After a Christmas experience very different than years past, I’m back in New York. Though I never vocalized it pre-25th, I was nervous about Christmas this year. It was the first time not seeing my mom on Christmas ever, not going out to California for part of the holiday, and it was the shortest Christmas … Continue reading »
I took this photo of the field that used to be my backyard from a CAR. In which I was DRIVING. Ahhhhh… It’s good to be home. Merry Christmas all. Catch ya on the flip side.
This holiday season I found a new tradition that rivals the Christmas Cabaret last year. The annual Christmas Tuba Concert at Rockefeller Center was something I saw in The Skint last year but for some reason couldn’t attend. So when it came around this year I couldn’t pass it up. And thank goodness I didn’t! … Continue reading »
Well folks, the holidays have officially hit Harlem once again this year. Now we are old pros. I confirmed that the hot lumberjack man was back again to sell trees across the street. He indeed was. Plaid and all. So the roommates allowed me the “opportunity” to purchase our wreath this year. (Our little apartment … Continue reading »
So I didn’t get my act together this year to send out Christmas cards. Truthfully, I’m so impressed that some cards have gotten to me! (first due to the fact that my sweet friends and family sent cards to Harlem, secondly, because I don’t trust the mail system around here.) So I decided to somewhat … Continue reading »
I’ve learned some random things throughout this crazy holiday season, so before I leave the city for the holiday I thought I would share them in the sixth edition of random and true- tidbits I’ve learned. HOLIDAY EDITION! In New York, Salvation Army Bell Ringers have to wear uniform. If not, any smart homeless person … Continue reading »
So this year, with all of us brand spanking new to the adult world, we didn’t have too much to go on to make our little apartment festive. But we did what we could (and I think we did pretty well). What we didn’t supply in decor, we supplied in baking. Let my holiday spirit … Continue reading »
Last night Laura was my buddy once again for another amazing New York Christmas adventure. This was a bit less mainstream than The Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting, but just as fun and just as seasonal. Thanks again to The Skint, I heard about the Secret Santa Ukulele Cabaret. From what I could put together Ukelele Cabaret … Continue reading »
This past Friday was the Faculty/Staff Holiday Party at Columbia. Of course, the Events Team was put in charge of the event. Oh the perks of being in events! We get to work our own parties! With literally a minuscule budget for 175 people (After 2008 it is amazing we have a party at all!), … Continue reading »
This evening I embarked on another adventure thanks to my favorite website, The Skint, which informed me of the gingerbread house display from local bakeries at the Le Parker Meridian hotel (or as I think of it, the hotel where all the guests from the Rosie O’Donnell Show stayed). Of course, at the thought of … Continue reading »
As I’ve already discussed, the holidays have very much begun in New York City! This evening was the Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting and I wanted to attend. Say I did it and then never have to do it again. But I couldn’t find any helpful tips on how to manage the madness! None of my … Continue reading »
