Author: meghan
-
Holiday
I’m going to be out of town for the next week. I hope you don’t miss my brilliance too much. Leaving NYC is bittersweet every time. Whenever I come out of the Lincoln Tunnel and see it across the Hudson, I always feel like I’ve made a huge mistake – NO! TURN AROUND! Take me…
-
Gonna Make You Sweat
Question: I would like someone who is a capable adult to tell me whether or not it’s okay to use deodorant everywhere. Like EVERYWHERE. My walk from the train to work goes across Central Park + 4 additional blocks. During that journey, I will invariably become completely drenched in sweat AND THEN, I have to…
-
Duck…Duck…Sauce
I see a lot of bizarre things on the subway. I mean, you know that. Exotic dancing toddlers. Pop and lock squads. Michael Jackson impersonators. People eating soup. That one almost takes the cake. Speaking of food, what’s that on the floor? Why, it appears to be a lone packet of Duck Sauce? Oh, why,…
-
Your iPhone, Your Boobs, and You
Ladies, level with me. When you talk on your iPhone (does anyone still talk on their iPhone?), how do you NOT get it covered in yucky face guck? I’m talking moisturizer, sunscreen, foundation, powder – every time I pull it away from my face to hang up, there’s that ewww moment where I realize that…
-
Knit Wit – A Yarn
Quick story – Walking home from the subway last night at around 11:30, I accidentally kicked a rock into the shoes of the man walking in front of me. Accident! He was super bewildered and confused, looking all around suspiciously and nervously. I felt so bad I had to stop and apologize. “I’m sorry, I…
-
Sweetness is Sweet
Last Monday, at work, I struck up a conversation with a customer. Like I always do. That’s pretty much my job – welcome people and make them feel comfortable and happy. Like a hostess at a restaurant, I guess? Sometimes I hand out free samples, too. Not a bad gig. So, this conversation. I was…
-
Fly the Friendly Skies
Charlotte to London by meghan-sara featuring long gloves How cute is the above outfit? Now picture it on an elderly man. In an airport. Yes, about two years ago, I was flying to London following the terrible volcanoes in Iceland. The weather was horrible. Flights were getting delayed and cancelled all over. I had already…
-
Because You May Find This Pinteresting…
Real talk: we probably all use Pinterest here, right? Pinterest kinda bugs me. I like having a way to store and easily find images of say, craft ideas and hairstyles and nail art. I think it’s a fantastic idea. However, you may have noticed that there are some insane people on Pinterest. Apparently, there are…
-
This Way to Happiness
The end of this month marks the end of my 28th year, and it’s about time I took some steps in a positive direction. Those of you who know me IRL know I’m having a bit of a tough time. I’m always complaining that everyone hates me, I’ll never amount to anything, I’m tired all…
-
Best / Worst TV Show
Source: google.com via Ila on Pinterest Drop Dead Diva may be the most amazing show on television: they take the most offensive, weakest premise imaginable and turn it into a charming, touching, addictive comedy/drama/law procedural. WHAT?!? Here’s the gist: what’s worse than dying in a car accident? Why, BEING FAT, of course! The first three…
-
I Love You, Trader Joe
Once a month, we go grocery shopping. And like everything we do, we do it COMPLETELY. Over the top. And because I am a terrible cook: Here is why I love Trader Joe!: 1. It’s SO CHEAP! A month’s worth of groceries here costs what a week’s worth of groceries cost at all the other…
-
The Accent is on the Accent
This embarrassing true story happened to me at work a few weeks ago. Let me preface by saying that I have somewhat of a hearing difficulty…perhaps when I can afford insurance I’ll see a doctor and diagnose the level to which my hearing has deteriorated thanks to sirens, horns, trains, and midnight fireworks – but…
-
Bugging Out
Confession: we have bugs. This is New York City! Helloooo! Everyone has bugs…or mice…or rats…or toilet snakes! Exhibit A: Bug seen on counter, near oh-so-precious coffee maker!!! Exhibit B: Bug seen in cupboard, near plates and SPLENDA! Exhibit C: BUG ON THE COUCH. My Fortress of Solitude! My Bat-cave! Needless to say, the last breach…
-
I'm Afraid to Be Alone
I’m a little ashamed to admit that I’m afraid to live by myself. I don’t, of course, I have Eels. And before that, I lived with my parents. For many, many years. Here’s the embarrassing part: I’m afraid to be alone at night. And I’m almost 28 years old! Take, for example, a few years…
-
It’s De-Lovely!
Oh Gawrsh! I’m tickled pink to be nominated for the One Lovely Blog award! Being able to snootily call myself a “blogger” is it’s own reward, but making connections with all of you guys is also pretty great. Speaking of which, the lovely Kassie Nichole from Ginger Flair nominated me, and if it wasn’t against…
-
Stay Classy, Washinton Heights
“How do you take your Corona?” “Oh, I like mine warmed overnight on a windowsill, thanks.”
-
What A Card!
Is there anything better, on these hot, balmy days of summer, than… …sitting inside in the air conditioning and playing card games? I think not. Who needs the outdoors? Besides, card games are portable! If you wanted to, you could…play them in a tent! In a cabin by a lake! Or whatever! Here are some…
-
Happy Father’s Day
This series of thoughts just flitted through my panicked brain, in the precise following order: “Wait, Father’s Day is THIS WEEKEND?” “That means it’s TOMORROW!” “I bought my card a MONTH ago and it’s still in my suitcase!” “I was going to NAIL this holiday and I MISSED it!” “The card will NEVER make it…
-
Homestyle Cures
Here’s a big surprise: I’m a massive hypochondriac. Surprise! I’m constantly running up imaginary fevers, contracting unexplainable bruises, and dying of a myriad of cancers. It’s mostly all in your head, isn’t it? Insert some witty observation about our own perception being the only possible filter so we lack objectivity when it comes to our…
-
Shop Like An Adult
It might be a sign that you’re becoming an adult when you go shopping and instead of buying THIS: or THESE: you simply buy 14 PAIRS OF SOCKS. Well… maybe not TOO much of an adult: “These? Well, one does want a hint of color.”Nathan Lane as Albert Goldman, The Birdcage