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Licorice Lover
At last week’s session, I joked with my therapist that if I traveled back in time one year to give my former self a badly-needed hug, I wouldn’t recognize me. I dress and act like a totally different person and oh yeah, I eat licorice now. Not just the lame, cheater, strawberry licorice. The good…
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This Place Is Dangerous
This is me, dressed as a “wicked temptress”, or as some people call it, “a donut” What really gets my goat cheese at the candy store is when people call it “dangerous.” Uh, only if you don’t hold the handrails! I kid, I kid. But here’s a typical conversation with a customer: ME: Hi! Today…
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Summer 2013 To-Do List – Wafels & Dinges
I’ve already started making headway on my summer checklist! The easiest one to accomplish was finally getting a waffle from the Wafels & Dinges guys. Because those guys are seriously freaking everywhere. There was a time when I thought the Wafels & Dinges truck was stalking me. I would see it outside my subway stop…
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Currently…in June 2013
Feeling: EXCITED! I have so much awesome stuff going on, and so much to look forward to!!! Well, I’ll get to that! Watching: Black Butler – an anime series that a friend turned me on to. At first, I wasn’t sure I could get into it, but I always try to give TV at least…
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Summer 2013 To-Do List
Ever since the weather started getting warmer (then colder, then HOTTER, then COLDER again and then finally HOT), I’ve been keeping a list of things I want to do this summer. Some I’ve never done, some are limited time only, and some I’ve been meaning to get to for years. I can’t wait to get…
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…Only I Didn’t Say “Fudge”….
I am afraid of peanut butter fudge. Rather, I am afraid of saying “peanut butter fudge.” Let’s back up. I have the easiest job ever. My job is to smile and hand out free candy. Like Halloween, only for nine hours at a time standing on your feet up and down stairs. Okay, not so…
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Currently…in May 2013
Feeling: Anxious for summer. After this brutal week of lots of work (and still being sore from trapeze), next week I will have a much easier schedule. I can’t wait to buy groceries at a regular store! Watching: Don’t judge me – Hole in the Wall. By the time I get home from work, I…
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Currently…in April 2013
Feeling: Congested! I’m getting over the flu! I worked long hours during the worst of it. Today is my day of rest and recovery. I’m looking forward to doing a lot of nothing, sitting in a hot bath until the water turns cold around me, dragging out my orange fleece blanket, and watching trash TV…
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A Peek At… The Donut Pub
Source: google.ca viaMeghan-Sara on Pinterest The Donut Pub may be my favourite Donut shop in New York City. The irony is that I rarely buy donuts there. Not that their donuts aren’t innovative, fresh, and delicious. No, I come to The Donut Pub for their chocolate chip cookies. Yes, I’m the one raving away on…
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The Chocolate Easter Bunny Story
In lieu of sharing Christmas with my family (thanks, retail job), I shared my family’s Christmas traditions with all of you – here and here and here and here and here and here. Guess what?! No family Easter for me either. So here’s my family’s favourite Easter story. This is a story of cause and…
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A Peek At… Mura
Controversial statement in 3… 2… 1… Mura makes Brooklyn worthwhile. Sushi is a funny animal. Sushi lovers know that if you have some “off” sushi, it will put you off sushi for a long time. After you’re ready to come out of sushi hiding, go to Mura. There has never been an occassion where the…
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How To Cook: And Instructional Haiku
Chuck it in a pan Set burner to “high” setting Wait for smell of smoke. When smoke arises, Flip and reveal your burnt food Angrily sizzling When smoke alarm bleeps, Rescue food from kitchen fire. Buon appetito! Source: curbly.com via Brandi on Pinterest
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Open Letter / Plea to Instagram Users
Hi guys. I’ve happily been one of you for over a year now. In fact, the main reason for finally obtaining an iPhone when I did was so I could join the Instagram craze. I’ve been known to say “Instagram that shit!” And other snappy phrases such as, “I’m gonna Gram this…Instantly!” My love affair…
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Fighting Illness
Source: google.es via Dina on Pinterest You know all my bragging about never getting sick? Well, hubris is a bitch. Because I got sick. And when I got sick, I became a self-indulgent baby. First of all, classic Doctor Who is available on Netflix (see above)! If Tom Baker can fight the Wirrn with panache…
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A Peek At… The Corner Bistro
Source: Uploaded by user via Marc on Pinterest The Corner Bistro is a bit famous. It’s referenced on the TV show How I Met Your Mother, in the episode “The Best Burger in New York” as the suggested place to find the best burger. Is it? Decide for yourself! Source: weloveburgers.com via sending on Pinterest…
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For the Love of Chocolate
The love of chocolate is not uncommon, but I think I get extra points for taking it to an extreme level. Love of chocolate practically got me my job, after all! And my passion is alive and well and taking over my cupboards. I can’t tell you enough how much I freaking love chocolate. Can…
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A Peek At… Tom’s Restaurant
“What’s the deal with Tom’s Restaurant?” I’ll tell you. First of all, you may recognize the outside of Tom’s Restaurant as being the exterior shot used for the diner oft-visited by Jerry, Kramer, Elaine, and George in a little TV show they call Seinfeld. Secondly, this little Morningside Heights gem was immortalized in song by…
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A Peek At… East Village NYC
When someone says “East Village” to me, the first thing that springs to mind is the musical Rent. I seldom associate my favourite haunts with being in the “East Village.” But apparently, after spending the day down there, that is just what it is! See, I had this elaborate day planned out. It would involve…
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A Peek At… Nice Green Bo
I am a giving person, quick to share my heart with almost anyone. There are three words that I’m quick to dispense to say that I place in someone my trust, my memories, and my secrets. I’m about to say those three words to you. Nice. Green. Bo. Source: google.com via Meghan-Sara on Pinterest Way…
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Pickle Me Pete: He Fried for Your Dins
Oh, how I do love pickles. So imagine my glee when I saw this bright beacon of brine across Bryant Park Shoppes one recent night: I could barely find words to express my joy over Instagram. I even went out of my way to hunt them down during business hours to actually try them! My…