I cannot remember how many times I was humorously mistaken for a vampire, as the daughter of a Transylvanian-born mother; growing up, I was told of the priceless value of a mostly unspoiled rural Romania and its folkloric treasures, but as an expat living in New York for the last several years, I came to increasingly appreciate its scenic landscapes, its medieval flair and its traditional rich ethnic customs. Thus, what better time to visit … [Read more...]
Sandy leaves a ghost town New York City
October 30, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
In this current life of ours, one in which we are constantly connected, total silence is unsettling; when everything comes to a stop, we are left wondering what to do. We have forgotten how it is to be normal, to take a step back and enjoy the silence. We long for days of peace and quiet; we long to read a book, to sip some wine, to listen to jazz, and that alone. When we do get the chance, our addiction to being in the know, and to some … [Read more...]
As Sandy takes over, New York closes for business
October 29, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
That’s something you don’t hear every day. I don't know about your Halloween weekend, but mine has certainly brought upon a genuine creepy experience in the form of hurricane Sandy. As New Yorkers prepare for lockdown and intensified winds, Frakenstorm has started to show its teeth. Expected to hit NYC by 8pm this Monday evening, the unwanted Sandy has already inflicted more damage than last year’s hurricane, Irene. via source. For … [Read more...]
Argo and the Iranian hostage crisis
October 27, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Last night, I went to see Argo. Not knowing much about the movie's plot, I did not have any expectations. Having said that, I thoroughly enjoyed it and I would highly recommend it to anyone. Ben Affleck proved to be not only a great actor, but also a skilled director. The movie is based on the former Central Intelligence Agency operative Tony Mendez's account of the rescue of six U.S. diplomats from Tehran, Iran during the 1979 Iran … [Read more...]
Throwback to the 1960s: Brooklyn and Coney Island
October 23, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
In an homage to the 1960s and the era of Jean Shrimpton and David Bailey in We'll Take Manhattan - the duo that created the legendary 1962 images for Vogue - New Zealand's photographer Gavin Jaymes and I set out to shoot on the streets of New York, on a murky fall day. Building on our own interpretation of the past era in modern-day NY, we chose the stunning waterfront in Williamsburg, and the iconic Coney Island. Although a far cry of what it … [Read more...]
