Sunday, December 4, 2011

SOULFUL SUNDAY



 “Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.” 
 Aristotle 







Patience is a virtue and Good things come to those who wait.  If there is one thing we must learn in life it is patience.  In today's society I believe a lot of people have lost sight in this belief and instead have the "I Want It Now" attitude.  Though times and technology have evolved into things happening much quicker than before, one thing it cant rid of in some aspects of life and never will is you having patience within yourself for what life has in stored for you.  

If your after a promotion on the job with some patience and hard work of course you can obtain that.  If your seeking out your dreams and aspirations have patience and determination, you can get to that dream.  So this week practice being patient but also focused, driven, and determined with whatever it is you aspire in life.



                                        L~A~D~I~E~S

When: Thurs. Dec 8th 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
What: Vanity Fair Party at Bloomingdale's
Where: Bloomingdale's
         East 59th St & Lexington Ave
Vanity Fair invites you and a guest to celebrate the holidays on the newly renovated contemporary floor at Bloomies. Enjoy festive treats and jolly tunes while you shop.  There will also be complimentary monogramming, denim hemming, make up, and also portraits.


                                  S~H~O~P~P~I~N~G


When: Ongoing- Dec 31st
What: Ralph Lauren Sale NYC
Where: Ralph Lauren
              867 Madison Ave
At Ralph Lauren's Flagship store
 located on Madison
 Ave they kick off the holiday's with 
50% off many of
 their items.  Everyone wants Ralph Lauren 
under the tree!!

When: Ongoing- Dec 31st
What: GUCCI Sale
Where: GUCCI Store
              725 5th Avenue
GUCCI is having the annual winter sale in store and also online!!!!!!!!!


When: Ongoing- Dec 5th
What: Macy's Friends & Family Sale
Where: Macy's
              151 West 34 th St
Enjoy 25% OFF EVERYTHING WITH MACY'S FRIENDS AND FAMILY SALE!!
                

                 F~U~N  W~I~T~H  T~H~E  K~I~D~S 


When: Ongoing- Jan 16th
What: NY Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show!
Where: New York Botanical Garden
              2900 Southern Boulevard
Within the enchanting setting of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, model trains zip over bridges and past replicas of New York landmarks made of plant parts such as nuts, bark, and leaves. Show favorites include the original Yankee Stadium, Stature of Liberty, and Brooklyn Bridge.

When: Various Times
What: DiMenna Childrens Museum
Where: New York Historical Society
              170 Central Park West
The "museum within a museum," occupying 4,000 square feet on the Historical Society's lower level, offers kids the opportunity to learn NYC history through the eyes of children. Young historical detectives—with magnifying glasses in hand—visit seven pavilions centered around New Yorkers both famous (Alexander Hamilton, who came to New York as a teenage orphan) and anonymous (boys and girls who hawked newspapers on city streets a century ago). Touch screens are ubiquitous, but it is the decidedly low-tech activities (think practicing penmanship or sewing a cross stitch) that truly inspire curiosity.



               S~A~N~T~A     S~I~G~H~T~I~N~G~S




ABC Carpet & Home
Sat Nov 26–Sun Dec 18: Sat 10am–3pm; Sat 11am–3pm. 888 Broadway between 18th and 19th Sts (212-473-3000, abcsanta.wordpress.com). Free. 
Sporting a real beard and belly, this Santa has graced the design store's quirky Christmas cove for almost two decades. All tots who make it onto his nice list (i.e., everyone) receive handmade candy. Insider tip: The lighting here can be dim, so make sure your camera's flash is on.
Beastly Breakfast with Santa at the State Island ZooSat Dec 17 8:30–10:30am. Staten Island Zoo, 614 Broadway between Clove Rd and Forest Ave, Staten Island (718-442-3100, statenislandzoo.org). $24. 
Pose for a complimentary photo with Santa and fill up on breakfast foods before embarking on a guided tour of the grounds. Preregistration required.
Bloomingdale's, 59th Street
Fri Nov 25–Fri Dec 23: Mon–Fri 10am–6pm; Sat, Sun 10am–6pm (Fri Dec 23 10am–noon). 1000 Third Ave between 59th and 60th Sts (212-705-2000, bloomingdales.com). Free; photo packages $20–$45.

Macy's doesn't have a lock on Santa—he'll be stationed at Bloomingdale's eighth-floor Santaland daily through December 23, and his elves will be doling out small gifts.
Central Park Holiday Lighting
Sun Dec 4 4–5:30pm. Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, enter Central Park from Fifth Ave at 110th St (212-860-1370, centralparknyc.org). Free
Central Park invites families to kick off the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony. Although the tree won't be lit until dusk, your crew can busy themselves beforehand with cookie decorating, ornament making and meeting Santa.
Macy's Herald Square
Fri Nov 25–Sat Dec 24: 9am–9pm. 151 W 34th St between Broadway and Seventh Ave (212-695-4400, macys.com). Free; photo packages $19–$50.
Twinkling lights, faux snow and elf helpers fill the shop's Santaland. Of course, St. Nick's there too. Kids gab about gifts and receive a free treat. Visit on a weekday to avoid long waits. 
New York City Fire Museum
Sun Dec 11 at 11:30am. 278 Spring St between Hudson and Varick Sts (212-691-1303,nycfiremuseum.org). $8, children under 12 $1.
It's time for the FDNY Annual Santa Rescue! When the big guy gets stranded on the New York City Fire Museum's roof, firefighters help him down and bring him inside for a party, where he gratefully poses for pics and accepts gift lists until 2:30pm.
Onderdonk House St. Nicholas Day Sun Dec 4 1–4pm. Onderdonk House, 1820 Flushing Ave at Onderdonk Ave, Ridgewood, Queens (718-456-1776, onderdonkhouse.org). $3, children under 12 free.
Celebrate the Christmas season with the jolly North Pole resident. Kids listen to St. Nicholas as he tells his story, then have the chance to take a picture with him. 
Queens Center Mall
Through Sat Dec 24. Mon–Sat: 11am-8pm; Sun noon-7pm. 90-15 Queens Blvd between 57th and 59th Aves, Elmhurst, Queens (718-592-3901, shopqueenscenter.com). Free; photo packages $17–$46.
The merry man grants wishes on level three of the mall's JCPenney wing. There's even a special breakfast with Santa on December 3 at 8am (go to shopsqueenscenter.com to reserve a spot).
SantaCon
Sat Dec 10 at various locations and times throughout the city. Visit nycsantacon.com for more info. Free.
Per its online mission statement, SantaCon is a "not-for-profit, non-political, non-religious and non-logical Santa Claus convention." But really, it's a raucous, R-rated pub crawl—which doesn't stop some parents from participating with toddlers in tow. Holiday apparel is mandatory, whether you're a fully suited Santa (no hats-only tagalongs), Santa-saurus, Candy Cane, Hanukkah Chicken or Latke. But your best bet is to gape at the passing spectacle from a safe distance. Although Santas are instructed to treat children nicely—with some kind and sober souls handing out candy and small toys—the guidelines also winkingly condone paradegoer urination on parents and tourists. You have been warned.
Santa's Winter Garden
Fri Dec 9, Sat Dec 10 10am–1pm, 2–7pm; Sun Dec 11:10am–1pm and 2–5pm. Winter Garden at the World Financial Center, 220 Vesey St at West St (212-945-0505,worldfinancialcenter.com). Photos start at $20.
Get ready to hear a few ho ho hos from the big man in red as you and your kids enter this downtown winter wonderland. Santa, his reindeer and some helper elves will be on hand for photos, which will be available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds benefits Art Education for the Blind. 
Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum St. Nicholas Day Sat Dec 3 noon–4pm. Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum, 5816 Carendon Rd at Ralph Ave, Flatbush, Brooklyn (718-629-5400, wyckoffassociation.org). $5, children under 11 free.
Head to Flatbush to learn about St. Nicholas, the man who inspired North America's Santa Claus. The man in red himself will arrive on horseback at 2pm. 
YMCA 
Sun Dec 18 at 9-10:30am. 238-10 Hillside Ave between Cross Island Pkwy and Winchester Blvd, Bellerose, Queens (718-479-0505, ymcanyc.org). Travel: F to Jamaica–179 St, then Q43 bus to the Cross Island YMCA. $5 for members $10 for guests. 


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