Winter Storm Juno

Wow! Never in my life have I seen so much snow. The snow showers started early this morning, but at that point it was just another snowy day in the city. Late afternoon, when I went out, it was absolutely spectacular. Everything was covered in white; cars, bikes, mail boxes, garbage bags, people jackets, umbrellas and hair. Even the tons of salt sprinkled on the roads and sidewalks were not able to fight the snow. I was walking on ice blocks and occasionally my boots sank into huge piles of snow. Yes, it was pure fun!

After walking on the 8th avenue for less than a minute, I was promptly covered with snow. There was a pile of snow on my backpack, another one in my hair and some fair amount on my boots. Also, my camera changed its color from black to bright white. I firmly resisted the cold as well as my parents panic messages from Israel, telling me to take a cab or at least the subway. 

I was filled with Adrenalin, so the cold didn't bother me. Surprisingly, although the city is in the middle of one of its biggest storms ever, the people I met on the streets were cooperative and were kind enough to avoid blocking my view and even pose for me. It seems that the snow is making people happy. Or maybe because I'm happy, people are smiling back?

I love the fact that the light reflecting from the snow makes the pictures look warm and welcoming. To me, the colors in this post match the feelings I had while strolling the streets. When I first came to New York I felt that this city is cold and hostile. I could not be more wrong and I'm happy I can now see kindness and warmness on every corner of this amazing city.   

Shoshi Shoshana in the Big City

Shoshi is a Boston Terrier puppy. She lives with two of my best friends in the city and sometimes people confuse her with a guinea pig because of her petite size (~10 pounds). She is very cute, but don't let her innocent look deceive you, as all puppies, she is a real trouble maker.

Playing with Shoshi is always fun, she will happily engage in hide and seek, tag, red light green light 1 2 3 and other fun games.

Okay... so she doesn't know how to play chess, but she does know how to give kisses and high-fives. Shoshi is also a great model and she is always happy to pose to the camera. This Halloween she dressed as a "working girl" and won the annual Costume Contest at Washington Square Dog Run in the "most inappropriate but funny costume" category. Her friend, Aldo, was dressed as her pimp.

My best time with Shoshi is when her parents are away from home and I have her all to myself :)

I love you Shoshi,

Kisses...