Tuesday, December 10, 2019
You Are Not Perfect...You Are Real
I love Bryan Anthony’s designs and this one stood out for me. It’s about us being real. So what we are all a little broken. We are put back together after the fact. With character, experience and wiser. We got out of some real crappy situations and came out even better than we were before. Imagine if we didn’t. Imagine staying someplace you didn’t want to be. That to me is harder and more sad than embracing change and enjoying your journey. Kind of empowering and extremely rewarding.
Be Kind
You never know what people go through or deal with. Some mornings you just want to restart. Be kind.
Shed Those Layers
One thing I learned this year was to analyze my triggers or why I react how I do. It’s been a huge growing stage for me. Buried pain or anger has come to surface. I am more aware and calm. I am able to have conversations without it escalating. I am able to feel.
When unbecoming you face your flaws. I know people don’t want to do that but it’s important. It’s important because you realize all along the layers was covering up your true self. You were moving along life just getting by. You were moving along life without being true to your true self.
It’s not a pretty process. I will be honest. You have to dig up some painful stuff that you put away but then you become lighter. Easier. You can process and not react to things like you once did.
Take a step back. Take a time out. Regroup.
Monday, December 9, 2019
The Truth About Happiness
Having purpose. We all do. We all meet people for a
Purpose. We all experience things for Purpose. There’s a purpose in everything you do, come across and have to deal with. Remember that. It’s all teaching you about happiness.
Sunday, December 8, 2019
Life...How’s It Treating You?
It’s a roller coaster ride. I get it. But you have to enjoy it while you can. I was coming from the rest room on Saturday and before sitting down I hugged my girlfriend and said “What a wonderful life. Thanks for today”.
Tonight my middle one could not sleep. I was sitting in the living room. I laid her on me and said fall asleep. Within 10 minutes she was out cold. I kept her there. It felt good. I carried her into her room and said it’s ok I am here sleep well.
I am not perfect. I have a lot to learn. I have stress. I have what you have... A million things on my list to accomplish. Need to split myself up into three just to make my kids happy and feel special or loved. But life isn’t that way. So you start to say ok let’s find beauty in little things.
Like hanging in NYC or having your child fall asleep on you. Taking a ride to see lights with your sister and kids- my sister thinks we had more fun than the kids did. My point is it doesn’t have to be big to be great or fun or say my life is beautiful. Life is beautiful. The good always out ways the bad. Always.
The bad well fix it. Change it. Leave it. Heal from it. Whatever. Just say at least once a day to yourself “What a beautiful life”.
Best Holiday Lights Display In Norwalk CT
A friend told me about this place. It’s located on Mark Drive in Norwalk, CT. You set your radio station to 929 and the lights dance to the music in your car. It’s so awesome.
Fantasy Of Lights New Haven CT
We did it again. I love this light show. You must buy the $2 3D glasses to get the full affect. It’s $10 a car. This time our glasses had snowmen. You drive through the light display. I did this last year on Christmas with a friend and also another time with my girls.
My middle asked to come back this year. Not my friend. He really only went to be nice but all jokes aside it is really cute for the kids. You stay warm in your car. Put on their suggested radio station and drive through wearing your 3D glasses. Cute and fun.
Rockefeller Center & The Elgin
All I wanted to do was see the tree. I got so much more than that. It was awesome. So it’s crazy busy in this area. Be on guard. A lot of tourist. Both of our phones die. I said let’s just go to a spot. Charge up and warm up.
We walk into The Elgin. This place was picture perfect. I walk in front and take it all in. It’s magical. Beautiful. White lights. So pretty. The hostess was amazing. She charged my phone and helped us find seats at the bar. We order a spiked cider and Irish coffee. We order dessert and hung out. This spot really made it feel like the holidays for me. The whole New York experience really made me feel so amazing that I have friends who want to experience it and want to go next week.
We didn’t spend too much. We got a drink or water at all the places we stopped in. We split apps. We walked a lot and only did Uber rides when we had to. We were budget cautious yet enjoyed it all. Regardless I walked away with a happy heart. That’s priceless. I would do it all over again. It was a picture perfect day.
Beauty & Essex
My pictures don’t do justice at all. This place is amazing! The store front is a Pawn Shop. A friend told me about it. You walk in back door and it leads you to an amazing, gorgeous restaurant. Everyone was super dressed it. Beautiful people all around you. Crystal chandeliers. I would go back for dinner.
Are You In The Holiday Spirit?
Over the years it took me time to get back into it. I then remembered some of my best times was when I embraced the holiday season. I made it a goal this year. I know the holidays brings up painful memories and sadness but it also can add some magic. So I am not saying get over pain because I too have pain. I am saying life is short. You have to love where you are at in life. Who you’re with in life. What’s around you.
The holidays can be magical even if you’re not a couple or dating or single. Even if you’re doing it solo or not with the person you thought you would be with. It’s actually easier at times and you can be a bit selfish. You do what you want. But in reality the kids light up with joy and everywhere you turn there is a festive activity to go to or do.
It can be magical because it really gives us hope. I hope it gives you hope too and know that even if you don’t know it you are loved. Someone out there is loving you from a distance too.
Freeman’s Alley and Freeman’s Down The Alley
I will not lie. If I didn’t have this area recommended by someone I would not even think to walk down it. He warned me. He said you will love it. It’s right up your “alley” it’s full of graffiti but it’s safe. Trust me make it to the end of the alley.
He was so right. I LOVED it. There’s a hotel to the right and all the way at the end is Freeman’s restaurant where we ate dinner. A hidden gem.
It was so cool. We walked down and my girlfriend said I want for us to go get our palm read. I said let’s go just then someone was opening a steal garage door and we run laughing. I think that’s a sign we shouldn’t we said and instead enjoyed the view.
The restaurant was so cozy. We of course became friends with the host and the waitress. They filled us in the history of the restaurant. It used to be a horse police stable. Then someone bought it and then turned it into a restaurant. The restaurant is not artsy inside at all. It reminded me of the game Clue. Dark. Dim lights. Very old fashioned. Cozy and smelled amazing. But different than the Alley.
*image from website
We ordered artichoke dip and file mignon for dinner. Was perfect.
Restaurant: https://www.freemansrestaurant.com/
Union Square Holiday Market
We met some people at Molly’s. They asked where we were heading to next we said some holiday markets. They said go to Union Square...so we did.
At first it’s like a huge farmers market. You are sampling whiskey and wine and popcorn and all this stuff. Then you turn around and see a winter holiday village of cute vendors selling everything. It was amazing! The holiday smell was in the air. We laughed so much sampling stuff and checking out vendors. Everyone was so entertained by us.
There was so much hot cider that we could have done a taste test.
We picked up some Christmas gifts and took it all in.
You have to check it out if you go to New York. It’s taking place until December 24th
Loreley on Rivington New York
We were early for dinner so spot this beer garden. We walk in and it’s a winter wonderland. Spiked egg nog. Spiked hog chocolate. Spice apple cider. They have huge beer mugs.
It was so festive and fun.
After dinner we walk around the corner and spot another bar with frosted windows and decorations all inside. Vazacs Horseshoe Bar.
It’s such a cool area to be in and what’s better than being festive on a Saturday night?!
Molly’s Irish Pub On 3rd Ave
We wanted to check out Rolf’s on 3rd ave. I said to my girlfriend I have a feeling it will be packed so let’s have a back up plan incase. Right before we approach Rolf’s restaurant I see this awesome pub. That’s our backup I say. We see a long line at Rolf’s and turn around go in to Molly’s.
We walk in and look at eachother and say omg this is amazing! There are Christmas lights hanging everywhere.
It’s unbelievable. We have a line ahead of us and I ask the hostess how long for two. She’s says one minute. Comes back and is like here I have a table for you now.
It was perfect!
We order burgers and French onion soups and salads. There are lights everywhere. The waitresses have cute Irish accents. The staff is so friendly. We were so happy that our “backup” plan totally outdid our original plan.
I would totally go back. 3rd ave has a ton of cute Irish Pubs. Would be a great spot to hang around and bar hop for St. Paddy’s day!
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