Sometimes you just know youre doing something right when everything seems to fall back into place! Im back in New York after I dont know how long, and this sense of elation is starting to wash over me now. Its my first morning here and I have a list of places to visit and things to do! Join me on this wonderful ride...

So here I am in Seattle...not able to leave for a few months after constantly being on the road for several years. Feels a little strange, but Im making the most of it. Lots more time to work on projects which seem to have been piling up. I was also hoping to catch up more with friends, but lately it seems like theyre all used to me being out of town all the time. Its interesting to see the way things unfold. When the rain clears up I definately want to do some more bike riding and enjoy the spring. As far as good restaurants go, I found this place. One I definately plan to return to soon:-) Anybody out there have more recommendations?

London is so delightfully different from the us! Everyone seems so much more practical minded here...an attribute I hope to adapt. They like to get right down to what needs to be done without dilly dally, so things always seem to be going along much smoother. I also noticed on the tube yesterday that the girls seem much more casually made up than the americans...another thing I resolve to do for myself. Ive got to hit boots before I go. There seems to be so much more of a make up and hair coloring selection! Who knows...I could show up back in the states with pink hair;-) Im much more chipper today, having adjusted well to the time change and also figured out how to get a good cup of american style coffee from the machine. Of all the times Ive been here before, I cant beleive Ive never been to the royal opera house! I had to remedy that by getting tickets yesterday:-) Photos to come...

I just got back from a family vacation which was really rejuvenating but now im excited to be heading out to London and New York! Ive been purposely been staying home for the past month to take care of the car situation and the like so now im totally rearing to travel. Since doing away with my appartment in new york I really havent been there much so itll be so nice to return and hopefully see some old friends. The same with London but its been even longer...probably close to two years. Reconecting with family/friends/loved ones is so good for the soul! I try to do it as often as possible...

Presidential Inaugural Ball

Last night I attended the presidential inaugural ball. It was nothing short of magical! The place was huge, and there were so many people but it was suprisingly mellow compaired to other large parties ive been to. Im sure it being a black tie occasion had something to do with it, but I also couldnt beleive how nice everyone was! If I ever had any doubts about the nation being united this event has truely changed my mind. The obama's came out and had a dance to "lets stay together" sung by Jennifer Hudson, which was so fitting for what we as a country need. There were some amazing artists: Katy Perry, Alicia Keys, and Smokey Robinson...just to new a few. They were all dressed in ball attire and were so close it felt very intimate and like we were all together as americans. I am so inspired...

I wasnt going to write about this, but now that everything seems to be in the clear I feel like saying it. I was in a car accident a few weeks ago...my hand got pretty messed up and I got hit in the nose with the airbags. My hand still hurts, but I think it will be better soon. I ended up getting a pain and suffering settlement from the insurance company, as well as a settlement for my car which was totaled. I still havent figured out what kind of car to get to replace my paid for 2003 honda civic, but im tending towards another 2012 civic right now. I can pretty much pay for it with cash, but my friend says I should get a slightly used one and put some money in the bank. Not quite sure I want to think about all this with Christmas coming up, but I did get all my shopping done!

Its juicy name dropping time, and boy have I got some good ones from NY! First off...dinner at Vitae was one of the best tastings and pairings ive had in a long time. Amazing homemade pastas and unexpectedly good pairings turned me into a dangerously sophisticated hipster of the evening. Now most people that know me know I love to dance, but the people at Swing46 had me under the table...or should I say on top of the table! Some of them seemed like trained swing dancers straight out of the 40's, which were very inspiring. Others were just shaking it...like me! I think I need to start taking lessons. At the end of an evening, theres nothing like a dip in the pool, and thanks to Gift NY its possible! I was a happy girl...plus all my friends are ok after hurricane Sandy.