I exercised every day: cycling at SoulCycle and Revolve, cross training at Equinox or running in Hudson River Park.

“Ringo” (Japanese for “apple”) is artist Reina Kubota’s personal love letter to the city of New York, on the Hudson River at 66th Street.  Couldn’t agree more.

Post-workout, I cooled off with Ralph’s watermelon/berry combo, from the popular walk-up window near Gramercy Park–one of my favorite spots in the city.

And, I blew out candles on the amazing Birthday Cake from Momofuku Milk Bar surrounded by good friends and family to celebrate mine.  (There was one slice left, it was THAT good!)

Best of all, I spent lots of time strolling around the city with my dog, in comfy tees paired with jean shorts and crazy colorful sundresses.

This is one of my all-time favorite dresses, the “Annette” by Trashy Diva, a keepsake from a special weekend in New Orleans.

Far from exotic, but, out-of-this-world fun.

Back to reality tomorrow!