im baaack

I have taken a little break from blogging, but I feel like it's something I should definetly continue doing..I have much to report! Facials/Spa deals, awesome mani's and pedi's worth every dollar and all my upcoming travels- Miami, South Africa, Italy and much more..stay tuned..

sad

today i let go of the opportunity to live in Soho..i needed to come up with $4800 all by Friday and I didn't have it...i guess it is what it is, and i need to find an alternate..probably a box in some random neighborhood...i will be on hiatus till i find my new apt...until then...xxx

i love the big apple..

its times like last night when I am riding the train and thinking-how funny that people often mistake NYers for being outright mean people...when in fact, I think many NYers are really great people.. on the train last night- an elderly women with a big suitcase was traveling and two young men asked may I help with your bag..it was such a small gesture, but a very kind gesture nonetheless.. it made me smile...additionally, i was just thinking how many of my friends in NY belong to wonderful humanitarian organizations..just last night, seeing the organizers' passion and determination to make change- made me so proud to be a part of these organizations....we are always giving of our time and money..its amazing to me..i mean, embarrassing enough I can remember times falling on the street- utterly embarrassed, but within seconds people around asking are you o.k? can I help?? I just have to say, I think this city can be an unforgiving city- filled with many challenges (like finding a no fee apartment), but it can also be one of the warmest and most exciting cities to live in...Happy Friday and I love NYC!

strecthed soo thin....

i never knew what the term "living the rat race" meant till living in NYC...no joke..we are all constantly running...whether it means running to survive or simply just running to have fun...we are always running...tonight i was reminded of this familiar feeling.. because I managed to juggle a long day of work, while looking for a new apartment, having an ortho consultation and completing my day to day tasks....i felt extremely pressured to be out of the office by 6p for a Links School event at the Sea Grille...the event was lovely- great apps, food, drinks and great cause...but by 6:45p I was running to the train downtown to another charity event for Caritas Cubana..again a lovely Cuban event with an amazing art live auction....I managed to stay long enough for a hello to friends, enjoy a glass of wine and then I was heading over to meet a friend at 8:15p at Grey Dog for dinner and drinks..ugh...fun, but slightly exhausting....i guess that's one of the reasons I love this city...never a dull moment...pls note that both the Links School, Fresh Air Fund and Caritas Cubana are organizations I belong to..they are all about helping people in dire need... all wonderful organizations..pls visit the sites...
www.friendsofcaritascubana.org/ , http://www.linkschool.org/ and http://www.freshair.org/.

weekends part II....

the weekend was a great success, but I am bit tired today...Friday we ended up at the Boathouse for the 2009 Annual Gala...there was a silent auction, live music and tasty food...we stayed for a few hours and then got dragged down to the meatpacking district with our friends (Miss Scotland 2009 and Fashion Model of the Year for Scotland)...we ended up at Avenue - where we danced the night away...who knew- they served food there as welll??? piggy little me was very happy..haa...we end up having grilled cheese panini's and delicious fries..after all the partying at Avenue- Gary and I ended up at 1Oak..we danced a bit and then shortly realized that we had to be up in a few hours for a drive out to Long Island, so we called it a night...Saturday, I awoke not feeling my best, but put my game face on for a Great Gatsby meets Eyes Wide Shut party out in Centre Island,Long Island..Saturday evening, we felt drawn in many directions, so we spent some time at the Gatsby party, a Surprise birthday party and a friend's get together...on Sunday, we decided - we both need to take it easy for the next few weekends..on a lighter and brighter note, I begin volunteering today for the Fresh Air Fund as a fall tutor..I am very excited to meet my student..I hope it is a great week for everyone..ciao..

weekends...

weekends are just way too short...i wish i had a 3 day weekend every week...i thought i was staying in tonight, but now I am going to a black tie event at the Central Park boathouse...i was totally stressing at 6p, because a) i did not have time to get a proper blow dry and b) what to wear??? well i settled on the LBD..and surprisingly blew and styled my hair..... i decided i need to invest in a new LBD for fall...hmm..will look around..ok, gotta run..will write tomorrow..

low key date night...

just recently my boyfriend and i had a nice relaxing night out...we decided to walk along the NYC Highline from 20th st. down to 14th st...The Highline is a public park built on 1.45m long elevated rail structure running from Gansevoort Street to 34th St. on Manhattan's West Side...we found lots of people- young and old, sitting, reading and just taking in the Manhattan skyline..after walking, we decided to stop at the Standard Hotel..The Standard Hotel was very busy and packed with people - from the beer garden, to the grille and an outside lounge (right off the lobby).. we sat down at this lounge for wine and snacks .. we found the prices to be surprisingly reasonable... the atmosphere was very chill..i recommend a similar evening for both friends and/or a significant other...cheers..http://www.thehighline.org/ and http://www.standardhotels.com/new-york-city/.