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Thursday
{list} : 12 things learned living in nyc.
I made a spur of the moment decision to move to
new york city from dallas, tx almost 2 years ago.
i actually can't believe i have been here this long.
most days - it still does not sink in that i actually live here - i tend to feel like i'm on an extended vacation.
(which affects my lifestyle from time to time)
i had visited this city many times before making the move -
but there are just certain "lessons" one learns once they become a resident of this wild place.
i am an avid "list keeper" (for way too many categories)
so - below are just 12 of the random things i've learned so far:
1. every person is kind of a disaster.(or most i've met)
a work in progress.
we are all going down our own personal & particular path -
figuring it along the way.
this is refreshing coming from the south where -
even if you aren't perfect - you act like you are.
2. i have become fully confident in my ability to walk
an absurdly long distance -
rain, humidity, or snow.
when people visit - i realize it all over again -
because my version of "a quick walk" ALWAYS makes them angry.
3. It's okay to cry walking down the street.
everyone has done it at least once.
i personally have had quite a few complete break downs.
nobody notices (or cares).
4. Always keep an eye out for a Barnes & Noble.
it's the only place i've found with quick access
to a public restroom.
5. If you're running late - the excuse "my train was running behind" seems to always be believable & accepted.
6. You learn quickly how to walk, text, AND DODGE vomit, dog shit, and the occasional homeless sleeper - with grace & ease.
7. never tell a cab driver an actual address.
give him the intersection/cross streets.
and google map it before to make sure you actually
know where you are headed.
cabbies aren't stupid - but they act like they are
for an extra few bucks.
8. craigslist in nyc is the opposite of craigslist in dallas.
(i.e. all i really knew before was because
of the Craigslist Killer)
here - you use it for - well, for everything.
finding roommates, buying/selling anything,
looking for random jobs.
you can't be afraid of craigslist anymore - or well,
you are just making your life more inconvenient.
9. cab rides, subway trips & rides up the elevator
can serve as a vanity table.
and it's acceptable.
i typically always leave my apartment with zero makeup on
& get ready on the way.
or i have a panic attack about trying to get out the door on time.
10. don't ever step on a subway vent in the summer
while wearing a dress.
dodge the suckers.
unless you want 20+ people to see your goods.
11. rainy days are a nightmare.
so are grocery stores.
(mainly bc they never have things like
black eyed peas or velveeta cheese.
(*i'm probably the only person who has ever inquired about these items though.)
12. HUGE LESSON : life without a Sonic,
Chic-Fil-A, or Target nearby is awful.
to be continued...
{today is} : SPRING
Dear Spring,
I welcome you with OPEN arms!
i have never been so ready for warmer days...
today - i treated my already happy mood by giving myself flowers.
i cannot WAIT to say see-ya to my cold weather uniform -
hats, sweatshirts, 2 pair of socks &
every single sweater i can layer under my down-feather coat.
bring on the sunshine.
AND the maxi dresses.
Saturday
{style} : shoe saturday
i like shoes.
a lot.
i also buy a ton of them & WILL NOT
ever wear them if they
are uncomfortable.
i haven't learned my lesson yet.
therefore - these 4 pair are about all my feet see.
i think that's okay.
have a happy saturday!
Wednesday
{nailed it} : chevron
so, i've joined the masses &
picked up a slight obsession with chevron patterns lately.
i have not joined the masses in the whole nail art phenomenon.
now that these 2 can be combined -
i think it's time to take that step.
i think i'm ready.
i actually feel like i might hate this busy look on my hands...
but i like the idea of it.
you can see how to actually do this yourself
on 1 of my fave blogs -
{but i mean ...WHO can actually pull this off
themselves though? if you can - i respect}
i'll let you know how this project goes for me.
i'm almost positive it will be a complete disaster.
oh and i just love the below pic.
<3
Monday
{pinterest} : story teller?
hi.
here's my random rambling thought for the moment :
i think you can tell so much about a person
by simply looking at their Pinterest page.
maybe this is because i'm a visual person -
who loves the inspirational capability of the site
{and who over-analyzes everything}...
but seriously -
if people pin the things they are drawn to, inspired by, and love -
it's almost like a big fat conglomeration
of who they are on 1 page.
and i love that.
so here ya go -
here's my Pinterest :
i'm almost positive you will think i'm even weirder
if you actually browse this.
but - today - i'm being vulnerable.
it's fine.
{some things i love}
{banksy love}
i always say - guys should look at a girl's Pinterest
if he wants to know the ways to win her over...
bc c'mon - we all post our favorite flowers, recipes,
places and all that jazz - it's a free f'ing GUIDE for him.
{YES - i should have gone into a mental health field with this shiz....i'm sorry.}
{life} via Instagram : DC
hey heyyy.
so i spent last week in our nation's capital
with my very favorite person -
my mama.
i am lucky.
for a lot of reasons.
but in particular to this post -
i am lucky because i can work remotely AND -
because i have the most amazing mother on this earth.
Mama D had a work conference in DC + i can do my job
from anywhere =
i hopped on a bus and went for the week.
i have actually never been to DC.
my family was never the "educational vacationers"...
we only went to the beach.
end of statement.
so last week - i did my duty as an American citizen &
did some solo sight-seeing.
i actually am not a big fan of studying history.
{is that even okay to say?}
So yeah - i honestly didn't think i'd enjoy
the actual tourist activity -
BUT I did.
I carried around my huge map and had google on lock down - searching everything I AM SURE
I was supposed to already know from grade school -
and I actually enjoyed it. a lot.
{I am also pretty sure this is because I'm almost 30.
30 year olds are supposed to be cultured, right?}
ANNDDD...so far this post makes me sound like a complete idiot -
so i'll switch gears and at least attempt to win you over
with a sweet mom shout out...
Seriously though - more than the trip at all -
getting to spend a few days & quality/good time with my mom
made me beyond happy.
she really is the most fun human being i've ever met.
living so far from home is tough sometimes -
it is so easy to get caught up in the hustle & bustle,
day to day drama of a city like NYC...
my mom is one person who reels me back into reality -
she reminds me of what matters and what i should be focusing on.
it's always humbling but so refreshing.
so...there's my little update.
i finally learned some american history & i love my mom.
that's all.
bye.
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