that I can't even name them all ..... My favs are on my bloglines and blogrolls... So, here's to all of you.... A BIG SHOUTOUT and thanks for making the blogworld a fun one to write in and be a part of..... Leesa
One of my fav. bloggers, fellow expat, and real life new friend in France!!
On Sunday a group of us met up for lunch in Paris' Gare du Nord quartier (fondly known as Little India). We waited to long to eat at Dishny so chose a different resto. down the street-- Thanks to Animesh's recommendation... Otherwise we would have been waiting for hours!!! It was okay but the waiter was really nice! The pink, rose lassies were really good! I bought 4 Bollywood dvds and some henna for my feet!!
Paris Plage kicked off yesterday and the weather was a bit chilly down here in Antony. Maybe it was better in Paris, but I didn't go! INSTEAD, I went to the gym... I had the intention of catching my "1140" a.m. RPM class but for some reason I TOTALLY spaced on the time and thought it started at 12:20 pm. So, once on the train headed for the gym, I had a revelation about the time and quickly checked my agenda.. Sure enough... 11:40 and it was already 11:56... I got to the gym... and stayed there from 12:08 pm - 8:20 pm only leaving twice- once to talk an hour walk and again to stop at the boulanger since I had NOOOO energy and I was starving!!!! I went to the RPM class at 7:40 pm... Along with: one hour on the eliptical, 45 minutes of weights, and 40 minutes of abs, stretch and yoga... WHEW!!!! I'm feeling it all now... So anyhow, this post in not REALLY about Paris Plage!!!
Note: Picture pulled of the internet!
Some of my friends from back home have been asking about my camera.... Here she is... Just to let you know 99.9% precent of the pictures on this blog are from a regular digital cameral--- not this one!
Every summer kids from low-income families from East Coast States as well as Canada have the opportunity to enjoy some "fresh air" and see something other than cement walls, city smells, and pollution! These kids are the "Fresh Air Kids," who are placed in host families and attend summer camp via the Fresh Air Fund, a non-profit agency that raises money for kids from age 6 to 18. These kids will soon begin their "summer vacation" -living with host families and looking forward to summertime fun and new experiences.
Some of the children are leaving the New York for the first time. Others are making return visits to stay with the same host families with whom they spent part of last summer.
This is a GREAT opportunity for kids who may never have the opportunity to see a different part of the state they live in to have a vacation and to experience a life that is quite different than the one they experience in their everyday life.
The Fresh Air Fund is an independent nonprofit agency that has provided free summer vacations to more than 1.7 million children since 1877. Each year, thousands of children spend time with host families in 13 northeastern states and Canada.
The Fresh Air Fund is an independent, not-for-profit agency that provides free summer vacations to New York City children from low-income communities. Jenny Morgenthau is the Executive Director.
More than 1.7 million children have been helped since 1877 and nearly 10,000 New York City children now enjoy free Fresh Air Fund programs annually. In 2006, 5,000 children visited volunteer host families in suburbs and small town communities across 13 states from Virginia to Maine and Canada; 3,000 children attended five summer camps on a 2,300-acre (9 km²) site in Fishkill, New York; and the fund’s year-round camping program serves an additional 2,000 young people each year.
MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY: A closer look at the produce at the farmer's market this morning. I am testing out my new macro lens and it's great! It offers a whole NEW dimension on photo taking! Let me know what ya'll think!
Got it!! Thanks to Dawn for bringing back my new 35mm macro lens! This will take me into a new dimension of photography. And, I'm ready for it!!
Yay... I just got my Moo cards in today for Cupcake Princesse! They're cute and tiny--- and inexpensive (best part). Thanks to Kyliemac for telling me about this great UK website! I recommend you check out their website and if you are a new customer- You can get a 15% discount on your first time order! Here's the promo code to use: 2RB2CK
So, my morning searches on Google got me to these photos which came off of a blog called, Salvation, Inc. Still current after all these years... and this was back in 2004! Now it's mid 2008! I hope Jan. 2009 comes soon!! Not that I think that much will change.
He has such an INCREDIBLE voice... He has done many duets with the likes of Cher, Tina Turner, Andre Bottecelli, Luciano Pavorrotti, and here he is with Joe Cocker... BELLISSIMO!!
Not too long ago, I posted that my gym just started "spinning," or RPM, classes!! I was soo excited 'cuz it's the one cardio class that I feel you get a really great workout and burn a lot of calories! I love these classes and so does everyone else, for that matter. High energy and really motivating, these classes really get your endorphins going! Currently, they run for 40 minutes, which isn't the 1 hour class that I'm used to ... BUT! And I say BUT! In September, the class time will change to 1 hour 20 minutes which is AWSOME!! YAYYY!!! Notice the setting of the salle. I like the papier peint which makes it look like you are in the forest with all of the trees on the wall! CEEEWWWWWLLLL!!!
Any nail biter knows how HARD it is to break this TERRIBLE habit!
I was fortunate to stumble upon some guys in a hoda doing some Brasilian Capoeira!! It's just amazing to watch!! I have tried this before, years ago, but my knees said------NO!!! Oh well, I still LOVE to watch it!!
One thousand (and one) thanks to my dear friend, Dawn "Noel" for bring back several goodies back from her two week trip to the U.S. THANKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKSSSSSSSSS DAWN! On of those things is the marco lens I bought for my 35mm Olympus Evolt 500- and the other was a big bottle of Tequila to replace the 2 litre bottle that I broke last week!! Other goodies included taco and fajita seasoning and dip mix for picnics and such!!! Dawn, YOU ROCK!!!!!! -Bizzzzz, Leesa : )
We had another picnic tonight - in Paris this time, right along the Seine!!! Only in Paris, right?! It was soooo beautiful and the weather held up very nicely!! I have never been to this endroit and it was great- So great, that we are going to do it all again
NEXT Wednesday!! These summer picnics are just right up my alley!! I LOVE to be outdoors and to hang out with friends! A BIG HUGE THANKS to Florence for suggesting the idea for the "Paris Picnique" and for choosing such an excellent location!!
See you all next week and ALL of you out in Blogland are invited, too... it's potluck so just bring whatever! Drinks and something to nibble on... We'll make it for 6 p.m. next Wed. Please let me know if you can make it!!!
Directions: Where: Take Metro Sully Morland (7) Sortie: rue Sully and continue on rue Sully-
When you see the Seine you will come to the bridge - the Pont de Sully.
There may still be a lot of construction work going on still so walk on the right hand side of the bridge..
There are two parts of the bridge-- walk across both til you reach the end of the
second street. If there is construction work and you are indeed on the right side of
the bridge, then cross the street at the corner and look for the path that goes down
to the Seine... Follow this path down and when you are below you will see some
small "amphitheatres just along the bord of the river... We will most likely be at
the 3rd 'demi-lune" so look for us there on the steps... If by any chance you don't
see us at that one.. you can check the others- they are all next to each other and
not far apart... At around 6 pm there probably won't be many people but around 7:30
it starts to fill up as they have dance lessons in these little arenas.... It's really cool
because where we are on the steps we can watch the dance lessons, too...
When: around 6 pm---- whenever (around 11 pm)
What to bring- anything to drink - wine, soda, water, juice, etc
and something to nibble on --- ex- bread, cheese, fruit salad,
whatever after dinner snacky thing you want to bring....
You don't need blankets because it's cement stairs to sit on...
Contact: Leesa - 06 19 17 39 68
Note: In case of RAIN- the event will be cancelled.
From where we were sitting, we had a clear view of La TE - the top part... It was beautiful at night! Sun sets close to 10 pm and it's dark by around 10:20ish...
