imagine

imagine, originally uploaded by socs.

I have to admit that I am not a Beatles fan.

But I am aware that they are one of the biggest, most influential groups in the music industry.

After an afternoon trip to the Museum of Natural History (and a failed attempt at finding Ross in there), we stopped by the "Strawberry Fields" in Central Park where Tonio encouraged us all to spend a few seconds in silence to pay our respects...and that was after he kissed the ground where this monument was (well, okay, he didnt, but I'm sure he wouldve if he needed to).

Rest in peace, John. You obviously still have a lot of people who look up to you.

being the tourist that I am

I have to admit, I was not really looking forward to heading to the historical Ellis Island and to where the Statue of Liberty herself was. I was happy with the glimpse I had of the statue from the free Staten Island Ferry on that first NY trip years ago. But, Tonio had friends over and I didnt really have anything to do...so might as well.

It turned out okay. We went to Ellis Island were the original immigrants landed in search of something better. I looked around at statistics of immigrants in the US, how they've grown over the years and they will continue to grow I guess.

And then we went to the Statue of Liberty herself. I wasnt looking forward to actually going up the monument, so I guess the fact that the actual interior was fully booked was not a disappointment for me. I tried to look around for a souvenir magnet or shot glass but didnt find anything I wanted. What I did find was this edited photo were they basically put your face on bodies of immigrants who made it to the US all those years ago. See if you can find me and my twin in the photo!

I must add, I dont think the dress is particularly flattering on me. The "other" outfit kinda suits me better hehee.

I have immigrant ancestors! (not!), originally uploaded by socs.

On our way home, we were treated to US Coast Guards as escorts...well, no not really. They were cruising just right beside our ferry. I guess I can also think they're possibly staking out a terrorist among the crowd...but I'd rather think that we were being given the VIP treatment :P

US Coast Guard, originally uploaded by socs.

More photos from this day's trip uploaded in both PBASE and FLICKR.

red sky

red sky, originally uploaded by socs.

Last week it was a full moon.

The other day it was a rainbow in a park fountain.

Tonight it was July 4 part 2.

I wonder what's in store for me this weekend?

Despite all the stress and issues I have, I must say, its things like these that remind me how lucky I really am to be where I am.

More photos are in my pbase gallery.