The Cold Has Arrived

Temperature today in New York City: -10 Celsius, 15 Fahrenheit. I think we can say that winter is now mingling with us.

An interesting thing to note is how everyone seems to be affected by this cold. I don't give it much attention, it must disappoint it. My down jacket, my fur hat and my comfortable boots make me this invincible New Yorker that nothing will stop.
And so I go about my wandering in the streets of New York.
First stop this week: Union Square Holiday Market. What can you find there? A lot...It ranges from gifts to strange objects to food. Walking around the shops, I awed at the spice market, with its bowls of free leafs tea and freshly ground spices that make for this colorful painting of delicate scents. The numerous artisans showing their artifacts, paintings, eclectic clothes make the visit absolutely delightful. If you happen to get cold walking around, you can either walk faster or stop at the Nunu Cocoa shop in the Ali Baba's cave of Union Square. I made the executive decision of getting their hot chocolate. Conclusion is: I would be a great CEO! It was smooth, tasty, full bodied, like a delicate while passionate syrup comforting my palate.

Now on the fit side of life...
I was delighted to see last morning how happy and festive it was at Bryant Park's ice rink. This is a must. There is nothing more stimulating than waking up early, and being on the ice at 8:00, with the sun enlightening your senses and ideas while you enjoy the elegant glide on the ice.
The music spans from the 40's to Frank Sinatra, and later in the day on to more Jazzy styles. So the morning enjoyment is definitely of consequence in your yet to come New York day of madness. I think a daily session would be ideal. Refreshes your lungs, starts the body alchemy of energy flow, and simply is more interesting than waking up, having coffee and rushing to work like any other New Yorker...Don't you think?

So don't loose sight of your fitness while sipping on a hot chocolate or a dry martini!!
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