THE ART OF PRODUCTIVITY.

Beautiful day, I just had to wander.

We decided to grab a bite at Peter's Since 1969.
For a drink, I chose to go with their signature Sangria.

I was starving and decided to have the 1/4 chicken,
mac & cheese, sweet potatoes and cornbread.
(My review, via Yelp)

We had a nice time roaming around in the beautiful weather.
Before we hit the Tender Trap, I decided to grab a snack at Momofuku Milk Bar.
The Cereal Milk soft serve ice cream with the Corn Flake crunch is heavenly.
I definitely recommend checking this place out.
(My review, via Yelp)
I ended the night just hanging at Tender Trap and chatting away about art.
It was a simple, yet great day.

The following day, my boyfriend and I felt it was necessary to venture out,
once again to soak up this amazing sunshine.
We decided to have lunch at Jin before deciding what to do with the rest of our day.
This place has such great happy hour deals -
Only 3$ each for drinks, sushi and small dishes.
(My review, via Yelp)

We started with the field green salad, with ginger Japanese dressing.

Absolutely loved the Yakitori (chicken) so much that we ordered two rounds of it.

The steamed broccoli was perfect.

We could have done without the Shrimp Shumai.
It didn't have much flavor and was a tad on the mushy side.

Ah, these little gems - The Harumaki were delicious!

After lunch, we walked around a bit before we decided to finally head to the Whitney Museum.
We stopped at Sugar Cafe for some sweets before the train ride...

I chose the Coconut Layer Cake, which I was a little disappointed with.
Not as great as I thought it would be.

He went with the Oreo Cheesecake, which was alright.
I'm not sure why, but Sugar was a little disappointing on this visit.
I hope they get back on track because I used to love them!
Finally, it was time to make our way towards the Whitney Museum...

So glad that I finally made it for the 2012 Whitney Biennial!

No photography was allowed within this exhibition, but I was so lucky that
I finally got to experience Alexander Calder's "Circus",
Lee Krasner's "The Seasons" and Eva Hesse's hanging work, "Untitled".
Quite impressive.

In the staircase: Running Man - Jonathan Borofsky.
Now, onto the 2012 Biennial...

Fluid Employment (Little Attractions) - Sam Lewitt, 2012.

Fluid Employment - Sam Lewitt, 2012.

The Seasons I - Jutta Koether, 2011.

The Seasons II - Jutta Koether, 2011.

Concern, Crush, Desire - Nick Mauss, 2011.

Locust - Ellsworth Kelly, 1966.

Sketch for Consuelo - Eyre de Lanux, 1905-1992.

Sketches of Women - Eyre de Lanux, 1905-1992.
I really enjoyed these sketches, they reminded me of sitting in a Parisian cafe.

Unfortunately did not have a chance to jot down the title and artist of this installation.

Paint Me a Cavernous Waste Shore - Elaine Reichek, 2009-10.

Untitled - Kai Althoff, 2011.
I really enjoyed this installation because there were so many different aspects to observe.
You could walk around and around it and still notice something different each time.

Ankoku 6 (Yellow Umbrella) - Richard Hawkins, 2012.

Ankoku 3 (Direct Translation - Danae) - Richard Hawkins, 2012.

Ankoku 2 (Direct Translation - Guernica) - Richard Hawkins, 2012.
I really enjoyed these collages, mainly due to the major references to art history.

Appurtenance A-C/The Path of Least Resistance/Appurtenance D-F - K8 Hardy, 2012.

More of those collages by Richard Hawkins that I loved...

Salome Painting: Smoke Smoke - Richard Hawkins, 2012.

Ankoku 5 (Direct Translation - de Kooning's Women) - Richard Hawkins, 2012.

The Noble Carbunkle - Forrest Bess, 1960.

Made Sunday brunch: Apple streudel pancakes with bacon.

Ah, what a beautiful past few days... Thursday was relaxing, Friday was inspiring and Saturday was so much fun... Since the weather was so beautiful, I decided to re-visit the Brooklyn Museum with a friend of mine, who is an amazing artist, by the way. We browsed the museum, roamed Carroll Gardens, enjoyed a quick lunch outside while watching the sunset then ventured off to Barnes & Noble, just so we could read some children's books. I kept the partying to a minimum this weekend due to the fact that I have a final paper to write for my Renaissance Art class, which is due tomorrow. I feel so satisfied after the last few days - Emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually. Now that it's lazy Sunday, I think I'm finally ready to sit down and get this paper done.

Thanks for reading!
XO

WINTER 'TIL SPRING, THROUGH FILM.

Domain.

Lit Lounge for Get Active's Freshman Class.

I think this was THE MOSH.
I'm not even 100% sure.

The Tribeca Grand.

After-hours.

Lit Lounge.

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.

Imperial Lounge/Loft, whatever.

What was supposed to be the "48 hour" party.
Rest in peace, El Dorado.

Birthday dinner at Vamos.

Enid's.

Disclaimer: I am not a photographer, this is just my life and these are my loved ones.
These photographs were shot using a Canon Snappy S, with 35mm film and a Kodak disposable.
These photographs have not been edited.

Fin.