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 we’ve got cabin fever up here in Harlem but with all the damage that Sandy has caused, we are incredibly lucky. We still have power and very little damage. The photos of the devastation in the city are amazing and I can’t believe they are real. The trains are pretty messed up and we … Continue reading »
Hi Friends! My friend Meghan sent me an awesome article from Gothamist highlighting “Restaurant Row” in Harlem. It is an awesome look at my neighborhood and all the awesome restaurants popping up! AND there are at least 5 more that I can name that are NOT on this list! I haven’t been to all these … Continue reading »
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 has been stressful, emotional, and a challenging one. More to come on that… but for now- here are some of the things that made this week great: 1. … Continue reading »
I’ve been to the Apollo before. But last Wednesday, I finally went for what the Apollo is famous for- Amateur night. Thanks to MG and Missy for the idea! We kicked it in the balcony. Cheap seats= crappy pictures. Sorry! Don’t know what Amateur Night is? How is that possible!?!? Were you not up at … Continue reading »
The death of Whitney Houston this weekend completely devastated me. I grew up listening to Whitney Houston music. Between my mother’s Jazzercise routines and my complete obsession with the VH1 Divas Live concerts, Whitney was all over my house. I sang Whitney Houston in my 5th grade talent show (I was a confident child). She … Continue reading »
As I walked down the street with laundry over the shoulder and coffee in hand, a group of men shouted at me “You live in Harlem Boo-Boo.” I still pinch myself. Am I really here? Four years ago living in Knoxville, heck ONE year ago, studying in Bloomington, I would have never in my wildest … Continue reading »
Well- I’ve completed my first week of work! That means, first week of figuring it all out, first week of meeting all new people, and first week of business attire everyday! I think it went pretty well! Truthfully, what happened in the office was a lot easier and less exhausting than what happened outside of … Continue reading »
