Author: meghan
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Always Carry A Pen
During my walk through Central Park yesterday on a rare afternoon (ish) off, I was feeling brave and free. I had one hour to stroll to my tea-date with my roommate, and only the slightest idea where I was going in the park. I emerged onto a familiar landmark and saw, to my delight, a…
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Imagine
Imagine you get out of work, and the sun is still shining. Imagine a cool breeze and hazy sunlight with the crisp chill of fall stinging your nose and cheeks. Imagine taking a walk through Central Park past smiling faces, laughing children, and really REALLY cute upright bass players. Imagine you’re listening to Pandora radio…
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Cuz I’m A Winner
True story. Whilst walking with my new roomie from BB&B (Bed, Bath, & Beyond) to DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse) on the UWS (Upper West Side), we came across a mobile makeover station. New roomie wanted to get a mini makeover, so we chowed on lollipops (the candy, I can’t escape it!) and chatted with other…
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Panty Watch 2012
I can’t believe I haven’t blogged about this yet. If you follow me on Instagram @meghansara, you know that my new neighborhood has some, er, quirks. But none are perhaps as interesting as the panties across the airshaft. I’m not a creep! I’m not sitting by my window with binoculars to spy on the neighbors. …
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Winning Friends and Influencing People
If you give your neighbor some candy, They’ll bring a bag of organic treats to your door. You’ll reciprocate by bringing Jell-O shots. They’ll invite you to a show at Webster Hall and send you home with coffee and books. Bolstered by this success, you’ll take Jell-O shots to the music students on the fifth…
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Nice, Like Rice
In the middle of the bassoonist upstairs practicing, and getting ready for work, this happened: Please ignore my almost-gone voice and my thumb in the frame most of the time.
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Settling In
Please excuse my absence while I make my new apartment my home. The internet has FINALLY been set up, and though it has some quirks, I am thrilled that my new home is slowly taking shape. I haven’t forgotten about you, Blogland, I’ve just been on a hiatus! I can’t wait to show you all…
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Home is Where Harlem Is
Yes it’s true! I got the apartment and I’m moving in this weekend!!! This tiny bedroom is all mine. I hung my curtains and it became a sanctuary. BRAND NEW KITCHEN! Big empty living room, what’s to do? Throw a picnic to congratulate myself on being a grownup. NYC, I’m here to stay.
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Bad Reputation
I am getting somewhat of a reputation at work. For better or for worse, the month of August has been one of me coming even further out of my shell. Having “lost” so much this month (and still not having anywhere to live next month, eek!), I have more of a devil-may-care attitude towards everything…
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Back in the New York Groove
Last night was a little scary. I realized at work that I have no “official” place to live in two weeks. Long story, won’t get into details, but basically, some plans fell through and I was afraid. Afraid that all was lost. I was thinking lately about loss. It seems to me that the more…
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Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Bonnie at Life of Bon is hosting a sweet link-up today! And since my internet is working again, I have rejoined the world. Now I get to pretend to rule it. First order of business, the internet always works! How do you like me so far? Also, 24-hour laundromats. Guess why they’re called “business hours”? …
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Making Peace With Zooey Deschanel
My relationship with Zooey Deschanel is troubled. I loved her in Failure to Launch, but can’t abide 500 Days of Summer. Not to mention she’s always copying my style: look at the similarities here. This is my headshot from 2009: And here is a photo of Ms. Deschanel, found on Pinterest: Source: google.com.mx via Jesús…
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Yoga in the Park with Yuppies
…yoga always makes me laugh to myself. no offense. but watching people do yoga is pretty hilarious.
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Gee, Off-Icer Cup-Kie
On my 28th Birthday, I went to work, I washed a sink-full of dishes, I made a pasta salad. But two days before… This happened: I met my friend and we acquired a Crumbs cupcake, an Insomnia cookie, and Emack & Bolio’s ice cream. The cupcake was decapitated and hollowed out, and filled with ice…
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Vacation Recap: Grandma & Me
I was supposed to be born on my Grandma’s birthday. But I took a little bit longer than most to leave “home.” Story of my life. Grandma and I both tell the same stories over and over again. We both try to cheat at cards – only she gets away with it more than I…
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Vacation Recap: Duds the Stud
In the middle of my life falling apart, I went up to Buffalo to visit my family, as I do every year. I expected to be miserable – wallowing in sadness and loneliness the whole time. And then I met someone. My aunt was pet-sitting for the neighbor’s dog and guess what. He is a…
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Vacation Recap: Shuffle Off to Buffalo
Whenever I ride up to Buffalo, I feel as though perhaps I know every mile of the journey by heart. The landmarks always come in their familiar, predictable order. Hills and farms and forests all burned into my memory. The journey seems to take forever, but it’s really only 3 and a half hours –…
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Vacation Recap: Bus-y Work
Riding the bus is hella boring. Even with all the modern amenities of electric outlets, wifi, and questionable bathrooms! Passing the time is difficult. Especially when you, ahem, get stuck in traffic and your bus ride doubles in length! I like to pass the time taking pictures. Mostly self-portraits and landscapes. Leaving my city. Feelin’…
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Gonna Make It After All
So, now you know my terrible secret that I’ve been keeping for a month. I’ve been dumped. Surprise. Sure was to me. So I’m going day by day, and it’s getting easier all the time. The trick is to stay productive. Today I made: A totally ghetto but surprisingly satisfying pasta salad out of a…
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Don’t Mind Me…
I’m just getting a massive sunburn by my aunt’s pool on Grand Island. Coffee and paper by the pool!