The New Year is just a few minutes old, and like many others I’m taking time
to reflect on this past year. Yes, there were a few things that didn’t go according
to plan, but overall it was a pretty good year, and I thought I’d share some
of my favorite moments with you.
BROADWAY ~THE GREAT WHITE WAY
Living in any big city, it’s rare that we take part in traditional tourist
activities, and Broadway is generally thought of as one of those activities. That’s
all well and good, unless you have a desire to see those shows, and I did, so I
went.
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| 2015 Shows: Motown, Jersey Boys, Beautiful, An American in Paris, Chicago, Finding Neverland |
Next on my list for 2016: Hamilton, An American in Paris (I must see
this again), The Color Purple, On Your Feet, and Aladdin
LIVE MUSIC SOOTHES THE SOUL
I honestly don’t think I could've gotten through a day with my sanity, if I
didn’t listen to music. Last year I took my love of music to another level, and
went to as many live concerts as I could. I won’t lie, anxiety caused me to miss
a few shows, but overall I’m happy with the shows I did see.
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| 2015 Concerts: Johnnyswim (x2), Ben Howard (x2), Hozier, The Weeknd |
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| Enjoying myself at the Johnnyswim Christmas Concert. See pink cloud |
On the set list for 2016: Kygo & MO (tickets already in my possession
for January), hopefully a Johnnyswim Christmas (because I can never get enough
of them), and let see who else is around.
THE BEST WAY TO LEARN IS TO TRAVEL
I’ve always wanted to see as much of the world as I could. As a kid I
never thought I’d actually get a chance to do this, so I am beyond grateful for
all of the places I’ve visited last year.
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| On top of Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, UK |
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| Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France |
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| Eiffel Tower, Paris France |
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| Eiffel Tower, Paris, France |
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Pont des Arts, Paris, France
aka Lock Bridge |
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| Paris, France |
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| Paris, France |
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| Eiffel Tower, Paris, France |
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| Birthplace of John Lennon, Liverpool, UK |
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| View of Tower Bridge from inside the Tower of London, UK |
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| Strolling through Hampton Court, Hampton, UK |
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| First stop in Notting Hill...the bookstore of course. London, UK |
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| Enjoying a Sunday roast at a British pub in Notting Hill, London, UK |
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| Sunset views of London, from the Southbank Centre, London, UK |
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| Denver, Colorado |
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| Sunset over Denver, Colorado |
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| Miami Beach, Florida |
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| Miami Beach, Florida |
Next stops on the itinerary for 2016: Repeat trips to London and Paris;
followed by Amsterdam; Brazil; Seattle, Washington; and St. Louis, Missouri
NO PLACE LIKE HOME
I’d be remiss if I didn’t share some highlights from 2015, experienced
right at home.
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| Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY |
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| Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY |
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| Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY |
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| Museum of Feelings, New York, NY |
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Museum of Feelings ~ "Joyful:Exploring the sparking forest of my imagination
with emotions and my nose." Or so they say |
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Museum of Feelings ~ "Invigorated: Spin waves of scent
and energy into living, breathing, wearable art." |
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| Museum of Feelings ~ "Exhilarated: Flip on my inner kaleidoscope and feel the beauty of every bloom" |
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Museum of Feelings ~ "Calm: Capture a moment of perfect serenity
in an ephemeral sculptural cloud." |
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Evening sky over Battery Park City, New York, NY
Spot Lady Liberty in the background |
NY Agenda for 2016: Top of the Empire State Building, walk around
Central Park, lazy days at the city museums, coffee at the Highline, walk
across the Brooklyn Bridge, afternoon at the Cloisters, and so much more.
Happy New Year!
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