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Showing posts with label atlanta. Show all posts
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Halloween in Grant Park
Another wonderful Halloween with trick or treaters and friends at our home in Grant Park. Our neighbors Calliope and Oliver always make the festivities and scaring the older kids so much fun.
Saturday, June 8, 2013
John Portman stroll
Last night Ben and I decided to create our own John Portman appreciation stroll through downtown Atlanta. We went to have dinner and then drinks in the lobbies of a few of the hotels he designed. We are such fans of this architect's work and the impact he has had on the skyline of Atlanta. We were like little kids running all over these hotels close to our home in the city. Below are a few pics from a few of the atriums we visited.
These elevators are FAST!
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
My October Challenge
Day 2 - week 2 of 6 am boot camp!
I have previously written of my 10 lbs of extra post marriage weight. So - I decided to get up and do something about it. No more wandering into the gym working at my own pace. No more several mile bike rides. It is time to CHALLENGE myself and push it to the limit.
I have started my 2nd week of boot camp. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday's from 6am to 7AM for 4 weeks at Freedom Park. Rain, sleet, snow, thunder, cold... every day we workout. My girlfriends Kate and Kelly are also in camp. We not only have to challenge our bodies each morning - the alarm clock is a challenge. I'm only an early morning girl when it's time to catch a flight to an exquisite location :). We also keep a food journal which has helped tremendously. Having to write down my snacks, water intake, and meals has exposed me to a new challenge in itself. I love writing down the healthy foods I eat and dread writing down the bad.
Recently in my family challenges have presented themselves. Challenges most of us will never face or even dream of having placed before us. While these challenges do not require my direct attention I have learned many lessons from these series of events. One being - don't take life for granted. I have an able body - time to use, test, and make it what I desire. My October challenge is boot camp and my alarm going off at 5:15 am.
No picture to post because it is dark at boot camp, we don't look cute all sweaty, and I would probably be required to do push ups if I was spotted with my phone. Maybe I will snap one on the last day.
I have previously written of my 10 lbs of extra post marriage weight. So - I decided to get up and do something about it. No more wandering into the gym working at my own pace. No more several mile bike rides. It is time to CHALLENGE myself and push it to the limit.
I have started my 2nd week of boot camp. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday's from 6am to 7AM for 4 weeks at Freedom Park. Rain, sleet, snow, thunder, cold... every day we workout. My girlfriends Kate and Kelly are also in camp. We not only have to challenge our bodies each morning - the alarm clock is a challenge. I'm only an early morning girl when it's time to catch a flight to an exquisite location :). We also keep a food journal which has helped tremendously. Having to write down my snacks, water intake, and meals has exposed me to a new challenge in itself. I love writing down the healthy foods I eat and dread writing down the bad.
Recently in my family challenges have presented themselves. Challenges most of us will never face or even dream of having placed before us. While these challenges do not require my direct attention I have learned many lessons from these series of events. One being - don't take life for granted. I have an able body - time to use, test, and make it what I desire. My October challenge is boot camp and my alarm going off at 5:15 am.
No picture to post because it is dark at boot camp, we don't look cute all sweaty, and I would probably be required to do push ups if I was spotted with my phone. Maybe I will snap one on the last day.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Matisyahu - private concert
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Matisyahu played a private concert at our neighbor's house in her living room. She had won a national contest and we were able to attend. There were about 20 people invited. We all sat in the living room, had wine, and listened as he played an acoustic set with his guitarist. He rode in on his Harley with his 5 year old son, Shahlom.
We were all added to the guest list to his show later that night at the Masquerade. WHAT A TREAT! Check him out and the link in our local paper, Creative Loafing, about the night and to see more pictures... Matisyahu in Grant Park - Atlanta
Check out his Pandora station - you will likely hear some Bob Marley and great Reggae tunes. One of the acoustic songs played was "Sunshine." Check it out on youtube http://youtu.be/QPuU-iTIFoI
Matisyahu played a private concert at our neighbor's house in her living room. She had won a national contest and we were able to attend. There were about 20 people invited. We all sat in the living room, had wine, and listened as he played an acoustic set with his guitarist. He rode in on his Harley with his 5 year old son, Shahlom.
We were all added to the guest list to his show later that night at the Masquerade. WHAT A TREAT! Check him out and the link in our local paper, Creative Loafing, about the night and to see more pictures... Matisyahu in Grant Park - Atlanta
Ben, myself, neighbors Seth & Becca, and Matisyahu
Check out his Pandora station - you will likely hear some Bob Marley and great Reggae tunes. One of the acoustic songs played was "Sunshine." Check it out on youtube http://youtu.be/QPuU-iTIFoI
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Downtown today
It's a beautiful day downtown Atlanta. Walkinig out of the Georgia Pacific building, wearing my red patent leather pumps, and happy to be working downtown.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Valentine's - Fiance Style
This year's Valentines Day is more special than any other - I am celebrating my love for my FIANCE! We are going to a romantic dinner tonight and celebrated with one another on Sunday at the Willie Nelson Concert at the Tabernacle. I came home from work early and Ben surprised me with this...
I think it is so precious that he picked this out for me. This hand bag I would fall in love with at first sight but would never have bought for myself. So - a big Valentine's to say the least, but heck, it's our first and only Valentine's Day being engaged (and I do love hand bags!).
Vintage hand bag, previously owned by Laura Hartsfield.
I think it is so precious that he picked this out for me. This hand bag I would fall in love with at first sight but would never have bought for myself. So - a big Valentine's to say the least, but heck, it's our first and only Valentine's Day being engaged (and I do love hand bags!).
Monday, April 18, 2011
Sweetwater 420 Festival
Yesterday Ben, Stephen, & I went to the Sweetwater 420 Festival in Candler Park. Sweetwater is a local Brewery in Atlanta and they sponsor this festival each year. We had a great time and loved seeing Railroad Earth play - upbeat bluegrass band. Thank you to our neighbor, Skip, who gave us VIP Passes!
Tomahawk Chop Season
Opening weekend for the Braves this year was a success! Towner and Lucye came into town for the weekend. We had a big cookout after the game on Saturday with about 12 of our close friends and Ellen was able to come down to enjoy the festivities and spend the night too. Sunday Ben & I went to the game as well and had great seats behind home base. After the game, the Avett Brothers (one of my favorite bands right now) played at Turner Field.
This is truley Braves Country, here in Grant Park. We live 1/2 a mile from the stadium - so we walk or bike to games. On Friday night we saw the jets that flew over Turner Field at the beginning of the game and you can see the fireworks from the front porch. It's Tomahawk Chop Time here at our home in the city - Go Braves!
This is truley Braves Country, here in Grant Park. We live 1/2 a mile from the stadium - so we walk or bike to games. On Friday night we saw the jets that flew over Turner Field at the beginning of the game and you can see the fireworks from the front porch. It's Tomahawk Chop Time here at our home in the city - Go Braves!
(I love our Braves flag!)
Monday, April 11, 2011
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