Day trips : New Buffalo, Michigan

Day trips always are an opportunity to appreciate sights and sounds that are not too far from home. 

Last Sunday was all about friends, food and some photos. I spent a perfect fall day in New Buffalo, Michigan, which was only an hour drive. 

My Taylor Swift playlist set the tone for what was to be a good day. The quaint little beach town is almost empty at this time of year but still had an inviting feel to it. 

We grabbed some lunch at The Stray Dog  Bar & Grill where my Cobb salad was the perfect cure after Halloween fun night. My amazing Cobb salad: mixed greens, chicken, avocado, chopped eggs, tomatoes, bacon, red onions, green peppers and Blue cheese served on a big round plate with a side of balsamic vinaigrette. The salad itself is a great healthy way with little help from a nice balance balsamic vinaigrette made it to the home run. 

The following lunch; we walked to the beach where the blue sky and sun made Lake Michigan look almost tropical. Three different shades of blue danced on the horizon. The contrast of blue against to brown beach grass just screamed to be photographed. 

My friends who always take pictures of them too. Later we left the beach and headed to an apple farm. Rows and rows of apples to sample and pick at our leisure. I left with a bag full of them for an upcoming apple pie recipe on my blog. 

Last Sunday was fun and perfect, nice warm weather of fall. Just four friends were enjoying a perfect fall day. 

Happy Sunday Everyone!

Natty

Halloween 2015

Here are Some great pictures from Halloween night out. 

We started at The JJ Thai Street Food Restaurant to fill up our tummy.  Along a ride 6 of us were heading to Lucky Strike, a Bowling place in downtown to meet up with more friends. The place packed with people in different costumes. My night was not end at Bowling place. My gang and I hoped to "Bites Asian Tapas" for the last stop. 

It was fun to get out as SWAT. Costume this year. What about you all? 

My favorite costume this year is day of the dead couple. 

My Favorite of all

Christmas 2015 photoshoot

It was a very nice weekend to help the family do the pictures for Christmas. We were lucky, nice weather 50degreees-was not feel like 50 at all. Some trees start changing the colors; some are orange, yellow, and some stay in the green. Including with a whimsical Christmas, handwriting created by me ....... Made this Christmas greeting to the home run.

Air and Water Show2015: Chicago

Happy Sunday Everyone!!!

I am enjoying this hot summer so much…. Last week was CHICAGO AIR AND WATER SHOW , I had so much fun shooting  the unobstructed views from Oak street beach. What was happening in your home town last past two weeks ? Any shows , concerts , …. ? 

Hope you all have a good Sunday 

Cheers 

Nattaya 

Taylor Swift 1989World Tour Concert

Hi Everyone! I hope you are having a great summer. 

In the past two weeks…. My mind has been humming

"But I keep cruising Can't stop, won't stop moving

 It's like I got this music 

 In my mind Saying, " It's gonna be alright" " 

 " Shake it all " still tingeing in my mind…..

Can't explain how much fun I had at The 1989 World Tour Taylor Swift Concert. 

Every song I listen to

Every song I sing

Every song I hum

Everyone in Soldier Field was singing and dancing with me on Sat July18. 

The 1989 World Tour is successful-Taylor Swift is talented, beautiful, great light shows, stylish costume, incredible performance beyond the music itself and surprise guests ( 16-year-old Shawn Mendes, Vance Joy " Riptide " and Haim ). 

So many teen girls filled in to the stadium with creative, bright, productive, cool, ingenious and awesome costumes. So many themes as you can tell from Taylor's music video-bad blood, shake it all , sparking costume, etc…. I was impressed by four teen girls who showed up with their own creation, what an awesome phrase" Magic, Madness, Heaven, Sin " and also 1989 on both girl shirts. 

Thank you teen girls for letting me take pictures of your bright and creative costumes. 

I hope you all have a nice and fun summer :) 

XOXO 

Nattaya 

Fun Festivals in Chicago

Dear everyone,

I hope you are enjoying  a nice summer ........ There are a lot of fun activities everywhere in my city, Chicago. And I am sure your city has a ton of stuff too. Please share some of your favorite festivals in your home town : )... and these are some festivals I went to last weekend.

I love the City !!!! Summer time in Chicago is a lot of fun- so many activities to do.

Music Festivals, Food Festivals, Chicago Runs, Kayaking, Concerts, Bars & Clubs, Restaurant Patios, Art Festivals, Shows, Kids and Family Fests, etc

Last week I checked out 2 festivals :  Squareroots Fest

Folk music and a calm nice evening with a good friend to hang out on the weekend what a nice weekend. That night we watched ;

On the South Stage: The Cactus Blossoms traditional country songs from Brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum.

On the North Stage: The Robbie Fulks's Bluegrass Explosion , Mr. Fulks has taught for years at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. He is a guitarist who has a sense of humor.  Listen to their music- what a treat....

Arts and foods were line along the way ..

And of course we didn't forget the show for kids .....Puppet show by Jack Dukes

I have been looking forward to the Burger fest to try those yummy burgers from different restaurants and vendors ...... We got there late so a lot of them were sold out. I had burger from Rockit Bar- it was juicy, a great portion and had bold flavor.

2015 Participating Burger Vendors

- Square Bar & Grill
-Select Cut Steakhouse
-Rockit Burger Bar
-Reggie's Rock Club/Music Joint
-Red Door Chicago
-McGee's Tavern & Grille
-Hackney's
-Flo Café & Bar
-D.S. Tequila Company
-Cortland's Garage
-Butcher & The Burger
-Blue Agave Restaurant

Have a great weekend everyone :)

XOXO

Natty
 

Crazy and fun weekend

What A Hectic Weekend...... I couldn’t wait to come back to my blog and write everything down to share with you guys.  I had so much fun this past weekend. This is what my past Sa rday looked like : We ( Misa ,Leean Charlene and I ) started our day with a cup of coffee at 6 am in the morning. We drove off from Chicago to Ottawa

Skydive Chicago

Skydive Chicago

Skydive Chicago

or a Run Recovery jump from addiction 5K. We were there to support her and a lot of people who have had the experience and want to jump out of addiction. If you have friends or family who need help please check  http://soberokie.com  for suggestions to guide you in the right direction. - At noon we went sky diving; this is what I was looking most forward to. I got to check it off my bucklist.! It is good to face your fears. I like it a lot and I  can say nothing compares to sky-dive. I am a person who loves roller coastesr and scary stuff. But none of this has you  sign a contract. I questioned myself about what I signed up for because there were  hundreds words about death and injury.

Starved Rock, State Park

Starved Rock, State Park

Starved Rock, State Park

Anyway, nothingpulled me back, and I did it , landing to the ground safely. Thank you for the tandem instructor, Jake, who saved my life. Well he needs to because he was attatched with me. Also thank you for Lindsey Rene for inviting us for  fun in the sky.  - Hiked at Straved Rock , State Park.  - Enjoyed the sunset and photographed DC-3 ( N408D ) : lady luck, which they use for a drop. It was pushed into a tree some years ago by high wind and damaged.

DC-3 ( N408D )

- Finally I had a chance to rest and enjoy beer when we wentamping in the Skydive Chicago Area. I am sure, I I wouldn’t have had any more time or space to add more activities for Saturday. Thank you to all my dear friends for setting up this fun and crazy trip.

Rockford and Galena ,weekend get away

                Have a chance to drive out of Chicago on this weekend. Such a fun ride to Megan Lafferty's home town, Freeport is 2 hours drive from Chicago. I couldn't believe how lucky we're, to get out of the city on this weekend to see all the flowers re blooming under 56 - 75 degree.

                On the way we stop at Anderson Japanese Garden in Rockford. Not many places make us feel like we re sitting in the edge of forest,I can just sit down here all day with nice water running sound and good books.
 

                    Every a little things in Anderson Japanese garden re putting together perfectly as I see the colorful of flowers and trees by the pond with a touch of art.

Half Marathon

This is fun part to live in Chicago. Early Spring time, I will see a lot of Marathon here and there. I have never thought once that I will be the one whom run marathon or waiting for me friends at the finish line.

Then July19,2014 ; I was one person from the big clouded people waiting at The Rock N Roll half Marathon. Standing with my friend Sylwia Tałałaj at the finish line was amazing, it was pushing me and adore all of the people who ran that day. They are so awesome and "YES" , my friends Misa Duroskova and Leeann Nel are one of them. "BRAVO girls !"

Misa Duroskova and Leeann Nel  ..... Bravo

Misa Duroskova

Leeann Nel  " Strong girl " 

Artist show off party #2

On June, 28th 2014 a group of artists got together to share their interest in art. All kinds of talent made this party so inspiring.  I admired watching all the artists in their craft.

The night started with welcoming food and appetizer by Christine Kindberg and Anne Goetz. The hosts of the party.

Art on the Wall: Zach Harris, Nattaya worrakitpoonpol Photography : Capture every moment,  Mitzi Bach and Arik Savage

Amazing art on the Hall way by Zach Harris

by Zach Harris

" Gun Shot " by Nattaya worrakitpoonpol Photography : Capture every moment

By Arik Savage

Pretty like you bring the whole garden to in the party by Cait Downey

Music by Local Historians, Molly Rose , Sarah Barlett Moscicke, Steve Slagg, Zach Harris  and Youngest Son

Zach Harris , Molly Rose,  Allison Niebauer & Matt Tanaka

Allison Niebauer

Molly Rose

Writers: fiction by Christine Kindberg, Olivia Hedstrom, Hannah de Boer, Amy Fischer, 

Katie Grover, Laura Crook, Michael Huber, Sami Kruger,  Jamie Daugherty and Chris Kruger

fiction by Christine Kindberg

Amy Fischer

Birthday Event; James Hardy

What a good Saturday morning to be with the Hardy family. I am never disappointed when I go through the Hardy's door. They have all kinds of great Thai food that you can never get anywhere else.

The most important thing today is James' Birthday party; he is turning 1 . What a fast year seeing this boy grow up. Happy Birthday!

Memory of Tank Sushi, Lincoln Square.

As we know Tank Sushi has been serving us delicious and fresh sushi for 10 years. Last Sunday, 16th March was the last day they served us Borendo roll.

But this place will not be empty for long.  Owner Franco Gianni has a new concept with chef Chrissy Camba on his team. Lincoln Square will be waiting for the new great place to hang out and feed food lovers like Chicagoans.

I am sure we will miss Tank Sushi when we crave good sushi. I have a lot of good times and friends from this place. Thank you for the good service for all these years. I will miss you Tank Sushi.

Last Sashimi served that night

Thank for being a great Manager and Boss; Pasquale Anthony Gianni . Also great Chef  Noom that served us for all of those years.

Good Crew

Friendship continue even the place are gone.

will miss you " Tank "

Snowboarding trip 2014 in ASPEN

This is the most beautiful mountain in Colorado. Aspen is the most popular place for skiing and snowboarding.

On the long weekend of Presidents' Day, nowhere else is better for snowboarding than in Aspen. It could be popular because this weekend Michelle Obama came and visited Aspen to ski as well.  http://www.aspendailynews.com/section/home/161262.

snowmass

There is a nice blue sky and the weather is not too cold. It is the perfect weekend for snowboarding. 

How cute

Behind the scene @ Bites Asian Tapas

What a fun night to be there and watch them do the video at Bites. 

They became famous this day …. Bravo for the owner! They do such a nice job for the restaurant. 

Thank you for the good team work last night. Bites made it to the home run …….. Busy Busy Busy ….. 

Asana is famous girl in town ……. Good job girl

all friends waiting for the Video shoot  

Freezing

Stay warm you all in Chicago. Tonight is below -2 degrees.

Cold day

Cold day! Throughout the night I thought about hot chocolate and snuggling.

Bites, soft opening

Bravo for the soft opening day at BITES! Thank you for opening this restaurant in Chicago to let Chicagoans try this new version of Asian food. I can't wait to try more and more food from Bites. http://www.bitestapas.com

Joy Of Congratulations

Congratulations to one of my friends, Joy, for her restaurant "Joy Of Thai".

I love to write this blog for her, not because she is my friend, but because her food is incredible and tasty and I love to type the word "JOY" :) .... 

Stop by and try her food 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Joy-of-Thai/1394370784119560

(708) 995-1232

 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Cucumber salad

Tom Yum Soup

Tom Kha Soup

​So much fun,4 Kids equal tried 3 grow ups

Three girls, full of energy, going crazy with balloons.... This is my favorite picture by far.

It was the last week of Fall 2013. We had a lot of fun that day. The kiddos (Cara, Jame, Janis and Jaya) had a lot of energy that day. It made the picture look fun and joyful. 

So much fun