U.S. Men's National Team Send Off

Hey Y'all,
Fan appreciated day was celebrated (where else?) in New York's Times Square! There were several activities for fans to partake in. You can feel the pride in the air as fans chanted and rooted for the team.
Here we are in one of the best Cities celebrating our countries send off to the 2014 FIFA World Cup games in Brazil. It's an amazing feeling to have our team representing us. GO USA! Congrats and have an amazing experience xoxo.

MICHAEL BRADLEY

TIM HOWARD

COACH JURGEN KLINSMANN

GEOFF CAMERON

KYLE BECKERMAN

OMAR GONZALEZ

GRAHAM ZUSI

CLINT DEMPSEY

ALEJANDRO BEDOYA

TREES, TREES, TREES!!!

Hey Y'all,
Unless you've been living under a rock which most likely would be near a tree somewhere, you may have heard about the Million Tree Program.
Million TreesNYC is a citywide, public-private program that will plant and care for one million new trees across our City's five boroughs over the next decade. It's an amazing program that has planted 856,812 trees so far.
This program is helping to offset our global warming issues and sustain our quality of life in a major way: improving air quality, water protection and wildlife habitat (circle of life people!).
I had the honor of volunteering last week and it was amazing. It rained the day before we went to Jones Woods Park in Staten Island which left the area muddy but to me wasn't a problem. I've done obstacle courses and thrown myself in mud on purpose so it was no biggie for a good cause.
The program provides gloves, shovels, trees, water and snacks. Participants should wear comfortable get dirty clothing, closed-toed shoes and a big smile on your faces.
You guys, this is a great cause and you should gather up friends, family, coworkers, etc and make a day of it!

NYC and Other Past Events 2013-2014

Hey Y'all,
There has been a good chunk of my blog that has been dormant. It's due to a sports injury. I was diagnosed as having a herniated disc located in my spine. Because it is in the neck area it has created discomfort throughout my right arm (BLAH!!! Right?).
Doctor's orders are to limit my physical activities, undergo physical therapy and acupuncture to see if we can fix this situation I have.
I did however attend a few outings and events but because I wasn't fully able to participate I didn't post any of them.
Here's a short recap:

My Yearly New Year's Eve Run. My injury wasn't severe yet. I did have a great time in cold NY weather. I never get tired of Central Park's fireworks, it's a celebration for every runner.

Start the New Year Polar Bear Swim. I dressed up this year but arrived a bit tardy for the party, I was in the second to last wave in the frigid waters. It's always a great time and so soothing to my body muscles after my run hours prior. The cold water helps to bring down the swelling.

GOT premiere. Need I say more? I miss hating Joffrey ( Jack Gleeson you are an amazing actor)

Gaga closes Roseland Ballroom. I grew up in the neighborhood and have walked past this place for years. My first concert at Roseland was Stone Temple Pilots. This 1919 NYC venue used to be a segregated dance hall (Can you believe it?). It was so sad walking in and out of this place that final night but seeing Lady G there was a crazy experience. Even though I'm not one for selfies in bathrooms, that's exactly what I did in there! XOXO Rose!!

Holi Hai! is a celebration of equality and to welcome Spring. Participants wear white to bring out the color powders in this festival. It was my first time participating and the day was amazing. Everyone was so nice and pleasant to be around (no rowdy people). They had music, performances, food and most of all unity with everyone. People threw colorful powders all over each other's faces and clothing. Dancing together and creating an amazing energy between us is something I have never experienced before. This is a must next year!