Practice

They joke that it's how you get to Carnegie Hall:

But sometimes it is no joke:

Keep that chin up, LuRuSo!

New Craving

I was never a brownie girl. I even refused to be a Brownie.

Then I came across these goodies while surfing blogs and everything changed. All I can do is think about making and subsequently eating brownies.

Sweet & Salty Brownies:

Photo & Recipe via The Baker Chick

Cookie Dough Brownies:

Photo & Recipe via Siriously Delicious

Toffee Brownies:

Paula Deen for Food Network via a gal and her dog

If I succeed in the above, I will really need to up my workouts. Another kind of craving I've had. The "magic ring":

Gaiam Pilates Toning Ring Kit

I use this in my Pilates class and it truly is magic. I want one to follow me home. My foam roller needs a friend.

West to East

After receiving a bit of good news, I didn't want to ruin my high with the lows of riding the subway, so I opted for a leisurely walk across Central Park. Come along with me:

Isn't it romantic?

 Wonder what's through here?

 One way to cross a creek.

 Gnarly.

 Ideal date.

 Buildings vs trees.

Reminds me of the Northview witch tree - right, friends?

 Bass advice.

 Joining the tea party.

 Daisy, Daisy...

 Mini Me boats.

 Back to the concrete and icons.

Reward-key lime Sprinkles cupcake.

Season 8

Just a little reminder that I adore this FIERCE show:

So You Think You Can Dance - Season 8

The artistry. The strength. The work ethic.

These kids are so darn talented, it's not funny.

To quote a popular phrase from my college days, "I want to throw my shoe at them".

That's how good they are.

Plus, you have to tune in to see what Cat Deeley will be donning each episode.

Bravo.

Fancy Feet

Riding home on the subway, my ipod battery had died, I'd finished my book and my crossword, and I still had 15 minutes to go. So, I judged people's footwear.

I was quite impressed with this guy's snazzy oxfords, but why oh WHY did he have to pair them with khakis? 

I think my aversion to khakis comes from needing to wear them for many an $8/hr summer job.

Here he is in motion. Good day to you, sir!

Purple Skies

True, we had a total of 3.5 days of Spring, but with Summer comes moments like this:

Photo by: Ulysseous

Can't complain.

June Is Bustin' Out All Over

June is a great month.

This is a great song.

But...

well, Ms. Uggams had a few issues with the, er...lyrics.

And it's brilliant.

Sorry, Mr. Hammerstein!