Mother Knows Best...

In true motherly fashion, my mom has discreetly requested MORE posts from me by suggesting that I share my "best and worst" moments of each day- therefore writing everyday.  "...what about the infamous wheeler family's 'best and worst'? You could do it for the next upcoming week and then post 7 days worth?"  Cute, Mom.  And very subtle!  (Do you think she misses me?!)  Love ya, Mom.

My mom really does make what is truly the best suggestion yet!  (and the ONLY suggestion yet...ahem!)  But in addition to our family's monthly "White Rabbit" (GOTCHA!) competition this family tradition of "best and worst" is something us Wheeler's like to do while on a vacation.  Usually over a beautiful dinner with each other, we go around reflecting on the day and sharing what we each would consider our best moment and our worst moment (aka: highs and lows, favorite/least favorite, rose and...thorn- no buds in this game I guess, sorry.)  So on that note...

My Worst...

...would probably be the fact that I literally NEVER stopped sweating all day.  Not only is that disgusting, but the only food I wanted to eat, therefore, was really really cold stuff- (i.e. ice cream...i.e. I could not stop eating ice cream and now I really feel sick.)  And the subway stations....UGH, the stations are just the worst!  The heat literally just festers down there- no breeze, no ventilation, nada.  But if you can bare it until your train comes, God will then prove his faithfulness yet again and blow a fresh, icy cool breath of AC into your face.  Yep, the trains are air-conditioned- praise the heavenly Lord above!  So that helps, and also (shout-out to my Nica 2012 friends), I'm taking cold showers everyday again- like a pro!

So I guess the lessoned learned with that is, Summer is here, everyone!  At one point while walking down the street today, I actually thought to myself, "I'M BAKING LIKE A TOASTED CHEESER!  IT'S SO HOT OUT HERE!"  And for those of you who don't know the reference, please, take four minutes to introduce yourself to the men of my dreams:

(complete with subtitles, too!)

My Best...

Because I'm new to this BIG CITY and don't often have predetermined, daily plans (other than dancing my butt off!), I have picked up a new hobby, which has quickly become one of my favorites: wandering.  After dance classes I find myself on this spiritual high, causing me to just want to simply celebrate life and all the abundant joy that can be found in it!  I find myself not wanting to go home right away, with a certain inkling that there is something else...some other exciting happening...waiting for me out in Midtown Manhattan.  So I just start walking!  ...and walking!  ...and looking around...  In these moments I think to myself, "I couldn't tell you what I am looking for, but I'll know it when I see it!" 

Last night, I wound up sitting in Central Park sipping a Jamba Juice smoothie looking at this view:

And today I found myself purchasing little gifts for loved ones at this happenin' street fair!



There's just so much life and fun at events like this in the city!  There is really cute jewelry, unique clothing, funky artwork and the best part is that the air smells like chicken everywhere you go!  I can't wait to bring my mom to one of these fairs next weekend when she visits! 

In the meantime, thanks for keeping up!  Until tomorrow! :)