High Five For Friday!

24 Feb

Another Friday! I am linking up with Lauren again this week for High Five For Fridays and celebrating the little things that have made this week great.

Here are 5 little goods from this week:

Dealing with Grown-Up Stuff on My Own!

This week two of my credit cards were used fraudulently AND I had an outstanding bill from the doctor that my insurance was covering (Neither deserve high-fives). BUT, through many phone calls and deep breaths, I cleared both up without my bank accounts being damaged! Yay for being a grown-up!

Going to My Hot Dentist

Nothing brightens up an 8AM appointment more than a hot dentist. I’ve never enjoyed an appointment more. And I got a blog post out of it that I’m really proud of.

The Civil Wars

I decided to go through Grammy nominated artists I hadn’t listened to before at work on Spotify. I halted at The Civil Wars. How have I not been on this train until now!?? Beautiful. Beautiful Beautiful. I melt over a good harmony and this is jam-packed. I cannot wait for the Hunger Games Soundtrack to come out just to get their new stuff (along with all of the other amazing artists!!)

Doing Nothing This Weekend

After last weekends excitement I am looking forward to doing nothing that exerts more energy than doing my laundry. I will be enjoying our gorgeous weather and painting my nails. Maybe like this again? Let me know if you have any ideas!!

Fingers Crossed for Sunday!

My Cup of Coffee I’m Getting On My Way to Work This Morning

Cause I haven’t had a Starbucks all week, I didn’t have work off on Monday like the rest of the world, this week has been super long, and damn- just cause it’s Friday!!!

Happy Friday Y’all!

 

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I ♥ My Dentist

23 Feb

Hello all!

So I told you I wouldn’t say everytime I have a new post on MCG cause I think the target audience might be a bit different but I really like this one and think everyone might enjoy it!

Enjoy my new post from my COLUMN, “Awkwardly Ever After”  (A little cheesy column title maybe? But totally appropriate…) Check it out here!

Comment away on MCG!! Happy Thursday! WOOT!

I Love My Dentist

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The Joys of Riding the Subway: Part 1

22 Feb

There are a lot of reasons why riding the subway sucks. (Random stalls, never being in charge of your own schedule, having to carry everything everywhere, lack of car, etc.)

But since I’ve moved here, I’ve slowly found little perks of riding the subway. Here is the first installment of my 4 part series, “The Joys of Riding the Subway”

1. People Watching.

There is absolutely no place better to find a total variety of people than on a subway car. And people are really interesting. As annoying as it is, I love hearing what music people are listening to through their blaring headphones, it really lets you into their lives!  Fashion is of all sorts on the trains too, including neon tie dye spandex pants, close-to-straight-up-indecent boob exposure, cross dressing, and some really interesting hairstyles.

MG found this lovely tail of a thing on our way from IKEA... It was HUGE

I love making up back stories for fellow riders. Where are they coming from? Where are they going? Can we fall in love in 2 minutes?

All time favorite people watching activity is being able to tell the profession of the person based on their attire or what is with them. I love seeing actors reading scripts, dancers with buns and standing with their toes pointed out, flight attendants adorned in uniform and perfectly packed suitcase. Favorite though- clowns. And I’ve seen a few. One time I saw a whole Chinese New Year’s act get on the train. Sparkly headdresses and dragon included. Where was my camera????

This isn't my picture. But my picture would look pretty damn similar.

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One Lucky Bloomington Weekend

19 Feb

As I said on Friday, I made my first trip back to Bloomington this weekend.

 On Friday, my dear Kevin picked me up and we made the trip down to Bloomington. At first, I was totally weirded out. Deja vu set in hard and the feelings of studying for exams and sleep deprivation hit me. While continuing to remind myself I had nothing to study for, I made my rounds at old employers then headed to Anthony’s very college bro-pad to prepare for the evening.

The first of many necessary Bloomington stops was to Mother Bear’s for dinner with 16 of my great friends. I was so thankful that they made time. And was so thankful it was Mother Bear’s. Oh how I missed you so.

Mo Bear's. Goldfish in salad. Bliss.

Then we all headed to go see my sweet sweet Full Frontal perform. I was so happy. They did an amazing job. So many new members for the next generation! It is great to see the greatest love of my college career continue.

Then we quickly headed over to the Bluebird to see Anthony and Lindsay in their band The 5 O’clock Shadows. They were awesome!!! I wish they could just play all night.

Yep. Those are my friends.

Seriously, after FFC and the 5 O’Clock Shadows, I have never been more proud in my life. I was so grateful and lucky that they were both performing during my visit. My heart was bursting. I felt like a proud mama. I was so happy to see my friends just totally kick ass.

The joy continued on Saturday with some lovely breakfast/lunch dates and a walk around campus. I lucked out on weather,  it was beautiful! And I saw all the old stomping grounds and redeemed my very old TIS bookstore points and got a sweatshirt! Win!

Ye ole dorm

The 414 has a front porch now!! Jealous!

Saturday night, the group gathered again for some more love and cheap food! I repeat- cheap! The whole trip was a shock after New York prices! Again, so much fun. Margaritas at La Cha (long awaited) and Sink the Biz at Nick’s. New catch phrases were created, lots of laughs to be had.

SO Cheap!! For so much!

And then, the luck continued with one of my favorite local bands playing a gig across the street! We danced our butts off until we could not dance any longer. It was bliss.

I woke up this morning dehydrated, exhausted, and aching. I have no idea how I kept that pace for four years. Just one weekend was insane!

I admit, I was a bit anxious to return for the first time. I wasn’t sure what emotions I would feel, if I would be super sappy and reminiscent or sad or what. But after the brief bout of deja vu and total weirdness, I realized everything was just fine and totally perfect. I also quickly realized that one of the reasons everything was so perfect was because I’m so happy with where I am now. I have no need to feel sad about leaving Bloomington because New York is just as great but in a whole new exciting way. I’m so lucky to have a great job and be in an amazing city. As weird as it is, visiting Bloomington made me realize how much I love New York too. There. I said it. The “L” word.

This trip was a total success. I was so happy to see so many of my friends and so grateful that they took the time out of what I know are their hectic schedules to see me. So thank you my sweet friends!! My apartment is now waiting for you!!

My sweet friends at FFC with me. "Prom Style"

My one regret- I should have taken more pictures!

Now back to the fifth floor…

Flying back in...

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High Five For Friday!

17 Feb

I am linking up with Lauren again this week for High Five For Fridays and celebrating the little things that have made this week great. This week my 5 favorite things are a bit different…

1. New Candle

After recommendation from a friend due to my new obsession with candles, I got a new candle at Anthropologie. It blows Yankee Candle out of the water!! Best scent and it lingers for so long! And the jar is so pretty.

2. Bloomington Bound!!

Right now I am currently on my way back to Bloomington, Indiana. Home of my alma mater and some of my most wonderful friends! It is my first random trip out of the city and first trip back to Bloomington since I moved away!

3. Full Frontal Comedy!!

Tonight I’m seeing my old comedy troupe perform in Bloomington, Indiana!! The show was almost canceled due to terrible scheduling at the local performance venue but then the stars aligned so I get to see them perform!! Can’t wait to see how my babies have grown!

4. 5 O’Clock Shadows!

Right after the Full Frontal Show tonight I’m heading to my favorite local venue to check out my wonderful friends play in their new band! They’ve had some great support and success and I’ve been wanting to see them perform. Luckily again the stars aligned where they booked a gig while I am in Bloomington, Indiana!

 

5. BLOOMINGTON BOUND!!!

This exciting trip deserves two high fives. There are so many reasons I am excited to be heading back to Bloomington, Indiana but mostly it is because of my wonderful friends that I get to see!!

Have a wonderful Friday everyone!! GOOOOOO HOOSIERS!!!!!

SO MANY EXCLAMATION MARKS!!

 

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