Before It Felt Like 10° Below

I did not have a sinus infection.  I had the flu.  Which totally kicked my butt.  I haven't had the flu for probably a decade, which is great, but made me totally forgot how it can just simply end you.

In other news, its been FREEZING here in NYC.  It seriously hurts to be outside. I just can't survive in real cold weather.

In an attempt to forget about the biting cold outside, here are some pictures from the last day they had the Smorgasburg food fest in Dumbo (back when I thought it was cold because it dropped below 60°).  Its definitely worth checking out (its currently closed for the season but will return in April, along with normal temperatures!). Tyler typically loads up on all things beef, while I tend to sample every dessert booth available.

I mean, how could you pass up endless rows of booths filled with snacks and all sorts of yummy foods?!  You can't.

Oh Tannenbaum

We got our Christmas tree and put up some decorations.  I love the way the apartment looks during the holidays -- so cozy and inviting.  And Christmas lights are seriously the best!

Here's a shot of the boys after lighting the tree (I think we used 500 lights for our 5 foot tree!).  Decorating is tough work!

Autumn

Fall is without a doubt my favorite season in NYC.  There's nothing else like the crisp air and all the leaves changing colors.  Now if only the temperature wouldn't drop below 50°.

This morning I'm heading to Pennsylvania for Thanksgiving.

Almost Monday Again

This weekend went by too quickly. Saturday morning started off mellow enough... 

But the rest of the day was a blur.  Quick trip to the gym, then dinner at Baby Bo's with some friends (best margaritas with fresh mango puree ever!).  The wait at the restaurant was much longer than we expected, and we had a play to catch at 8:15 p.m. (A Twist of Water), so half of our party rushed into a cab, while the rest of us raced to the 6 train (those of us on the subway got to the theater first!). The play was amazing, and we made it just in time!  We ended the night with drinks at the Hurricane Club.  I mean, how can you end a Saturday night without a drink in a coconut. 

Sunday started with brunch at Iris Cafe here in the Heights -- a definite favorite of mine.

Then Tyler and I walked around Brooklyn until I got too cold. I took some film shots, which I'll upload after they're developed.  I normally mail out my film for processing, but I'm looking for a local place in the city that doesn't charge a fortune and doesn't scratch my negatives.  Not sure one exists, but I'm hopeful.

Now its Sunday night...  At least I only have a 2-day work week!