Dying Eggs on a Saturday

I had wanted to do something outside the box for Easter Egg dying, so I decided to try something I saw on a blog a few year past. Collect a few trimmings from plants around the house and backyard. Bind them to the egg using old pairs of tights or pantyhose.  Let them soak in the dye for five minutes each, then carefully remove wrapping after they are dry.
 

 (A mixture of my father's and my eggs, I am glad to have a dad who will dye eggs with his daughter)

Care Package

 

 In addition to some funky bandanas and a much needed pair of sunglasses, I received several sets of earrings, some verging a bit toward the 90's. I love doing package exchanges, where two people send each other letters, or a book, or a bracelet, or some trinket from their place in exchanges for something of yours. It is a fun and mysterious way of getting to know someone and building a connection with people all over.

The Dawn of Spring in NYC

 

This past week I had been feeling suffocated under a mountain of day to day life; doctors, classes, midterms, work, feelings, relationship, family...and I just needed a getaway. Luckily, I love a a train ride away from New York City, where I walked from Grand Central to Chinatown and back. I let each step (about 10 miles worth of them) carry away my stress and allowed my mind to wander freely because the miracle of NYC is that you are such a small little piece of this grand puzzle. 

My first stop was a farmers market where I downed a few free sample of champagne and admired the collection of fresh eggs and fruits. I sampled homemade jams and jellies and stopped to admire the flowers, most of which I wish I could have brought home with me to liven up my room. 

 (The raspberry was by far the best.)

As I went I admired the architecture, it really is some of the most beautiful in the world.

This little park I stumbled across was strewn with a mess of people and street performers. I took from free advice from an older man who told me to be a warrior because he saw a fighting spirit in me.
 The younger man next to him, name Anderson, asked me to be in his documentary about his life in New York City. Next to them was an amazing Piano Player. The Advice Givers and Piano Player had a bit of a back and forth lighthearted spat going on which was entertaining to become a part of.

 

 (Stopped for a waffle with dinges before making my way into Chinatown)

(There is a place that sells Five dumplings for $1)

There is something wonderful about the streets of New York, it might have something to do with the abundance of art. I couldn't even capture the best of it on with my camera. 

 

To end my day I went to a chill Indian restaurant/ hookah bar and enjoyed the atmosphere and a cold seltzer. By chance my good friend, Mary, called me and asked to go see a movie. I told her I was in the city. Funny enough, so we she. We met up at Grand Central and took the train home. It was a busy and free day and I fell asleep soundly when I got home. 

Tuesday Morning Movie

The previous night I began to watch a film called, "Take This Waltz" which was named after the song "Take This Waltz" by Leonard Cohen. At first I couldn't manage to finish the film, while beautifully shot, it has a tragic storyline about and empty Canadian girl searching for a way to fill the void. I won't get into details since I think this is a film that should be absorbed through the eyes, ears, and hearts and not through my blog. It is currently available on netflix if you want to give it a watch.

I woke up early and made a batch of chocolate croissants and paired it with a cup of black tea, and then I truly enjoyed my Tuesday morning by finishing the movie.

Perfection in a Spring Day

Ever since my boyfriend headed back north after spending Spring break with me, I've been feeling a little low. On a whim I decided to hang out with my friend, Lenin, seeing as he was heading from  NYC to Connecticut for the day. The following adventures occurred:

(Port House Coffee serves up the best hot coco around)

 (Lenin tried teaching me origami, I failed so instead he made his girlfriend an origami heart, such a sweetie)

(Kiraku has the most amazing Spicy Tuna Roll)