wow.

there is so much going on that i can't begin to go through it all.

happy first of march! exactly 2 months more until my no-fun adventure with hodgkin's lymphoma hopefully comes to an end. that alone is enough to make me want to jump up and down for the rest of my life. seriously.

my first book discussion on images of america: greeks in queens took place at the bayside historical society last friday (thankfully, time flies, especially during chemo week when you're stuck in a sleepy-haze). i had the best time and met a lot of great people. here's some photos...

it was quite fun. between events like this and friend-based fun about to happen, i couldn't be happier. it'd be great if chemo was over already!

really, chemo sucks cuz you want to end it as soon as possible and as a result, you stay home more. but i'm making plans to go (and be) out all the time come springtime.

it can't come fast enough.

so please, if you have any ideas of fun activities (new york based or otherwise, cuz we all know i am NOT staying home) please let me know. whosthatgamine@gmail.com

can't wait to catch up on your blogs now!!

whirlwinds

here are some photos-

from our exciting trip to Barnes and Noble the other night!

We are proudly displaying Images of America: Greeks in Queens-

my first 'not-by-me' published book.

What a privilege to have my book on the bookshelves

next to so many awesome authors-

It was one of my happiest moments

and there's so many more to come!

And see that guy in the photo?

I love him, i love him, i love him.

scott joplin

during a weekend a few months back, a dear friend of our took LML and I to a ragtime show dedicated to the founder himself, Scott Joplin.

it was a wonderful show, complete with all of his songs and even a barbershop quartet- and i'm almost positive i've been in the audience of a barbershop quartet performance- i just can't remember when.

when the performance was over, we walked over to his grave-

did i forget to mention that the memorial was being held in a cemetery?

yes, it was totally weird, though not at all creepy. many people gathered in Mr. Joplin's memory. It was an awesome day.

I will post the article about this event once it is posted in the paper!

thank you for reading

the procrastinating queen

i have come to the conclusion
that i am the queen
of procrastinators.

i have not even closed to PARTIALLY
(does that make sense?)
getting over this writers block.

can someone who is so into
organizing and listmaking
also be such
a
procrastinator?

though- i am a lucky, lucky girl.
the other night, i thought to myself how
absolutely thankful i am
for my family, friends, puppy...
incredible husband...
book about to be published...
ability to cook (yay!)...
having travelled to 25+ countries...

yeah, if things were anymore perfect
people would throw rocks at me...
which is mean to say, but i know that's how they feel
from their words or lack there of.

it's sad since i'd like nothing but the best for everyone
in everything...
i literally can spend all day researching, writing, etc.
which is  very fitting about this new-ish career choice of writing.

thus the procrastinating schtick that has moved in to my brain
is not helping anything...

so pray that my muses come back
to kick me in the tush
so i can get a move on
on my next books!!

visiting my shop here...

and my facebook page for 'Greeks in Queens' here...

and thank you for all of your support...texts...e-mails...words...everything!!

the whole truth.

see that photo?

please look at it clearly.

yes.

i did it :)

i published a book.

lookie- my name's there...

this is what i've been toiling over/relishing/going crazy over

since i've been back in the states.

i am so happy-

that this opportunity presented itself to me,

and that my love of writing/history/photography/

and piecing everything together

has bought this to pass.

so...yes.

just a na-na-na-na-poo-poo

to the people who fueled my fire

and pushed me to accomplish yet something else

that is freaking amazing.

and it's just the beginning :)

learn more about my signings, reading and events, here

and thank you so much

for your kind e-mails, comments, texts, and snail mail.

you

are

fantastic!!

warmest,

globetrotting gamine

over and out :)

snow and sanitation

mayor bloomberg:
i think you suck. you're quite horrible. please go away. but before you do, can you please tell me why the garbage and recycling has not been picked up in queens for the past month? i'm sure you're neighborhood is shiny and clean (because let's face it, you're the mayor- which is a conspiracy theory) but other people can get sick if it stays out any longer. speaking of sanitation:

dear sanitation workers:
i'm sorry that mayor bloomberg is directing you people in all different directions and at different, grueling hours of the day. it's not your fault he sucks. i would like you to have him pick up all the garbage that's been left out for the day. and snow plow at the hours that you guys are running so he can see how hot you feel.

dearest society who is out there shoveling and breaking backs and bones:
if you raise hell against this crap, i'm in.

Queens Tornado Reminiscent Of 1895 Twister

Please read the link below...told you New York was a whacky place to live :)

A good friend of mine road it...love his work!

Queens Tornado Reminiscent Of 1895 Twister

Enjoy and don't forget about my giveaway!

love me,
the globetrotting gamine

Malaysia Food Truck: LOVE!

"Malaysia Kitchen Food Truck


October 11 - November 19, 2010
11:00am – 3:00 pm



Throughout Manhattan & Queens, NY, NY



Malaysia Kitchen for the World will launch the first-ever Malaysia Kitchen Food Truck in Manhattan, Oct. 11 - Nov. 6, and in Queens, Nov. 8 - Nov. 19, 2010. The truck will operate Monday-Friday from 11:00 am - 3:00pm during the program.



Over nine local restaurants offering Malaysian dishes will disperse FREE samples of Malaysian food. More details here.



Check out www.malaysiakitchennyc.com on October 11 for a calendar outlining truck locations and restaurants and follow us at @MalaysiaKitchn."


I found this @ http://www.malaysiakitchennyc.com/news-events/events/malaysia-kitchen-food-truck-39.html

How cool?!

i want to go, too! can't wait til you visit Queens!

love me,
the globetrotting gamine