I went over to my parent's because my mom decided to make "Sancocho" for New Year's Eve. Sancocho is a thick stew made with different kinds of meat, potato, yucca, plantains and lots of other veggies and spices. It's served with rice and sometimes cassava bread. I think it's really yummy. In this picture my mom is serving me some sancocho and I'm about to eat it :-)
Monday, December 31, 2007
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Day 23 (365)
I Went to Jersey with my mom and two aunts today. I went with the intention to shop, but didn't get to buy much. Waiting for the rest of the people to make up their minds was kinda boring, but it was overall a nice day. We crossed the GWB on the way back and I couldn't resist taking a picture. This is one of my favorite structures in NYC for many reasons. I couldn't take a better photo from the crowded car, but at least it's somewhat centered.
Day 22 (365)
red carpet
I took this one yesterday at Brandon and Ivan's Red Carpet Christmas Party. I didn't think there would be an actual red carpet, but then again it's Brandon, how could I expect any less? Brandon is one of the greatest people I know and I was glad to share this moment with him.
I took this one yesterday at Brandon and Ivan's Red Carpet Christmas Party. I didn't think there would be an actual red carpet, but then again it's Brandon, how could I expect any less? Brandon is one of the greatest people I know and I was glad to share this moment with him.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Day 21 (365)
Went to Bryant Park today to take my cousins ice-skating. I didn't actually skate because my heel pain was pretty bad today. took lots of photos, not many good ones. Photographing ice and snow is harder than it looks. I also tried to capture movement in this one by focusing on the guy with the orange jacket.
In other news, I went to see Juno today with Nao and the cousins. It was really good and there was lots I could relate to.
In other news, I went to see Juno today with Nao and the cousins. It was really good and there was lots I could relate to.
Good Riddance Day
Today the Times Square alliance will be holding an event they call Good Riddance Day . The deal is that people will have the opportunity to shred a list of bad 2007 memories that they want erased or simply put behind them . This serves as a symbolic ceremony to those who are eager to start the new year on a clean slate. It sounded nice for about a minute, so of course I began a mental list of the my bad 2007 memories. I couldn't find a single one that I would actually want erased. The truth is, everything that happened this year taught me something in a way or another. I admit I made a few mistakes, but I don't think erasing them would help. Looking back at my resolution post at the end of 2006 I accomplished most of the things I set myself to.
I do intend to leave procrastination behind for this new year, But maybe I'll wait for 2009 :-)
I do intend to leave procrastination behind for this new year, But maybe I'll wait for 2009 :-)
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Day 20 (365)
Turkey's done! I was standing in front of this store on Fordham Road when I realized the manikins are becoming more and more anatomically correct. Is this really necessary?
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Day 19 (365)
I tried to do a mirror self-portrait with the camera on full auto. The flash confused the autofocus and the image ended up pretty blurred. I decided to keep it because it sort of captures my mood.
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Day 18 (365)
Still under the weather....it sucks to be sick during vacation. cold medicine and lesson planning tonight.
Day 17 (365)
Christmas party at my parents.... ahh...family, stories, alcohol, food and loud music... don't you just love the holidays.
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Day 16 (365)
Finished wrapping all the presents and I'm still a little sick. This is my mom's tree in the dark with the presents around it. I'm still not feeling very Christmasy, but at least the kiddies will be happy tomorrow. (Click on it to see the notes on flickr)
Day 15 (365)
I know I'm being a total Scrooge about this, but there has got to be a law that prohibits this kind of stuff. The door on the right is my door. And no, I did not put up these decorations, my neighbor did. She's a fellow teacher and decorates her door and our section of the hallway at any possible occasion. It's freedom of expression, I guess, but do I have face it every time I leave or enter my apt?
Saturday, December 22, 2007
day 14 (365)
I miss seeing this everyday. By the time I leave work the sun is long gone. maybe I need a light box
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Day 13 (365)
Holiday show at work today. This is Duke's class forming two human menorahs and two human dreidels. Duke is one of the candles :-)
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Day 11 (365)
Good news geeks of the world!! the day has finally come when tagging in binary codes is acceptable. 01100001 01110111 01100101 01110011 01101111 01101101 01100101 00100001 00100001
Monday, December 17, 2007
Day 10 (365)
I didn't get a chance to take a picture today so I ran into my brother's room and took this one. This is my Luis Carlos. My not-so-little little brother who loves talking on the phone. Thank goodness for free night minutes.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Day 9 (365)
Went to see a play today at Repertorio Español with Nao. It was pretty nice plus it had the hunk of Francisco Gatorno. After the play we ate enchiladas and went to Grand Central for cake and whispering.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Day 7 (365)
I saw my co-worker carrying the boxes and I had to borrow them. It's a game very similar to TROUBLE. Captures my attitude towards just about every aspect of my life at the moment....ironically something happened right after this that made me change the outlook.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Day 5 (365)
I was organizing my print photos in my closed when I ran into this beauty. It's my first film SLR. It's completely manual!! The funny thing is that it's still loaded with color film and I have no clue what I've shot already with this roll. I wonder....
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007
Day 3 (365)
On our way home from work at 6pm. Duke is tired, is still obsessed with the idea of making an origami fortune teller. Next stop is Mount Eden...
Sunday, December 09, 2007
DAY 2 (365)
Duke went over to his dad's today and I decided to be bum. I did nothing but sleep and watch netflix movies all day.......but for some reason I kept hearing "duke noises" coming from his room, each time I stopped and tried to figure out what he was doing for a few seconds, just to remember that he wasn't home. when i he finally got home i took this picture of him.
DAY 1 (365)
I began a 365 flickr project yesterday. The deal is I post one photo per day for a whole year. It'll be interesting to see when I get sick of this :-)
**This is the description to yesterday's entry.
I had to work today and felt horrible. One of my students passed me this note... it really brightened up my day, but we really need to work on that spelling..:-P
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