Tuesday, October 18, 2011

349. Opulent

349. Opulent
Definition:
(adj) wealthy, luxurious or lavish
Location Placed: Newark Penn Station, Newark, New Jersey
Date Placed: 10/17/11 at 5:59pm





I usually plan it so that on my way home from New York City, I get a direct train and try to plan the shortest one. But with my day ending conveniently the same time as rush hour out of the City, I had to take what I could get. But it wasn't as bad as I thought it might be. The wait was quick, I got a window seat, and my view was the sun was setting over 'the City That Never Sleeps.'

348. Gallant

348. Gallant
Definition:
(adj) brave, heroic, grand
Location Placed: New York Public Library, New York City, New York
Date Placed: 10/17/11 at 5:12pm





I only got the barest peek of this library but it beats all my little local libraries hands down in terms of grand scale. There are museum exhibits in rooms of the library that are biggest than my local ones. I would've loved to have poked around every nook and cranny, but I was trying to get back home in time for dinner.

347. Saucy

347. Saucy
Definition:
(adj) bold and lively; smart looking
Location Placed: Starbucks at 42nd & 6th, New York City, New York
Date Placed: 10/17/11 at 5:05pm





Just looking at the background of the crane placement picture screams New York. The yellow taxi (nearly taking out pedestrians), the sky scrapers, and the people walking in a crosswalk that says "Don't Walk". While I'm definitely a country girl at heart, there's something I've come to enjoy about the city. Probably just that everything is so close and you can find pretty much anything you're looking for.

346. Perspicacious

346. Perspicacious
Definition:
(adj) having insight or understanding of things
Location Placed: Barnes & Noble, New York City, New York
Date Placed: 10/17/11 at 4:03pm





We had a lovely poke around the store amidst dress shopping. It was a nice way to break up trying stuff on and finding very little. I never have a problem finding a book I'd enjoy reading. I've been trying to curb my book buying habits namely because I cleaned out Borders during their going out sale a few weeks back. Between that and my library addiction, I doubt I really need any more books. (We'll pretend it's that, but I also didn't have any of the B&N giftcards I still have from the holidays last year.) But that doesn't stop a girl from looking!

345. Crafty

345. Crafty
Definition:
(adj) related to making decorative objects by hand
Location Placed: NBC Studios Gift Shop, New York City, New York
Date Placed: 10/17/11 at 12:51pm





While I am super bummed that I wasn't able to do a studio tour on my trip, I was pretty pleased to just browse the store to see all the random things from my favorite shows. I'm a big fan of the U.S. version of the Office so to see a mock Dundie award was a pleasure all on its own. I was very tempted to buy one as a gift for someone, but realized it might not be the best idea to haul it around when I was trying to go dress shopping. Oh well, I can always go back when I manage to get a studio tour booked.

Monday, October 17, 2011

344. Idolize

344. Idolize
Definition:
(v) admire or revere
Location Placed: Teresa's Gourmet Eatery, New York City, New York
Date Placed: 10/17/11 at 12:41pm



343. Complete

343. Complete
Definition:
(v) make something whole or perfect
Location Placed: St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City, New York
Date Placed: 10/17/11 at 12:29pm





I'm a fan of enjoying big, impressive churches. And this one was both. I ended up going in at the tail end of one of the daily masses, which apparently people can come and go as they please during. But after the mass was over, I took a little walk around the perimeter and enjoyed some of the architecture and artwork. It was very similar to some of the astounding ones I saw in Europe. Impressive is about all I can say.

342. Restful

342. Restful
Definition:
(adj) having a quiet and soothing quality
Location Placed: Museum of Modern Art Gift Shop, New York City, New York
Date Placed: 10/17/11 at 12:22pm





Next time I am in the city and have a bit of time, I actually want to go to the MoMA. It's been a while since I've been to a proper art museum (Louvre, 5 years ago, perhaps?) and I think I'm overdue. (I have to have been to an art museum since then!) But I decided to pop into the gift shop since it was right there. Even the gift shop has some museum worthy things! Impressive. Do you have a favorite art gallery/museum you enjoyed going to?

341. Zest

341. Zest
Definition:
(n) great enthusiasm and energy
Location Placed: Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, New York
Date Placed: 10/17/11 at 12:16pm





No visit to the area is complete without seeing where the Christmas tree will stand and where the ice skaters will skate when the time comes. The weather was a very crisp autumn day, great for some wanders. It seemed like a lot of other people (see: tourists like me) were also out and about for the great weather. Now I just need to get myself there during the holiday season...

340. Whiz

340. Whiz
Definition:
(n) a person who is extremely clever at something
Location Placed: Radio City Music Hall, New York City, New York
Date Placed: 10/17/11 at 12:11pm





Since I had taken a long weekend from work, I decided to pop up to New York City to find a dress for a Christmas party. In the past I've usually left that up to the very last minute but wanted to get a jump on it this year. So I decided to head up to the Rockefeller Plaza Center area to meet a friend for lunch. On my way was the famous Radio City Music Hall. I was tempted to take a tour but it was a bit of a wait. I was once there many years ago as a small child to see the Rockette's do their Holiday spectacular. Maybe next time I'll go for a tour.

Saturday, October 15, 2011

339. Fealty

339. Fealty
Definition:
(n) allegiance, loyalty
Location Placed: Manasquan Public Library, Manasquan, New Jersey
Date Placed: 10/14/11 at 3:01pm





One of my favorite things about this project has been learning random new and positive words. Fealty was not one I had ever heard of before. But I rather enjoy it. Do you have any sort of different word that you like that isn't commonly use?

338. Gusto

338. Gusto
Definition:
(n) enjoyment or vigor in doing something; zest
Location Placed: Brielle Public Library, Brielle, New Jersey
Date Placed: 10/14/11 at 2:50pm





I really enjoy when local libraries display work from local artists. It gives the library a very close-knit feel, supporting the local artists. I'm always on the look out for a nice piece of wall art and definitely saw a couple popping around to all the different groupings. Of course I don't carry nearly that much money on me when heading to the library, but definitely nice to take a look at. Unexpected art viewing is a pleasure.

337. Friendly

337. Friendly
Definition:
(adj) kind and pleasant
Location Placed: Jenkinson's Sweet Shop, Point Pleasant, New Jersey
Date Placed: 10/14/11 at 2:37pm





One of my favorite things to do when we went to the boardwalk when I was a child, was stop into the Sweet Shop. They have an ample selection of goodies (namely fudge, which has always been my go to). I picked up Chocolate Peanut Butter, a classic, and Birthday Cake during this visit. I was tempted to pick up a candy apple or two to share but realized I could probably make my own after last weekends apple picking adventures. What sorts of goodies do you remember enjoying as a kid?

336. Grand

336. Grand
Definition:
(adj) magnificent and imposing in appearance
Location Placed: Jenkinson's Arcade, Point Pleasant, New Jersey
Date Placed: 10/14/11 at 2:29pm





There's something about seeing an older married couple walking around places hand in hand. Perhaps it's just the assumptions we make: that they've been happily married for years upon years and are still in love. I think I'll stick to those assumptions rather than think the opposite. It's nice to think that long-lasting marriages aren't just a thing of the past. So thank you to this lovely older couple at the boardwalk!

Friday, October 14, 2011

335. Priceless

335. Priceless
Definition:
(adj) so precious that its value cannot be determined
Location Placed: Point Pleasant Post Office, Point Pleasant, New Jersey
Date Placed: 10/14/11 at 2:22pm





I don't know about you guys, but I have a problem with saving things that I think are priceless. Mostly it's mementos, cards, and pictures. I've got boxes, containers and external hard-drives filled with all these priceless items. I have trouble parting with items like that. What sorts of things do you have that you think of as priceless?

334. Certain

334. Certain
Definition:
(adj) known for sure, without a doubt
Location Placed: Point Pleasant Train Station, Point Pleasant, New Jersey
Date Placed: 10/14/11 at 2:17pm



333. Recommended

333. Recommended
Definition:
(v) put forward with approval
Location Placed: Bay Head Train Station, Bay Head, New Jersey
Date Placed: 10/14/11 at 2:03pm





Despite living 15 minutes away from Bay Head for over 2.5 years, I don't think I ever went there. My old childhood hair-cutter used to live there. For as long as I can remember, my family always drove down there for our regular haircuts. But I don't recall having ever strayed from the same route there and back. I had no idea the town was as large as it was. I would've explored more of it but it was high tide and I didn't want to drive through all the flooded roads.

332. Tender

332. Tender
Definition:
(adj) showing gentleness and concern
Location Placed: Adrenaline Tattoos, Brick, New Jersey
Date Placed: 10/14/11 at 1:34pm





After having lost a portion of one of my earrings and trying a local parlor for a replacement, I finally went back to the place I got the earring years ago. It ended up being a lot easier (and cheaper!) than I thought to get it done. The place and people were just as nice and helpful as I remember them being. Definitely a day off well spent having accomplished that alone!

330. Befriend Replacement

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Not only was Crane 330 (Befriend) found, but it was re-released! On October 5th, I got an email from Lisa:

"Hi Sandy,

We found a nice sunny place for the “Befriend” crane on a bench alongside the playground at Parker Sickles Park in Little Silver this morning. Here’s a picture.

All my best,
Lisa
"

She and her co-workers Tori and Christine found the crane that I placed in Sickles Market, so they re-placed it for someone to find in the park nearby. How exciting!

Sunday, October 2, 2011

331. Valuable

331. Valuable
Definition:
(adj) a thing that is of great worth
Location Placed: Meadow Ridge Park, Rumson, NJ
Date Placed: 10/2/11 at 2:37pm





I wanted to do a little area park exploring today since it seemed like the weather would hold out. So after checking out the market, I popped over to a couple of the area parks. If I was a park walker, this one has a mile long trail that seems like it would be pretty cool to traverse. Are there some cool nature trails by where you live that you enjoy visiting?

330. Befriend

330. Befriend
Definition:
(v) to offer help or support to
Location Placed: Sickles Market, Little Silver, New Jersey
Date Placed: 10/2/11 at 1:59pm
Status: Found! And re-released.





It felt like a perfect fall day, so I figured it was probably time to pick up some outdoor decorations. So I popped over to the only place I knew around here that would have mums for the front porch. I was impressed by the number of different colors there are. I've never bought mums before so hopefully I picked out a good one and my plant kiss of death doesn't get the best of me. Do you guys have any fall activities or traditions that you're excited to do?