Holidays are a coming......

I can't believe it's a week from Thanksgiving and a Christmas is a month or so away.
Wow! Time flies. We did see a little bit of snow already end of October.

The last few weeks have been full of activity. For Halloween I did get to do some fun Halloween activities. We went to Bates Haunted House in Glen Mills, took a tour of Lauren Hill Cemetery, and attended a Halloween happy hour. We watched some movies d; Puss in Boots, Paranormal Activity 3, In Time, and Rum Diaries. We went to Helium Comedy club for some good laughs. I also tried some new places to eat in the city, like Chifa, Table 31, Fieldhouse, and a couple of Thai food places. All yummy food too. We went to the Mutter Medical Oddities Museum and saw some really interesting things. Jordan did not like it much. He said it was really gross...lol.


Jordan continues to work on Karate, school work, and now he's added guitar lessons to his schedule. He's taking lessons at the School of Rock in Philly. I'm so excited for him! He also got to go to an Eagles game for the first time with Steve this past Sunday.

Those of you who know me well, know I don't drink much. Once in awhile I may have a pina colada or a mojito. But lately I've been drinking a few glasses of wine when the time feels right. I may be developing a fondness for wine...lol. Been also getting ready for the holidays. I started shopping for Christmas and I am almost done. I only need a couple of more items. Now, I can focus on Thanksgiving dinner with my parents and Christmas decorating.

Looking forward to the holidays in the city!

Full Fall......

October has been an interesting month. I continue to enjoy city living, going out for dinner, comedy shows, trying out different restaurants (Max Brenner, Abyssinia), etc. Went to Merrymead Farm with the kiddies picked out pumpkins and went on a hayride. Went to the Renaissance fair on a beautiful fall day. Went to Bates Motel haunted rides. That was a lot of fun! Also went to see a couple of good movies this month, Reel Steel and The Thing. We have had, for the most part, mild fall weather, and enjoying it while it lasts.

Been spending more time with dad. The day we went to Merrymead we invited him to join us for a lunch picnic in park. After his heart attack he has made it a point to keep in touch and spend more time with us. I am glad for that.

Jordan is doing well. He's really into Karate. He goes twice a week and enjoys it very much. I love that he's so into it. He's made some new friends there. He received his first belt and we went out to celebrate by going out for a nice steak dinner. He is doing well with school too. He's such a great kid. I am so blessed.

Looking forward to the upcoming holidays, full of the food, family, and friends.

It's Fall...It's Fall!

The summer is gone and we are in full fall mode. I love this time of year!I love to wear warm comfortable sweaters, boots, and sleeping in the crisp coolness of the season. Taking it a bit slower this season, and enjoying the early evenings at home.

We did enjoy September out and about when we had the chance. We attended a couple of great meetups, movie meetup, Sips meetup at the R2 Lounge, a couple of great comedy shows, Warmdaddy's great food and music, dinner and breakfast out with friends. We checked out the Puerto Rican day parade this year and visited The Natural Science Museum, my son's favorite museum. We took a daytrip to Lancaster. We also enjoyed Labor day with family and friends.

My son started 8th grade. He's doing well with his courses so far. He also started Karate classes. He loves it! He had taken some when he was younger, but didn't continue. Now he's really interested and I'm so excited for him! After Karate class we sometimes go out to dinner and spend some quality time together talking about all that interests him. I enjoy those talks with my boy. Had to do some serious fall shopping for him. He's growing like a weed...lol. He's growing into a wonderful young man. I love him so.... It's a shame his dad is not making an effort to be part of his life. He's missing out on seeing a beautiful boy grow up.

It's been a bit hectic at work. I was working from boxes the last few months because I was waiting for new furniture to arrive. Finally it arrived and now I'm organizing. My office is much more pleasant and functional now. I look forward to coming into the office.

In the homefront, my boyfriend moved in with me. Well....mainly clothes and beds for the kiddies. We were spending practically everyday together, so it was only natural. He's a great guy, sweet, kind, and loving. I'm a lucky girl. Looking forward to sharing adventures together.

Now, focus is on school for my son and my work for the rest of the year. Well, maybe some fun in between too...lol. Not sure if I can take a trip somewhere before the year is over, but you never know. I'm always up for an adventure or a trip somewhere dreamy....

End of summer is here........

August has been a great month full of activity! We've enjoyed a lot of outdoor concerts, festivals, and events. We've enjoyed a double feature (Captain America/Harry Potter-last movie?? maybe...lol.) at drive-in in New Jersey. Something I had not done in a long time. My son loved it! I fell asleep during the 2nd feature (Harry Potter) but he was a real trooper and watched till the end.

I have been trying different cuisine from Africa (Ethiopian, Senegal)with my friend Bina. Yummo!! She also loves live music so we checked out "Dende" a Brazilian percussion band at World Cafe Live. I have been able to spend some quality time with friends I have recently reconnected with. We always find something fun to do or eat in the city...lol.

My honey and I always check out the comedy and music scene in the city. We checked out Improv Night at the Shubin Theater, Luke O"Reilly at Chris Jazz Cafe and Conjunto Philadelphia at World Cafe Live. We have taken some fun evening motorcycle rides too.

I was itching for a roadtrip and decided to drive to Atlanta area to visit family. The drive was pleasant, weather great, family was fun, and food was awesome!! Family home cooking...can't beat that!!

Can you tell I'm obsessed with food....among other things....lol.

We have really enjoyed this summer and will continue to enjoy the mild weather before the cold and crisp weather arrives. We even managed to experience an earthquake in the Philly area (Tuesday 8/23, early afternoon). Had not planned that....lol.

Now we are getting ready for my son's new school year so I have to slow down some. He'll be starting 8th grade. Hmmmmm....I'm actually looking forward to hybernating a bit once the winter comes. Maybe get some rest for next spring and summer. Or maybe not..lol. We'll see.....

Post Vacation....more summer fun!

This month has been full of great summer activities. Lots of outdoor concerts, festivals, and great food!! LOL. We just got back from a great Disney vacation where my son ate a giant smoked turkey leg each day at the parks...lol. He loves those things. We spent a lot of time by the pool and going out to eat. Lots of sun and fun in the parks. We checked out Harry Potter ride at Universal, and rode Space Mountain, Mount Everest and the River Adventure Dinosaur rides a few times, our favorites.

Been checking out the Jazz scene in the city at the Clef Club, Chriz Jazz Cafe, and even the World Cafe Live. Great music!! Looking forward to the rest of the summer. I hope to take a nice road trip or two before the hot weather disappears. Fall is a great time for that too. My son and I love to take road trips. Ok.....I like to take road trips more than he does. He prefers to stay home and play video games...lol.

Enjoying the summer....

We have been enjoying the summer weather in the city. Lots of outdoor activities, BBQs, outdoor music, festivals, and food! Fourth of July was great in the Parkway! Lots of entertainment, food, and fireworks. This month Jordan and I have been taking a lot of walks around the city. We have our favorite ice cream place and park we like to visit regularly. We often pack lunch or buy lunch and sit in Love Park or the park accross from our building and enjoy the sunshine.

I have been taking the train into work. I enjoy the ride in. Since my office moved near the train station, I have been taking the train. My car is in need of some repairs. So glad it waited till I was able to take the train into work...lol.

Jordan finished his 7th grade homeschool year strong. He'll be starting 8th grade in September. Can't believe he'll be in high school soon. My work is going well. We had grand opening for one of our large projects this summer so far. It was great to see a beautiful apartment building completed and meet all the people involved in making it happen.

I have been able to connect with some friends from Middle School through facebook in the last week. It's been about 18 years since I have seen them. It's hard to believe it's been that long. I can't wait to catch up with them further.

Getting ready for a trip to Disney in about 3 weeks. My SO and his kiddies are joining us. My brother and his family will be there too. Have to start organizing and packing. Looking forward to the trip!

Small gatherings....and trains

We have been spending a lot of time outdoors. Aside from regular walks, motorcycle rides, we have enjoyed some of the outdoor festivals, like the American Asian Festival, Irish American Festival, hiking in parks and Benjamin Franklin Bridge, and swimming in our building pool. We also enjoyed BBQ at my brother's place for Memorial Day. We went to a Summer Story Slam BBQ event in the city with music and storytelling. With the great weather here we decided to take a day off and enjoyed the beach in Ocean City. We had a wonderful time!

Update on my job. My office finally moved to downtown Norristown so now I can take the train in or the Frankford Line to Norristown Speedline. I am enjoying the commute in, and not having to drive into work all the time. I get to read, meet interesting people, and pick up breakfast on the way to work. Lots of neat places to stop and pick up food and other items on the way and back from work. My boyfriend got me a kindle and I am enjoying the time now that I can use it more to read and play games on it.

Lots of friends and gatherings have taken place in the last few weeks. We celebrated my boyfriend's birthday and my birthday by having a small group of friends share cake and conversation. My brother and wife came to visit as well. Been spending time with friends having some great conversations about life. It's great to have good friends you can trust and share things with. I thank you all for being there, and know that I am there for you always.