I'm a Tan Latina but January 1st I'm a Polar Bear!

Hey Y'all,
On New Year's Eve I run 4 miles and on January 1st I join the Coney Island Polar Bear club in their annual New Year's Day swim .
Not only is it a great way to continue your fitness but it also helps to bring any swelling down from the run the night before.
Yes, it is cold water in the winter but it is also very invigorating to your body.
I took tons of pics with a disposable water camera so they aren't the best but I love being able to take pics in the water while your screaming and jumping up and down cause its so cold.

Polar Bear Swim Prep:
-Wear warm clothing getting there.
-Have your bathing suits, swimming trunks under your warm clothes, it will save time.
-Bring your water shoes or old sneakers with you (make sure you have a dry pair to change into)
-Bring a change of underwear, you don't want to walk around in cold wet clothes after.
-Bring a towel and camera of course.
-Lots of plastic bags. You will need them to put your muddy shoes in and your wet clothing.
-If you would like to run out of the corral with the Bears, you must register. When registering they will have you fill out a form, after you will be given a bracelet (A donation to Camp Sunshine is encouraged, Please donate!).
-After your swim, you can go and collect your Certificate of Achievement Yay!
and then the party starts on the boardwalk with DJ music playing and everyone in good spirits.
The Bear club swims every Sunday from November to April for more information please check out their website Polar Bear Club

A special shout out to my friend J.L. We always support each other and can count on one another for these great adventures! 2-0-1-3

Made in New York

Hey Y'all,
I work at the Mayor's Office of Film, Theater and Broadcasting and am very proud of all we have accomplished. Every year that we celebrate individuals in our industry, I am not only celebrating for them but also for my City. New York is the only City I know who is referred to as a person. People always say "having New York in our film is having a celebrity talent that people can't wait to see." or "What do you think of NY? I think she's great!". 

The Made in New York Awards were presented on Monday June 4, 2012 at Gracie Mansion. Now in its seventh year, the event is bigger than ever and the honorees are some of the greatest actors working today. I think you guys will get a kick out of the Honorees speeches. A special appearance from Ben and Amy Stiller to present the Lifetime Achievement Award to their parents Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara.

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment Commissioner Katherine Oliver presented the seventh annual “Made in NY” Awards, honoring individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to various fields in the City’s entertainment and digital media industries. The 2012 “Made in NY” honorees include: Academy Award-winning actor, director, producer Robert De Niro; Academy Award-winning actress Meryl Streep; Academy Award, Emmy, Tony and Grammy winner Whoopi Goldberg; Emmy-winning actress and television host Kelly Ripa; award-winning media company @radical.media, which develops, produces and distributes innovative content across all forms of media; and New York City-based Kickstarter, the world’s largest funding platform for creative projects. This year’s “Made in NY” Mayor’s Award for Lifetime Achievement was presented to actors and legendary husband-and-wife comedy team Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. As part of the ceremony, Raven-Symoné and the cast of the Broadway musical Sister Act performed at the event at Gracie Mansion. The musical, which received five Tony Award nominations, features an original score by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater and is currently playing at the Broadway Theatre.  - Press release from OFTB.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

The Made in New York logo is my favorite and it's not just cause I work there. I am very proud to be born and raised in a City where so many want to live and strive in. The City that never sleeps and where dreams are made. I can't imagine living anywhere else. 

The event was a great turn out, guest appearances include Joan Rivers and Harvey Keitel. Delicious food spreads were set up all through out the tent. The weather held out which was great considering our event takes place in the back of Gracie under a tent. The view of the Triboro (RFK) and Hell Gate Bridge is amazing. 

These awards are just another way of viewing how special and beautiful My City is!