The start of the snow storm!

City Living

Here's a few observations I've had of city living since moving to Philly. I think within a year or two, these things won't be different or odd to me anymore. I'm sure there will be more soon but this is a good start.

It's ok to be pale. It's actually more accepted...

200 naked people on bikes might ride by...

There aren't many chain restaurants here...

Public transportation actually makes sense after the 2nd time riding it...

As long as you know the number streets you can figure out where you are...

You need to wear coats more...

You don't wonder why someone is walking instead of driving...

Always look for bicyclists when you're making a right turn, even if you know you haven't seen one in a while...

There's a lot of artists...

Expect there to be a stop sign at every intersection...

Even in the summer people wear pants and jeans...

The PPA doesn't regulate South Philly parking, but every where else they do...

There's some shady places under the "El"...

October's First Saturday

As some of you know, Jonathan and I opened up an art gallery in June. We now have openings every first Saturday. Old City, in Philadelphia, does first Fridays. We knew we couldn't compete with that since it's over an hours walk, and about a 15 minute drive...I think it is anyway.

Jonathan books the shows. He's doing a great job at getting in artists that have never shown in Philly. We're the new venue that shows any type of genre. If you're a skater, an old skater, or a skater fan this is the show to attend.

We're showing artwork from skaters who defined skating. Although I pretend to be a skater with my long board, I'm terrible haha. And I never really knew the "history" of skating. Most of these guys have videos, which I'm sure you can find on youtube. "Get Excited" as Rachel from Rachel's Thread would say.


P.S. I designed the postcard. :)

Vegan Chinese Restaurants

YUM....

We (me, Jonathan, Kevin and Alanna) went to Kingdom a vegan (AND Kosher) Chinese Restaurant tonight. Their food is excellent. I'm not a vegan, no one in our group is.. but it's REALLY good food. Some of them you couldn't tell it was fake chicken or beef. Kind of amazing actually.

We went Philly exploring too. Went to "The Thinker" statue, not the original, and ran the "Rocky Stairs" (I'm out of shape!), put our feet in the fountain dedicated to Erickson. I don't think there's a C in his name but...for now there is. It was just a really nice night.

So, if you're ever in Philly, or near it take the night and just experience it for what it is. Don't rush it. Enjoy the moment. Now, once I figure out how to get a picture from my phone on here..I'll post "The Thinker". Stay Tuned.