Ah Harry Potter

I promise to have a whole update-thing later tonight but I just wanted to say... it's Harry Potter day! I feel like I should be screaming it's Rex Manning day like they do in Empire Records, but I don't think enough people would get the reference... say no more mon amour... ok I'm stopping

xoxo

it's so funny

the thing about dreams is when you realize them, you realize a bunch of other stuff too. Like how great you had it before those dreams, and how great the unknown of the rest of "it" is. I came to New York thinking, well, knowing that it would be the time of my life. And it has. Hands down one of the best experiences of my life. But as I stare out of my lower east side apartment I can't help but realize how much I miss the most important things that make my life great. My friends and family. I know exactly what my best friends are doing right now (all but two who are not in attendance) and there is nothing more in the world that I would rather be doing than (insert inappropriate drinking term here) with Emily, Callie, Tay, Zucc and Court (amongst many others including Christine :) I know that my time here in invaluable, but so are those experiences. It really makes you wonder where you prioritize things and people... your life sure looks different when you are thousands of miles away from it....

xoxo

Billy's Bakery

I know the cupcake tally has been lagging but tonight I finally added another to the list. Billy's Bakery, sub par at best, sorry I can't even entertain top five unless you stuff it with filling.

xoxo

To Do Lists

The funny thing about the to do lists that I make are that they never seem to get done. Fold laundry: still in hamper, take out trash: still in apartment, take a shower: shoot, but when it comes to getting up  early and walking or partially walking to work I always manage to get it done. There is something about putting your headphones on, ipod on shuffle, and walking through a city that is new every time you look at it. That will definitely be one of the things I miss most about this city, the unknown. 

Today I was alone at Redbook seeing as my editor is in Canada (yes I know) for a family vacation. I felt crazy motivated and instead of busting out early I spent the entire day getting things done. Over ambitious at 5:45 I was reaping the repercussions of that long day with a crabby mood. Apologies to the roomies, I over stretched, literally, and was paying for it. (the knot in my neck is so obscene but icy hot probably costs $50 dollars here so I'm stickin' it out). 

Tomorrow I work at a+o and plan on sneaking out a little early to see if I can catch some of the Harry Potter stars walking the red carpet. For some reason I think there will be others that beat me to it..... Darn the luck because there is still that small part of me that would love to put a lightening bolt on my forehead and believe magic is real. 

Friday is another FABULOUS (sarcasm) media tour day that consists of the NY Times, Conde Nast, Standard and Poors, and Routers. Definitely a better line up than the first, and with a start time at 9 instead of 8 it could be more than bearable. 

I will say that I am super sad this weekend because I am missing one of the reason's my college experience has been so great. Pike. It's float trip and I have never been. Alas I will be that graduated senior next year creeping around the freshman. I doubt I'll be the only one.

xoxo

P.S. Saw the Hangover last night with the roomies and it was everything everyone's statuses claimed it to be.

zsa zsa zu

Today was the best day. I walked to Central Park (its about 55 blocks) exploring the whole way. Got a tasti-d-lite vanilla chocolate swirl, read Vogue, and fell back in love with NYC. Perfect. 

I now have a $2 bottle of wine and a concert to attend to. sigh.

xoxo

playing catch up

You know those days when everything is perfect and nothing can go wrong? 99% percent of my days here are like that. Then there are the days when all you want is some home town lovin. That was how I felt on the 4th. Though Manhattan is great for a lot of things it is not conducive to hoosier. Sometimes I wanna be hoosier. I tried my best with some forty's and country music but ended up just missing home more. Hope you all lived it up large for me. 

On a brighter note I did manage to tick off a few things on the to do list this weekend including the Staten Island Ferry (one of the few free things in this town). With panoramic views of the city and a relaxing ride, it was a fab way to start the weekend. Hit up a few dive bars, made friends with some Irishmen :) and overall had a nice time. We also checked out the financial district, Trinity church, and Wall Street.

Saturday Af, Hannah, and I went to Katz's deli for the most intimidating experience of my dining life. Not only does this restaurant need an instruction manual, it needs some advil as well. Good thing the food was mind boggling or else I would warn others to stay away. But I definitely recommend it but share, the portions are enormous. 

Today we made pancakes and cinnamon rolls and basically wasted the day away. Just like I would have at home. 

xoxo

much needed...

Though I love the maniacal pace of the city, I am starting to get a little war torn and weary (read: sometimes you don't want to battle to get onto the subway AGAIN). I think what I need is a little R&R in the Hamptons or any beach close for that matter. I hear Jones is looking pretty fabulous, and with the weather finally holding up to NYC standards this 4th of July weekend might be the perfect time to bust out of the city and make like beach girls with a tan. Gosh I need a tan.