On The Go Blog

Look for me at Simply Frances.com

2012-02-08T09:26:00.000-05:00

waiting on the A train

2008-05-08T21:05:00.001-04:00

It's like riding a bullet.
I am on 125th Street and the stop after this is 59th.
Meeting besr galpal downtown for a vegan dinner.
I need a dose of healthy.
My day was pretty uneventful.
I actually began working on a new home for this blog at Typepad. I did a test and the post appear a nanosecond after I pressed send on the phone.
I will have to change links and things on my other blogs, but it's no biggie. Believe I've changed hosts quite a bit over my blogging years.
Back at you soon.

today I need to freewrite till...

2008-05-08T10:25:00.001-04:00

I get sorted out or until my hand drops off - whichever comes first.
One of the top items on my to do list is figuring out how to mobile blog to Typepad. Yes, I know I'm blogdizzy, but I like to host my various blogs at different places. Why? Just cuz. LOL
I like all the things you can do at Blogger, but it is free hosting, and that limits your ability to get issues resolved.
I ended up totally deleting a blog, because no one was available to help.
And I pursued help everywhere for weeks.
So far so good with this mobile blog though. Haven't had a bit of trouble since I began it.
One of my blog buddies wants to give this blog a redo for me.
This is a standard template, and I like it. It's neat and well-organized.
I'd like to add a customized header, and change the colors just a bit.
Well, time to say ciao for now.
Take care

good morning blogosphere

2008-05-07T09:19:00.001-04:00

Wordpress.com just added a photoblog template to their line up that looks pretty amazing.
There's more tthan a little work involved if I switch my site over.
Then again I've done it before.
Let's see.
Have a marvelous day.
Frances coming at you from the uptown 1 train with all the usual suspects.

end of a mostly uneventful Monday

2008-05-06T12:01:00.001-04:00

I 'm reading a writing, well actually it's a dieting not it's really about both, book I like.
Hubby is home after a long weekend with the kids, and we are going out for dinner so I can hear all about it.
I'm working on making some changes to a blog. What to do? I want to add some color and change the fonts to punch things up just a bit.
Tomorrow I'm taking a day for photography and such.
That's about it.
Take care.

an old friend from far away

2008-05-05T10:14:00.001-04:00

is celebrating their birthday.
When I wrote the date on my rent check this morning something bing in my brain.
Later while chatiing with neighbors someone asked the date.
"the 5th"
and again I heard that bing.
"oh right, of course it's their birthday"
Happy Birthday Wherever You Are

creativity is running on high

2008-05-02T11:16:00.001-04:00

bought my third domain name in two days.
I get like that sometimes.
As many as a half a dozen have been purchased in one afternoon.
First there was no rain for two weeks, and now it seems endless. It does clean things up so I shalln't complain.
Even if it's a monsoon Sunday I am going out.
Not made of sugar you know, so no fear of melting.
My pics from Tuesday's photostroll are finally up on flickr.
As soon as I am in front of a 'puter I am blogging a few.
Have a good day you all.

May Day 2008

2008-05-01T09:35:00.001-04:00

My daughter is married 4 years today.
Yesterday she was 25 years old.
I'm 46 and feeling fabulous.
Life's good.

heading downtown on the C train

2008-04-30T11:24:00.001-04:00

My camera is all set to take pics of The South Street Seaport.
That's my destination unless I suddenly go off course, and I have been known to do that!
The theme for this weeks Photo Hunt is TIME. I'm hoping to find something (s) for that too.
My Bloglines subscription has me totally teed off. The mobile version is on my laptop and the regular on my Sidekick ID.
The whole purpose of having an ID was so I could read my subscriptions on rhe go.
I am going to reset it tonight. If that doesn't work I will look into Google Reader.
I'm on the D train now heading for West 4th where I will switch for the A.
A tiny new baby is emitting king sized yowls from his stroller. He or she is quite unimpressed with mass transit.
Called my daughter to wish her a Happy B-day. Twenty-five today - wow.
I will be going up one day in May to spend the day with her.
Just made quit an entrance on to the A train. It left the station while I was still standing, and I pirouetted into my seat quite ungracefully.
My new jeans are incredibly comfy though boot style is not my favorite.
They were my size and 75% off - need I say more?

regrouping...

2008-04-29T21:55:00.001-04:00

Stopped at one of my favorite places in neighbor for a bit of quiet and a snack.
I've been freewriting a lot the last couple of days.
After I'm done eating and visiting with my favorite waitstaff person - she's a great kid - I am going to write till the pen goes dry.
It was cloudy this morning, sunny this afternoon and chilly tonight.
Welcome to New York
There's an old saying here: If you don't like the weather - wait fifteen minutes - it will change.
Later

lazy afternoon

2008-04-29T17:36:00.001-04:00

not much happening
everyone is walking around yawning
there's nothing like sunshine after three days of rain
blogged a bit
may blog a bit more
how are all of you

feeling fuzzy headed today

2008-04-29T11:30:00.001-04:00

like the inside of my head is lined with shag carpeting.
Taking manana for myself.
Need a nice long walk with stops to photoblog.
I'm sitting on a Jersey bound bus, and two women across the aisle are working PDA phone keyboards.
I always wonder are they texting or blogging?
Back at you later

on an R train bound for Manhattan

2008-04-26T22:22:00.001-04:00

Tonight I dined in Little India aka Jackson Heights, Queens.
The majority of Manhattan's Indian restaurants are for amateurs. Jackson Heights is where you go for the real dealio. My meal included a dosa filled with spicy potato, mulligatawny soup and appetizers whose names I can't pronounce much less pronounce.
My dinner companion was Punjabi and ordered for us in Hindi.
I just sat back and enjoyed the sight, scent and taste of it all.
I have tomorrow all to myself, and there's about a billion things I'd like to do.
Need to narrow the list down just a bit you know.
I hardly got to blog or bloghop today, because some extremely noisy work was being done on our wall.
Everything is everywhere, but we'll straighten it all out on Monday.
Right now all I want to do is go home and soak in the tub.
Afterwards I will catch up on my blogging or fall face first onto my futon.
Any kind of renovation or repair work makes me crazy. I hate strangers wielding power tools in my personal or work spaces. They did do a nice job on the wall. so I will eventually forgive them for all that noise. Jeepers my fillings hurt from it!
One more short stop and I'm home.
Everyone give yourself a great big hug.

Feeling like warmed over leftovers

2008-04-26T09:18:00.001-04:00

It's funny Sunday through Friday I can get up any time that I like, and on those days I am up and about by seven thirty.
Sometimes the freakin' laundry is done by nine!
Saturday is the onliest day I must be up early, and my butt is dragging three feet behind.
I have to turn around and yell at it to keep up every few minutes.
Catch ya later.

from NJ to NYC and back to NJ

2008-04-25T14:23:00.000-04:00

Yep, I am on a train bound for New York so I can take a subway to the bus that will take me back to Jersey.
It was easier than trying to get from Point A to Point B in Jersey.
I have a German couple to my left, and a woman with two rambunctious little girls to my left.
The older one has the face of an angel, and the younger the eyes of the devil
Back at ya soon.

Nails done finally

2008-04-24T09:58:00.000-04:00

I can not remember my last manicure. It must have been a month ago. This morning I decided I could not go another step until something was done.
So now I am tapping out this post with neat looking nails. No polish. With all the time I spend on the keyboard they would be a disaster of chips in an hour.
Kind of tired. Just could not get to sleep last night.
Hopefully the Sandman will get the right address tonight.
Cheerio

coming at you from the GWB

2008-04-22T10:03:00.001-04:00

George Washington Bridge
On my way to Jersey.
The river is a bit fiesty today; the water is rocking and rolling.
The bus driver must be a former race driver. Everything outside the window is a blur.
No one is ringing the bell for stops either.
This will be the quickest trip ever.
Everyone have a great day.

blogging over a French Vanilla Decaf

2008-04-20T12:26:00.001-04:00

Thank goodness for PDA type cellphones.
I'm sitting here in Dunkin' Donuts waiting for a friend to arrive- she's driving in from Jersey. While i've waiting I sent an email to Heart via MMS, text messaged best galpal and am now posting here.
If you had told me two years ago that I would be ding things like this I would have so wet my pants laughing.
Oh by the way there should be three pictures right beneath this post.
They are costumes from The Lion King.
They are being displayed at the mall in Columbus Circle.
I have to drop by there with my regular digital camera and take some more.
Speaking of my camera it's right in my bag - I was hoping it wouldn't rain.
Looks like my wish is going to come true.
Catch you all later.
Much bloglove to all.

Multimedia message

2008-04-19T22:36:00.001-04:00

Multimedia message

2008-04-19T22:34:00.001-04:00

Multimedia message

2008-04-19T22:33:00.001-04:00

a t-shirt day

2008-04-18T11:03:00.001-04:00

It's 66 degrees out, so I got out the first t-shirt of the season. Black over black jeans, I shall ease into spring time colors gradually.
Last night's dinner with best galpal was fun.
Getting together with another friend Sunday.
She lives outside of New York. We have plans for a major photostroll, and progressive meal. I'm hoping it doen't rain.
Everyone have a fantabulous Friday

off to meet best galpal for dinner

2008-04-17T20:47:00.001-04:00

Nothing like a juicy burger with a side of girltalk.
The nan in the seat across from me is wearing the coolest t-shirt.
It has a repeat pattern of Chuckie's - you know from Child's Play - all over it.
Attack of the killer dolls on the 2 train LOL
Everyone enjoy your evening

just wanted to say hey

2008-04-17T10:59:00.001-04:00

Zoning out like it's Monday morning.
It's the allergies making me feel groggy.
I feel like sliding right across this subway bench and going back to sleep.
Zzzzzzzzzzzzz...

decided to take the day for myself

2008-04-16T12:55:00.001-04:00

a last minute decision.
Tried to sleep in but no success.
Strangest dream that rats were taking over the world.
Scenes of devastation were very clear in my mind. as were rats.
ewwwwwwww.
But I didn't wake up scared, wondering what a dream interpreter would say about it.
On the downtown train going to meet a friend for lunch.
Signs of spring are everywhere.
Including allergies - achooooooo!

on my way down to

2008-04-15T21:39:00.001-04:00

the Main Post Office at 34th Street.
I had a very weird day, that's ending quite nicely.
When I got home I found a letter from a collection agency. Someone opened a phone account in my name ten years ago, and didn't pay the bills. I didn't know a thing about it until two weeks ago when i got a bill.
The first time I called the place I got an awful person. I took a chance and called again. The woman I spoke to investigated everything and declared it fraud.
I was so lucky it was never reported to any credit bureaus.
Needless to say I am investing in one of those services that monitors your credit report.
Happy Trails Muchachos!

boys and girls I am beat

2008-04-14T09:29:00.001-04:00

I spent a good part of Sunday cleaning and throwing things out.
It takes a lot of energy to go through stuff you've been accumulating for years.
On the plus side you do experience a great calm when you are done.
A good Monday to one and all.

too many to dos

2008-04-12T09:35:00.001-04:00

Just got on the train. I am beginning to wish that I could moblog to all my sites.
I will be on the go till Tuesday.
I've four lists all set up. tonight, Sunday morning, Monday morning and Monday night.
What's all the fuss? They are going to be renovating the building in a few months, and all the contractors are coming to take measurements.
I've got 26 years of clutter to clear out of their over the spring and summer.
I made some headway this week, there are already two bigs bags for the Salvation Army, and two bags of books to give to assorted neighbors.
As soon as I am in front of a computer I have to print up tax forms - Tuesday is the 15th already.
Everyone have a wonderous Saturday.

morning from the #1 train 4.11.08

2008-04-11T10:03:00.001-04:00

I dreamt of an old friend last night.
I've been meaning to call them for 2 weeks at least.
It's number one on the after lunch activity list.
Hehe hope they have a juicy bit of gossip to spare.
You know it feels like a Monday morning - eeewwww!
Oh well I'll get over it.

across the Hudson River

2008-04-10T17:14:00.001-04:00

Pavonia Arcs

2008-04-10T17:09:00.001-04:00

Reflections

2008-04-10T17:08:00.001-04:00

Daffydills

2008-04-10T13:14:00.001-04:00

These smell great

2008-04-10T13:12:00.001-04:00

Welcome to Newport Pavonia

2008-04-10T13:11:00.001-04:00

off to a day at Pavonia Newport Mall

2008-04-10T13:01:00.000-04:00

Haven't done any photoblogging with this camera phone yet - let's see how it does.
Right now I'm heading to Jersey via the Path Train.
It's a subway, but the vibe is totally different from ole New York.
It is much cleaner and quieter.
There is no one doing a magic show. In Mahattan there is an elderly Hispanic man who does a complete magic show on the A train. He even pulls a real rabbit out of a hat.
No one is conducting a sermon, nor is anyone singing acapella for change.
Need I tell you that I prefer New York Transit to the Path any day of the week.?

feeling frightfully lazy but

2008-04-08T10:51:00.001-04:00

I've got stuff to do today.
Downloading tax forms is the first item on my list.
I've crunched the numbers already, and they just have to be neatly copied over to fresh forms.
The numbers actually look good this year.
Thank you universe.
NaBloPoMo is going pretty well at my creative writing blog. I'm just glad that I am sitting down everyday and expanding on this character I have grown so close to.
Okay here's my stop.
Cheerio

grooming while in transit

2008-04-07T09:26:00.001-04:00

You see it all in New York.
Women get on the train with their hair in curlers, and by time they reach their stop they are fully combed out and made up for the office.
This morning a woman on the platform gave herself a complete facial.
I love NYC

time to decompress just a bit

2008-04-05T20:56:00.000-04:00

I'm in the mood for a raspeberry spritzer and some low cal nibbles.
I'm off to one of my neighborhood haunts.

just walked a mile crosstown

2008-04-04T21:18:00.001-04:00

waiting for a bus to take me the rest of the way.
Hoping for good weather Sunday so I can photostroll.
Had a nice day. Put together a resume for one friend and a reference letter for another.
When I get home I have to taxes for a third.
Just call me Forms Central.
I actually filling out forms - it makes me feel very organized.
Ciao for now

morning from the GW Bridge

2008-04-04T09:56:00.001-04:00

waiting for a bus to whisk me off to my bud in suburban Jersey.
It's the 4th of April already. Couple more weeks till warm weather on a daily basis.
Visions of long photostrolls flash on my mind's screen.
No more coats.
Coats are a necessary evil in my book.
I'm already making a mental list of places that I want to photograph for the blogs.
Here's my bus.
Ciao for now.

morning from the #1 train 04.03.08

2008-04-03T09:25:00.001-04:00

Today is Thursday and I spent all of yesterday thinking it was Tuesday.
Weird feeling to lose a day.
Trying to get some thoughts together for today's NaBloPoMo post.
What will Bianca get herself in to?

my two April projects

2008-04-02T09:43:00.001-04:00

NaBloPoMo & Script Frenzy
Feel free to think me a bit touched in the head.

tightening connections

2008-04-01T09:47:00.001-04:00

on the cable box .
Last night the TV began acting up, so I called technical support.
I managed to get all the connections tightened by myself.. You never know how much stuff you have till you have to move it to get to the back of a wall unit.
Note to myself - get rid of the thing and replace it with a simple TV stand.
I feel like one of the Santini Brothers. If you know who I am talking about you just gave away your age.

starting the week off quietly

2008-03-31T10:43:00.001-04:00

venti skinny decaf with sugar free hazelnut
writing for an hour in my notebook
people watching from my window seat at Starbucks
the rain predicted days ago finally arrives
everything is going to be okay
a new writing project for the month of April
actually it could be two if I get really ambitious
will I?
I don't know about that
the first of April is still a day away
all I know is everything will be okay
no matter what I decide

so where is everybody going?

2008-03-30T11:58:00.001-04:00

It's Sunday noon and the train is packed.
Even the very last car where I like to ride because you can always get a seat. Well, where you can usually get a one.
I bagged this because the three people sitting directly in front of me got out at Lincoln Center.
My well-planned out day got completely turned around, which is fine. This usually means that I am now open to adventure and new discoveries.
Definitely going to find a quiet place to write for a while, but actually lunch is top of my list. Starving. I'm thinking soy burger with carrot tahini at Dojos.
Then maybe a look-see at the IFC or Angelika to see what's playing.
And of course the camera is with me.

re: wet hair

2008-03-28T10:39:00.001-04:00

I wouldn't recommend going back to sleep with freshly washed hair.
Moving your head about on the pillow while it's drying creates some interesting configurations.
I'm hoping mine will settle down in a little while.

from the #1 train 03.27.08

2008-03-27T11:14:00.000-04:00

My day started with good news. Thank you Universe.
Got most of my errands done, and the only thing left on the list is paying some bills online.
Haven't posted to my main blog yet.
Hopefully I will be inspired while I am out and about.
Perhaps a muse will board the train at the next stop.
Hmmmmm a decaf hazelnut latte would just hit the spot, but alas my destination is Starbuckless. Can you imagine?
May you all find your muse today.

could we rewind this morning?

2008-03-26T12:29:00.001-04:00

Jeepers it's only just after noon and I'm exhausted.
Got up, ran down the laundry room to throw in a load, took a bath, blow dried my hair, dressed and was back downstairs just as the machine was finishing up.
After everything was hung to drip dry it was off to Rite Aid to shop.
When I got back to the building a half hour was spent talking with management about various issues.
I am so done.

sad kinda bluesy songs and skinny lattes

2008-03-25T17:24:00.001-04:00

The music coming over the speakers here at Starbucks reminds me of that song from that old Robby Benson movie Ode to Billie Joe.
When I was a teen I thought Robby Benson was the bomb.
Right now Javier Bardem is my 2008 bomb - who knows if he'll have that position in '09.
A homeless man wandered into Starbucks and decided to scream and curse.
No one even looked up.
Let me tell you New Yorkers can block anything out.
It's been a nice afternoon doing nothing particular.
It's been a series of short walks - no more than 15-20 blocks with stops for rest.
Right now with my ankle and knee the way they are I can't do 50 and 60 blocks continuously.
Hopefully come the warm weather I'll be able to again.
Time for a notebook writing session.

headphones

2008-03-25T11:50:00.001-04:00

Just about everyone on this bus is wearing head phones.
One guy's music is so loud I thought a radio was on.
You know I bet I could sing out loud or holler fire and no one would notice.
There's a young Asian girl reading Cosmo to my right. Her head is bent and she has an expression on her face like it's a deeply religious experience.
Opposite her a middle-aged lady in what can only be described as Pilgrim shoes, reads the Times in a similar mode.
As for me boys and girls I am happily blogging my way to the Upper East Side.
Waving at you all from New York

not a bad Monday...

2008-03-24T20:53:00.000-04:00

It had a few moments, but all in all was not bad.
Going to take the train a couple of extra stops and have a bit of a walk before I head home.
I posted some pics of The Macy Flower Show windows on my main blog.
In a perfect world there would be no reflections on the glass but alas...
See you in the funny papers.

I know I'm getting old but seriously...

2008-03-24T10:47:00.001-04:00

this generation of teen-agers expects to be instantly gratified twenty-four seven.
I was in a coffeevar this morning and at the table next to me were three teen-agers. Actually the girl was a tween - about 11 or 12 years old. They were all sipping four buck coffee drinks and outfitted with cell phone and Ipods.
so what will they expect for their 16th birthdays? Porsches?
Oh and did you love that term tween? It's a whole new market to bombard with non-stop advertising.
Why not? Mom and Dad will pay for it to keep them occupied and out of their way.
Here's my stop.
Cheers.

time to chill

2008-03-22T20:04:00.001-04:00

out with some low cal libations and snick snacks.
My notebook and pen await me.
Hopefully my favorite waitstaff person will be on duty. Love to have a bit of a chitchat with her.
The subway car is packed with people off to enjoy their Saturday nights.
I'm going to Curves Monday morning to give it a look-see. It could be just what I need.
Cheers Chums

feeling very upbeat

2008-03-22T09:46:00.001-04:00

even though there's a big pile of laundry waiting for me at home.
Hopefully I will get it done tonight, and have Easter all to myself.
Haven't nailed down my plans yet, but I'm thinking dinner in Brooklyn with best gal pal.
One thing I better do first thing in the morning is henna my hair. Grey is trying to peek through. I love how it looks so fiery the first couple weeks.
Okay so let's get through this day.

I looked longingly at my new t-tops...

2008-03-21T09:56:00.001-04:00

and then put on my bulky pullover - me need spring.
I am happy that my knee and ankle are hurting less.
It's the usual suspects this morning on the train: the sleeping man, the sleeping woman, two guys comparing cell phone features and one teen-ager who is definitely is definitely up to something.
Adeiu

Change

2008-03-20T10:47:00.001-04:00

I need one.
Know what I ought to do, but just have not got around to really doing it.
Am going to participate in a team blog starting tomorrow.
Have a feeling it's going to be life enhancing.
Where would I be without the Web?

ten hours sleep

2008-03-19T09:52:00.001-04:00

can make a huge difference.
Everything aches a little less.
It's raining. One of those steady rains that will last a whole day, but that's okay I have all inside stuff to do today.
I put up a pic of the Trinity Root for Wordless Wednesday over at my meme blog.
Going to work on something for Thursday Thirteen this afternoon.
My creative writing blog has been to quiet perhaps I can do something with it.
Happy Posting

would love to post something highly

2008-03-18T11:50:00.001-04:00

entertaining and/or inspirational, but nothing like that is available at the moment.
Last night I took a bit of a personal iinventory.
You need to do that occasionally, because we can forget where we are sometimes, even though we have the physical address.
Accomplished something very cool financially; I got my credit card company to halve my interest rate.
You know if you call in to them now and again they can tell you about special offers available for your account.
Cheers.

top o' the morning

2008-03-17T10:05:00.001-04:00

to you all.
I am very much in touch with my Irish side this morning.
On the train headed uptown - didn't have time to stop for decaf - but I got half of my to do list done already.
Happy St. Paddys to you all!

from Amsterdam Avenue

2008-03-16T18:18:00.001-04:00

Waiting for my favorite mother daughter to meet me for Thai food.
Actually got some stuff done this morning, and I am hoping to get more done when I get home.
A lady sitting in front of the bar down the street is happily smoking while gabbing on a cell phone.
Oh how I miss ciggies, especially after I eat, especially while I am having a drink or a latte...
My health has improved much since I let them go, except for my weight which has skyrocketed.
I am going to be part of a group effort soon, and things will improve.
I spent some time updating my Bloglines today. The site works really well on PDA type phone devices. My favorite feeds are totally available to me while I am riding the bus or waiting on line at the bank.
Guess I am truly bloghappy lol.
Take care

a new day

2008-03-15T09:49:00.001-04:00

on the 1 train heading uptown.
Hanging out in Jersey today.
Monday is St. Paddys and I am looking forward to corned beef, cabbage and beer.
Funny I grew up totally Italian, no contact with any relatives of my mother's, yet as I get older I am beginning to identify with my Irish side more and more.
And it is actually quite a nice thing.

this morning...

2008-03-14T10:55:00.001-04:00

stank.
If that bad start good finish thing is true, then my day should end very very well.
Then again my ankle and knee are much better, and for that I am very grateful.
Everyone be well.

out with a bang

2008-03-13T09:46:00.001-04:00

That's AM New York's headline today.
I was no big fan of former New York Governor Spitzer, but I didn't dislike him either.
Long ago an acquaintance was running for some PTA type office at the local elementary school.
She told me, "You never know how many enemies you have until you run something."
Wonder what the people who have friends are getting away with?

on a Jersey bound bus

2008-03-12T12:32:00.001-04:00

The Hudson River aand sky are all shades of grey and silver.
I like overcast weather; my eyes are so sensitive to sunlight.
Sunday was nice. I'm trying to get used to the new camera, but I am really not satisfied with the pictures yet.
Guess it takes a minute to get used to something new.
I posted some b&w photos of Trinity Church Cemetary on my main blog. I've always found that a peaceful place to visit.
Here's my stop.
Later.

spent a day just hanging out

2008-03-11T20:54:00.001-04:00

with a friend who is leaving on a trip tomorrow.
We walked all over Lower Manhattan, and had a thoroughly decadent lunch at Les Halles which included escargot, warm potato salad, marinated hangar steak and frites. I gotta cut eating like this out toot sweet.
I'm on the train heading home to a hot bath and a major blogging session.
How are all of you?

no agua

2008-03-10T12:25:00.001-04:00

The city has been doing some work on our street, and this morning they turned off the water with no notice.
I had taken a bath the night before as usual, but a morning splash starts my day off well.
My fash was washed with ice water from the fridge, and in leiu of brushing I used a high voltage mouthwash I keep for just such occasions.
The 1 train is above ground right, and will soon be underground.
Signing off as bathless in Manhattan.

just met one of my she who blogs buddies

2008-03-09T13:32:00.001-04:00

I was fresh from the bath; my hair was still wet.
Popped open the laptop to read some e-mail while I air dried.
It was 2 or 3 minutes till eleven.
The subject line said: I'm in New York.
My blog buddy - a pastor - would be preaching at a church 8 blocks from my apartment. The service would begin at 11, and I had a friend coming in from New Jersey.
Don't ask me how I did it, but I did.
And I've got photos which will be on my main blog later
It was amazing.
Right now I am heading downtown to meet my friend for a late lunch.

we have sprung forward

2008-03-09T09:58:00.001-04:00

Just woke up.
My head feels like it was in a vice all night.
I've never been able to figure out why we need an extra hour of daylight in the spring.
I would have preferred it got darker later in winter.
Sunday and it looks pretty clear out.
I really want to take some pics today.
Still getting used to the new camera.
Every picture I take with it seems slightly off - at least to me.
Let me give this phone a charge and get one more hour of sleep.

from a table in Starbucks 03.07.08

2008-03-07T21:35:00.001-05:00

Sipping a steamed milk with hazelnut.
Some sort of 70ish rock coming over the speakers. Kinda cool. Sorta bopping to the beat here in my seat.
Had a long scribble session in notebook.
So much came up and out.
Going home to a hot bath and some TV.
Gotta get up early tomorrow.
How are all of you?

good morning from the 1 train

2008-03-07T10:35:00.001-05:00

Last night I did a list of things I used and saw during the week that I thought other might like to try.
The lists are for NaBloPoMo March '08.
I am already trrying to think of something for tomorrow's post.
There is an awful little man trying to flirt with me; he is sitting several seats away from me.
Awful little men play a numbers game. They figure if they make eyes at everyone the odds will eventually turn in their favor.
Not this morning buddy.

where did all this pep come from?

2008-03-06T10:21:00.001-05:00

I feel marvelous darlings absolutely marvelous.

from the 1 train 03.05.08

2008-03-05T11:27:00.001-05:00

It's another rainy day.
Spring where are you?
I have my camera with me today. I'm hanging with my very techy friend today, so we will work on the menus and functions together.
Doing blog365 and March NabloPoMo is quite a challenge, and I am loving it.
Yesterday's day to myself was fabulous except for the lack of good light for photography. Boooooo rain.
See you all later.

a rainy afternoon to myself

2008-03-04T15:18:00.000-05:00

My ankle and knee were about 80% better when I woke up this morning.
It was like being reborn.
A quick look at NY1 revealed a temperature of 61 degrees. This deserved something special so I donned my snappy new black zip up jacket. It has white and pink trim - too cute. I wore it with my black jeans and t-shirt.
After checking in at my blogs, and posting a Ten on Tuesday at my meme blog it was time to get on the subway.
I got off at Penn Station and walked downtown.
Lunch was awesome - Vietnamese - and no dessert because some poundage has to come off for summer.
After lunch I walked some more; it felt so good to not be limping.
The rain started to get heavy so now I am in favorite Italian coffee house on Houston. Soccer is on the set, and I am the only woman in the place.
My writing will be undisturbed for hours.

Two Days Without Moblogging

2008-03-03T09:59:00.001-05:00

Can you believe it?
Guess every blog needs a bit of a rest.
I began NaBloPoMo for March on Saturday at blogjem.
My first list was about things that I want to do before I'm fifty.
The next about things that irritate me.
I posted the first three pics from my new camera . All of them are of the same squirrel - cute little rascal.
I have a couple of errands to run today, and then I am going to work on some pics.
Everyone have a wonderful Monday.

From a table at Starbucks Leap Year 2008

2008-02-29T21:23:00.001-05:00

So I get back into the city and head straight to venti decaf and sandwich.
Thank you universe. The place wasn't crowded.
So I sat and wrote in my notebook till I had it all sorted out.
Now I am heading to Duane Reade where I shall treat myself to a facial mask and a deep hair conditioning pack.
Ciao for now.

Owwwwwwwwwww!

2008-02-29T10:57:00.000-05:00

Snow and rain are coming.
I had just finished dressing when the spasms in my ankle hit.
Now I am sitting here over a half hour waiting for it to calm down enough so I can walk.
The place smells of lavender and vanilla; I did two loads of sweaters and stuff today. It's a very calming scent.
The Soundscapes channel is on. It plays new age stuff all day. Hey, what can I tell you? I'm trying everything.
Hope you are all well.

from my futon 02.27.08

2008-02-27T21:59:00.001-05:00

Just ordered in some chicken and string beans.
Tried to eat as right as I could today.
It feels good to be home; it's totally freezing out.
I think I want to start a group diet/fitness blog. The support might help me get myself together food and exercise-wise.

from the 1 train 02.27.08

2008-02-27T13:14:00.001-05:00

Bad nights sleep.
Was sorting clean laundry at 5 in the morning.
Nodded off at 8 and managed to get three more hours.
Got out a pair of my black jeans to wear and could barely button them.
Summer is around the corner and if I don't do some dieting quick I may end up wearing the dreaded mumu.
Got to start dieting or something.
Uh oh this may require a new blog.

from the 1 train 02.26.08

2008-02-26T11:17:00.001-05:00

Morning all.
Got a table at Starbucks where I sipped decaf, wrote in my notebook and chatted on my cell phone.
It was an hour well-spent.
I am totally grateful to the universe because my aches have considerably lessened.
A friend of mine is taking a three hour class by phone, and I am off to help.
See you all later.

No Room at Starbucks

2008-02-25T10:32:00.001-05:00

There are two right near my building, and both were jammed. That meant no decaf or one of the fast food places. I opted for Dunkin Donuts, and the coffee is not bad at all.

The weather is much better today; last night I was so racked with pain I lost my breath. My knee and ankle are about 50 % better.

I'm off to write in my notebook.
Much bloglove to all.

Sunday Afternoon Mini Update 02.24.08

2008-02-24T20:19:00.001-05:00

Read some of my new book at Starbucks while sipping a decaf caramel macchiatto. Took some time to rant a bit in my notebook, as well as make some goals for myself.

Writing things down helps them happen,, so i will often write how I would to see things play out.

I am moblogging from my Blackjack phone, hence the presence of titles. My beloved Nokia did not allow me to do this.

Very hard for me to make the switch. It took a couple of months actually; I got this new phone at least two months ago.

That's me - can not do anything till I am ready - good and ready.

Take care.

Decompressing on a Saturday

2008-02-23T21:34:00.001-05:00

Having a bit of comfort food and a raspberry seltzer. Going to write in my notebook for a while - I need to rant a bit and then set some short term goals. Hoping for warmer temps tomorrow so I can photostroll. Cheers

Can You See a Title?

2008-02-23T18:05:00.001-05:00

If you can then that means that I did it right.

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2008-02-23T13:45:00.001-05:00

You know how the last hour of a school or work day is the longest?
That's how I feel about spring.
These next few weeks will seem longer than the few months before them.
I thought I'd pop in here for a minute before I make my final decision about lunch.
It's either a large salad or Chinese.
It's neither very cold or warm today, and I haven't come up with anything for my main blog, but a link to my Photo Hunt pics.
The theme was wood, and I was able to find a few in my collection.
Maybe some bloghopping will inspire me, or a writing session in my notebook.
Take care

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2008-02-22T10:38:00.001-05:00

We have one of these winter wonderland things going on this morning.
The Mega Millions jackpot is so big even I went to play.
Stopped for a latte and to call Heart.
Now I'm on a train headed uptown.
Catch you all later.

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2008-02-21T10:43:00.001-05:00

It's 25 degrees this morning. Quite different from Monday's balmy 60ish temps.
I dream of spring like others dream of winning the lottery.
Had to wrap my ankle last night, it's been quite a while since I've had to do that. There must be a lot of snow heading this way. My knee and ankle are rarely wrong, but honestly I would love it if they were this time.
Hope you all are well.

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2008-02-20T15:45:00.001-05:00

Sitting in Borders books, I took another day for myself.
Looking through a few books on blogging. What a surprise right?
Also did some writing in my notebook.
And of course I made a few calls on the cell phone.
Speaking of calls I made a few on the cell phone, and actually I have a couple more to do, so I will scoot for now.
Later.

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2008-02-18T11:34:00.001-05:00

It's 62 degrees and raining here in New York.
I bought myself a fresh notebook to break in tonight at Starbucks.
Strange dreams woke me up at 3:14am and it took almost 4 hours to fall back asleep.
It's a holiday so a lot of people are on the train running errands, and heading for The Presidents Sales all over town.
Abe, George and the rest must be looking down and shivering.

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2008-02-16T19:52:00.001-05:00

Heading downtown on an A train.
Got a picture of two really neat bassett hounds today.
When a bassett wags his tail it goes round and round like helicopter propellers.
I just love it.
Going to stop off for a drink, snack and a writing session.
I need to decompress big time.

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2008-02-16T10:00:00.001-05:00

Saturday - another week gone.
They fly by so quickly now.
Where are those days that seemed to last forever? Remember how long we waited for Friday afternoon back in grammer school?

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2008-02-14T21:07:00.001-05:00

In Starbucks trying to calm myself down.
I spent 34 minutes on the phone with a customer service supervisor, excuse me stupervisor is a better term.
Where do they find them?
On the sunny side of the life I was pleased to once again balance my budget.
NaBloPoMo is going to be a monthly event, and I am just crazy enough to give it a go. They are doing themes and the first is lists.
This would mean I would do separate post for both NaBloPoMo & blog365 every day in March?
I keep asking myself: "Am I that crazy?"
I just might be.

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2008-02-13T17:17:00.001-05:00

Not a bad afternoon.
Had a delicious lunch of authentic Punjabi food. Not the restaurant variety, it was home-made stuff.
Totally yummy.
On a train headed for mid-town.
Managed to get my Wordless Wednesday up before noon.
There are so many participants now; I was #443.
Have you all picked your Valentines?

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2008-02-13T11:30:00.001-05:00

It's a slushy wet day.
I'm wearing boots.
I hate wearing boots.
Hopefully the rain will keep up all day & wash this mess away.
Started my 13th off with laundry.
There's something about getting my clothes done that makes me feel very organized.
Now if I coud just get everything else sorted out...
This week I mostly photoblogged over at my main site.
A written update is in order.
While my duds were working I watched the remake of Halloween.
Rob Zombie did a pretty terrifying job there.
Well, almost at my destination have a good day you guys.

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2008-02-12T09:25:00.001-05:00

The subway is a little more crowded than usual.
Sometimes I look around a crowded subway car and wonder what people are thinking about.
A meeting? A bank job? A tryst?
Me? Nothing other than reading my email. I'm on a wherever the day takes me basis.
Have my Flip along I've been practicing with it.
There's no debut planned for this week.
I'm still learning about editing and stuff.

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2008-02-10T18:55:00.001-05:00

Just boarded the F train. Heading to Brooklyn to celebrate best gal pal's birthday.
After lunch I headed home to get my laundry done.
I won't wear jeans twice so things pile up fast.
Also mixed up a batch of henna, going to do my hair tonight. I'm never going to use anything else on my hair. It's all natural and gives results that look real.
The girl did a good job considering she looked like she'd been out all night.
My hair is long in front and angles back to very short in the back.
Reminds me of my mother. She wore her very long hair up with "wings" on the sides.

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2008-02-10T13:35:00.001-05:00

Hair done.
Nails too.
Sunday morning is great - no waiting.
Burlington has clearance sales going on; I got two pair of jeans for less than 23 dollars. What a score. One pair is a wonderful shade of khaki green. Now I have to find a white or cream colored casual top to go with them.
Having Chinese for lunch - here's my shrimp roll - back at ya later.

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2008-02-09T21:25:00.001-05:00

Decided to stop in at one of my favorite neighborhood spots.
Having raspberry sparklers and some appetizers.
Taking the next two days for myself.
Getting my hair and nails done tomorrow.
Taking The Flip out for a spin in Central Park after that.
Got my account all set up at You Tube now all I need to do is upload something.
Today I went to a Photoblogging community and chose a random site.
It was the most delightful photos of India. Fantastic colors, children leaping into the air, senior citizens with beautifully lined faces, it was simple images that took your breathe away.
I'm looking forward to a long soak in the tub, and then some blogging.

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2008-02-09T09:14:00.001-05:00

Saturday morning & all is quite right with my world.

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2008-02-08T21:45:00.001-05:00

Sitting here in Starbuck's having a sandwich and lemonade.
This morning I found that one of my favorite bloggers gave me an award on his site.
It was quite an honor because this man is a phenomenal writer.
My friend Heart's birthday was on the 7th. He traveled for many months, and is now in his homeland.
As soon as he is settled we will be able to have a nice long talk on the phone.
We only communicated by email for these last months.
And believe me when I tell you he had to really hunt for Internet access.
Sometimes I would worry because I hadn't heard for two weeks, and then suddenly there was an email and several comments on the blog.
Yay! That meant he was in an area with electricity and a computer.
During the week I will be writing posts on my main blog about our good times together.