The sweet smile of my nephew Elias, one of the rare occasions he actually posed for me.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Day 132 (365)
Because April is National Poetry month, public schools around the city celebrate "Poem in your Pocket" today. Ms. G always takes it a step further and has her little sweeties wear their poems instead. This is just a few of the wonderful poems that came from her class.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Day 130 (365)
This little boy was throwing a tantrum at the 125th street station on the 4 line. He refused to move even after the train pulled into the station. I admire the mom, or caretaker, for not losing her cool and ignoring the looks people gave them. Although I never really went through that with Duke I have witnessed lots of tantrums in my line of work and they aren't pretty :-)
Monday, April 14, 2008
Day 129 (365)
I ran into Crystal and Grandma in the elevator. I hadn't taken my picture for the day so this is it. Notice grandma's face. That's her reaction to Duke's hair :-)
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Day 128 (365)
Mirror Duke. Tired and sad that the weekend is gone, but still humors me by posing for my picture of the day. Thanks kiddo :-)
Day 127 (365)
99¢ Donuts pyramid...not much more I can say to describe this. I saw this and I though about the We Demand Donuts group, and couldn't resist. I'm not sure I would eat these, I mean, donuts are bad for you to begin with, just imagine what they put into something they sell for 99 cents a dozen :-)
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Day 126 (365)
Today Duke reached a milestone during in his swimming lesson. He got the courage to dive into the deep end of the pool (12 feet). He was quite nervous, but once he jumped the fear was gone and he jumped a few more times. I'm really proud of him! :-P .... this picture doesn't really show how happy he was, because he was so cold. But he could hardly wait to tell his grandparents.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Day 125 (365)
I'm not sure how to describe this one. This bug stopped next to me for a split second while I dismissed my students. I didn't have time to do anything but to whip out my camera and shoot, then it flew away. I'm not exactly sure what's going on with the smaller bug in attached to back.....I still think it's interesting :-)
Day 124 (365)
This is Isaac's diorama about dolphins. He is a second grader at my job who is extremely brilliant. I love the fact that he included a mirror in his diorama. he was really prod of it and asked to be in the picture. I couldn't really include him but this was close enough.
Day 123 (365)
I had a meeting at PS 35X on the corner of East 163rd Street and Morris Avenue. Built in 1900 this is a strange building with awkward sinks in random places and narrow hallways. But my favorite oddity is the engraved street names on its corners.
Day 122 (365)
The new Yankee stadium. This is the view from the 4 train right before it stops at 161st Street. Probably could've taken a better composed shot, but the train was moving and I wasn't holding on to anything, and miraculously I didn't fall given my accident-prone nature :-)
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Third 30 Days
1. Day 120 (365), 2. Day 119 (365), 3. Day 118 (365), 4. Day 117 (365), 5. Day 116 (365), 6. Day 115 (365), 7. Day 114 (365), 8. Day 113 (365), 9. Day 112 (365), 10. Day 111 (365), 11. Day 110 (365), 12. Day 109 (365), 13. Day 108 (365), 14. Day 107 (365), 15. Day 106 (365), 16. Day 105 (365), 17. Day 104 (365), 18. Day 103 (365), 19. Day 102 (365), 20. Day 101 (365), 21. Day 99 (365), 22. Day 100 (365), 23. Day 97 (365), 24. Day 98 (365), 25. Day 96 (365), 26. Day 95 (365), 27. Day 94 (365), 28. Day 93 (365), 29. Day 91 (365), 30. Day 92 (365)
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Created with fd's Flickr Toys.
Day 121 (365)
Today is Sunday
Sunday -- ice cream
Saturday -- chicken
Friday -- fresh fish
Thursday -- roast beef
Wednesday -- soup
Tuesday -- spaghetti
Monday -- string beans
All you hungry children, come and eat it up!
The End
Sunday -- ice cream
Saturday -- chicken
Friday -- fresh fish
Thursday -- roast beef
Wednesday -- soup
Tuesday -- spaghetti
Monday -- string beans
All you hungry children, come and eat it up!
The End
Sunday, April 06, 2008
Day 120 (365)
Today is Saturday
Saturday -- chicken
Friday -- fresh fish
Thursday -- roast beef
Wednesday -- soup
Tuesday -- spaghetti
Monday -- string beans
All you hungry children, come and eat it up!
Saturday -- chicken
Friday -- fresh fish
Thursday -- roast beef
Wednesday -- soup
Tuesday -- spaghetti
Monday -- string beans
All you hungry children, come and eat it up!
Day 119 (365)
Today is Friday
Friday -- fresh fish
Thursday -- roast beef
Wednesday -- soup
Tuesday -- spaghetti
Monday -- string beans
All you hungry children, come and eat it up!
Friday -- fresh fish
Thursday -- roast beef
Wednesday -- soup
Tuesday -- spaghetti
Monday -- string beans
All you hungry children, come and eat it up!
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Day 118 (365)
Today is Thursday
Thursday -- roast beef
Wednesday -- soup
Tuesday -- spaghetti
Monday -- string beans
All you hungry children, come and eat it up!
Day 117 (365)
Today is Wednesday
Wednesday -- soup
Tuesday -- spaghetti
Monday -- string beans
All you hungry children, come and eat it up!
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Day 116 (365)
Today is Tuesday
Tuesday -- spaghetti
Monday -- string beans
All you hungry children, come and eat it up!
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Day 114 (365)
This is my latest postcard.
For those of you who don't know, I have joined postcrossing.com, a website that allows you to send and receive snail-mail postcards from all over the world. This one is from FInland (Thanx again Riikka). I'm not exactly sure what it is, but it's cool knowing it came all the way from Finland....I know, I'm a dork :-)
For those of you who don't know, I have joined postcrossing.com, a website that allows you to send and receive snail-mail postcards from all over the world. This one is from FInland (Thanx again Riikka). I'm not exactly sure what it is, but it's cool knowing it came all the way from Finland....I know, I'm a dork :-)
Day 113 (365)
So much trunk space, you can fit four kids in it :-P
(left to right) Robbie, Emily, Briana and Duke covering his face from embarrassment :-)
The kids loved the Autoshow at the Javits Center. It was quite an experience and thanks to Nao's patience no one was hurt. Thank you for putting up with my craziness :-)
(left to right) Robbie, Emily, Briana and Duke covering his face from embarrassment :-)
The kids loved the Autoshow at the Javits Center. It was quite an experience and thanks to Nao's patience no one was hurt. Thank you for putting up with my craziness :-)
Day 112 (365)
My niece Emily playing a just-for-girls, probably about make up, dress up or Barbies. Notice the look on Duke's face...he he.
Day 111 (365)
More evidence of changes in the Bronx. A 7eleven recently opened on the Grand Concourse and 149th street.
Day 110 (365)
I went to see a Knicks game with Duke, Brown and his friend. I tend to be bored at sporting events, especially at baseball games, but basketball is fast-paced enough for me not to fall asleep like I did at the Mets game :-) It was an interesting game because Duke was rooting for the Heat.
Final Score (overtime)
Knicks 103
Heat 96
Final Score (overtime)
Knicks 103
Heat 96
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Day 109 (365)
Triv and her after school fourth graders playing BrainQuest Jeopardy. Poor Duke got all the hard questions.
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On an unrelaated note, I would like to congratulate Nao on passing her first teacher certification test। Keep up the good work!! you'll be in this torture soon enough :-)
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On an unrelaated note, I would like to congratulate Nao on passing her first teacher certification test। Keep up the good work!! you'll be in this torture soon enough :-)
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
day 108 (365)
I know what you’re thinking. I’m one of those laundromat machine hogs…. Well you can stop judging, monkey :-) It is Monday night and there were only two other people in the whole Laundromat. Plus, six machines is not even that much…right? :-P
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Day 107 (365)
We had to go the bookstore today to pick up a couple of books I need for this week’s lesson. Duke had some funds he earned by making it to the Honor Roll once again. He was saving it for a video game, but at the bookstore he was mesmerized by a build-your-own-remote-control kit (this one to be exact). On the way home he read the instructions and bought batteries. As soon as we got home he sat at the table and began working on it. About an hour later he got up; programmed it to work on his TV and it actually worked!! not that it actually surprises me, but it makes me immensely proud :-)
Day 106 (365)
Duke's latest attempt at light painting. It's a fish above water :-)
He got it on the first try, which was great because it eliminated the frustration that usually comes with light painting.
He got it on the first try, which was great because it eliminated the frustration that usually comes with light painting.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Day 105 (365)
"Habichuela con Dulce" (sweet creamed beans) is a dessert traditionally made during holy week. It's made with milk, coconut milk and sweet potatoes. It's delicious. Several street vendors in Washington Heights and the Bronx sell it by the cup, but I like to wait until Viernes Santo to eat my mom's habichuelas....They're the best :-)
Friday, March 21, 2008
Day 104 (365)
Alarm box near in front of the 99 cent store near my job. I don't know if it still works, but it was painted recently. I know Giuliani wanted to get rid of them in the 90's, but this one still stands here. Part of me wanted to press the button, see if it worked and then run, but I kinda have to give Duke a good example :-). Working or not I love its presence in my neighborhood.
Day 103 (365)
Assetou, Kindergartener, Showing off her artwork inspired by Andy Worhol. This was the product of a lesson with my after-school co-teacher "Triv". Isn't it great? :-)
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Day 102 (365)
IRT Subway 191st Street Tunnel in Washington Heights. This tunnel brings me memories of my high school days. It is about 1/2 mile long and creepy as hell. At the time I took this picture there was a good flow of people passing through it, so it wasn't too bad. The graffiti was pretty mediocre, it reminded me of a middle school bathroom, with gossip and insults. Overall the tunnel is still impressive, especially because it leads to the deepest station in the NYC subway system: 191st Street on the (1) line (almost 100 feet below the street).
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Monday, March 17, 2008
Day 100 (365)
100th DAY !!! YAY!!!! I couldn't thin of anything else, so I took the train to 100th Street and took this. After the picture Duke and I had yummy waffle and burger at the Metro Diner :-)
Day 99 (365)
Family at my brother's birthday party.... Can you believe this is only a fraction of the family? :-)
Friday, March 14, 2008
Day 98 (365)
I'm not sure why, but we celebrated St. Patty's Day early at work. The soda bread was delicious and the green bagels were quite interesting. Erin Go Bragh !!! :-)
Day 97 (365)
Very talented subway performer Subway performer Victor Molina Jr. has been playing salsa since he was 10. He is now 20 and performs on the 4 to stay out of trouble.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Day 96 (365)
Family portrait. Duke was really tired but humored me by posing for my day 96. It was parent-teacher night at my school today, which means that we had to be at work from 8am to 7pm. I survived it and so did Duke. He was a really good sport and didn't complain once.
I used photoshop on this picture, even though I am generally reluctant to edit my pictures. I used a water paper filter and I kinda like it.
I used photoshop on this picture, even though I am generally reluctant to edit my pictures. I used a water paper filter and I kinda like it.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Day 95 (365)
This is the face of unjustified bedtime hunger. It's 9:17PM, we are getting ready for bed when I hear that dreaded phrase come out of Duke's mouth: "Mom, I'm hungry" There's not much in the fridge to fix anything in less than 10 minutes, so we have to go to the bodega. He buys half of the snacks in the store and tries to rationalize that he has a reason to be hungry even though he had dinner and snack.
Day 94 (365)
Nothing special...just day 94...took pictures today, but none were postable because they all included my students or people from work. I took this self-portrait while watching TV when I finally came back home.
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Day 93 (365)
My nephew Elias was came over this weekend. He's just too adorable, but he refused to nap or wear any clothing. I used the polaroid to take this picture of him. He saw it after it finished developing and asked "Where's the ball?" this is one of the few phrases he's picked up so far.
Third 30 days (365)
Here's my "Third 30 days" collage. Enjoy!
1. Day 90 (365), 2. Day 89 (365), 3. Day 88 (365), 4. Day 87 (365), 5. Day 86 (365), 6. Day 85 (365), 7. Day 82 (365), 8. Day 83 (365), 9. Day 84 (365).....A Day in The Life, 10. Day 81(365), 11. Day 80 (365), 12. Day 79 (365), 13. Day 78 (365), 14. Day 77 (365), 15. Day 76 (365), 16. Day 75 (365), 17. Day 74 (365), 18. Day 73 (365), 19. day 72 (365), 20. Day 71 (365), 21. Day 70 (365), 22. Day 69 (365), 23. Day 68 (365), 24. Day 67 (365), 25. Day 66 (365), 26. Day 65 (365), 27. Day 64 (365), 28. Day 63 (365), 29. Day 62 (365), 30. Day 61 (365)
Created with fd's Flickr Toys.
1. Day 90 (365), 2. Day 89 (365), 3. Day 88 (365), 4. Day 87 (365), 5. Day 86 (365), 6. Day 85 (365), 7. Day 82 (365), 8. Day 83 (365), 9. Day 84 (365).....A Day in The Life, 10. Day 81(365), 11. Day 80 (365), 12. Day 79 (365), 13. Day 78 (365), 14. Day 77 (365), 15. Day 76 (365), 16. Day 75 (365), 17. Day 74 (365), 18. Day 73 (365), 19. day 72 (365), 20. Day 71 (365), 21. Day 70 (365), 22. Day 69 (365), 23. Day 68 (365), 24. Day 67 (365), 25. Day 66 (365), 26. Day 65 (365), 27. Day 64 (365), 28. Day 63 (365), 29. Day 62 (365), 30. Day 61 (365)
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Day 92 (365)
Duke right after getting his CUNYcard. Yes, that's right, he skipped grades 5-12 and made it all the way to college. Well, not really, it's a Continuing Ed. ID for his swimming lessons at Lehman :-)
Day 91 (365)
Teens and children preparing for prayer service in front of 1022 Woodycrest Avenue in the Highbridge section of the Bronx. This was the site of a deadly fire that took the lives of 10 people (9 of them children) a year ago. The fathers of the children killed were present as well as local residents, children from local schools, firefighters, and community leaders... and of course NY1 and channel 7. My job is a five minute walk away so I decided to go during lunchtime.
Day 90 (365)
New space of Geovanni's Pizzeria IV at East 167st. former location of Carvels. It's not quite as big as the old one but it's not too bad. I'm trying to stay away from pizza though, in an attempt to not undo my gym sessions. Although, Pizza will soon be a luxury, so maybe I should take advantage while it's still under $2
Friday, March 07, 2008
Day 89 (365)
Nao my best pal (or BFF for all you netspekers) on the bus coming home from the gym. Somehow her hair still looks great after all that sweating...lol
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Day 88 (365)
All ready to workout. Didn't really want to go today, so I sat on the couch for 45 minutes after lacing up my sneakers. Finally pushed myself out the door and felt a lot better after working out.
Monday, March 03, 2008
Day 87 (365)
Duke's project of the day. He began to wrap rubber bands around a tiny little paddle ball. He used a whole 1/2 lb bag of rubber bands, but it was worth it. He was very proud of his creation despite the way his face looks.
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Day 86 (365)
This is my latest creation. I call it Suspended Scissors :-P
Materials:
-a bottle of Magna Tac
-a pair of kids' scissors
-a mini post-it pad.
Procedure:
Drop all materials in your kid's toy box and forget about them for 2 or 3 months.
Materials:
-a bottle of Magna Tac
-a pair of kids' scissors
-a mini post-it pad.
Procedure:
Drop all materials in your kid's toy box and forget about them for 2 or 3 months.
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