thing, all trains are suspended. SIGH! Our train was to leave at 5:10. It left at 6:15. Penn Station was a madhouse! Now the train is running slow and we will probably get back at the original time! And I paid extra for this bull!!!

Everything happens for a reason, right?? LOL

Strawberry Fields.....

Forever...

We are back!

First and foremost, I want to thank Tracy at Pink Purl for the wonderful birthday gift she sent me! It was such a surprise to open a package from Norway. Tracy makes wonderful handmade items and sell them. Please check out her blog and follow the link to her shop site to see. I guarantee you will be impressed.


Our day in NYC yesterday went to quickly. We did go to Patsy's for pizza. The atmosphere is that of the typical bar/restaurant, the service is what I consider normal in NYC, slow and not friendly. The waitress wasn't mean, just not friendly, if that makes sense. The pizza was good but I have to admit I wouldn't go out of my way for it. I like the fresh basil they put on top but would prefer if the leaves were chopped and sprinkled rather then just while leaves thrown on.

My acupuncture session was beyond good. I have sent a prescription in for raw herbs. It has been some time since I had to cook and drink raw herbs so I hardly look forward to it. It does typically help more quickly then taking pills. This formula is to help my female organs work more efficiently. :)

Here you can see Marley recuperating from his time at the sitters. Last night he could barely keep his eyes open. He is so played out. We missed him immensely though and are glad to be back with him.

New Year's Day in New York City

Wow.... things have been so busy for the year just beginning. I sure hope this isn't a sign of how the year progresses. Don't get me wrong, I like being busy, just not to busy that I can't do all the things I love to do.

I went to NY after all the New Years Eve hype was over. We stayed at The Hudson Hotel which I must admit was pretty cool. Very retro and comfortable. The room was pretty tiny and from what I hear that is common in NYC but I must have gotten lucky in the past because this room was the tiniest by far.

Here is the view looking to the left and in front of the room window.


Same view in the morning.


This is the front view looking down, we were on the 17th floor.



Here is the room, taken from the bed. Behind that curtain is the shower and yes, you could actually open up 2 curtains and watch your roomie shower.

Check out this funky lamp.

So besides the cool hotel, we ate some good Meditterain food at Taboons and the next day we shopped for the dog. I got that pretty snazzy t-shirt for him up there. After that, off to get acupuncture which was fabulous as always then we got out of there before all the commuting traffic. Plus we were anxious to get back to Marley who was getting spoiled and played out at the dog sitters house. He actually slept most the next day, that is how tired he was. I think Marley will be going back for play time on a regular bases.

One photo to please the masses

OK.... masses is a bit of an over statement. I believe there are 3 people who read my blog. :) THANK YOU 3 glorious people who find me either pathetic or amusing.

I had another glorious day in NYC this week. It was a tad ugly out at first but luckily no rain. Later in the day the sun did pop out. I was up there for an acupuncture appointment and my body was grateful. Before my appointment I was walking about uptown, checking out the Cathedral of St John the Divine. Amazing from the outside, I promise to go back when I have more time to take a tour.

On 110th Street, I saw this crazy guy staring down at me:

Has it really been this long?

I swear my thoughts were always on my blog. However, real life gets in the way. Things such as re-doing my living room. This meant 2 trips to Ikea's as well as countless trips to throw old things away. Out with the old, in with the new. Hours spend assembling tables and shelves, rearranging stuff, ect. Unfortunately I am not done, as I got sidetracked with a weekend spent in NYC.

More tui na studies! Hurray. It was amazing. Good food, one place I can remember called the Zen Palace. Don't go there if you are in a hurry though as we were late getting back to class and missed some piriformis work.

Here is a demonstration going on at Union Square. The place was packed and it was hard to get a good photo but I tried.




Sunday morning before class I sat in the park eating my bagel, watching all the dogs with their humans. Some crazy squirrel tried to eat my leg too! Once he realized I wasn't a nut, he left. Boy was he wrong. :)

All and all, things are moving along fine. I will be holding somewhat regular Tui Na clinics in order to get some practice in. I am hoping that I get a full schedule with that.

My website is coming along. I haven't been able to get with the designer till today for updates/changes but it should go live in no time.

Peace and love!

Missing in action

I can't believe how much time has passed since I posted. My promised second part article on headaches is in the works but in the mean time, I will share some photo's from my recent trip to NYC. Last Saturday I spend part of the day, first getting acupuncture then exploring. In my totally relaxed (but a bit sore) state, I took the subway to Brooklyn in order to walk back into Manhattan via the Brooklyn Bridge.

Approaching the bridge from Brooklyn

Looking over at the Manhattan Bridge.

View of Downtown Manhattan.

A tower/flag shot.

Beauty everywhere - April 21, 2007

Even in NYC! I had a treatment with the acupuncturist again. Needless to say, I feel great!

So more on NYC, if you can bare it!



First time to Central Park! The picture above is one everyone has seen at one point in their life. It is the LARGE grassy, open area of the park where people will lay around to soak up the sun. Do you think it was a bit crowded today?

Here are some Spring time photo's I took at the Park:





And last but not least, this needs no explanation.....

Rainy day

Yesterday I spend the day in NYC. We had appointments with the acupuncturist..... ahhh! But what a contrast from the previous day. Sunday it was sunny and the sky was an amazing shade of blue. Monday it was nothing but rain.



We took the train up so the only photo's I have are from the train window. Once we were in the city, it was nothing but downpours. No photo ops there.



There are many pretty country sides that we pass through via the train between Lancaster and Philadelphia.



After a while though..... the train just goes on and on.



I will return to the City in about 4 weeks so many prayers for better weather.

All and all, it was worth it. My appointment was fabulous, as always. I can conquer the world for a few more weeks.