Enter the Vomitorium...

• Hopeful Human • Writer • Foodie • Chef • Harvester of Hope • Happy Soul • Raven Catcher • Sprite • Advocate • Poet Philosopher • Witch •  

[hekaterina]

Last night with stadium seats full of hostile fans who wanted it as badly as we did, I watched my eldest son, my first child and light bearer of all my universal dreams, earn one of his own. The Ithaca Warriors NFA semi-pro football franchise WON a hard fought and well deserved battle against an extremely worthy opponent, the Tri-Valley Warriors of Oneida, NY. This caps their undefeated season, and leads to the championship game next Saturday. This child of mine, this sage who 2 decades ago spun webs of change in my winds that I still cannot comprehend, has only ever wanted a few things: peaceful relationships, chocolate milk, and to play football in the big leagues. Here's to the beginning, Little Titus! See you next weekend, guys. #ithacawarriors #semiprofootball #nfa #win #playoffs #undefeated #football #ithacanewyork #warriorsfootball #dream (at Cortland, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnhX3yjBqsL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uk6ab8e11y03

[hekaterina]

One Month as your wife. 💍🎩 Theres a song that starts something like this: "Hello. I've waited here for you..." Well, 9 years ago I felt like I'd been waiting a lifetime. Heartaches, failures to launch, confusing words, crossed paths...but I knew your soul like a map I'd used to run away from home since childhood. I just didn't know what your face looked like. I gave up. Correction: My mind gave up. And then, there you were. And suddenly I fully actualized into the poet I had attempted to suppress for 3 decades. Every universal question had an answer. And it was always "us" - even when it wasn't obvious or easy. Even today, I see you more clearly with my eyes closed and hand on your chest than I ever could while staring at your face. And I no longer wonder. #lovestory #newlyweds #soulmate #isawthat #everlong #foofighters #oldpunks #wife #husband #warrior #growoldtogether (at Hector, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BneTnkzB-9s/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18b9nnl5o2hlb

[hekaterina]

We have been keeping a secret... 💖 (at Sheldrake, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnRIZ2aBDlj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ffuczl84yvu9

[hekaterina]

Aug 14, 2018 - Tuesday This was the beachfront & non-motorized boat launch at Sheldrake Park. Now its cliffs. #upstateny #newyorker #rally #flood #fingerlakes #sheldrakepoint #history #ohana #nygovcuomo #stateofemergency #neighborhood #survivor #together #senecacounty #weather (at Sheldrake, New York)

[hekaterina]

Aug 14, 2018 - Tuesday #upstateny #newyorker #rally #flood #fingerlakes #sheldrakepoint #history #ohana #nygovcuomo #stateofemergency #neighborhood #survivor #together #senecacounty #weather #vehiclegram (at Sheldrake, New York)

[hekaterina]

Aug 14, 2018 - Tuesday I've been told the flooding was an historic event. I saw reports that the governor was making an appearance 10 miles away. I read that we were granted "state of emergency" status. But I couldn't hear any of it over the deafening screeching wail of the sirens who stole our yards, road, beachfront, vehicles, homes, pets, security...but failed to remove the soul of our little neighborhood. #upstateny #newyorker #rally #flood #fingerlakes #sheldrakepoint #history #ohana #nygovcuomo #stateofemergency #neighborhood #survivor #together #senecacounty #weather (at Sheldrake, New York)

[hekaterina]

Aug 14, 2018 - Tuesday I've been told the flooding was an historic event. I saw reports that the governor was making an appearance 10 miles away. I read that we were granted "state of emergency" status. But I couldn't hear any of it over the deafening screeching wail of the sirens who stole our yards, road, beachfront, vehicles, homes, pets, security...but failed to remove the soul of our little neighborhood. #upstateny #newyorker #rally #flood #fingerlakes #sheldrakepoint #history #ohana #nygovcuomo #stateofemergency #neighborhood #survivor #together #senecacounty #weather (at Sheldrake, New York)

[hekaterina]

This shot doesn't do this spot any justice. From atop this giant hill, you can see all the way to #watkinsglen on #senecalake and all the little #waterfront spots, #canal #kayak #hideaways & other #hidden gems for #adventurer types. It's positively breathtaking. #ilovenewyork #FLX #traveler (at Odessa, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl6dgPahNYx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bwaumxm42r1n

[hekaterina]

97° - Hot cat, wet towel. Wistful watching. #catstagram #hot #upstateny #lakelife (at Cayuga Lake)

[hekaterina]

I've been a little distracted... 😍🎩💍It's finally sinking in! Dress and rings ordered. Venue booked. Time off approved. 😁🤣 Crazy how the event that was taking 2 years to plan, suddenly launches in under a month when you remove all the stress of trying to make everyone else happy. 💙💜 #weddings #summertime #elopement #upstate #lakelife #instabride #surprise #lovehim #oldfashioned #oldfart #leprechaun (at Cayuga Lake)

[hekaterina]

Too 👏 Hot 👏 for 👏 Food 👏 . . . So I made #greencurry with #chicken #thai #eggplant #greenbeans #peppers #baby #bokchoy #coconut and other #veg ....but used a different paste, and nearly burnt 👏 my 👏 face 👏 OFF 💥 🤣😂 #sogood 10/10 will make again #thaifood #homechef #instachef #trynewthings #foodies (at Cayuga Lake)

[hekaterina]

#murica !! #braceface Channeling #lieutenantdan at #maidofthemist & #horseshoefalls 🌊 #tourist #takeover #western #newyorkstyle #fog #rain #mist #soaked #thankyou #goodnight 😂 (at Maid of the Mist)

[hekaterina]

Finally! It's here! 😄😍☀🌦 #springflowers #spring #cornelluniv #rainy #ithaca #upstateny #nys #lakelife😎 (at Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University)

[hekaterina]

4/20/2018 - 5:30 AM #snowinapril #upstatenewyork #nys #iheartny #snow #sunny #earlyriser #lakelife (at Taughannock Falls State Park)

[hekaterina]

Best. Bar. On the Lake. #omalleys #cabin #country #life #latenight #lakelife #FLX #englisheyebrows #fireball #loveyourlife #livestream #lakelife #omg (at O'malley'S Cabin on the Lake)

[hekaterina]

Few things in life are as completely satisfying as making pizza. No lie. You may have no idea what kind of attention, details, care & sweat goes into just creating the mass of dough from 50# bags of flour... But then there's the rolling of the dough balls. The carting around heavy trays of dough. The flouring, punching, kneading, stretching & tossing of the dough - & subsequent flour in your pizziola's hair, eyes, exposed skin & future generation's DNA. (No, really... The flour goes EVERYWHERE!) But then comes the fun part. Choose a sauce, toppings, make it pretty, make it tasty & plop it in that oven. And it never looks the same on the other side. The baking process is crazy. And you get to look at all the work & love in the form of a pie. And if you're paying attention, for a split second you get to feel really proud. #400happydays #100happydays #pizziola #foodlove #art #craftsmanship #artisan #pizza #cheflife #loveyourlife #ordietrying #passion

[hekaterina]

Not cool, April. Not. Cool. #winter #spring #SNOWINAPRIL #upstateny #newyork #tompkinscounty #enoughalready #whine (at Newfield, New York)