Happy Thanksgiving Week!

I can't believe Thanksgiving is this Thursday and that November is almost over!! Last weekend we went to the city and saw the holiday decor at Macy's. It always looks so magical every time we go and it never gets old looking at it every year. We have been coming here sine Noah was three years old. He may no longer sit on Santa's lap but he always obliges when I want to take pictures. He's so fun and at times a bit silly but I can tell the he loves the city just as much as I do even though he doesn't say it enough. 

Growing Up!!

 

I took these photos last September before school started and as I look at these pics I have to say that he surely has changed. His baby face seems to be vanishing year after year and I am not liking it one bit! He is about 5'3 in these photos weighing at least 120. He's so sweet and funny and has the cutest smile. He may be losing his baby features but in my eyes he will always be my baby! More pics below....

The Aftermath In Soho After The Riots.

Eye-opener for my kids today as we walked the streets of New York after yesterday’s riots. The remnants of what was left of a burning police car and shattered glass from broken windows was a scary sight to see. I’m well aware as to why this has happened but I’m praying for more peaceful protests in the future without the violence. Our hearts are hurting for the death of George Floyd but we should act rational and quell our behavior with peace. 

These experiences are teaching my two youngest kids to be more braver and stronger and to use their voice in defending not only their black friends, but their heritage as well. My kids are mixed and come from various background lineages. Time to time people will ask them what nationality they are and for the most part they are complemented for who they are.

Scenes of An Empty NYC In The Midst Of A Pandemic.

Although we don't live in New York I was curious to see how the city has been doing, so for the past month we've been venturing out to see how empty it has been with everyone sheltering in place. And it was surreal. So surreal to see this epic city on pause. To see some of my favorite spots shut down. To not have people hustling and brushing next to me on the sidewalk. I felt so much sorrow and my heart was hurting for this city that has once been known to never sleep. I even documented its emptiness on my TikTok. Yes, I caved and I blame it on the pandemic for having created one! 

A Flower Flash In Honor Of Our Health Care Workers In NYC!

We've had a lot of rainy days lately but when the days are sunny and the skies are blue there is nothing more beautiful than to see various colors of flowers especially on the streets of New York City. This flower flash was done by the famous Lewis Miller who does surprise flower flashes all over Manhattan. This one was dedicated to all the health workers who are in harms way working endlessly assisting those who are affected by the virus. I applaud them for their bravery and strength to be on the frontline of this epidemic. My husband does not work in the medical field but he is a city driver for UPS and delivers packages to medical suppliers among other clients. He's in the midst of it too, but doesn't work as close as medical personnel do. Still, I'm praying for my neighboring city and the entire world that we will keep fighting this hard fight. That a vaccine will be in the works soon. That life in the cities all over the world will soon get back to normal. That this silent killer will go away. It is the first day of April and there is no fooling here. Hoping that this month will bring more hope than difficulty and that these flowers along with spring covering the earth will bring smiles to all our faces. 

We are in this together!