A Tri State Thanksgiving...Almost

Thanksgiving weekend 2010 hit 2 of 3 of the tri states:

NYC - balloon inflation party on the Upper West Side and a complete zoo at Grand Central Terminal
Stamford - 44 minutes later
New Canaan - turkeys, turnovers, and a dead mouse
Fairfield - Pepe's pepperoni pizza and a very awkward encounter with Justin Long (the Mac guy)
Norwalk - hugs from little Logan and McKenzie
NYC - a chilly train trip arriving back to GCT at 10:30pm

That's Why It's 30

Give Thanks. Walk. 5K

Today was my 2nd 5K to raise money for the children of St. Jude, a much smaller and more personal experience inside the Time Warner Center.

6 laps on the 4th floor
7 laps on the 3rd floor
4 laps on the 2nd floor

Afterwards, our team got free access to ride the famous Central Park Carousel and skate on Wollman Rink (4 laps without a fall).

http://www.centralparknyc.org/visit/things-to-see/south-end/carousel.html

St. Jude is one of the world’s premier pediatric cancer research centers. Its mission is to find cures for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. At St. Jude, no child is ever turned away because of the family‘s inability to pay.

50 Reasons

50 Reasons to Be Pretty Damn Euphoric You Live in New York City:

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2010/11/50_reasons_to_b.php

They had me at #50.

What Have You Done For Me Lately?

November 4th - International Project Management Day.

Frank P. Saladis, PMP said it best:

Troubled projects are (in most cases) the result of poor planning. That’s where project management comes in. It is an organized, common sense approach that will, when properly administered, increase the probability of success significantly while supporting and contributing to the organizations major goals and objectives.

I'm thankful for my very large bag of goodies from Eataly, as well as drinks at Tribeca Grill...and more drinks at Nobu Next Door (with a little bit of dinner).