Saturday, March 27, 2010

HMart - Korean Supermarket in NJ (3)


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce (81/365)

HMart - Korean Supermarket in NJ (2)


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce (80/365)

HMart - Korean Supermarket in NJ (1)


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce (79/365)

Hmart - Korean supermarket in Ridgefield, NJ. Lots of good food, some/most with no english labels unfortunately. Pick at your own risk! www.hmart.com

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

St. Patrick's Day on Wall St. in NYC (Manhattan)


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce

Everything is Irish today! NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) building got highlighted in green for St. Patrick's Day.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Modern art by the next generation


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce

My friend's daughter M. is a very talented young girl. Her instructors say she is full of potential to become a new generation's Picasso or Kandinsky. The paintings are filled with freshness of the colors and the texture is just incredible (watercolors on canvas).

The picture was snapped with a phone and doesn't do the justice.

For any inquires about the paintings, possible sponsorship, future gallery exhibitions or if you are interested in obtaining any art pieces, please leave your message and email address in the comments.

Monday, March 15, 2010

Potatoes, garlic and onion/scallions


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce

Garden in the kitchen made out of potatoes, garlic and onion (or is it scallions now?)
Unintentionally forgotten onion has produced scallions without any water, how convenient.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Ecuadorian 5 Sucres


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce

Ecuadorian 5 Sucres (Banco Central Del Ecuador) dated 1982, out of circulation since 2001. The current currency is US Dollars.
25,000 sucres = 1 US dollar.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Gorilla snot gel rocker style


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce

Gorilla snot hair gel rocker style (Moco de Gorila Gel "Snot Gorila Gel" Estilo Rockero).
What a fine product you can find at some ethnic stores, in this case it was hispanic Kikos in Fairview, NJ. Not sure about the price but I don't think it was more than $5.

Got experience with this product? Please do share!

Friday, March 12, 2010

Alice in Wonderland books


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce

Alice in Wonderland books series at Barnes & Noble
The special (pink) leatherbound edition of Alice is very attractive but not commute friendly, so I had to settle for the green one (the one on the right side). The price difference is also very significant, pink one is about $20, the green one is $6.

Pink one -> http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Alices-Adventures-in-Wonderland-and-Through-the-Looking-Glass/Lewis-Carroll/e/9781593080150/?itm=1&USRI=alice%27s+adventures+in+wonderland

Green one -> http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Alices-Adventures-in-Wonderland-and-Through-the-Looking-Glass/Lewis-Carroll/e/9781593080150/?itm=1&USRI=alice%27s+adventures+in+wonderland

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Mimosa or (to be correct) Acacia dealbata (Silver Wattle)


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce (67/365)

Mimosa or (to be correct) Acacia dealbata (Silver Wattle) are little fuzzy yellow balls-flowers. Usually these flowers are given to women on March 8 which represents International Women's day.

Purple Tulips


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce (66/365)

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Monday, March 8, 2010

Emu Eggs


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce (63/365)

Emu eggs next to chicken eggs at Whole Foods

Cinderella's lost shoe


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce (62/365)

To all shoe loving Cinderellas out there: most sizes plastic slippers are on sale at DSW right now.

On a side note: as goofy as they look, they actually fit pretty comfortable.

Friday, March 5, 2010

Manhattan Skyline


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce (61/365)

Manhattan skyline from Jersey City, NJ

Goldman Sachs Tower in Jersey City, NJ


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce (60/365)

Goldman Sachs Tower is the tallest building in New Jersey just across Hudson River from his tall brothers in New York City.

The green old camera effect is the result of me playing with FxCamera app on HTC Eris (droid).

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Double take of a Financier pastry shop cake


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce (59/365)

Chocolate Flourless Cake at Financier pastry shop (http://www.financierpastries.com).
Picture quality competition between iPhone (left) and HTC Eris (right). Who wins?

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Hoboken NJ Transit Light Rail Station Gate


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce (58/365)

Manhattan to the left, Jersey City to the right, Holland Tunnel Ventilation building straight ahead through the gate.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Manhattan sewer manhole cover picture and fact


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce (53/365)

New York City ground fact: New York City's Department of Environmental Protection gets most of its sewer manhole covers from India.
(c) NYTimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2007/11/26/nyregion/26manhole.html

Happy Birthday Washington!


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce (52/365)

Federal Hall National Memorial on Wall St in Manhattan (New York City).

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

White tea


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce (48/365)

White tea loose leaves brewed (Thank you Natasha!)

Health fact according to the wikipedia:
A 2009 Kingston University study showed that white tea had high anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-collagenase, and anti-elastase properties which could potentially reduce the risks of developing rheumatoid arthritis, some cancers, heart disease & slow the enzymatic break down of elastin and collagen (ie wrinkles or sagging) which accompany aging.

 

Rocky Cliff in King's Bluff (Weehawken, NJ)


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce (47/365)

Very scenic rocky cliff in Weehawken, NJ.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Cherry Hill Market (Russian Food Store in Brooklyn, NY)


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce (46/365)

Cherry Hill Market is a Russian 24/7 food store located in Bensonhurst at 23rd ave and 86th st (Brooklyn, NY). No need to go to Brighton Beach anymore (for food or/and culture shock), anything you need is right here, excellent variety and quality as well.
The ceiling is decorated with the empty baskets but don't worry, they won't fall down on you.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Jersey shore & I love the situation sweatshirts


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce (44/365)

Jersey shore & I love the situation sweatshirts are now on sale at Garden State Plaza mall, $35 each.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Ugly shoes at Century21


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce (38/365)

Century21 is carrying the ugliest shoes you can find in downtown Manhattan. They are either for whores or strippers, but the most important part they are not comfortable (yes I tried them on in order to explore some job options ;)

Take me home my helicopter!


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce (37/365)

Downtown Manhattan/Wall St. Heliport. Can you spot the helicopter?

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Fuzzynation


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce (36/365)

They were $20 at Macy's but I couldn't figure out what they are for and what you can possibly do with them!?

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Brand New NY/NJ Path Train


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce (35/365)

Looks like The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has invested a good amount of money into new path trains. The cars look brighter with 2 sets of flat tv's above the blue seats. The only thing that is not going to change is people leaving newspapers and trash behind.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

No soup for you!


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce (34/365)

The famous franchised version (originalsoupman.com) of the "Soup Nazi" in the Financial District in NYC.

small soup + bread + half sandwich + fruit + candy + 1 bottle of water = $11.33

I didn't have an orgasm from this soup so I can't say that it justifies the price. The people who work there are nice but when I grabbed a bottle of vitamin water (which I didn't mind to pay additionally for) they said I could only have a bottle of water or soda!?

Wall street


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce (33/365)

Day #3 commute.

Hello snow!


Originally uploaded by LuceroDulce (32/365)