Last year, I did a 2012 Year in Review post that I thought was so nice, that I’m doing it twice. I thought 2013 would be a big year for me and BOY WAS I RIGHT. Bear with me on my trip down memory lane… JANUARY In January I got creative, got superstitious, and got…
Year: 2013
What We Learned This Christmas
Last year, I never got to see my family for Christmas. And I was miserable. This time around, it had been six months since I had seen any member of my family. Oh, the old story: working too hard, not enough time, costs too much to travel… But I realized something. I missed my…
December 2013 Photo-A-Day: Week Four
DAY 22. SPRAKLY – up close of my candle holder DAY 23. TRADITION – bus selfie. So ready to be done with the day. DAY 24. WRAPPED – I did mine up on gold, SEE??? DAY 25. THE BEST BIT OF MY DAY – new carpet is pretty awesome! DAY 26. WHERE I SLEPT –…
All Through the House
I am so fortunate to be able to see my family this year for the holiday. I remember last year, how angry and sad I was, so I first want to apologize to everyone who’s lonely this holiday. And now, pictures. Every year, there are MORE and MORE decorations at my parents’ house! Piles upon…
White Christmas
Today some of you are celebrating Christmas. I wish for you fond memories, peace, harmony, and a little bit of booze. And a White Christmas, from me, by way of Harlem, NYC. BONUS Greenwich Village night-time shot!
Christmas Traditions: Livin’ It!
Last night, amid sleigh bells bus exhaust fumes, I arrived home for Christmas and I couldn’t be more ecstatic. I hope all of you have equal chance to share time with people you love while all the banks and businesses are closed! Last year, I wasn’t so lucky, so I wrote about all the things…
Forget Ugly Sweaters…
…Look, I’m pretty sure this whole “ugly sweater” craze that’s sweeping the nation is a ruse invented by the thrift shop industry in an attempt to sell more ugly sweaters. I sorta feel the same way about that hit song by Macklemore. Like, is wearing an ugly sweater supposed to be daring? Back in my…
December 2013 Photo-A-Day: Week Three
December is like, almost over already! And so, the year! And so, the December 2013 Photo-A-Day Challenge from Fat Mum Slim! Day 15. LIGHTS – the clock tower of the Jefferson Market Library is the North Star of the West Village. Day 16. MAKES YOU FEEL MERRY – taking pleasure in my own interpretation of…
CRAVINGS
During last week’s bout of stomach flu, I completely lost my appetite. For everything. Can you blame me, though? Everything I ate just came right back up. Which hurts, actually, unless you eat very soft foods and liquids. I was really sick. How sick was I? Even the thought of drinking coffee turned my stomach. …
Laundry Pickup Service
So last week I was sick. At the first sign of getting better, I realized my life was A MESS. Dirty clothes everywhere, near-empty seltzer bottles, random buckets lying around. I had to start somewhere and I started with laundry. My main concern with this Herculean task was being able to carry all my heavy…