Hubs and I have always been fans of Mohonk Mountain House, and decided to head off one Saturday to hike out on the trails out there. This weekend we found out they actually charge you to hike trails on their property (I guess before no one cared to stop us and ask us to pay?!) They wanted $25 PER PERSON! Just to walk around for 2 hours. Yea right, we quickly pulled a U-ee and high tailed it outta there, but had to figure out what we were going to do for a few hours in New Paltz with no plans.

I got on my iphone and within seconds I found out there is a State Park with awesome views and hikes and only cost $8 per carload. We were in, if only we could find it. 20 miles later of driving around the mountain we happened upon the entrance , parked and partook in the loveliness that was Minnewaska state park for the day. So Alabanians, this place is only an hour and half south and totally worth the drive. I also recommend the Gilded Otter for beers afterwards

I know and I’m sorry. I miss you guys too…

Be back soon!

I promise

XOXO,

Christa

WARNING: Not Safe for Work – Do not Scroll down if you don’t want to see Naked/Nude People!

Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend Nude Nite Orlando this year due to the fact that I no longer live in Orlando, but I can always reminisce about last year’s event. Whether it was the artwork, live performances, or just diversity of mediums, I have to say it was sincerely impressive. I went from a photography exhibit, to an artist sculpting a live model in chocolate, to a burlesque show- I mean, where can you go to find that all in one place?

Well, since I am not able to attend this year, I’ve decided to post some photos I took at the event last year….and who knows, maybe we can get a Nude Nite up in Albany one of these days?

This first photo may seem familiar, since I posted her on my 365 project. She’s still one of my favorites:

The flyers were my second favorite after the burlesque dancers. They were memorizing:

The talent and variety of exhibits was amazing, some of my favorite pieces were:

"Erotic Asphyxiation Series" on aluminum by Dixie Lee

"Swinger" in bronze steel and wood by Chris Ricardo

Attendees enjoying the exhibits

The live art exhibits were interesting:

Full back henna

Even the audience put on a show:

My favorite acts of the night were the burlesque shows. These were not only super sexy and provocative, but were oh so clever and funny as well. I really need to find a good burlesque show to go to someday soon!

Brazalian martial arts ended my evening, definitely some amazing performances!

I hope everyone enjoyed Nude Nite 2011 as much as I did last year. Here’s to being able to attend in the future!

Well, I’ve obviously found my new obsession of having a real winter. I know what you’re thinking… It’s snow isn’t it? No, no,  I mean the snow is cute. It certainly is beautiful when it’s falling, and I love how it sparkles in the sun. It’s also awesome to throw my cat into it on the porch, run away and close the door (what? oh come on you know I would never do such a thing)

But seriously folks, I’m OBSESSED with ice. Acually, icicles to be precise. I mean how cool are these cold clear daggers of death?! I’ve managed to annoy hubs everywhere we go by pointing out every house, building and sign that has them hanging. I’m particularly fond of the icicle twinkle lights with icicles hanging off of them. So you must know how EXCITED I was to play with this monster:

Christa Approved!

Thinking of all the dangerous things I can do with this sucker!

My Dexter pose (the "perfect" weapon)

My artistic interpretation

Just a little fun with some of the pictures I took on New Years Eve:

Another day, another snowy sunset. I went walking around to get out of the house and stumbled upon this view. I have to say I already miss the snow as I hear it melting away. Good thing there is over a foot so it’ll take awhile… teehee

This post goes out to Tim who misses his Zenbu Chinese food. Don’t worry, we enjoyed it for you

P.S. We got the General Tso

P.P.S. Don’t you just love the small Chinese food containers? I mean they are soooo cute

I love to watch these fuzzy little cat tails, especially in the snow. They are everywhere, I can’t believe how wet the land is up here.

I knew Santa was too busy making the younger people of the world happy, that he delayed my wish of a white Christmas until the day after. LOOK! My Snow is HERE!!!