in time, 11.7.11

On Monday morning I woke up with the sun.

Inspired by the latest Chevy commercial on tv, I decided to get dressed, make some coffee and head out with my camera and a small photo album.

I drove all over Montauk for 2 hours capturing past memories in the form of old photographs, against an expansion of their original backdrops. It was such a nice feeling to stand in the places I know I've been and recapture bits of those memories. We're constantly passing places we've been, or places our loved ones once stood, but we don't often give it much thought. I was very comforted by the thought that, although I was standing in these spots quite alone, I was once there with my family.

This will definitely be an on going project.
I'm looking forward to any future travels that bring me to places I've been. (and of course places that I haven't been so that I can make new memories to photograph and remember in the future.)

(in case you're thinking "she was inspired by a car commercial??" you must watch it. Please. It really is quite beautiful and full of American pride.)

Dad and I at Kirk Beach; 1986

Mom, Marissa, and I at Gosman's Dock; 1990

Mom, Marissa and I by the jetty at Gosmans; 1990

Our hot pink kayak, Marissa and I outside of "Bird on the roof"; 2000

if you asked my iphone...

..what a full day in Montauk looked like, he would say it went something like this...

7am. Watched the sunrise from the living room window, bundled up and headed out into the chilly weather.

8am. Drove around town photographing some old family photos in the spots they were originally taken. (more on that tomorrow!)

10am. Met up with Kate (who didn't want to wake up at 7am on vacation) and went for a jog/bike ride around town.

12pm. Brunch at John's Pancake House. (We ordered the same exact meal, which included chocolate chip pancakes, 2 days in a row.)

2pm. Headed over to the docks to do a little shopping and meandering. Since it's already November, most of the restaurants and shops are closed for the season in this little beachy town.

4pm. Rode our bikes out to the bluffs. Watched the sunset and then tried to race back to town before nightfall, but didn't quite make it.

8pm. Made it back home (away from home), enjoyed some leftovers for dinner, and drank wine by the fireplace.

1am. (or so) good night!

on the rocks

Sunday November 6, 2011
Montauk, NY

On Sunday the wind was in our hair, the sea breeze was cold on our cheeks, the sun was bright in our eyes, and the calm waves filled our hearts.

Another spot full of memories. Another wonderful day ended with another wonderful sunset.

bluffs and rolling hills

Saturday November 5, 2011
Montauk, NY

Montauk may very well be my favorite place on the east coast. My cousin, Kate, and I spent the weekend there- revisiting some landmarks of our childhood and searching for new adventures.

We wanted to go for a nice long bike ride on Saturday, but one of our bikes was out of commission. Of course we didn't fully realize that until we were a few miles from home, but we managed by taking turns riding the broken bike. It was quite the workout- riding a broken bike on major hills is a painful experience.

The difficult ride was worth it. We happened to stumble upon a small trailhead and followed the sandy trail through the woods and up to some high bluffs overlooking the ocean. I forgot a bike lock so we had to leave the bikes and put our faith in the honor system.. and the fact that they were on a dead end road in the woods.

We reached the bluffs in time to watch the sun go down, which was so beautiful. Unfortunately, this meant we had to ride back home in the dark. (I used my iPhone as a light so cars could see us.) We were both pretty nervous, but didn't discuss our feelings on the situation until we were safely inside.

We had to quit our bikes after the 4 mile ride back to town. As dark and curvy as the road had been, the last mile home from town is worse. We thought about our options for a few minutes in the freezing cold and decided to ditch -read: hide- the bikes and call a cab. As soon as we got home we jumped in the car and drove down the hills to pick up the bikes. So funny.

Such a good day. I hope your Saturday was, too!

a postcard of sorts

Pizza and Georgetown

I never shared our adventures in DC before cupcakes and visiting the white house! (And after waking up at 4:30am to drive from NY to DC..) We ate at 2Amys for lunch and it was unbelievable. I grew up with New York pizza and I can still tell you this pizza was insanely fantastic. So were the roasted olives we had as an appetizer. Wow.

After our glorious lunch we walked around Georgetown and marveled at the adorable storefronts and homes. I wouldn't mind living in Georgetown.

It also happens to be the place where I discovered Madewell. That's right.. I had never even heard of Madewell before this October. How cute is that display? I want the telephone booth. Or actually, I really want an iPhone case that looks like a red telephone booth. That would make my life.

Ok that's a little dramatic. It would definitely make my day though.

Thanks for the adorableness, Georgetown and thanks for the best pizza ever, 2Amys.

the atlantic in november

Today Boo and I went to the beach. The air was cold, but the sun was warm and bright. We crossed draw bridges, played fetch, and laid in the sand. When my body adjusted to the crisp air I took my shoes off and ran through the surf. Boo followed, of course.

The Atlantic is not frozen in November. It still holds the warmth from the summer.

The pavement in the parking lot on the other hand- that was cold on my bare feet.