Doors and windows and bridges and gates and they all open the same way and they all close behind you. Look, life is supposed to be a path and you go along and these things happen to you and they’re supposed to change you, change your direction. But it turns out that’s not true. It turns out the experiences are nothing. They’re just some pennies that you pick up off the floor, stick in your pocket. You’re just going in a straight line to you know where.
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New York day four
Another post from our trip to New York at the beginning of March. Make sure you haven’t missed days one, two and three!
My Wednesday in New York started bright and early to head down to Union Square in time for an 8am SoulCycle class. When I found out we were going to New York I knew I wanted to do a SoulCycle class, and I’m so, so glad I found the time to do it. I want to do a separate post on my experience there, but suffice to say, it was just as incredible as everyone says!
After heading back to the hotel in a glow of sweat induced endorphines we showered and then headed back to Union Square to enjoy the farmers market we spotted earlier in the morning. We found someone selling local New York honey, which was really interesting, particularly as one of the hives was on the corner of Union Square!
There’s also a really strange clock called the metronome in Union Square that apparently is one of the most hated pieces of artwork in the city.
For lunch we headed to somewhere called The Brindle Room, which was features on a Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. A request from my brother was to visit some MvF and triple D locations, so this was on the list! Everyone apart from me had the burgers, which they all really enjoyed. I had a chicken sandwich and some delicious parmesan and rosemary fries. Holy yum!
In the afternoon we had a little wonder around New York, and included a stop at a Mad Men location. I became obsessed with Mad Men last Autumn, so stopping at PJ Clarkes was a definite must for us, even if it was just to see the outside. We also stopped off at Tiffany’s, which is a must do for any girl in New York, surely! I left empty handed, but glad I experienced the magic that is Tiffany’s.
Wednesday night’s evening entertainment was courtesy of the New York Rangers and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Madison Square Garden for a game of ice hockey. We’ve seen the Rangers play the Maple Leafs twice before, by pure coincidence, the last time we were In New York 12 years ago, and in Toronto 8 years ago. The game was fast paced, plenty of banging against the barriers, lots of fast paced skating and tackles, and a few sin bin incidents!
Coming soon I’ll have day five (shopping!) and day six/seven (Brooklyn, food, and shopping!)
Advice from Mad Men #6
That’s life. One minute you’re on top of the world and the next some secretary’s running you over with a lawnmower.
Oh Joan, you’re so wise.
Advice from Mad Man #5
Our greatest fear lies in anticipation.
As said by the main man himself Don Draper. This week it means more to me than last week, and it’s something I’m going to try and keep in mind over the coming months.
Advice from Mad Men #4
“Jackie Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe. Every single woman is one of them.”
I love Marilyn, and have read so many books on her, but I have to say, I think I might be more of a Jackie now, at least in my style.
Who are you?
Advice from Mad Men #3
Joan to Peggy:
Sometimes when people get what they want they realise how limited their goals were.
Advice from Mad Men #2
But you’re the new girl, and you’re not much. So you might as well enjoy it whilst it lasts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2FZOCgZe8k
Can you tell I’m on a Mad Men kick?
Advice from Mad Men
I’ve recently got into mad men, and I think there’s a lesson for us all in there. Today I’m sharing a tip for the ladies.
Go home, take a paper bag, cut some eye holes out of it. Put it over your head, get undressed, and look at yourself in the mirror. Really evaluate where your strengths and weaknesses are. And be honest.
I love it, I think Joan is my favourite.
Stripes and Snapshots 