Union Sq. NYC

14th USQ overview, originally uploaded by Hughes500.

So tomorrow I am off to NYC to visit Rima and Suketu....they live right near Union Square in a tiny, cute apartment.

NYC is such a dynamic place...I think I will gain lots of energy there....and then off to Florida for my Niece's wedding. I can't believe she's getting married~ It's so exciting for her. I can't wait to lay on the beach....

Stay tuned for great pics and exciting stories.....

Cheers~

It's my birthday, Happy Birthday...YEAH!

I just love my birthday...I am happy to be me! And happy to have such wonderful people in my life!
Thanks Universe~

Birthday Weekend Party @ the Beach

I was wonderfully surprised with a birthday weekend packed with events (just like I like it :) . First-- Kris, Sofia, Joe, Ali & Mike pleasantly surprised me with a table full of roses and dinner @ Left Bank! (pictures to be posted)....then, a Sunday @ the beach... food, drinks, Frisbee, taboo and water guns...what more could life have to offer~
I am so lucky to have these people in my life....especially these beautiful little guys...
thank you friends...for making my birthday weekend so special~

Baby Zara is here~

Another Baby has graced us! Congrats to Nupur and Dirk...their Baby girl has joined us! I can't wait to visit you all in Miami and see this bundle of joy~ Many warm wishes guys~

Catarina is here! Born 6/17/2007

Yesterday I was lucky enough to meet this beautiful new addition to the 'gang'...Catarina~
Chip and Elsa's new addition. She's a little peanut for sure!

She's just couldn't wait to get out and dance with the party last Saturday night...and we are glad she did!

Many warm wishes Elsa and Chippy!

Attension Crafters....this Blog just in....

You must check out my friend Rachel's new Blog Craftbuff


I have to say that because of her influence (and Rita) I have turned into a knitter! Rachel is just so good at looking at some type of raw material and creating something warm and fuzzy and beautiful (that is if her cats don't get it first :)

Thanks Rachel...for your blog~

What do you protest ?

Tiana Square, originally uploaded by maasha.

I recently saw this fantastic documentary about the Tienanmen Square protests of 1989... PBS's Frontline produced a film by Antony Thomas--where he went to China in search of "The Tank Man." The documentary went in depth asking questions like---Who was he? What was his fate? (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/tankman/view/)

I really find it interesting to think about this guy. What is also interesting is that many young Chinese do not have ANY idea this protest even happened. Was his bravery for naught? Or, did this prompt the Chinese government to change it's policies and in essence become the emerging superpower it is today?

I guess this made me question, what do I believe in so much that I would stand in front of tank and risk my life?

What would you do?

A typical Buffalo weekend in the summer

My Weekend was such a blast. It was PACKED full of adventures. Babysitting, champagne parties, baby showers....French Open Brunch (NADAL~)...you name it...and fun was had for sure.
Here are some highlights.Thanks to 'Lil Bri, we Rocked out at the Champagne Party @ Allentown's 50th Anniversary Art FestivalSofia out-did herself...she put on a fantastic baby shower....I am so excited to see this beautiful new addition to our gang~

Dubai Tennis

Dubai Tennis, originally uploaded by josh_hhi.

For those that know me...Summer is about Tennis. The last two days I found myself enjoying the game....
A good day of tennis...for me, is like heaven..

And...what a better heaven than this awesome court in Dubai. So for those that want to come stay at my vacation home on the Palm...we will go play here after....

Who's in?

BBQ good-bye party

Well, this is the 'end of an era' as Amresh calls it....
Rita is leaving on Wednesday and I am very sad. I know I am not the only one who is close to her that is sad she is going home.....but at the same time, I know that for both her and all the others that will leave soon, it's a fresh, exciting start for them.

I am sad to see her leave because of the large impact she and all these other beautiful people have had on my life.

NOW, I am ready for the next, new, fresh beginning for my life as well. I am ready for new job experiences. I am done hosting the large, crazy parties....and I am ready to start something new. To connect with small groups of people....and also with that one special connection....

I thank the universe in advance for providing me with this new bright start~
And I thank the universe for these wonderful people....