Today was really a lovely day. I woke up fairly early because that is how I generally roll. Headed up to the continental breakfast upstairs but didn't see a single coworker, despite there being maybe 40 in this hotel. No matter, I trotted off quickly to
B&H to peruse the camera gear because I am a
masochist and know I can't afford any of it. But I thought maybe I could find a funky camera strap or something. Instead, I picked up a hot shoe sync for my studio lights. Very helpful staff there, as always.
After that, I used my Yelp app (love love love love LOVE
Yelp) to find a cozy little coffee shop to have a small latte, skipped through H&M (I was big on the X&Y stores!) and picked up a super-cute "boyfriend" jacket, and then took an informative, if overly dramatic, tour of Grand Central Station and the surrounding area. Very much a good time.
Right now I'm killing time and relaxing before a big, long work event that I will have to photograph and pay attention to for far far longer than is advisable. I hear the food is excellent, though, and that always makes me happy.
You've heard the story, now see the photos. Not a big photo day, really - I was mostly enjoying walking around without a camera dangling from my arm.
Our very engaging and dramatic tour guide. "New York is slammin'," he said without a hint of irony.
Chrysler Building details:
Pardon this one. It's just for David.
Also, the latest in my series of
hotel self-portraits. I already have one from
this hotel in New York but it never hurts to have others.
The conservative movement in Congress has been waging a fight against womens health recently and it's up to regular old women (and men) to put a stop to it. You can sign a petition and find out more information right here.
After attending the rally, though, I'm not the least bit worried about womens health in America. Planned Parenthood got something like six Congressmen up on the stage to speak - even as our government prepares to shut down. That's a big deal. Now, without further ado, the images:
