the statue of liberty

On my first weekend in NYC, I lived like a tourist. Lynn and Makensie flew out here with me, and the three of us wandered aimlessly, walked the Brooklyn Bridge and shopped. We even went to the Statue of Liberty, which, incidentally, turned 125 exactly one month ago today!

Here's the three of us on the ferry to the Statue. From left: Lynn, Makensie, me.

I was so glad to finally see the Statue of Liberty up close. It is such an American treasure. The folds of her fabric are striking, and the image is so iconic that it's wild to see it up close and from every angle. We were there late in the day, and I was so happy I took this picture:


Here are a few more beautiful photos of this gorgeous statue.

circa 1905, via ck/ck

circa 1935, via ck/ck

her construction in Paris, 1886, via ck/ck

weekend playlist: little 500

Jamie Becker at Team Pursuit, 2010


Hey, kids. I'm gearing up for my last Little 500 as an undergrad. I'll be shooting with Blueline on the track for the races, and soaking up the local culture in the evenings. Here's a snippet of the kind of mood-setting music I'll be hearing this weekend.

Women's Race, 2010


at the races:
Bicycle Race by Queen
The Indiana Fight Song
This Is Indiana
Back Home Again in Indiana

at the parties:

Blame it on the Alcohol by Jamie Foxx featuring T-Pain

Womanizer by Britney Spears

Lovegame by Lady Gaga

Tipsy by J-Kwon

Like A G6 by FM featuring The Cataracs and Dev

We R Who We R by Ke$ha

Ridin' Solo by Jason Derulo

In the Ayer by Flo-Rida

What's My Name by Rihanna featuring Drake

Pursuit of Happiness by Kid Cudi

my pal Makensie riding in Team Pursuit last year

the crowd at the 2009 race

Men's Race, 2009


all photos by Shanti Knight

happy friday!

raining on the tennis courts... via The Steward


So, talking about what we're doing this weekend, I have some kind of big plans... I'm moving to New York City! Yes, I am. I can barely believe it. All day today, Lynn, Makensie and I are driving East. It's a big deal. What about you? Weekend plans?


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