This is a picture that I took today as I drove down the Henry Hudson Parkway on Manhattan's West side. It was 60 degrees and gorgeous.
New York was as wonderful as I expected. There is an energy to the city that you don't feel anywhere else. I checked into my hotel, had a glass of wine, ate dinner and then walked to Times Square. It was alive and electric and beautiful.
I thought about exploring further but wasn't sure where to do and then realize that I haven't run in days and I really need to do that, so I came back to the hotel and once I'm finished with this post I'm crashing hard and getting up at 6 to run to Central Park. At least that's the plan.
Also, I left forgot Siri at home so, ARGH.
I was supposed to run a marathon in NYC once but I sprained my ankle playing rugby (all of this is true) and had to cancel so I've never run through Central Park. If I can get up and out by 6:30 tomorrow I should be able to do 5 miles before my meetings.
I will tell you all about it tomorrow.
P.S. In an attempt to bring some accountability to my ambition, I've started a photography group on Facebook. The basic idea is to remind ourselves to take pictures every day. I am 100% only using my iphone for this challenge so we're not talking about aperture and shutter speed, we're talking about remembering to see the world as art and snapping the photo when you see a special frame. Just to clear the cobwebs I've been using @fatmumslim's photo challenge for inspiration and invite you to join too and post your photos.
Love the idea of the group. Sometimes taking photos really is about preserving memories and not about technical perfection.
Posted by: Erin @ Pixel Tips | February 23, 2012 at 09:56 AM
Man! I miss New York! If only I could convince my husband to move back up north. He's such a southerner! I found fatmumslim through a link on your site and I plan on doing the March challenge! Thanks!
Posted by: Heather | February 23, 2012 at 09:56 AM
I love the idea of the group too - not just to preserve memories (since bleh I don't want to remember right now) but because sometimes it helps us see our world anew
Posted by: Pish Posh | February 23, 2012 at 10:47 AM
I vote that you did not get up and run this morning...#sleeping-in
Posted by: wasnt_serious | February 23, 2012 at 11:19 AM
I'm going to vote yes. how could you not take the opportunity to run in Central Park?!
Posted by: jeff loquist | February 23, 2012 at 11:21 AM
I vote yes!
Posted by: Guin Pherson | February 23, 2012 at 11:24 AM
Congratulations on getting up for an early run!
I love the world in the early morning, it feels like "alone time", even in a big city.
Posted by: NatC | February 23, 2012 at 11:26 AM
I'm voting yes. Your OCD kept you up all night thinking about it so it wasn't like you were sleeping well anyway.
Posted by: Jennie | February 23, 2012 at 11:28 AM
I vote yes!
Posted by: Laura | February 23, 2012 at 11:41 AM
So will your pic today be of your running shoes? (I vote you ran of course)
Posted by: Erin the Creative Broad | February 23, 2012 at 11:57 AM
I woke up at 6:15 this morning and thought about running. But I figured someone, somewhere was already out running so I didn't have to.
Thank you. Hope your run was fabulous!
Posted by: Therese | February 23, 2012 at 12:01 PM
Of course you did. Who would miss the chance to run through Central Park? Not you. I mean I would, I hate running, but not you.
Posted by: Rhonda | February 23, 2012 at 12:05 PM
Of course you got up and ran! The weather and skyline combined with your OCD means you had to stay on track for your 500 in 2012 :-)
Posted by: Sandra Hampson | February 23, 2012 at 12:38 PM
There's nothing like the energy of NYC...no matter if it is 8am or 8pm. A lot of cities try, but none add up.
Posted by: alaina | February 23, 2012 at 04:14 PM
oh That sounds so nice...
Posted by: Jaimie | February 23, 2012 at 06:22 PM
Yeah, you got up and ran. I think it was a beautiful morning for it.
Posted by: adelheid_p | February 23, 2012 at 09:11 PM
I am jealous and also I love you for reminding us to stop and appreciate the world as art which, btw, it totally is. <3
Posted by: Everythingbugs | February 23, 2012 at 09:22 PM
I love the light in this picture. It gives the whole thing a surreal quality.
Posted by: Jessie Powell | February 24, 2012 at 11:24 AM
Gorgeous Photo.
I joined the group. I'm awful at remembering to take photos. I hope this helps after all my iphone is like an appendage to me.
Posted by: Marta | February 24, 2012 at 01:38 PM
I like the idea of a photography group -- though mine will all be taken with my Fuji P&S.
Did you have a good run in Central Park? I've always wanted to go back to NYC. I was there on a family vacation when I was twelve. I'm sure it will feel much different as an adult.
Posted by: Shan @ Last Shreds Of Sanity | February 24, 2012 at 03:28 PM
I like the idea of a photography group -- though mine will all be taken with my Fuji P&S.
Posted by: Coach Handbags | February 25, 2012 at 01:42 AM
I absolutely love running in New York City . . . you're right, there is nothing else like it.
Sorry about Siri, though :-(
Posted by: John | February 27, 2012 at 03:37 PM