Saturday, March 26, 2011

A View From A Gym


A View From A Gym
Originally uploaded by jo.mei.

As graduation approaches and the realities of the real world dawn on me, I've finally started using the Juilliard gym. It's not the best equipped gym in the world, but at 22 stories up, it does have a spectacular view of midtown Manhattan and the Hudson River.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Art Deco Lobby


Art Deco Lobby
Originally uploaded by jo.mei.

It's good to have friends, especially friends with normal office jobs. For example, my dear friend Cheryl works in the historic RCA Building aka, the General Electric Building, and whenever I have time to kill during the week I like going to her office for a free cup of coffee, a nap on the couch, or, on this occasion, partake in the girl scout cookies one of her colleagues left in the break room.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Walking


Walking
Originally uploaded by jo.mei.

We "lost" an hour today due to the springing forward of daylight savings. Maybe that's why lower Manhattan seemed particularly quiet this morning. The perfect day for a long meandering stroll through the city. You turn and I'll follow... quite perfect...

Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Wintery beach


Wintery beach
Originally uploaded by jo.mei.

The New England beach in winter is no joke. The wind is bitter and unforgiving, even as the sun blinds you from the sky and surf. Despite all this, I can't resist a brisk walk close to the water... something about the millions of broken seashells and the carpet of seaweed at low tide and the flocks of seagulls... make me feel at peace with my minute existence.

Monday, March 07, 2011

#1 Something


IMG_0463
Originally uploaded by jo.mei.

My parents, at some point recently, acquired this pair of mugs, which have since become their preferred mugs around the house. Now, as their only child, their only still single and far from having marriage prospects daughter, I can't help but take these mugs a little personally. My mother may tell me they were on sale at TJ Maxx and are the perfect size for their hot beverages, but still... these mugs are sending me a message I do not appreciate.

Sunday, March 06, 2011

Night out in RI


Night out in RI
Originally uploaded by jo.mei.

Sunday night, Town Pizza Family Restaurant near my parents' house. I was picking over the remnants of my Seafood Platter when this couple settled into the booth next to ours.
She got tea, he got a beer, then they're gonna share a pizza...