Rooftop Pool

Scenes from the roof top pool at The Colonnade Hotel in Boston.

This Monday, Daniela and I had work off, and instead of going to the beach, (sand+sun block=unhappy rachel.) I had read about the RTP (roof top pool!) ontop of the Colonade Hotel, and it said that for $30, non-hotel guests could use the pool for a day. So up we went to the roof, bags packed with chips, sandwiches, trashy magazines, and towels. The youngster at the desk said they were full, and that we wouldn't be able to get in. He must have felt awful for us, because we just sort of stood there. I think I might have teared up a little. Finally he said, just go in.

Huzzah!

So we didn't have to pay. And we spent the whole day there, sipping Mojitos. It was marvelous. We even made friends with a pretty lady from Venezuela!

PS- check out the dude's mullet.
You may have to click to enlarge, but it's worth it.

Refresher

Boston. April 28th. 90 degrees. Solution?

Ice cold cucumber water.

You'll never be able to have plain water again.

Weekend

So, I'm still not sure if anyone has started to read this blog yet, but I will continue to talk to "you" because it's fun, and maybe eventually some day a "you" will exist! So, let's get on with it then.

What are you doing this weekend? Last night I saw Flight of the Conchords at the Agganis Arena at Boston. They were very adorable and very funny. My favorite, Eugene Mirman, opened without anyone knowing he was going to be there, and then Mel from the show was the next opener! She wore hilarious gold sequined capris which she said she had to kill a genie to get. 

Tonight I am going to my friends' (that's right, two friends!) apartment for a flower theme party! What, oh what to wear? A trip to TJ Maxx might be in order.

Hopefully I'll get some time to make something things tomorrow. Stay tuned for my newest creations! 

Right in my backyard!

I saw this article in the Boston Phoenix this morning and thought it was so cool. It's about an ex duck boat driver named Gonzo who turned a run down house in Allston into a thriving artistic community, where people rent rooms, and where his down and out friends can get their lives together. The house is dubbed NASA- New Allston School of Art. Tenants must go through a lengthy interview and audition process before they can rent a room (Gonzo claims that since he is going to have to listen to their music all day, he has to at least like it.) The house really reminded me of staying at Steve's brother's house in New Orleans during the summer road trip, only more clean and...with less slugs. Here are some pictures from the article. Read it in it's entirety here.

Sparkle Shoes

A few months ago, I bought a pair of gold sparkly Toms shoes, and haven't looked back since. I wear them all the time. Sometimes people simply state, "those are sparkly shoes." I thank them, even though it isn't always clear if they mean it as a compliment. Today, however, on the train, they really had their moment in the sun.

There I sat, legs crossed, unsightly red and blue striped socks blaring, gold shoes sparkling. I didn't think anyone had noticed, but as I was getting off the train, a very fabulous looking older gal with giant sunglasses and all sorts of fun brooches, touched me on the shoulder, and said, "Your shoes make me smile. Thank you." 

How delightful is that? So, everyone reading this, go out and buy yourself a pair of Tom's. Not only will you be the constant belle of the ball, but for every pair of shoes you buy, the company gives a pair of shoes to a child in need. It's a win win!

Funny things on the train.

Hello.

I've been noticing lots of funny things on the train lately. (I live in Boston). And I really really wish I carried around a camera.

the first thing was a guy, pretty bulky, wearing a leather jacket and baseball cap, sitting across from me. At first he looked like a regular joe, but then I realized a tiny little brown puppy was zippered up in his coat, just so that his head was poking out! And the puppy would crane his head around, and the big guy would blow on his face and in his ear and talk puppy talk to him!

I guess you'll just have to imagine it.

Also, today, two girls were sitting next to each other reading a book by Jodi Picoult. I wanted to point it out to them but I didn't.

In other news,

I found this lovely blog, Black Box Reviews, who said some lovely words about my newest Pacman earrings! http://blackboxreviews.blogspot.com/.

She also posted about an Etsy shop that sells this Valentines Day Card:
I hope Ben gives me a card like that.