Tag: NYC
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Say Something
Source: retronaut.co via Dayle on Pinterest “Ladies and Gentlemen, this is an important announcement from the New York City Police Department. Protect yourself. If you see a suspicious activity on the platform or train, DO NOT KEEP IT TO YOURSELF…” I cast a glance to my left. There was a bag sitting by itself on…
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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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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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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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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: 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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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…