I met up with Katja tonight for dinner at Oddfellows in Hoboken. She leaves Friday to go back to Germany. She has been Ysabel's nanny for two years. I promised to send her many pictures of Ysabel and also of the baby that will arrive in the fall.

I walked over six miles today. I met up with Lara for our usual walk. It was very muggy, the air was thick. It made the 200+ steps rather challenging. Lara was able to score guest passes to the pool next to her condo. It was great to cool off and swim.

Lara and Jamaica came over for a BBQ at my apartment. I love having the backyard, it is great for entertaining!

Carol

Happy Memorial Day!

The Weehawken parade started less than a block away from my apartment. Jeff, Ashley and I took in this fine parade.




I met up with Lara last night in Manhattan. There was absolutely no traffic going through the Lincoln Tunnel ~ made it into Times Square in 10 minutes!! I love my location.

I had a BBQ last night. Shane, Jen and Ysabel came over to my apartment. I had filled up Ysabel's pool and she had a great time splashing her parents. I made chicken and steak fajitas. I also invited Jeff and Ashley, they live above me in the house.





Recipe for Fajita seasoning (from the Minneapolis Star Tribune)
3 T ground red chili (mild, medium or hot ~ I use hot)
2 T each paprika and yellow corn meal
1 T each ground coriander and crushed dried parsley
2 t ground cumin
1 t each salt and dried oregano leaves
1/4 t each cayenne pepper and garlic powder

Happy Birthday Buffie!!!

It was 90 degrees today in New Jersey today. I met up with Jen in Hoboken for lunch today. I definitely need to learn the bus schedule a little better ~ had the pleasure of hanging out for 40 minutes in the afternoon sun. We then went to Jersey City to have pedicures. Got to have pretty feet. :-)

Special shout out to my financial advisor at Ameriprise - Andrew Schneider. We had a great talk on Thursday. Let me know if you need his contact information.

Hello

I met up with Annie (friend of Carolyn's) today for lunch.



I have been busy networking and updating versions of my resume. Someone could become wealthy if they developed software to create versions of your resume. I am also kept busy with consulting work for MovieGoods.

I am now on Facebook. You can connect with me via my email address.

Have a great day!
xoxo

What a beautiful weekend! Spike and I have been getting to know the neighborhood by going on long walks. We went out for a 4 mile walk today. I have been wearing a pedometer and it has been registering between 10,000 - 20,000 steps in a day.

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Went to Brooklyn. I still take public transportation over to Kristin and Joe's house. I am a little leery of driving there yet. I helped Kristin create her web site for her consulting business.

Hello! The change of address cards are getting into homes. I have heard from friends on the east coast. Here are a couple of links that show you my Weehawken home. Enjoy the site. Talk to you soon.

Outside View

Inside View of Apartment

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Thanks for visiting!
Carol

Darbi (college friend) and I met up today for brunch and a show. We met at Gin Lane in the meat packing district. We saw Company at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Darbi is a cohost of a podcast show for actors and is interviewing an actor from Company on Tuesday.
To view Darbi's podcast site click here





Had my first celebrity sighting today!!!! I was an Alias fanatic so when I saw
Ron Rifkin on the streets of Manhattan - poor Darbi got an earful.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, MOM!!! I will see you in a couple of weeks.


Yesterday was Shane's birthday ~ Happy Birthday Shane!

Ysabel with her Big Bird cupcake! (I failed to take a picture of the b-day boy)


Ysabel with grandpa and grandma



I had to take this picture. Spike was exhausted from our walk so he was sacked out in his crate. It totally cracks me up when he sleeps on his back.

Hello! Spike and I go for a walk along the Hudson River every day. I brought my camera with me today. First we will start with a little history lesson on Weehawken.






Spike at Hamilton Park ~ He does have a very rough life.


Manhattan ~ just a river apart

Look for my change of address cards in your mailbox next week! Where does time go? I am finishing up the tasks of a move to a new state. Today I picked up my New Jersey insurance. Tomorrow I am off to the Department of Motor Vehicles to obtain my New Jersey license and plates. I am quite positive I will need to make another trip as the VW Bug is leased and there are more hoops to jump through with leased vehicles. I have to get it done this month as my tabs expire in May.

I will be in Minnesota from June 7th through June 11th. Finnegan's is having a concert to benefit homelessness. It is Saturday, June 9th. The Delilahs are getting back together to play the event. I will be working the VIP tent. The sacrifices I make. :-)

Bands Playing

Finnegan's Summerfest Web Site

I went to Hoboken today for a street fair. Met up with Jen, Ysabel and Shane. They closed down the main street. I learned how to get around via bus.

Lara and I have been doing a lot of walking. Lara lives in West New York (2 towns north of Weehawken) ~ about 45 blocks from my place. We met along the Hudson River and walk up and down steps or very large hills. We went and checked out a new restaurant that just opened in Union City, New Jersey.

My friend Mike Sidders sent me the link to a great video on YouTube. It inspires you to really give back to the community that you live in. Please watch this Inspirational Video on Volunteering.

Happy 54th Wedding Anniversary Mom and Dad! They are having a quiet day at home. Dad is continually improving.