Today we went...

Today Shefali and I (and our offsprings) went to see The Vatican Splendors Exhibition at the Museum of Art in Ft Lauderdale.

It was a splendor for our senses and our love of Bernini, Michaelangelo, Bramante, Saint Peters Basilica, Saint Peter and Saint Paul. Loads of beautiful Madonnas and Cherubs, and a mix of Byzantine, Baroque and Renaissance religious art. One amazingly large processional cross and a copy of The Pieta'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Basically, art geek heaven. Unfortunately (different from Art Basel) no photos were allowed "Anywhere", Sob, Sob, Sob...

Here are some of the pictures we took outside the exhibition:

Outside with Shefali by Robert Indiana's Hope Sculpture.

I'm wearing a made-in-India skirt with a lace slip (5 years old). Shirt and cardigan from Target (4 years old).

Thrifted necklaces (last week). Bracelets from local Indian store. Mudd sandals. Crochet bag from Marshall's (7 years old).

Exhibition banners outside the Museum.

A closer look to the banners and a modern glass high riser.

Walking to eat at Las Olas Riverfront! Spanish style arches.

Yummy Empanadas! Stuffed bread or pastry  made with either chicken, pork, meat, cheese and/or vegetables inside.

This is Argie Grill. I've been coming here with friends and family for the last 10 years. They have the best empanadas around. It is a family restaurant and the owners are from Argentina; they know us and always give us an excellent service!

Here is lovely Shefali and I. Shefali had been there for me in so many times of crisis and joy. She helped me with my youngest one through all of her middle school years and she's still here for us now that our kids are in high school. She is very funny and has an amazing wit.

This is chimichurria, is an Argentinian sauce. It's made with olive oil, finely chopped parsley, minced garlic,  white or red vinegar, and red pepper flakes. I'm not sure how many of the ingredients they use. It's just delicious!

I got an spicy cajun shrimp empanada!

Many choices but I always go for the spicier ones!

Another view of the building across from Museum as we were walking back to the parking lot.

A see you later to Robert Indiana's Hope!

At the stop light, on the way home.

It was a beautiful day! This is very close to the college where I take my Saturdays classes.

A sticker from the exhibition!

Tickets, pamphlets and prayer cards.

The only items I could afford. All crosses, angels, books, etc... were so over priced.

Saint George, Our Father, Saint Michael.

This is my skirt flower design. 

Some of last two weeks outfits...

I was having many difficulties downloading my pictures!
So I finally got a grip on it! Here are some of my last two week's outfits:




It was a bit cool this morning so I decided to wear my Gap sweater and skirt (6 years old).
My old  Ana sandals are the perfect match!!

Tommy Hilfiger bag from Marshalls (10 years old).

 

The necklaces are, one from Steinmart and one thrifted.

Bracelets from Steinmart and local Indian store (4 years old).

Rings and earrings from my time in New York in the late 90's. 

Old Calvin Klein jeans. Briggs New York jacket (4 years old).
Giant Merchandasing shirt (3 years old), Pac-Man Rules!
Turquoise chucks (2 years old).

Blue necklaces and bracelets from Steinmart (all gifts from friends 5 years ago).

Colorful bracelet thrifted (last month).

Earrings from San Diego. Ring from A.

Lovely yellow and stripes bag from Target (maybe 10 years old).

 This day, I was in desperate need of red and more red!

Shirt from Target (bought them in many colors about 7 years ago).

 

Skirt, made in India, from Ross (3 years old). My good old cooper sandals.

Necklaces are all gifts from friends and are a mixture of brown and burgundy tones.

Purse is made in India from Mudd a gift to myself (5 years old).

Bracelets are from India and South Florida. Rings are gifts from two of my graduate school team members (2009).

Purse Detail. Thin rope, small and large beads.

Finally a new cellular, some food and...

I finally got a new cellphone...
I miss my old one however this one is so nice and shiny!!!

In need of lots of Cafe Bustelo and brown sugar!

My new cellular. I only had to pay a fraction of the cost because I haven't change my cell in 3 years. The store associate couldn't believe it! 

For my adventure of getting a new cellular I wore: 

My old Levi's skinny jeans.

Sarah, check it out: Its my Jimmy Hendrix men's shirt from Target (6 years old)!

My new Gap brown jacket and brown belt (thrifted last week). 

Yellow chucks (1 year old). 

My rainbow Caribbean Joe purse (7 years old). 

My bracelets are gifts from my kids and the ring and necklaces are gifts from me to my kids (We are always borrowing from each other).

After going through a very difficult and heartfelt cellular relationship termination and a most welcome with open arms beginning of another we were very darn hungry and in desperate need of nutrients in our bodies. So we went to a local Columbian restaurant called La Placita (The Little Plaza).

Youngest daughter order chicken with tostones and white rice and red beans (habichuelas rojas). 

I ordered a good old and well seasoned fish, salad, white rice and tostones. I think Terri can cook this dish with some Goya spices.

The Colombian "Salsa" has a stronger pepper taste than the Peruvian or Mexican salsa.

White rice and red beans.

Me in food heaven!

Tostones with salsa. I dedicated this photo to Vix; I know she would love to eat some tostones!

Yeah, Carbs! The do our latin bodies good!!!!

Yellow and Library ...

I needed some yellow in my life (this was last week).
Here is what I wore for work:
My trustee old white Geoffrey Beene Shirt.
Faithful old cardigan (thrifted 7 years ago).
My Larry Levine skirt from SteinMart (5 years old). And A. moccasins.

Accessories from Bealls Outlet (8 years old).
Purse from SteinMart (5 years old).
Rings, one from Dollar Store the other one thrifted.

After work we went to the Westside Regional Library in Plantation, to buy some books.
They have 4 tables of books, cd's and records for sale; very cheap!





The outside of the library is very tranquil and the light was just perfect!





 A view of the second floor sitting area from the outside.




We stayed outside to watch the sunset!




Sunset by the lake!




We are very lucky to be here in the mist of nice warm weather and lovely sunsets!





Goodnight!





Our new books, $1.50 for both!!!
I can wait to read Big Fish, one of my favorite movies of all times and check all the illustrations of The Mystery series on PBS !

Now, Again Goodnight!