New York: Central Park

By: Gabriela Yareliz

Yesterday was an incredible day. The weather was perfect, and so after church we went out to explore Central Park. They joined me in my quest for the Bow Bridge. 🙂 It was a day full of some of my favorite things: Park, trees, nature, bridge, couples, friends, the Bible, a castle and an Indian wedding.

I needed to find that bridge. Hilariously, no one knew what bridge I was talking about, but when I asked at the welcome center, they knew what bridge. 🙂 We found it!

We saw an Indian wedding photo shoot by the Bethesda Fountain 🙂 I was thrilled… Indian Shaadi!

Today, I did laundry (met a nice met who gave me advice about staying warm and places to visit in NYC). I looked like an idiot at the Laundry mat because I have never used those types of machines. I painted my nails, and I am ready to go to Little Italy. I am feeling the need for something Italian today. I am also getting ready while watching some “I Hate Luv Storys.”  I love Sonam’s hair. The weather is perfect– I feel the need to go exploring again. This time, no train. San Gennaro festival is going on right now.

The France 24 channel keeps talking about the Libya incident and anti-American protests. Sigh. What sadness. Anyway, I am heading out. I have plenty of school work to do when I get back, but for now I am exploring. Pray I find a watch for under $100. Apparently, that is hard to find here.

I miss my cricketers.

Fact of the day: Yesterday, I burned my hand while cooking. I accidentally left the metal handle of the pot over the fire and grabbed it. Anyway, my hand is fine because I put potatoe slices on my hand. My mom told me to do this– it worked. So it you ever have a burn, put potato on it. It takes redness, heat and bubbliness away. I swear by it.

Quotes

By: Gabriela Yareliz

“Jesus reveals to you who you really are; but He also reveals to you who you ought to be.”-Ravi Zacahrias

“There is never an excuse to kill someone for your beliefs… do you want to mock Jesus—Don’t worry, He can take it.” -Pastor Tony Romeo

“Some of the greatest minds that ever lived bowed their knees to Him [Jesus].” -Ravi Zacharias

Dear heartbreak,

This is awesome. Well said!

Coco J. Ginger's avatarCoco J. Ginger Says

we’ve had our share of fun together (yawn), but I’ve just purchased a little black dress, bright red lipstick, some shamefully elevated risqué high heels, and painted my nails a color Essie calls ‘escapades’. I’m in a white wrangler speeding down the highway to a place where dreams come true, memories of past love DIES HARD. Rumor has it, I will experience ALL this heart CRAVES— and gypsy killers with their special gypsy killing knifes aren’t even allowed in such a non-reality-based place. HA… How spectacular.

I don’t know that I’ll want to see you IF I return, I’ve outgrown your ordinarily dull and miserable presence. I plan to lose my mind and heart.I return ONLY when I have forgotten every ill memory that has disenchanted me for the past month ish.

C’est la vie baby~ good riddance.

Sincerely, Still-a-Dreamer

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Il Divo

By: Gabriela Yareliz

My favorite music group– yes, Il Divo, releasing a Greatest Hits CD with new songs in November. I am so excited!

These men have left me enchanted for 8 years, and I don’t think anything will break that spell. I still remember in high school writing Il Divo lyrics on poor Akash’s paper. Hahaha. Those were good times.

 

 

Barfi

By: Gabriela Yareliz

Barfi comes out tomorrow. I can’t wait until I get to see it (which will be months from now because of my non-theater going ways), but it looks like a really sweet movie.

Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra with Ileana D’Cruz.

Also, Priyanka Chopra’s single with Will.i.am is being released today, “In My City.”

Fact: I added my favorite song from barfi in the Bollywood Love section. It is called “Saawali si Raat”-enjoy 😉