Hi! In October 2010, I moved from San Francisco to Manhattan with my husband, daughter, and twin boys. Since then I've been busy teaching myself and my kids how to hail a cab, fly a kite in Central Park, and walk across the Brooklyn Bridge with style. And a few other things. I write about those other things here. Thanks for stopping by!
Email questions to sharonbeesley@gmail.com.
As more news of Hurricane Sandy starts pouring in, the stupider I feel about running around in my boots yesterday. Sorry for being insensitive.
For those of you who have been affected by the hurricane, here's something to add a little sunshine to your day. My kids participated in a sing-a-long last week and "rocked out in mormonland" with the uber talented musician Mark Abernathy. The first song is Put Your Should to The Wheel (We all have work! Let no one shirk!) and next is the classic song There Is Sunshine In My Soul Today. Every time I listen to it, I smile. I hope you do, too!
Black and White Photo Credit: Mark Abernathy (photo taken during singing practice)
really? 2 umbrellas, a hat, jacket AND rubber boots? yes.
Luckily, we stayed warm and dry during Hurricane Sandy. My thoughts are with the people that didn't fare so well.
I spent yesterday in the kitchen making pancakes, chocolate chip cookies, a stir fry for lunch, chicken, homemade guacamole, and baked tortilla chips for dinner. I made the mistake of telling Rob, "Ohhh, I could stay in this room all day." He rolled his eyes because it's so unlike me. It quickly turned into the catch phrase of the day. Every time he saw me in the kitchen he repeated the phrase in an exasperated voice. It's how we'll remember Sandy.
This morning we finally got out of the house to assess the damage in Riverside Park. We gasped at a few trees that were snapped in half, but happy to see most of our part of the park was in tact. Jumping in mud puddles only felt right after being cooped up all day.
And now for a Q&A about the video/marathon. I interviewed myself.
Who directed this wonderful video?
The same person who gave us Sarah Mclachlan's commercial for battered animals, of course. Slow motion shots of dogs and cats, with her final plea at the end? Genius!
About the slow motion shots. A bit much?
I was hoping for the Baywatch effect. Slow motion running always worked for them. I'll try anything at this point. Marathon is this Sunday and I have around $1,500 left to fund raise. Yikes.
Yeah, it's coming up. Are you ready to run the 26.2 miles?
Yes, I feel great! Can't wait!
What happens if you don't raise the $3,500 for Fred's Team?
Anything I don't raise gets charged to my credit card. There goes my first paycheck! haha
Why are your running for charity?
My mother died of breast cancer twelve years ago. I was 18 years old. I've been missing her lately and wanted to do something in her honor. Raising money for cancer research makes me feel like I can play a part in finding a cure. For more details, check out previous posts I've written: Part One and Part Two.
Anything else you want to say?
Thank you to all of the people who have already donated. Please consider donating here! If everyone reading this donated $5, I'd reach my goal today!
i just realized i took this picture (almost exactly) the last time i was here.
A few months ago my friend Meggie took Ella and me on an amazing tour of Chinatown (Part One and Part Two). We went again last weekend, only this time brought the rest of the family. Even my sister Jeannine joined us!
While we did a lot of the same things, Meggie introduced us to some new things like warm soy bean custard and amazing beef jerky. The best I've ever had. I know, what about my vegan week? I found myself relating to this SNL sketchwhen I saw the beef. Forgive me. It was so worth it. I was starving.
I made this skeleton tattoo printable for Elizabeth Street yesterday. Here's some of the goofy outtakes from the shoot. I snuck Ella out of school (during her lunch period) to take these pictures. She was stoked. Afterwards we grabbed a quick meal and I brought her back to school. On the way, she asked if I would ever need her help again. I think I could arrange that.
Last night I was riding my scooter because I wanted to get to my apartment quicker. I was booking it in my favorite brown dress. It was just starting to rain and I was feeling more excited as I was nearing my house. I was almost home! I was going to miss the rain! By the time I was about 10 feet from my door, something forced me to come to a quick screeching halt. I should have known. My dress was so tangled in the back wheel of the scooter. I ended up carrying my scooter attached to my dress into my apartment building. Not to mention the 4 backpacks I was holding for the kids.
As I untangled the dress, I discovered the huge hole I just created. I pretty sure it's ruined, at least from the back. Looks great in the front still!
It's just a dress, I know. But it kind of feels like everything in my life is getting all tangled up lately. I'm struggling to get everything done. I'm either reaching my limit or over committing or not pushing myself enough. Do I just get used to this feeling?
I need to work out a routine to give my life more order. It would make everything so much easier. But, uggg. A routine. Such a drag.
I'm working on a story for Elizabeth Street this Thursday. I looking for a mom and kid (3 years and up) for a photo shoot! Anyone available for one hour between 10am-5pm? I'll have a make-up artist! Please contact me for more details if interested.
