Wednesday, October 23, 2013

New York, New york!



Fun from beginning to end! It was great seeing my friends from the Island.

The Subway was not my favorite, and never will it be, but it was interesting. We got lost so many times! I spent most of the part with Jojo, and my friend Ely. On the trip, I can say, I learned that Jojo and I have the same temperament, and we both like to question everything! And we are both bossy. Why I mention this? Because put us together on the NYC subway and if you have ever taken it, you will understand us! In the end, we got to our destination, even though it meant extra walks for Ely and me, Jojo of course, didn’t mind (hugs!). Behind the rough patches, we survived NYC!

On Friday we went to the New York ComiCon at the Javits Center. It was a blast. I had a Batman T-shirt, and Jojo had identity issues, with a hoodie of Captain America, but underneath it wearing a Batman t-shirt. Because of course, batman rocks!

The line to get in the Convention Center was impossible! We walked about five blocks just to get in line. Once inside it was amazing! I had the chance to go to  steampunk panel about its literature. I got free impress nails (5 kits, thanks to Jojo). And I saw about three Carmen Sandiego. Which inspired me! Guess what’s my costume for the Super Heroes Vs Villains Havana Club Party is going to be?! It can't be more perfect! But I leave tha subject for this upcoming weekend's post. I have been way behind with the posts, which only means I am busy with work, dance and my honey!

The true highlight of the trip, was having my dream come true! Broadway! (*you have to shout “Broadway” with a singing high pitch and long stretching sentiment*). Come on, say with me! *** BROAD-WAYYYYYYY*** Yes! I got the privilege to see “Wicked”! Such an awesome performance!

I even teared up! We got the tickets through stubhub, and somehow they screwed up our seats. They canceled our tickets, it was about 1 PM and show started at 2 PM. But Jojo had the amazing patience and got his girl what she wanted! They gave us better seats for the following day and we where in orchestra, center orchestra! They paid the difference! The tickets got to be about double the price we paid for. Lucky? maybe, or I have the most determined boyfriend ever!

The trip ended up with watching a Latin American parade on 5th Ave, shopping on Broadway St (which I loved, and I got my statue of liberty Pandora Charm!). And of course we saw Time Square. (Where Jojo bought his new nintendo 2-ds and the pokemon game, and I have become a pokemon oberver nowdays. (I watch him play, that's all).

Since the Statue of Liberty was closed because of government shut-down (Bad timing! Bad lucj! I know, poor Jojo and Ely). We got to see it from afar, and on our way back we went to Chinatown and Little Italy where we stopped for some coffee and “gelatos”.

I forgot to mention! I got to see Natali! She came by the hotel! And also Andres and Janelys! Andres took us to a great sushi resaurant, where Janelys got me hooked on Plum wine. Now I need to try all the brands. I have been hunting those wines on Atlanta. Can't find one comparable to the Hane Sushi of NYC! Andres and Janelys later that night joined us back to our hotel, for the roof top bar. Amazing view, great buzz, great time!

I just wished I had spent a little more time with my island friends, but I am so out of energy, I am getting old! Thanks! Gi, Bryant, Lida, Rose (Happy Belated Birthday!) for the trip! And of course the roomies, Francine and Ely. And to my loving boyfriend, which made it possible!



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Re-cap of the Minnesota trip!



I had a nice time working there! And of course Mall of America (MOA) didn't disappoint. Good Earth, favorite restaurant in the planet! So fresh, so tasteful.

I had great company through the whole trip. The senior engineers with me there where a blast, lots to learn from. My charming boy visited! We went to Cirque di Soleil, and MOA where I bought my MN pandora charm. (I am doing a traveling theme Pandora bracelet, and buying charms from the places I have visited, copied the fabulous Idea from my co-workers, whom did her wedding travel theme! Kudos!).

I spent a lot of time in Shape Me dance studio doing Zumba and I still managed to gain like 5 pounds! I also got to have dinner from a gal of my Alma-mater! It was great seeing her!

Overall, Loved it, it was getting cold. If I have to come back in the middle of winter on February, I know I will freeze my butt, but I know it will be fun!


Some pictures below!

 
I think Winnie enjoyed the Stay more than I did!


Amazing Flat Bread from Good Earth

Jojo and my great Mentor, Mr. Steve!

Pretty MSP!
 MOA with the BOA (Boyfriend of Audrey :P ) 

More us! and MOA


Beer Tasting in Granite City! Great Restaurant and Brewery!

Saturday, October 5, 2013

No Play, All Work at Minneapolis

I haven't been able to do much in Minneapolis, im here to work, not all travel is about play. My boyfriend got in last night and I haven't been able to spend some time with him. Can't wait to finish this 60 hour plus week of work. The tests we are doing are so fun, really, I am learning a lot. I need to sit and wait for a while, a few cycles, and I am half awake, but it is work! It can only consoles me that Minessotta is not in its best weather. Cold and rainy, so we are not missing much. Later tonight, or tomorrow, we will definitely be hitting mall of america.

Also, NYC in T-5! So excited for the comicon.

On other news, has anyone heard about the latest on Bieber and the Wall of China? Seriously? He had his minions carry him! #un-beli-bieber-vable


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