Thursday, May 7, 2009

April Anecdotes

So aside from a few rain showers....what did the month of April bring? A whole lot actually. Much to my surprise.

The month started off back West to Las Vegas....for work though, not for play. This year was a more rigorous booth schedule as cost-cutting did not allow for more assistance at the show. I did have some time though to have some good Chamorro food with Janice and Fam. Tristan is still getting bigger and crapping me up as always.

Back in New York, it was a bit of the same routine of work and Friday gym days. But I finally got a chance to check out the Reservoir Run in Central Park. I heard it is actually one of the most scenic runs in the Park, and I now believe that to be true.

Central Park Reservoir - Share on Ovi


Initially I did a walk-through, just to see what I was up against. And then finally, on a 92 degree weather day, I decided to do the run. I tracked it here through Nokia Sports Tracker.

Also engaged in more social activities with the fam and with the girls. Went with Shelly and Benjie to the New York International Auto Show, and rediscovered my luv for the SmartCar. More on that here.

In between time, I even had a chance to try out some new dessert recipes. Well, maybe not new, but new to my taste testers. All in all, I think the 2 recipes for April were a hit. Sugar Cane Desserts...here I come ;-) Or at the very least, let's keep it baking.

Easter Cheesecake - Share on Ovi Rice Crispy Cupcake - Share on Ovi

And in true girls about town fashion, hit up a few new places with Darlene and Kesana. A few planned and unimpressive and others a great find in NYC. In short, Corio was okay, Havana Central decent, Trinity Place happening, Ayza excellent, Obivia great. A few favorite socialite moments:


04/09/2009 Trinity Place - Share on Ovi
Trinity Place

Sanctuary T, Soho - Share on Ovi
Sanctuary Tea

Ayza Wine and Chocolate Bar - Share on Ovi
Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar

Obivia - Share on Ovi
Obivia

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until the next time...
iza
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