Growing up, Graduation, Fancy pens

Good afternoon readers. It's been a few months since I have posted anything. That's because it's time to get to work! I was busy busy busy during the semester, and had to take a hiatus.
Since graduation I have been reading through job opportunities and sending my resume to all the pr firms I can find.  Thank gosh for Linkedin and Google. I have a daily routine during these last 4 &1/2 weeks. Sometimes it is never ending and honestly, boring. Most of the time I like to thank Youtube for the motivating music to keep me going:)

Here are some things that make my day run smoothly:
1. Getting up and working out, I have to do this every day to get focused before I even think about going to sit down to write emails.
2. Sticky notes, both on my Mac, and ACTUAL sticky notes.
3. A really nice pen for writing that I got as a graduation gift.
4. Lists, whether that is a list of companies I need to call back, or a list of groceries I need to pick up for my family.
5. My weekly Tuesday night Brewhops with my hockey friends. YES- getting off my laptop saves my sanity.
6. Linkedin connections, I was so surprised to see how many different people I am connected to!
7. A glass of cranberry juice(I'm addicted)
8. Imessage- using my contacts that I already have to ask questions, get advice, or ask the people I know if they know of any openings.


So that's just a little rundown of the things I need to stay on track and focused. On a side note, I am thinking about changing my blog name to have something with the word LIST in it, because thats just how I like to write.

Happy Thursday!

Lack of Updates = Not lack of life!

Hi readers, wherever you are.
Sorry for the lack of clothing, music, and lifestyle posts. I am currently busy doing :
- Dryland training plans
- Creating blog outlines for a local nonprofit here where I go to school
-Creating literature reviews for a PR class
- Dabbling in ceramics and making it through
- Researching apartments for February
-Putting together resume's
- Looking for jobs.

Not to worry, a blog entry will be up ASAP. Just living life.

Thrift Store Finds

I have always loved shopping. SERIOUSLY loved shopping! My mom always taught me that it is better to have a few key pieces that might be a little pricey like a structured blazer, a good pair of jeans, a nice blouse, and a sensible pair of shoes. It is better to have something that may work with everything, than having 98347883979834 crop tops from Forever 21.
 (Read "Aero Makeover and My First Crop Top later this week)

If you are a fan of pricier clothes, but don't want to pay the price, try thrifting. Some of the best items are at thrift stores.
This past weekend I went to Act 2 Consignment in Huntsville. They were super nice people, and I loved all they had. Jewelry, shoes, and prom dresses. Dress clothes, casual and designer purses.

Here is all that I scored:

Ann Taylor Loft Blazer Normal Price: $89.00-$178.00
Act 2: At least half off
 Express Dress Normal Price: $59.60
Act 2: more than half off
7 For All Mankind Jeans normal price: $189.00
Act 2: Around $40.00

Conclusion: This thrift trip rocked! -The Ann Taylor blazer is incredible. I can wear it with casual jeans to dress it down, and my cropped dress pants.
-Polka dot dress great for wearing over leggings.
- 7 for all Mankind skinny jeans... well everything goes with these, and a pair of jeans fit me:)

After this great trip I decided to Google upscale thrift stores around the country out of curiosity.
Here are some great ones I found:
-BChic in Atlanta
http://www.bchicatlanta.com/
-Upscale Consignment Woodbury Location
https://www.facebook.com/UpscaleConsignmentWoodbury
-DC Consignment in DC
http://dcconsignments.com/
Ina NYC Consignment
http://www.inanyc.com/
-Tickled  Pink in Nashville TN
https://www.facebook.com/tickled.pink.526?fref=ts

Next time you are looking for something great, look at your nearest consignment shop.

Pinterst- You Could Call it a Love/Hate Relationship

OHHHH Pinterest. (This entry might ramble and rant some by the way)
 Wedding boards, wedding boards, wedding boards.
 It seems like when I sit in the back of some of my classes, girls are planning their not soon to be weddings, with their not soon to be husbands, with their potential wedding dress (that probably won't look good on them- #sorrynotsorry).
I recently have starting using Pinterest, meaning this summer. My boards consist of :
-Work Inspired Outfits
-Little Black Dresses
-Fancy Feet(aka heels)
-Halloween costume ideas
-Casual outfits
-Makeup(because, well I should maybe start learning how to wear it a little more, at least in my opinion)
-Apartment Stuff
-Music I Jam To
-CRAFTS I'M ACTUALLY GOING TO TRY

That last one, yes ACTUALLY going to try. I mean SHEESH, I understand if you own a blog(a la ME ) or run a business where Pinterest can be essential, but COME ON LADIES AND GENTLEMAN, WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO WITH 99928734983742 pins? Are you going to remember what you even wanted to craft, or bake or wear even though you have boards that organize it for you? In my humble opinion......I think not! It seems to me as though Pinterest is a mindless thing to do in class when you don't want to listen.

The intended purpose of Pinterest to begin with was to keep you organized so you can REMEMBER what you want to do, and ACTUALLY do it.

I vow to not pin more than TEN crafts at a time, meaning during a "pinning session" until I finish at least TWO crafts!

My first craft is going to be decorating my plastic storage bins at school into something less blah and boring. So ladiesand gentleman,( according to the statistics over 80 percent of pinners are women) start creating your crafts!

What do you pin the most on your boards? What was your favorite craft?

Ps. if you want to follow me here is my account:) http://www.pinterest.com/trishalarkin30/
and check out this infographic on the popularity of Pinterest, and the users according to Viralblog.com

My FAV Daily Products

So since I've been reading a ton of blogs and it seems like many "lifestyle" or "product offers and giveaways" are constantly offered I decided to feature what I use daily. No I don't want to be like everyone else, but I do want to show you though that simple  products from your local grocery store or Target( aka Tarje') are just as good and crazy AFFORDABLE. 

(Cue my bathroom tile floor picture) 

Products I love from top left-bottom right:

- Number 1

Old Spice Fresh Sport (yes I know mostly made for men) personally I like the smell better, and because it works so well for rugged and "sport" men I think for a girl that works out a lot it's great. It can be found for $7.39 a pack which includes two sticks at Target.

-Number 2 

Johnson Head to Toe Baby Wash is found at Target for $2.99

My mom always says if it is good enough for a baby's sensitive skin, it is good enough for anyone. If anyone has sensitive skin, try this!

-Number 3 

 Daisy by Marc Jacobs($?). This I consider to be my only luxury item used daily. It was given to me as a gift. I secretly really love it because of the bottle and the colors. This can be found at various deparment stores including Dilliards. 

 

Last  but not least

-Number 4

 Organiz  Keratin Shampoo. I have bought it at Target and other grocery stores for no more than $6. I love the smells of the various products, how soft it makes my hair, and the colorful bottles:) 

You could call my daily beauty routine( minus any makeup I wear) "Target Chic" !

Happy Monday everyone!

August Allure Issue

This month's issue of Allure featured Rachel Mcadams with the most natural look. How beautiful is she? Along with her amazing cover was a headline for a bunch of free items! (I glanced at them)

Some of the things I loved in this issue was this Pamella Roland dress. I love the rich color. It is definetly a "lust" item. Maybe I will be able to find some detail or similiar colored items at a more affordable price. 

All hail bright bold colors! I live right next to water at school, and these "Ocean Blues" have me excited! I may not paint my finger nails, but these will be going on my toesies. 

Last but not least is this diagram of my style.. Yes- skinny jeans, simple flip flops or flats, a tshirt and my Longchamp( I don't own any large Vera totes) 

What are your favorite items in your favorite magazine? 

Things I like about Tuesday

Well here's a secret, I went to the gym yesterday and really didn't have a good workout. I go back to school soon, and honestly can't wait to get back to a really trained regimen. So instead I decided to write about things I am already liking this morning:

1. The fact it is only in the 70's (it's usually about 90 plus degrees out)
2. My drawing/painting is coming along.
3. I am feeling a little bit better
4. I put myself back on an eating schedule for today, and the coming weeks.  Eating every three hours
5. Karma, karma is god.

A Little Lipstick Goes a Long Way

So yesterday I worked out-(my workout wrap-up of excercises will be included in tomorrow's post.)

...and today I put on a full face of makeup. Now, to let you all know, I am an athletic girl. I am a natural girl, honestly most of the time I just throw my hair in a ponytail in the morning. My sister is really into makeup, and incredibly talented at putting together a great look. So today since I was incredibly bored I decided to do my makeup. 
 
I had been discussing what I wanted to be for my last "college Halloween" with a friend, and I thought that a pinup girl would be a great idea. Pinup models always makeup seem to rock a  flawless and classic look.

When I do my makeup I usually keep it pretty simple. I use a brown shimmery eye, a nude lip, and foundation, add a little mascara and I'm done. Though I will probably need a little practice on how to do pinup style makeup, I started with a little bit more than what I usually wear. Today  I decided to do a light base, a dark shade on top, contoured with purple and dark brown. I then added mascara and a thin coat of eyeliner on my water line.My makeup guru aka my twin is actually jealous I can do this! My favorite part was my bright pink lip! I posted the pic on my personal instagram! (Feel free to follow me, I don't mind!)

I think that lip shade really makes a difference in a look. Some may say eyes, or bronser helps, but dang what woman doesn't look good in red lipstick?!. The makeup that I do buy (recommendations mostly from the twin) is from CVS, or Walmart.You can find great products without breaking the bank for sure.
Here are some lip colors that I love, or am willing to try:

Affordable:
Pin Up Peach-Maybeline
Cover Girl- Kiss 274 avai lable at Walmart

Lust:
Bare Minerals- Light it Up (website)
Chanel COCO Shine


For now I am going to keep experimenting with simple makeup ideas to get started, but am hoping I can rock a great pinup style for my last Halloween!

My Wednesday Workout

Here's a summary of my Wednesday workout, and a trick I learned to protect my back and knees! (Hint hint: It's common sense!) I am also going to post videos sometimes for things some people may not have heard of. *All videos are from Youtube

WEIGHT TRAINING SUMMARY
- 3 sets of dumbbell front raise 8 times.
- 3 sets of flies with 10lb dumbbells 8 times
- 3 sets of bicep curls with 10lb dumbbells 8 times
- 4-5 sets of overhead press with an EZ bar 8-10 times ( here is a Youtube video of the overhead press but without the EZ bar Overhead Press)
* The reason I like the EZ bar is because it is EASY to do just about every workout with the bar. I like it because I have a good grip on the bar. You can do bicep curls, triceps exercises and other extensions of arm workouts with this bar.

- about 8 pullups.. definitely still working on those. I was getting really good at them while in school, but haven't worked on them since. I definitely have to make sure that I use proper form so that I am using the correct muscles.


SQUAT SUMMARY

As mentioned in prior workout entries, I injured my back. WELLLLL, it is now feeling a lot better! Thanks to my chiropractor, rest, and stretching my back is almost back to normal. I talked to the trainer/owner of the gym about how to feel safe other than wearing a belt. He simply put a bench underneath where I stood so that every time I squatted down I would hit the bench and could go no farther. SUCH RELIEF.
Today I squatted 75 lb 3 reps of 8

Sooooo in summary,
I love the EZ bar, and squats, squats, squats.

This months Glamour Mag

I seriously have a thing for magazines. Glamour has been one of my favs for a while now. Katie Holmes graced the cover in denim on denim. 

I am a sucker for great blue jeans! This issue featured some great looks..

Patchwork jeans are so fun.

I love this tailored look as well. Though I don't tailor my jeans, I do try to find jeans that fit me best. So far Jessica Simpson skinny jeans have been it. Her add for her ever growing fashion line was featured in this issue!

I also loved reading the advice by some very hard working women who aren't afraid to wear jeans to work. 

In short, it's all about the shoes,keeping it simple, and dressing up tshirts. 

Is anyone else glad that Glamour featured ponytails as "in" right now. Thanking God for the athlete in me. 

As for Music Monday skippage yesterday, I've been rocking out to this lately. 

The Ever Classic Pencil Skirt

I have owned a few pencil skirts, both black. Pencil skirts are a lifesaver. I love the way they accent my curves. I am a really petite person, so when I find anything that makes me look a little more shapely I love to wear them. Pencil skirts are so great because you can dress them up, dress them down, wear heels, flats or wedges, and they are truly for EVERY body type. I also like to dress a little bit more conservative when I am in a professional environment(and I soon will be in one forever), so a pencil skirt is the perfect length.

I scanned Pinterest for some great examples, because while in the dentist office this morning I saw a GREAT fuchsia one that was a little longer in length than a normal pencil skirt, also sat higher on the waist. It still looked FABULOUS and classy, even though it was a bright and bold color.

Here are my Pinterest picks

Asos Color Blocked Pencil Skirt
This skirt is so FUN! Simple and sophisticated, pair with a neutral top to keep the focus balanced.

Jibri High Waisted Plus Size Pencil Skirt-Purple
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS COLOR COMBO. The purple color with the mustard accent on the blouse is beautiful.

Navy Pencil Skirt- Old Navy
Not only is Old Navy affordable, it is fashionable! Check this look out that incorporated flat shoes! What a lifesaver this option is!


I know that I will make sure to incorporate more inexpensive pencil skirts into my wardrobe once I graduate.

My Wednesday workout

Hey everyone! Wednesdays I am going to post my workouts, how they went, or something fitness related. So today I decided I wanted to do biceps and shoulders. I did legs on Monday, and started doing easy squats so that my hips and back could rest. I cranked it up a notch today 

Instead of 5 times I did three sets of 12,10,8 or four sets of 12,10,8. It was super fun to me! I love using the Ez bar because it's good for grip. Instead of burpees I did thirty pushups at the end. I have to admit I had to stop at twenty and then keep going. The important part is I didn't quit. 

On my brain lately has been research for new shoes to work lut in. Where I workout in MI the gym is sponsored by RBK and I have heard nothing but rave reviews... But I am such a sucked for Nike. I am definegly going to narrow it down soon before I go back to school. 

Readers- if there are any lf you -- I mad it through Hump day-- 

Next on the blog: my favorite new fashion trend

#MusicMonday AKA MOTIVATION MONDAY

Well hey there blogging world. Today (well tonight I should say) is #MusicMonday!
For my #MusicMonday I chose - Katy Perry's song "Roar"-Listen to it here.

Blogging is supposed to be honest right? Well lately, I have been FREAKING quite honestly about what is going to happen after school.I think it is def a reoccurring thought for every soon to be college grad, and the process of figuring it out is part of why I started blogging(thank New Media Literacy!) So to ease some impeding thought, before my workout today I turned on my ItunesRadio in order to get going this morning- well afternoon. Katy Perry blasted through my little speakers. There was something about such an empowering song. After my ever so progressive workout( thanks back injury) I decided to make a list of all the things I am interested in, even if I think they are dumb or irrelevant. Maybe this will help me out!

- Shoes
- Children
-Leadership
-Coaching
-Clothes
-Food
-Journallism
-Magazines
-Music
-Marketing
-Charity events
-Concerts
-Hats(yes I literally just wrote hats)
-Wine
-Warm weather
-Event planning
-Putting together event tables(displays) - I once did a "hockey" themed table for a charity dinner
- Family dynamic
-Psychology
-House decorations
-Chevron printed pillows
-Cities you can drive out of and don't always need public transportation
-Country music
-WORKING OUT
-FITNESS

So yeah, that's a long list, but I found one job that I am going to apply to tomorrow- and right now I am listening to my KATY PERRY station, and it's helping me get through this blog entry.
Also just as a last comment, I hope that I help someone else that may be in the same situation. This week I am going through a redesign for my blog, and I am hoping to get the word out more about my blog and start networking more.

Upcoming on the blog: My Wednesday Workout

My Fourth of July

Recently I visited Washington DC. The city is crazy busy, the traffic is confusing, and the place is expensive! Past almost hitting a bus while driving around with my sister, I realize that there is a certain amount of awe, and beauty to this wonderful city. Whether you are Republican or Democrat didn't matter to me when I got to stand on the grass not that far from the White House. I saw every cliche thing you can see in Washignton DC.

 It made me so proud to be an American to see some of the National Monuments I had seen pictures of and read about.Walking down the rows and rows of names listed at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was the most haunting experience ever. Complete silence consumes you when seeing the loss our country faced during this time. What I thought was so amazing about this memorial is that you could look up people in a directory in order to find them on the wall, and see if they were listed.

After our long day in the city viewing all of the extravagant buildings, monuments, and memorials we went to see the Holacaust museum. It was by far the most haunting thing I've ever been to. It taught me that we should respect all different people around us. 

Grace and I spent a wonderful few days with our cousin Sarah. We then hopped on over to Old Town Va. to visit my GBF from high school. Massive colonial home and cobblestone streets. Absolutely great! Loved all the boutiques. 

Back in Alabama where I got to celebrate the great USA I thought of those monuments of freedom, memorials, and I remembered all my family and friends and loved ones who are still serving today. 

Here are some beautiful pictures of DC and my fun weekend out in the country.

The Holocaust museum wall 

God bless the beautiful state of Alabama 

Selfie saturday in the pool(i had to) 

So in conclusion to my very long blog entry I would like to conclude that I am so very thankful for my long weekend that I spent with family or friends, because of the brave men and women that have sacrificed for this country.

Next on the blog: #musicmonday 

Loss of blogging motivation- It's technically Music Monday

So I haven't been on the blog in a little while. Partly because I've been on vacation, and partly because I have to find a spark to write about something.  I'm interested in absolutely everything. I love shoes, I love literature ( even though I don't read like I should) I like working out and I love writing. So I guess I will take a little page from my mom's book of wisdom, and write three great things about today.

- I went to the chiropractor today. My doctor cleared me to start lifting slowly again, including squatting. Clearly lifting 105 lb WAS NOT A GOOD IDEA, without a better progression. Also personal experience advice I've learned from feeling like I have a slipped disc in my back( which by the way I did not it just felt like it) 1

• Stretch before and after you work out, yes do it. 
• Only PR one rep, until you build up.
• If you feel any pain anywhere(other than natural- well these pushups suck pain) STOP DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING.
• Try not to learn your limits, know your limits. 
• Always have someone watch you when you are lifting more than what you have lifted before. It is always good to have someone there even if you are lifting a routine weight. Safety first!

- I had a wonderful dinner tonight, and also made my dad a healthy lunch. Going to Fresh Market with my mom was the highlight of my day. Yes it was. The food is literally beautiful, and the atmosphere is WAY better than any Walmart. We only go there for specialty items like Apple Chips, Chicken Kabobs, London Broil Steak, and a special dinner sometimes.

• Dinner
• - Chicken kabobs, fresh corn on the cob, fresh strawberries and blueberries, a bottle of water!
• Lunch
•  Chicken salad with cucumbers, and fresh corn, protein shake

- What did I learn today:
Sometimes you can't worry about the future. Just focus on the present. Change the sad Pandora station, and listen to trashy Saving Abel Pandora station if you have to (I love them!)

One day at a time.

Next on the blog: What my Fourth of July means, and my trip to the White House

My childhood

My childhood was filled with fields, braids, running down a road lined with open fields and farms, four wheeling, the high school track, ice cream cones, and sitting on the front porch with my grams. It's my first time back in my moms small town since my grandma died. 

There is a sense of comfort, but also a sense of emptiness. I know my grams is looking down on me and saying I better make the bed before I leave the house. This place reminds me of happy memories, tons of laughs, and some sorrow. I know not to be sad because my grams would not want me to be, so instead I am sitting on the front porch enjoying the sunshine. 

The gun range and a crisp white dress shirt

Here's a recap of my Father's Day weekend:

-grace and I  took dad to the gun range Saturday because it's closed Sundays. My dad is basically mister America as I like to call him. He's in the"eagle club" has an eagle on his chest, and is a firm believer in the second amendment. I got to shoot a 22 among other handguns. I was proud when I finally got the target ( in the neck by the way) 

- we took dad dress shirt shopping.. And I had to take a trip to Victoria secret. I'm a very thin girl and was glad that I got new support in tan black and pink:) 

- we also stopped at h&m. I like their accessories and shoes.. But some of their things(most of) don't fit me well. The concept of the store is great, but I would rather stick to stuff that will last. Though I do have to say I have gotten a few cute going out pieces there. 

-cold water creek is my moms favorite store. Sadly they are going out of business. They were having a super sale and I bought a very nice dress shirt in a light purple color. I LOVE it. I also bought a grey striped tunic to fulfill my preppy need. I felt very east coast. 

-Sunday my parents and I took the Harley's for a ride and went our to breakfast. We then all vegged out and watched orange is the new black( I think dad is even getting into it.) 

- since it's #musicmonday my dedication to it would have to be Sharp Dressed Man by zz top. It sef suits my dad's personality and love for good music. 

#TunesTuesday

So really it's supposed to be #MusicMonday, but I missed an entry yesterday. I will try to do a music post every week. For me music goes with everything. You can find music that fits your every mood, and every activity. My mom never understood why I was bad at math, but knew all the words to the songs on the radio!

Today is pretty icky out, it's going to rain all week, and I am having a marathon of Orange is the New Black. When I am not binge watching Neflix, I use Pandora while I answer emails, or scan through Polyvore.

I am currently listening to Citizen Cope radio. It's great for chill days, and there is a huge variety.

You know it ain't easy
For these thoughts here to leave me
No words to describe it
In French or in English
'Cause diamonds, they fade
And flowers, they bloom
And I'm tellin' you

Read more: Santana - Sideways Lyrics | MetroLyrics 

I've always loved Santana and how much soul is put into the music. I also love the collaboration that Rob Thomas from Matchbox 20 did with him.

What are some of your favorite Pandora stations?

(photo courtesy: Flicker)

Seemingly Simple Feature

Here's a little fact..

I love reading other blogs! Some of my favorites are J'sEverdayFashion, RealSimple Blog, multiple Tumblr blogs, and as of a few weeks ago Seeming Simple.

Seemingly Simple features design, food, life, photo, and style. What I like about the blog is that it is honest. They don't feature done up fashion entries, with masked on lipstick and mascara, they give you tips on how to still feel fashionable and functional. In the entry, 8 Style Tips for the Simple & Non-morning Girls, I added a few tips on how to get wrinkles out when I am trying to brush my teeth, and how to save time in the morning. Liz has definitely mastered the "carefree" look.

The design section is what I really like. I am not the biggest fan of graphic design, well just because I'm not. What I have learned as a PR student and future employee so far is that I will stand out with some graphic knowledge and it is basically essential, to know some design techniques. I have to be able to create simple things, and that is what the design section has done. In the entry Handy Design Sites, I was able to find a list of practical and basic websites to help me navigate a confusing(at least for me) topic. Thanks Kelly for your help:)

I took Intro to Photo in my Junior year and really enjoyed it. Though I don't take photo classes anymore, I still love taking pictures.  I have noticed (at least on my Facebook timeline) that everyone nowadays has a photo business or is an amateur photographer.
When I was in class, I definitely tried to not use Photoshop or Adobe anything. I feel like if you don't have to edit, don't. Sometimes it is needed though. In the entry, 6 Things to Remember While Taking Portraits, Taylor lists tips on what helps her create a beautiful image without taking away from the person she is working with.

Food. Everyone loves it.
I made stuffed peppers the other night. I used my mom's cookbook, and a little inspiration from Jessie's post Stuffed Green Peppers to make an incredibly yummy meal. Green peppers can be stuffed with anything, and I am trying to get my family to eat healthier. (Even dad loved the recipe! )

Home is where the heart is, I've always believed that. Andrea captured this in her entry Adventures Home, not only is she grateful for a wonderful Mother's Day spent with mom, she talks about her favorite burger joints, and capturing her road trips adventures.



I look forward to reading more posts by these lovely ladies! To read up on all of their posts head here- http://www.seemingly-simple.com/

Until Next Time,

Trisha

You've Never Met a Ranger Fan...

until you've met the Larkin family.

[I decided to switch over to Blogger from Weebly because I felt like it was easier, and have used it before. She's Making Banana Pancakes will be under construction for a while, but I decided to make a post today anyways.]

My family has lived everywhere. I (along with my older twin sister) was born in Manhattan NYC. We have lived all across the United States, and my parents now reside in Alabama. The state of Alabama is full of passionate football fans everywhere. The University of Alabama, and it's rival Auburn line stores, fuel bbq arguments, and overtake the radio once the season starts. Heck, they take high school football here as close to, if not number two to church.

.... our family skipped church to go to our 6 am practices, drove home at 10 am or 5pm from a mid day championship game. I played hockey starting at age 5 going until the age of about 20. Hockey is in our blood. It just is.

SO when the NEW YORK RANGERS made the 2014 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN TWENTY YEARS( yeah, don't mind the capital letters, I did cry and scream when they won) we were all excited. Not only did it remind me of what hockey means to me, but what hockey can do for people.

Hockey helped me get through a lot of things in my life, I can't explain what it feels like to play with a group of people that will carry you on their back, and you will do anything for. The New York Rangers have been supportive of both Martin St. Louis, and John Moore in the time of tragedy. The CITY of New York is incredible. Madison Square Garden is like no other, and in fact when I got to visit MSG for the first time, and look up into the rafters (before it was remodeled) I had tears in my eyes. Rangers are a different kind of hockey team, and at MSG, it's different here.

 

(My sister and I at MSG)