Mark across from his apartment building
Sunset from his window

Outside Rosa Mexicano where we had dinner my last night.

At the library
I just thought it was funny that this statue outside the library was holding a tiny sandwich in his hand
Just taken for the reflection
National Debt Clock

We took the subway during the day and taxis at night. I still haven't really figured out the subway system and was glad I didn't have to try it by myself this time. Saturday we went to the Tenement Museum which was very interesting but no photography was allowed. Saturday night (Valentines Day) we went to Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola Jazz Club. I know, weird name, but it was fantastic. Unfortunately I wiped out when I got out of our taxi (a couple of cosmo's and high heels: deadly combination!) so camouflaged my bloody knee under the tablecloth at the club.
Sunday we did Bloomingdale's and the library before heading off to an evening of flamenco followed by a fabulous Spanish dinner (awesome paella & margaritas).

New York

Four beautiful days in New York! It was so nice to not have any snow for one and to see the sun each & every day for two! Day 1 was a walk through Central Park en route to the Museum of the City of New York. That evening we went to see Phantom of the Opera. I thought I was going to fall asleep during the first half but perked right up after intermission.

Noooooooooo

You have to picture me with an Edvard Munch 'Scream' face right now... I am so pissed off to have developed a sore throat this afternoon. Holly is sick; she came home at lunchtime and I can hear her blowing her nose as we speak. I've been soooo lucky; I have not been sick for well over a year and now I'm coming down with a cold just 3 days before leaving for New York. Not fair (whine, bitch & complain)...

So I think I'll go take some more Vitamin C & zinc and go to bed (what and miss Heroes?! - maybe I'll wake up in time)

Jet Setter

I've just come home from a couple of days in Victoria - where there is no snow, but there are pansies, blossoming cherry trees and rhododendrons!! I couldn't believe it. So sad to come back to our 6 inches of snow which still remains in the backyard.

I was at a BCLA Leadership conference, just a one day thing, but it was really good. The speakers were Ken Roberts & Daphne Woods from the Hamilton Public Library. It was a very entertaining presentation, lots of food for thought. Plus I got to meet some interesting people & catch up a bit with a couple of friends from library school. And the food was fantastic!

On Thursday I leave for New York and just discovered that my flight from here is at 6:00 a.m. - what the heck was I thinking?!? I didn't even know the airport was open at that time. I have to phone the airporter bus to reserve a pick-up (I hope it's not too much before 5!) Last time I travelled in the winter - when I went to Puerto Vallarta last January - the bus came at some ungodly hour and got stuck in our driveway. I hope that doesn't happen again.

Mark and I have an action packed few days planned: Friday night we're going to see Phantom; Saturday (Valentines Day) to hear jazz at Lincoln Center; and Sunday we're going to a Flamenco performance. Plus there are associated dinners before or after all the above. When I said to him not to let me shop (since the dollar is so low) he agreed I would be limited to Lindt chocolate and shoes. I'll try to control myself.

I'm also going to try to pack light - even to be able to just have carry-on luggage would be awesome. The weather seems pretty variable but I guess I'll just assume it'll be pretty much like here.

So - only 3 days of work this week. And only 3 next week as well. After that February is pretty much over. And then it'll be spring... at least that's my hope!