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Boston: Throwback – The Photo That Started It All in May 2005

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Though I’ve been snapping photos for ages, this image from the water is especially important because it also serves as The SavvyBostonian blog header. Taken during May 2005 just before I graduated from college, I was in Boston enjoying a Duck Tour with a dear friend from out of town. It was a sunny and warm day and we strolled over the city, from the Back Bay, to Newbury Street, Beacon Hill, the Public Garden. Oh, and the Duck Tour was pretty fun too! Definitely a must-do for tourists and locals alike.

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Photos From the Boston Blizzard

Despite living in the Boston area since 2001, I’ve never seen the city get this much snow all at once. Once the snow stopped falling, I joined many Bostonians in walking around the city to take in the magnitude of the blizzard. Here are some of my photos.

The view from above - a sign of what's to come outside!

The view from above – a sign of what’s to come outside!

Commonwealth Ave. Mall walking path - not too bad compared to the size streets and sidewalks

Commonwealth Ave. Mall walking path – not too bad compared to the size streets and sidewalks

Walking - erm, trudging, along Marlborough Street

Walking – erm, trudging, along Marlborough Street

The reality of post-blizzard street parking in the Back Bay

The reality of post-blizzard street parking in the Back Bay

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Really happy this isn’t my car! This is what many Bostonians who parked on the street had to deal with following the storm.

 

 

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Photo: A Wintry Stroll Down Commonwealth Ave. in Boston

IMG_1851Brrrrr…..baby it’s cold outside! Despite to cold temperatures, Boston is still just as beautiful as ever. I snapped the photo here during a wintry stroll at dusk along the Commonwealth (“Comm”) Ave. path in the Back Bay. The bare trees, accented by festive lights and snow, offer a scenic backdrop worth sharing. As someone who loves pausing to enjoy the beauty in the everyday, I hope that you’ll enjoy this photo as well.

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Fitness: Check Out My Fitbit Helicopter Badge

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Ever since being gifted my Fitbit at LeWeb Paris ’12, I’ve fallen hard for it. I love how small it is and easy to clip onto my clothing. As someone who drives to work, it’s very helpful to see just how much (or how little…really), I walk during the day. It’s become a good motivator on days that I’m feeling slow and reminds me not to overextend myself when I’ve already walked, say, six miles during one day. So, imagine my delight when I was informed of climbing 500+ stairs just one month and a half after being given my sweet Fitbit!

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The SavvyBostonian was gifted a FitBit ($99) as a speaker gift at LeWeb Paris ’12 and has been wearing it obsessively ever since.

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Photo: The Boston Common by Day and by Night

 

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Is it me, or does Boston seem especially photogenic these days? As I went about my usual weekend routine, I happened to snap these two photos – first as I strolled through the Public Garden en route to Downtown Crossing for a little T.J. Maxx and H&M retail therapy. The second was as I walked back to the Park Street T Stop. When life offers you a beautiful sunset, you absolutely need to cherish the moment.

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