Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Salvaging The Day

This morning I had to go into court in Manhattan to argue an unpleasant case.  Afterward, I noticed how nice the weather was and decided to salvage the day by walking around the city.  As always, that activity was a delight.  The city was shining like a pretty pony.

I've heard the best Buffalo Wings in town are at a local bar (Mudville 9), so I gave them a whirl.  The report is true -- their wings are great, especially paired with an oatmeal stout from Elysian Brewing Co.

Here are some pictures from the fun part of my day.  Do you ever try to turn a bad day around?


 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

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19 comments:

  1. DebMay 6, 2014 at 9:40 PM

    I love New York! Glad you turned a rough day around!

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  2. SheilaMay 6, 2014 at 11:31 PM

    I do, and it often involves alcohol! Ha! I love oatmeal stout - I miss it.

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  3. MaggleBishMay 6, 2014 at 11:59 PM

    I usually try to turn around a bad day with a big 'ole glass of wine! Either that or a ballet class. I've learned that excercise usually takes my mind off of everything.

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  4. TrueScrapAddict@blogspot.comMay 7, 2014 at 1:09 AM

    A bad day can be turned around with an ice-cream cone from McDonalds for me ... Glad you managed to turn your unpleasant day around and thanks for sharing your beautiful photos.

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  5. Green Tea and CupcakesMay 7, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    Chocolate always turns my day around. I love that we all have our own little vices to get through the tough times.

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  6. Beth (Coffee Until Cocktails)May 7, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    I am with you on a good beer being a way to turn a bad day around! That one sounds pretty delicious to me!

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  7. AyaMay 7, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    After a particularly stressful day at school (at least once a week) last year, I'd go to one of my favorite thrift shops a few miles up the main thoroughfare from the University. (:

    I'm glad you got out and turned your day around!

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  8. Shawna McComberMay 7, 2014 at 10:18 PM

    I love your photos and it's like I get to have a little tour of New York, which maybe someday I will truly get to visit. Did you find Might Casey at the Mudville Bar? I suppose that after striking out he might not be celebrating.

    I love your positive attitude and they way you find a strategy to lift your own spirits. Thanks for sharing those strategies with your blog readers.

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    1. ShybikerMay 8, 2014 at 7:42 AM

      Casey was drowning his sorrows in a big bowl of Buffalo Wings.

      If I didn't have a positive attitude, life would have crushed me by now. We all need strategies.

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  9. Fashion Confessions of a MommyMay 8, 2014 at 12:18 AM

    Great photos and what a nice way to end your day. The beer especially.
    I can't remember such example right this instance but I am sure it has happened.
    D.

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  10. Vale ♥May 8, 2014 at 6:16 PM

    I think you live in the best city in the world...there's so much to see and do, and every corner seems to be hiding something interesting and beautiful. I really wanna come again soon, and I am gonna eat buffalo wings like if there's no tomorrow, I love them and here in Italy it's so hard to find them ! :(

    Fashion and Cookies

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  11. Witchcrafted LifeMay 8, 2014 at 11:20 PM

    It can be tricky to turn a bad day around, especially if like me, you find negative emotions linger for a long time, eating away at your mind and soul alike. That said, I do think it often possible and my trick is to bridge the negative and the positive with something serene and (for me at least) often methodical. I find that just focusing on something repetitive that isn't laden with much emotion of any kind helps to buffer away the negative vibes, restore tranquility, and put me in the mood to be more receptive to happy thoughts and feelings again.

    ♥ Jessica

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  12. Rella BMay 9, 2014 at 12:33 AM

    I do various things to turn my day around, but thrift shopping is probably at the top of my list. Even if I don't find anything, the browsing is therapeutic. Thanks for sharing the great pictures of New York.

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  13. KatiMay 9, 2014 at 2:12 AM

    I always try to turn a bad day around because I don't want to go to bed with a sadness...
    Good thing yours turned out nicely in the end!

    -Kati

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  14. TheTinyHeartMay 9, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    The city is just such a magical place to be...always something fun you can find to do! I'm glad you were able to turn your day into a good one!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  15. two birdsMay 9, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    I'm glad you turned your day around...oatmeal stout never hurts!

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  16. ZoeMay 12, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    Sounds like you had no trouble turning this day around. I think it has to be done. I do my best to get outside every day, as otherwise I get very miserable being couped up in an office all day. We have a beautiful cathedral in Lincoln at the top of a short but steep hill (called "Steep Hill" naturally), so if all else fails I climb the cobbled street and walk around the medieval stone walls, just to give me something else to think about other than work.

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    1. ZoeMay 12, 2014 at 4:20 PM

      You inspired me today Ally - I took myself on a little walk up one of my favourite streets and posted here:

      http://splodzblogz.co.uk/2014/05/12/photo-walk-steep-hill-lincoln/

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  17. ToadMamaMay 13, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    Great captures! Nothing like good food and drink to turn the tide of a day. And a wander with the camera. :-)

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