I had a great weekend! I stopped at a few venues; from The Big Apple Barbecue on 23^rd street on June 9^th, to Girls Night Out at SIR Stage 23 on 37^th street and 11^th ave. Then I ended the weekend celebrating my cousins’ birthday at Brother Jimmy’s on 33^rd and Lexington!

BBQ’s

Had some great BBQ at The Great American Barbecue. Starting with Ed Mitchell Barbecue, Blue Smoke, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Jim N’ Nick’s Bar-B-Q and Hill Country and more. The lines where long but well worth the wait!

When it comes around next year be sure to stop in and take a look. The cook out takes place during one weekend in June. Take a look and like the event on Facebook for updates. The entry fee is free and each plate is $8. It best to share plates because they’re re so many vendors to try. Why get full before you try everything you want to try! There are other things going on to keep you busy when you’re not stuffing your face; from music to games and cooking events.

While attending the The Big Apple Barbecue there was another event going on down Madison ave, I couldn’t help but check it out.  The Festival of India in North America had beautiful floats and people, which I truly enjoyed. http://www.festivalofindia.org/?q=node/201

Girls Night Out

Girls Night out an event in which I have always enjoyed going to, disappointed me a bit this spring. The Goodie bags where made of plastic and didn’t overflow with “goodies” as they have in the past. They didn’t even have the events name on the bag! I remember years ago when there where wait staff that came around with drinks and served the women, music filled the hall and they’re where vendors everywhere you turned. The women leaving this event (who have been faithful to the event for years) left disappointed. There were so many women asking what in the world happened to the bags and quality of the event? 

Even though I was disappointed with the event, there was a vendor there that I just fell in love with: Shea on U. Shea on U is a family own business that takes pride in their Shea butter fusion lotion.  Sweet smells open your senses and the smooth richness of the lotion is good for body and hair. They are fabulous. Check them out at http://sheaonu.com/

The weekend ended with a celebration at Brother Jimmy's on Lexington Avenue. Well hey, the weekend started with eating, it might as well end that way too!

I have walked the streets and avenues between 32nd and 44th street since I've been working on 33rd street. A few times I have come across a young man that draws images in between the blocks any where from 5 to 2 ave. He has some really nice pieces. He has always been very humble and grateful for the donations given for his work. I've attached the pictures for you guys to look at and I hope you guys enjoy. He says that he prays all the time for good fortune and just a leg up on his life, and he uses his drawing to share his talent. I truly hope he is successful in his dreams and that he gets the help he needs. Not many people who have a "street hustle" have drawn me in, but seeing this young man has shown me the meaning of determination. 

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Spice Market

I love good food and places with great layouts. My friends and I went to the spice market and below are a few images of the place. I absolutely love the look and feel of this place, but I wanted to know if the food was impressive as the ambiance. We went for lunch and I enjoyed it very much. The staff was amazing, they made me feel welcomed and allowed me to take photos. I really enjoyed myself.

Please take a look at the spice market. Thanks to Lola for the information on this place, it was a YUMMY find!

I've been a bit busy... but I wanted to share with you all some of the samplings of what I've been doing lately.  

A Night with New Edition

It's my Perogative! 

Baby Shower

Yummy Cupcakes!

The guests have arrived!

WCS Run for the wild...

Stretch before you walk!

Run!

Random photos from things I see that are interesting.

Are you thirsty?