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 »
One of the things I wanted to do on my long Thanksgiving weekend was get out of the city. I hadn’t left the city since I went to Spain 3 months ago, so I was ready for an escape. But with the short time frame, holiday crowds and wanting to be a little cheap- I … Continue reading »
Well hello all- I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I’m ending mine curled up on my couch feeling a little sicky. But that doesn’t mean I had an awesome Thanksgiving. This was the first year that I wasn’t able to make it back to family. Weird. A bit sad. And very different. But I’m … Continue reading »
Prepare yourself for the 3rd and final installment of the 4th of July Spectacular!! Finally wrapping up the mid-week weekend! (See part 1 and part 2 here!) So after what was a completely full and exhausting day at the beach, we could have called it a day but we live in New York, home to … Continue reading »
Now let me first just start by saying, this was the best St. Patrick’s Day ever. I’ve never really celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. But New York celebrates St. Patrick’s Day so I was damn sure I was going to celebrate too! The day started with the St. Patrick’s Day parade! New York’s oldest parade and … Continue reading »
This is the first year I haven’t had a spring break. It is very odd, and yet at the same time, I still feel like I’m on my own baby break. Why? Because I work on a university campus. It is a perk I quickly learned to appreciate after starting my job on campus. While … 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 »
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 »
This weekend marked two very special moments- the start of the holiday season and the first visit from my bestie- Kaylee Dueber!! Along with a bunch of other super fun activities, including dancing with this looker: Dueber, Mary Grace and I went to the Bryan Park Holiday Shops. It was SO great. There were little … Continue reading »
Since it was my first birthday in the city, I wasn’t sure what to expect. But with the birthday behind me, I’m happy to say that it so super successful. And totally gluttonous. Birthday started with an early phone call from my mom and a lovely bouquet from my boss. She is so thoughtful and … Continue reading »
