546. Lavish

546.Lavish
Definition: (adj) rich, luxurious, or elaborate
Location Placed: Starbucks, Eatontown, New Jersey
Date Placed: 11/27/13 at 5:28pm





I had no idea this Starbucks existed until a few days before I stopped there. It must've been new because it wasn't there when I lived in the area. So I decided to pop by and check it out (and pick up a hot chocolate for my Thanksgiving Eve drive home). A nice mint hot chocolate reminded me how much I enjoy hot chocolate and need to make it more often at home. Does anyone have a favorite hot chocolate recipe or mix that they buy?

545. Helpful

545. Helpful
Definition: (adj) supportive, accomodating
Location Placed: Jenkinson's Aquarium, Point Pleasant, New Jersey
Date Placed: 11/17/13 at 3:32pm





It had been ages since I had been to the Jenkinson's Aquarium. Although I had been to the boardwalk probably a dozen times in recent years, I hadn't gone to the aquarium. I had an out of town guest visiting who gave me a good excuse to go visit again. It may be on the smaller side for an aquarium, but it packs quite a punch. There were lots of awesome animals to snap a few photos of and lots of little exhibits to see. I was sort of surprised to see parrots and even pigmy monkeys upstairs! It definitely was a wonderful treat, which was followed by a edible sort of treat next door at the fudge shop!

544. Flair

544. Flair
Definition: (n) stylishness and originality
Location Placed: Village Coffee, Wall Township, New Jersey
Date Placed: 11/15/13 at 7:13pm





I hadn't been to the plaza that houses Village Coffee since they had redone it. It is quite nice. I was in the mood for a warm beverage whilst being in one of the other stores. The chai tea definitely did the trick. I think one of my favorite things about the winter is teas, hot apple cider, and hot chocolates. I'm definitely a sucker for them. Do you have a favorite winter treat that you look forward to?

543. Divine

543. Divine
Definition: (adj) excellent or delightful
Location Placed: Starbucks, Freehold, New Jersey
Date Placed: 9/14/13 at 12:19pm
STATUS: FOUND!





The weather has been quite divine lately (unlikely my hastily spelled out crane. Poor thing!) Not too hot, not too cold. I think that might be why autumn is my favorite season. You don't find yourself as bitterly cold as in the winter or as swelteringly hot as the summer, but you get the bonus of pretty colored leaves and fun holidays, unlike the spring. I'm certainly going to try to take advantage of these gorgeous days as best as I can because I know winter isn't too far behind.

542. Original

542. Original
Definition: (adj) first or earliest; not a copy or imitation
Location Placed: Sayen House & Gardens, Hamilton, New Jersey
Date Placed: 8/16/13 at 1:57pm





If I lived closer to the Sayen Gardens, I could definitely see that as a lovely reading spot with its fountains and gazebos. There were lots of little trails and some very pretty flowers. I imagine the spring is when it is in its prime. It was tucked away in a residential neighborhood and very quiet. Definitely tranquil and serene. I wasn't sure exactly where all the trails lead, and didn't want to get lost, so I didn't explore it thoroughly. But from what I did see, I could definitely appreciate its beauty.

541. Eloquent

541. Eloquent
Definition: (adj) persuasive in speaking or writing
Location Placed: Seward Center for the Arts, Grounds for Sculpture, Trenton, New Jersey
Date Placed: 8/16/13 at 1:57pm





I think this was one of the most interesting installations I saw. In this art center, there were large pieces of food and utensils and all sorts of other things hanging from the walls and ceilings. I was pretty impresses as the room itself was quite large. Definitely gave me something to think about, in addition to the large amount of "realistic scenes" of people in a variety of situations. It definitely was a really fun outing and I'd recommend checking it out if you're in the area. Can't beat an outside "museum" when the weather is still quite lovely out!

540. Industrious

540. Industrious
Definition: (adj) diligent and hard-working
Location Placed: Toad Hall, Grounds for Sculpture, Trenton, New Jersey
Date Placed: 8/16/13 at 1:38pm





Toad Hall was a lovely little art shop/museum at the Grounds for Sculpture. They had a bunch of neat looking jewelery as well as some nice wall hangings. I always like to have a poke around those sorts of shops because you never know what sorts of treasures you may find. I'm all about finding unique pieces to place around my house. A little trinket or knick knack from a trip reminding me of all the fun times or a handy little tool to make a mundane task a little more fun. You never know what you'll uncover

539. Resilient

539. Resilient
Definition: (adj) flexible; adjust quickly to change
Location Placed: The Museum at Grounds for Sculpture, Trenton, New Jersey
Date Placed: 8/16/13 at 1:16pm





Being resilient is an extremely useful trait to have. Life throws a number of curve balls at people, and those who are able to adapt to change are able to navigate it effectively. Nothing is ever perfect, so being flexible in the face of adversity is helpful. I admire people who are resilient, and hope that is a quality I possess during such times. Is there a quality that you admire in people?

538. Captivating

538. Captivating
Definition: (adj) capable of attracting and holding interest
Location Placed: Cafe Museum at the Grounds For Sculpture, Trenton, New Jersey
Date Placed: 8/16/13 at 1:05pm





It had been several years since I had been to the Grounds for Sculpture. It's basically an art garden with sculptures interspersed among them with several museum areas. It was just as pretty as I remember it. I really enjoyed having a relaxing walk around by the water and all the different little garden nooks and crannies. I'm looking forward to going back in the not too distant future with my friends to enjoy it during the fall.

537. Exhilerated

537. Exhilerated
Definition: (v) make someone feel very happy
Location Placed: Metroplex at Town Center, East Windsor, New Jersey
Date Placed: 8/15/13 at 7:22pm





After work we had tickets to go see Starship Troopers with Rifftrax Live at the Metroplex. I had never been to this theater, or to see Rifftrax Live. It was a lot of fun! If you've ever heard of Mystery Science Theater 3000, they are the same guys who do Rifftrax. They make humorous tracks to go along with movies. So seeing it live made it even better. Now I'm looking forward to seeing the next one live in October!