YAY! I'm taking a little trip to NYC this weekend. Why you may ask? To shop, eat, catch up with some friends and oh yeah...visit my boyfriend!
I have a list of things I need to do/redo once I land. Get excited!!!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
The End of NYC
So the end of my summer in the Big Apple ended about a week ago. There was so much that happened that I'm behind on posting. Who knows when I'm going to get to it as I have to move in to my apt before classes start on Wednesday. I have lots to do and as always, a lot of anxiety about it.
On another note, my dad took me to Vegas for my 21st birthday. I can honestly say it one of the best vacations I've been on, ranking up there with my trip to Boston with Mattie and NYC freshman spring break. I'm coming home with money in my pocket, more than I started with, and a developed taste for delicious foods (I love Vegas buffets). It was nice, relaxing and exciting because I've never been carded so much in my life.
So here's to VEGAS! Thanks Dad, you are awesome.
On another note, my dad took me to Vegas for my 21st birthday. I can honestly say it one of the best vacations I've been on, ranking up there with my trip to Boston with Mattie and NYC freshman spring break. I'm coming home with money in my pocket, more than I started with, and a developed taste for delicious foods (I love Vegas buffets). It was nice, relaxing and exciting because I've never been carded so much in my life.
So here's to VEGAS! Thanks Dad, you are awesome.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
BIRTHDAY WEEEEEEEK!
I had a great birthday. It was lovely and though I did wish for a second that I was in Austin to do my dirrrrrty 6th walk, I had a FABULOUS birthday! Recap was documented by the one and only Gabby. I'm so glad I could share it with my best friend. You can read and see pictures on her blog.
Highlights include all the interns (we have over 30) getting organized by Caitlyn (who sits in a cube next to me, loveherandHenry) to surprise me with a cake and candles and singing HAPPY BIRTHDAY! It was soooo nice and such a surprise. Unfortunately, this meant that I did not have a camera to take a picture of it. I feel so lucky to have such great interns to work with.
Speaking of interns, we had our internship project due today. Let me tell you, we worked all summer on this project, meeting at least 3 times a week. And I LOVE my team. When I say we had an AMAZING bond and fun times, I am not exaggerating. We had super funny moments and meetings yet all the while we worked diligently. So many jokes and good ideas and camaraderie. I can go on and on and on. Of course our group WON the intern project for our product so that just goes to show that we, kbdm\weitzen\nguyen\associate + partner worldwide group....& sons (yes, our agency name that rocked), are the bomb. I could seriously see myself working with my intern group for the rest of my advertising career.
Not ready, but we're so cute even though I look awkward:
Our internal group name was SANDY & Friends, yes, it speaks for itself (yes, the logo is an elephant spouting a rainbow, what what!):
And apparently I like to Hook'Em all the time...when I'm not in school thus have taught my group to bleed burnt orange:
I also received the best birthday gift today from Chris. It's perfect because I have only randomly, mentioned once that I wanted a white watch and he went and picked out one I would have for myself but would have never bought (if that makes sense). It is beautiful, was a TOTAL surprise and I love it.
Highlights include all the interns (we have over 30) getting organized by Caitlyn (who sits in a cube next to me, loveherandHenry) to surprise me with a cake and candles and singing HAPPY BIRTHDAY! It was soooo nice and such a surprise. Unfortunately, this meant that I did not have a camera to take a picture of it. I feel so lucky to have such great interns to work with.
Speaking of interns, we had our internship project due today. Let me tell you, we worked all summer on this project, meeting at least 3 times a week. And I LOVE my team. When I say we had an AMAZING bond and fun times, I am not exaggerating. We had super funny moments and meetings yet all the while we worked diligently. So many jokes and good ideas and camaraderie. I can go on and on and on. Of course our group WON the intern project for our product so that just goes to show that we, kbdm\weitzen\nguyen\associate + partner worldwide group....& sons (yes, our agency name that rocked), are the bomb. I could seriously see myself working with my intern group for the rest of my advertising career.
Not ready, but we're so cute even though I look awkward:
Our internal group name was SANDY & Friends, yes, it speaks for itself (yes, the logo is an elephant spouting a rainbow, what what!):
And apparently I like to Hook'Em all the time...when I'm not in school thus have taught my group to bleed burnt orange:
I also received the best birthday gift today from Chris. It's perfect because I have only randomly, mentioned once that I wanted a white watch and he went and picked out one I would have for myself but would have never bought (if that makes sense). It is beautiful, was a TOTAL surprise and I love it.
Friday, July 31, 2009
One more thing!
I also forgot to mention that I finished both my online courses 2 weeks ago and I feel AMAZING.
Cannot wait to go shopping tomorrow (because I don't have to work FRIDAYS!) and for Park Avenue Summer!
Other little tidbits: I am reading my second Gabriel García Márquez novel Love in the Time of Cholera because One Hundred Years of Solitude was wonderful. I really enjoy his style.
Cannot wait to go shopping tomorrow (because I don't have to work FRIDAYS!) and for Park Avenue Summer!
Other little tidbits: I am reading my second Gabriel García Márquez novel Love in the Time of Cholera because One Hundred Years of Solitude was wonderful. I really enjoy his style.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
You've Got Mail!
Okay, I realize that the iPhone does not capture the beauty of food very well but I don't care. I lovelovelove remembering what I ate so I DGAF about my crappy pictures.
Last Sunday Yolanda and I had plans for brunch and sunning in Central Park. She kept talking about how we're going to Cafe Lalo, where, little did I know, You've Got Mail was filmed. Of course I HADN'T seen the movie (I mean come on, I saw Forrest Gump and Clueless my junior and senior years of highschool, respectively) but it was a delightful brunch/patisserie. NOM. So cute and French and most importantly DELICIOUS.
Outside:
Fresh orange juice and napkin, so you can get an idea of the aura:
My steamed eggs with BRIE and mixed mushrooms, Mediterranean salad (missing the potatoes, those came later):
Oh, and I watched the movie later on at night as it happened to the only movie Yolanda actually brought with her because...SURPRISE! It's her favorite movie. Betcha didn't see that one coming!
Last Sunday Yolanda and I had plans for brunch and sunning in Central Park. She kept talking about how we're going to Cafe Lalo, where, little did I know, You've Got Mail was filmed. Of course I HADN'T seen the movie (I mean come on, I saw Forrest Gump and Clueless my junior and senior years of highschool, respectively) but it was a delightful brunch/patisserie. NOM. So cute and French and most importantly DELICIOUS.
Outside:
Fresh orange juice and napkin, so you can get an idea of the aura:
My steamed eggs with BRIE and mixed mushrooms, Mediterranean salad (missing the potatoes, those came later):
Oh, and I watched the movie later on at night as it happened to the only movie Yolanda actually brought with her because...SURPRISE! It's her favorite movie. Betcha didn't see that one coming!
Butter
Pictures from Butter. We sat on the first floor which is more restaurant than club. It was yummy of course.
Summer shrimp and pea raviolis:
Mussels, in a bed of spinach and everything fancy:
Oh, I also spilled one in my lap, where my napkin had slid down to my knees so I had oil/butter stains alllllll over for the REST OF THE DAY.
Raspberry caramel custard aka FLAN:
Carolina's cheese plate which was nomnomnom:
Summer shrimp and pea raviolis:
Mussels, in a bed of spinach and everything fancy:
Oh, I also spilled one in my lap, where my napkin had slid down to my knees so I had oil/butter stains alllllll over for the REST OF THE DAY.
Raspberry caramel custard aka FLAN:
Carolina's cheese plate which was nomnomnom:
Vegas BABY!
Soooooo, my amazingly awesome Dad is taking me to Vegas as a 21st birthday present after I get back from NYC. WOOT WOOT! I know. I have the best Dad in the world.
We're staying at the Wynn. AHHHHHHHHH! I AM SO EXCITED!!!
We're staying at the Wynn. AHHHHHHHHH! I AM SO EXCITED!!!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Long time, no blog!
So I've decided to save all my food pictures of restaurant week so far and make a massive post. I still have a few more to go but this is what's up.
Some Tuesday ago, I went to Rouge Tomate on the UES. Contemporary American. It was beautifully decorated and designed. A very clean, crisp ambiance. The service was excellent. There was even a bathroom attendant!
Lame pic of the downstairs area:
I had a fancy ceviche, it was nomnomnom 5/5 on this one folks, done very rare, sashimi-like in texture!
Bershire Pork Loin, omg, they cooked the pork sooooooo WELL:
Coconut tapioca with mango, jellies and fancy foam, it was really good:
Okay...so I was going to do more but I am tired and will save that for laterrrrrrr. Next is Butter.
More lists of things to blog about:
where I eat lunch
This blog might as well be called Sandy's food in NYC. Yeah....
Some Tuesday ago, I went to Rouge Tomate on the UES. Contemporary American. It was beautifully decorated and designed. A very clean, crisp ambiance. The service was excellent. There was even a bathroom attendant!
Lame pic of the downstairs area:
I had a fancy ceviche, it was nomnomnom 5/5 on this one folks, done very rare, sashimi-like in texture!
Bershire Pork Loin, omg, they cooked the pork sooooooo WELL:
Coconut tapioca with mango, jellies and fancy foam, it was really good:
Okay...so I was going to do more but I am tired and will save that for laterrrrrrr. Next is Butter.
More lists of things to blog about:
where I eat lunch
This blog might as well be called Sandy's food in NYC. Yeah....
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Restaurant Week NYC
Today I went to my first restaurant for restaurant week. It was amazing. More to come.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Shakespeare in the Park
So I woke up at 4 this morning (Along with Mary, Yolanda, and Anyi) in hopes of getting tickets for Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater of Central Park. The play is Twelfth Night and has Anne Hathaway in it, her stage debut.
I was like, I must be crazy to get up this early considering they don't hand out tickets until 1pm.
No. I am not crazy. Those are the people who spent the night on the street, on Central Park West, sleeping on cobblestones with sleeping bags, tents, air beds etc. Wow. When we got there the line was already 12 blocks long. I could not believe it.
So we stayed in line until they opened the park at 6am. Where we were like 15 people from the supposed cut-off. Banking on people to leave the line we still stayed in line. We moved a little ways down but by this time we were tired and not to mention I was the only one who brought a towel so it was four girls sitting on one towel. Which looked so funny compared to everyone else who brought like extra large blankets and pillows.
It wasn't too bad waking up this morning. After we all got going it was like we were high on life or lack of sleep. It was nice and by the time we decided to eat brunch it was actually 7:00. Waking up early warps your sense of time for sure.
Decided to go to Tom's in the UWS/Morningside Heights. You know, the Seinfeld storefront. Then I took the girls on the tour of Columbia because I know it all so well. (harharhar)
Took a nap until 1 and we went to sushi. nom nom nom. On the way home we passed a dollar store and I got everyone to go in and of course we found a lot of basics for...$1 duh! I really like dollar stores now. There is one by Penn Station that my mom dubbed my favorite store because I'm always buying odds and ends from there. HAH!
Pics:
People sleeping, blurry because I didn't want to look conspicuous:
People debating on whether to get in line after the supposed cut-off:
Breakfast at Tom's, I love sausage and french toast:
Sushi lunch! Forgot I had this app on my phone that changes picture styles so I used it on the last image:
I was like, I must be crazy to get up this early considering they don't hand out tickets until 1pm.
No. I am not crazy. Those are the people who spent the night on the street, on Central Park West, sleeping on cobblestones with sleeping bags, tents, air beds etc. Wow. When we got there the line was already 12 blocks long. I could not believe it.
So we stayed in line until they opened the park at 6am. Where we were like 15 people from the supposed cut-off. Banking on people to leave the line we still stayed in line. We moved a little ways down but by this time we were tired and not to mention I was the only one who brought a towel so it was four girls sitting on one towel. Which looked so funny compared to everyone else who brought like extra large blankets and pillows.
It wasn't too bad waking up this morning. After we all got going it was like we were high on life or lack of sleep. It was nice and by the time we decided to eat brunch it was actually 7:00. Waking up early warps your sense of time for sure.
Decided to go to Tom's in the UWS/Morningside Heights. You know, the Seinfeld storefront. Then I took the girls on the tour of Columbia because I know it all so well. (harharhar)
Took a nap until 1 and we went to sushi. nom nom nom. On the way home we passed a dollar store and I got everyone to go in and of course we found a lot of basics for...$1 duh! I really like dollar stores now. There is one by Penn Station that my mom dubbed my favorite store because I'm always buying odds and ends from there. HAH!
Pics:
People sleeping, blurry because I didn't want to look conspicuous:
People debating on whether to get in line after the supposed cut-off:
Breakfast at Tom's, I love sausage and french toast:
Sushi lunch! Forgot I had this app on my phone that changes picture styles so I used it on the last image:
Friday, July 10, 2009
Chicken and Rice
This is going to be a post about food.
So there's a Halal stand here that is only open from 7pm to 4 am. I'm going to say is it the equivalent of Dirty 6th's Best Wurst. Apparently at night, there are a bunch of drunk people scarfing down chicken and rice. I have yet to see this scene but I have been to the stand for dinner twice now. It is pretty good.
Pics of the line and food, mind you this is a street cart with people lined up for dinner:
I can't finish a whole one. So I get 2 meals in one!
There are soooo many good food places here. I can't even begin to post about all the different part of the city.
Gosh, there are so many posts I have to do. Maybe I'll do one laterrrr.
So there's a Halal stand here that is only open from 7pm to 4 am. I'm going to say is it the equivalent of Dirty 6th's Best Wurst. Apparently at night, there are a bunch of drunk people scarfing down chicken and rice. I have yet to see this scene but I have been to the stand for dinner twice now. It is pretty good.
Pics of the line and food, mind you this is a street cart with people lined up for dinner:
I can't finish a whole one. So I get 2 meals in one!
There are soooo many good food places here. I can't even begin to post about all the different part of the city.
Gosh, there are so many posts I have to do. Maybe I'll do one laterrrr.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Happy 4th!!!
This is going to be a long massive post. Because I have not had the time to post in a while. My mom and Alan have left and now I may have more time to update everyone more often.
I started the weekend with celebrating Yolanda's, another MAIPer, birthday! Happy Birthday Yolanda!!!
Then it was off to Beantown the next morning to visit Gaaaaaaaaaaaaabbbbbby.
She lives in Beacon Hill. It is a lovely, beautiful place. And at last minute, Jackie, another MAIPer and fellow Longhorn, decided to come to Boston too. She wanted to visit her friend from high school (Jackie went to International School in Hong Kong ya'll). But since it was last minute she couldn't ride the BOLT bus with me and took a Chinatown bus instead...good ol' Fung Wah!
Don't be fooled, the Asian buses are faster. Jackie and I left at the same time each way and she always made it there at least 30 mins faster.
Breakfast before the bus, Lemon Puff:
Also bought a bunch of croissants for snacks but surprisingly did not eat them!
Gabby's BEAUTIFUL neighborhood:
We ate lunch at Fill-A-Buster and then Gabs had to go to work. So I hung out with Jackie and her friend Andrew. Andrew is a European History and Art major at Suffolk University so he took us to the First Friday in SoWa. Basically an open studio day for a bunch of artists in one building. It was really cool to see all the different kinds of work from paintings to jewelry.
On the 4th Gabby and I went to a delicious brunch at the Paramount. It was heavenly:
We decided to be efficient and shared a spanish omelette and french toast with fruit so that we could both have something sweet and savory!
Then Gabby went to work and I had plans to go to the MFA but it was CLOSED for the 4th. Sad. But Andrew took us to the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) instead. Let me tell you, the building is beautiful. It's right on the harbor or whatever and is one of those modern glass structures so you can see the water in their special viewing areas.
Jackie and Andrew, no they are not holding hands!:
Harbor and views from the building:
There were really cool exhibits including one about Shepard Fairey who designed this world-famous image:
One of my favorite works, Cornelia Parker's Hanging Fire (Suspected Arson):
Sorry for the bad pics. I had to take them covertly.
Then onto Quincy Market for food from the Boston Chowda' Company. I know it's on my Facebook but this deserves another spotlight (WHY DON'T THEY MAKE LOBSTER ROLLS IN TEXAS?!?!):
Watched fireworks from Gabby's roof-top with her room mates (they are BUNDLES of energy! Super nice and hilarious) and their friends and other Globe interns. Read about it on Gabby's blog as I am too lazy to post pics to mine.
Highlights of the night include:
-tater tots
-salt on a wine stain
-potpurri-looking patriotic chips
-making patriotic nachos
I just needed to mention that they whole day I thought of how awesome it is that I was in BOSTON of all places to celebrate the 4th. I mean, it's where is all happened! It was lovely and Mattie's mom told me to throw a teabag into the harbor for good measure via Facebook!
And the weather was soooooo beautiful. Blue skies, bright sun and a lovely breeze. Perfect in the 70 degrees range. I don't even know what summer is like in Texas at this point. I have forgotten.
After the explosions in the sky (HAH) we went to a club in a hotel. People started going home but Gabby, Jackie and I were in the mood to DANCE our pants off so we cabbed it to a club called Gypsy. It was sooo much fun and all I need to say is Texas girls love to dance. We ran into quite some characters. Quotes from the night include: "We are all TAKEN!"
"No means NO! What don't you understand?!"
and my favorite, from Jackie, "We are not DRUNK enough to talk to YOU!"
Oh it was a lot of fun and to be honest, I had more fun going out in Boston than I have had in NYC so far. I don't know why but I will figure it out. Oh, and we've all decided to party it out together once we go back to the beloved dirty 6th in the ATX.
Lovely sleepy time in Gabby's broken bed. Woke up, packed and went to this:
nom nom nom dim sum.
I love Gabby.
That is all.
I started the weekend with celebrating Yolanda's, another MAIPer, birthday! Happy Birthday Yolanda!!!
Then it was off to Beantown the next morning to visit Gaaaaaaaaaaaaabbbbbby.
She lives in Beacon Hill. It is a lovely, beautiful place. And at last minute, Jackie, another MAIPer and fellow Longhorn, decided to come to Boston too. She wanted to visit her friend from high school (Jackie went to International School in Hong Kong ya'll). But since it was last minute she couldn't ride the BOLT bus with me and took a Chinatown bus instead...good ol' Fung Wah!
Don't be fooled, the Asian buses are faster. Jackie and I left at the same time each way and she always made it there at least 30 mins faster.
Breakfast before the bus, Lemon Puff:
Also bought a bunch of croissants for snacks but surprisingly did not eat them!
Gabby's BEAUTIFUL neighborhood:
We ate lunch at Fill-A-Buster and then Gabs had to go to work. So I hung out with Jackie and her friend Andrew. Andrew is a European History and Art major at Suffolk University so he took us to the First Friday in SoWa. Basically an open studio day for a bunch of artists in one building. It was really cool to see all the different kinds of work from paintings to jewelry.
On the 4th Gabby and I went to a delicious brunch at the Paramount. It was heavenly:
We decided to be efficient and shared a spanish omelette and french toast with fruit so that we could both have something sweet and savory!
Then Gabby went to work and I had plans to go to the MFA but it was CLOSED for the 4th. Sad. But Andrew took us to the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) instead. Let me tell you, the building is beautiful. It's right on the harbor or whatever and is one of those modern glass structures so you can see the water in their special viewing areas.
Jackie and Andrew, no they are not holding hands!:
Harbor and views from the building:
There were really cool exhibits including one about Shepard Fairey who designed this world-famous image:
One of my favorite works, Cornelia Parker's Hanging Fire (Suspected Arson):
Sorry for the bad pics. I had to take them covertly.
Then onto Quincy Market for food from the Boston Chowda' Company. I know it's on my Facebook but this deserves another spotlight (WHY DON'T THEY MAKE LOBSTER ROLLS IN TEXAS?!?!):
Watched fireworks from Gabby's roof-top with her room mates (they are BUNDLES of energy! Super nice and hilarious) and their friends and other Globe interns. Read about it on Gabby's blog as I am too lazy to post pics to mine.
Highlights of the night include:
-tater tots
-salt on a wine stain
-potpurri-looking patriotic chips
-making patriotic nachos
I just needed to mention that they whole day I thought of how awesome it is that I was in BOSTON of all places to celebrate the 4th. I mean, it's where is all happened! It was lovely and Mattie's mom told me to throw a teabag into the harbor for good measure via Facebook!
And the weather was soooooo beautiful. Blue skies, bright sun and a lovely breeze. Perfect in the 70 degrees range. I don't even know what summer is like in Texas at this point. I have forgotten.
After the explosions in the sky (HAH) we went to a club in a hotel. People started going home but Gabby, Jackie and I were in the mood to DANCE our pants off so we cabbed it to a club called Gypsy. It was sooo much fun and all I need to say is Texas girls love to dance. We ran into quite some characters. Quotes from the night include: "We are all TAKEN!"
"No means NO! What don't you understand?!"
and my favorite, from Jackie, "We are not DRUNK enough to talk to YOU!"
Oh it was a lot of fun and to be honest, I had more fun going out in Boston than I have had in NYC so far. I don't know why but I will figure it out. Oh, and we've all decided to party it out together once we go back to the beloved dirty 6th in the ATX.
Lovely sleepy time in Gabby's broken bed. Woke up, packed and went to this:
nom nom nom dim sum.
I love Gabby.
That is all.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Get Excited
I have reservations to Butter. Yes, like on Gossip Girl. I am stoked. And I don't even like GG THAT much but I heard the food at Butter is good. Plus, doesn't Butter just seem like a fun word to say?
In other news my mom and Alan are still here. My brother spent the whole day looking for Explosions in the Sky tickets for a benefit show that they have tonight in SummerStage @ Central Park. Even though he has tickets to see them in Austin on July 4th. My dad thinks Alan wants to be a rockstar.
My mom and I just hang out and eat and walk around usually the Herald Square Area. She's dying to go to Chinatown but the rain messed up those plans today. Speaking of, it was such a nice day until I got off of work and the sky was full of ominous, gray clouds and the streets were wet with muddy rainwater. GROSS. And I was wearing sandals. I know rain was in the forecast but I didn't really think it would rain...again. Oh well.
Hmmm, getting excited about the long weekend. Going to spend it with my boo, Gabby!!! Get excited Beantown.
In other news my mom and Alan are still here. My brother spent the whole day looking for Explosions in the Sky tickets for a benefit show that they have tonight in SummerStage @ Central Park. Even though he has tickets to see them in Austin on July 4th. My dad thinks Alan wants to be a rockstar.
My mom and I just hang out and eat and walk around usually the Herald Square Area. She's dying to go to Chinatown but the rain messed up those plans today. Speaking of, it was such a nice day until I got off of work and the sky was full of ominous, gray clouds and the streets were wet with muddy rainwater. GROSS. And I was wearing sandals. I know rain was in the forecast but I didn't really think it would rain...again. Oh well.
Hmmm, getting excited about the long weekend. Going to spend it with my boo, Gabby!!! Get excited Beantown.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Eh? Eh? Eh?
Spent the day riding around in a tourist bus that was JUST like the Limbusine I rode to prom except it was like the baby version.
My mom booked us one of those touristy, all-day tours where we went to every attraction imaginable regarding Niagara Falls. Spent the day with a family from GERMANY. We did everything from Maid of the Mist to White River Walk. It is really beautiful up here and I got wet like 3895483 times and got about 362493 plastic ponchos and some sweet new shoes (pics to come) Spent most of the day in Canada. We got some amazing pictures but of course my mom did not bring a camera cord and I'm never going to by a card reader (let's face it, I'm like the laziest person ever) so all I have are iPhone pics that have nothing to do with the Falls so...yeahhhhh.
Pics from the trip:
Alan, while we were waiting for our room. Yes, wearing your favorite color runs in our family. Guess what his is?
Our room at the Crown Plaza, let me tell you they have EXCELLENT service:
Proof that the youngest child is always spoiled beyond belief, Alan-schmoozing for Exlosions in the Sky tickets even though he's going to see them in Austin July 4th:
New sandals, hahahahaha:
Oh! And where is the rest of my fam in all of this? Kevin is in Chicago playing PAAAAAINTBALL and my dad is like whatever about NY.
Bonus Work OOTD from Friday, yes, apparently still only wearing yellow, black, grey or white:
Other things I need to write about:
-Chicken and rice
Oh, and now my mom is brushing Alan's teeth because she's obsessed with teeth now and is convinced he doesn't now how to brush even though he is FIFTEEN! WHAT!
My mom booked us one of those touristy, all-day tours where we went to every attraction imaginable regarding Niagara Falls. Spent the day with a family from GERMANY. We did everything from Maid of the Mist to White River Walk. It is really beautiful up here and I got wet like 3895483 times and got about 362493 plastic ponchos and some sweet new shoes (pics to come) Spent most of the day in Canada. We got some amazing pictures but of course my mom did not bring a camera cord and I'm never going to by a card reader (let's face it, I'm like the laziest person ever) so all I have are iPhone pics that have nothing to do with the Falls so...yeahhhhh.
Pics from the trip:
Alan, while we were waiting for our room. Yes, wearing your favorite color runs in our family. Guess what his is?
Our room at the Crown Plaza, let me tell you they have EXCELLENT service:
Proof that the youngest child is always spoiled beyond belief, Alan-schmoozing for Exlosions in the Sky tickets even though he's going to see them in Austin July 4th:
New sandals, hahahahaha:
Oh! And where is the rest of my fam in all of this? Kevin is in Chicago playing PAAAAAINTBALL and my dad is like whatever about NY.
Bonus Work OOTD from Friday, yes, apparently still only wearing yellow, black, grey or white:
Other things I need to write about:
-Chicken and rice
Oh, and now my mom is brushing Alan's teeth because she's obsessed with teeth now and is convinced he doesn't now how to brush even though he is FIFTEEN! WHAT!
Friday, June 26, 2009
Whatcha doing? Nothin' chillin at the Holiday Iiiiiiiiiiinnnn....
I'm at the Holiday In Express near JFK. My mom and Alan are here. We're going to Niagara Falls tomorrow morning. Woot.
Apparently they are staying here until next Thursday...which I did not know until now.
Stay tuned for pictures because my mom bought a sweet new camera...unless she didn't bring the connector cord.
Apparently they are staying here until next Thursday...which I did not know until now.
Stay tuned for pictures because my mom bought a sweet new camera...unless she didn't bring the connector cord.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Sleepy....
Seriously, I know I need to get with it on this blog but I'm so tired from working and exploring everyday that I have fallen behind. I did a lot this past weekend and will probably make a post about it tomorrow.
But today I worked, swam and had an awful tummyache. Most likely because I snacked on junk the whole day...yeah, I ate way too much crap today for no reason except that I was hungry.
Also, wanted to go see Avenue Q through the dorm. Tickets are only $35 but they sold out. They are doing Wicked next month though so I am WAITING! Or maybe I'll just go one day by myself like Yolanda did today.I don't mind.
Blog posts to come:
What I did this past weekend
What my daily commute is
A series on the perks at work
Okay, really though this past weekend:
-went to Columbia and met Chris' friends which... Are all Korean. SURPRISE! (lol)
-went to Blockhead's which is like the NYC version of Trudy's but without the mexican martinis (sad, I know) yet good margaritas and "cleaner" Mexican food
-visited the Guggenheim, very nice, saw some Kandinskys, Cezanne, Seurat, a Polluck...really wanted to see their Rothko collection but it was not on display. I'm not too into architecture but there was, of cour, a lot of Frank Lloyd Wright's work which was very awesome to see.
-church, I go to church every Sunday
-laundry and chores...
Believe it or not I've only gone shopping once! Yeah, need to wait until I get paid...besides the rainy weather is not conducive to any social activity
Got a really cute voicemail from some of my Kenobi girls. I miss them a lot!!!
Hmmm, I guess that's all for now. I should post pics but I am too lazy and tired. So until next time!
But today I worked, swam and had an awful tummyache. Most likely because I snacked on junk the whole day...yeah, I ate way too much crap today for no reason except that I was hungry.
Also, wanted to go see Avenue Q through the dorm. Tickets are only $35 but they sold out. They are doing Wicked next month though so I am WAITING! Or maybe I'll just go one day by myself like Yolanda did today.I don't mind.
Blog posts to come:
What I did this past weekend
What my daily commute is
A series on the perks at work
Okay, really though this past weekend:
-went to Columbia and met Chris' friends which... Are all Korean. SURPRISE! (lol)
-went to Blockhead's which is like the NYC version of Trudy's but without the mexican martinis (sad, I know) yet good margaritas and "cleaner" Mexican food
-visited the Guggenheim, very nice, saw some Kandinskys, Cezanne, Seurat, a Polluck...really wanted to see their Rothko collection but it was not on display. I'm not too into architecture but there was, of cour, a lot of Frank Lloyd Wright's work which was very awesome to see.
-church, I go to church every Sunday
-laundry and chores...
Believe it or not I've only gone shopping once! Yeah, need to wait until I get paid...besides the rainy weather is not conducive to any social activity
Got a really cute voicemail from some of my Kenobi girls. I miss them a lot!!!
Hmmm, I guess that's all for now. I should post pics but I am too lazy and tired. So until next time!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Nails
Just FYI, Natalie's Nails has a new location: St. George Dorms Room 356.
Guess what everyone was doing in my room tonight?
Guess what everyone was doing in my room tonight?
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Here comes the sun...
Okay, seriously, it's been raining every other day since I've been here. To the point where I had to call home and get my rainboots shipped to me. Which I'm so glad I did because it is rainy ALL THE TIME!
I'm not going to complain about the 60-70 degree F weather, it is really nice albeit cold when combined with the rain. But I am TIRED of the rain. It is really cramping my style...literally. I only brought like 2 pairs of work pants because I thought it was SUMMER here. So my dresses and skirts need to wait til it stops raining!!! GAH!
On another note went to happy hour (HH) with a bunch of McCann interns the other day. It was nice to meet all the other interns outside of work. We hardly ever see each other unless it's at intern lunch Wednesdays or if you sit next to people because the company is so large. There were 50 cent wings and I was so hungry but refused to pay half a dollar for a CHICKEN WING.
After HH I took a tour to Chikalicious Dessert Club even though it was late and I hadn't eaten dinner yet (GASP!) for 2 reasons: 1. It was one of my roommate's birthday and she didn't have any plans as we all had to work the next day plus she's been waiting on a package (filled with clothes) from home which has still not come in so she's pretty bummed and 2. I love cupcakes and have made it my goal to go to at least 12 cupcakeries while here...yeah.
So I made the trek around an East Village. Side note: I swear, buying the iPhone is the best imvestment I could have made especially living in NYC and exploring it. I use it all the time to find places to eat, subway stations and where to go in general. I've probably used it more in the past 12 days then I have all school year. It is sooooooo helpful.
The good part, cupcakes! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARBARA!
Clockwise from the top: red velvet, triple chocolate, s'mores, caramel
The were delicious! I only had some of the s'more frosting and it is hard to describe, not actually fluff but more like marshmellow frosting fluff. DELISCIOUS.
Oh and bonus OOTD from yesterday, what I usually wear even though the office is generally more casual:
I'm not going to complain about the 60-70 degree F weather, it is really nice albeit cold when combined with the rain. But I am TIRED of the rain. It is really cramping my style...literally. I only brought like 2 pairs of work pants because I thought it was SUMMER here. So my dresses and skirts need to wait til it stops raining!!! GAH!
On another note went to happy hour (HH) with a bunch of McCann interns the other day. It was nice to meet all the other interns outside of work. We hardly ever see each other unless it's at intern lunch Wednesdays or if you sit next to people because the company is so large. There were 50 cent wings and I was so hungry but refused to pay half a dollar for a CHICKEN WING.
After HH I took a tour to Chikalicious Dessert Club even though it was late and I hadn't eaten dinner yet (GASP!) for 2 reasons: 1. It was one of my roommate's birthday and she didn't have any plans as we all had to work the next day plus she's been waiting on a package (filled with clothes) from home which has still not come in so she's pretty bummed and 2. I love cupcakes and have made it my goal to go to at least 12 cupcakeries while here...yeah.
So I made the trek around an East Village. Side note: I swear, buying the iPhone is the best imvestment I could have made especially living in NYC and exploring it. I use it all the time to find places to eat, subway stations and where to go in general. I've probably used it more in the past 12 days then I have all school year. It is sooooooo helpful.
The good part, cupcakes! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARBARA!
Clockwise from the top: red velvet, triple chocolate, s'mores, caramel
The were delicious! I only had some of the s'more frosting and it is hard to describe, not actually fluff but more like marshmellow frosting fluff. DELISCIOUS.
Oh and bonus OOTD from yesterday, what I usually wear even though the office is generally more casual:
Monday, June 15, 2009
Katra
Pics from Friday night. I think my expressions are weird but whatever. It was like one of those photographers that go to clubs blahblahblah.
Apparently I have a lot of school spirit when I'm not in Texas/at school:
photos courtesy of lastnightent.com
Apparently I have a lot of school spirit when I'm not in Texas/at school:
photos courtesy of lastnightent.com
Pics from the weekend
I like to think I look like a celebrity IN THIS PHOTO. Apparently, I only wear black, white, grey and yellow now. By apparently I mean, I do.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
First "free" weekend
Let's see...
Since my weekend officially starts Thursdays after work I need to recap the past 2 days.
Thursday after work I went to a happy hour with Carolina. She works at McCann with me and is in MAIP too. She's super nice and we're going to be really good friends. I can already tell. The Happy Hour was full of Gators, because that's where Carolina goes to school, UF. Yup, they have this gator chomp thing which is not as cool as the Hook'Em horns.
Friday...ahhh, I got to sleep in late while all the other interns had to go to work! Okay, I'm just really happy that I get to sleep in. I'll probably use my Fridays to go to museums and shopping as I hope it won't be as crowded as Saturdays. Moving forward, I went shopping!!! Took the subway to the H&M (DUH!) at 59th and Lexington. Bought a lot of cute clothes. Maybe I should take an OOTD, that's Outfit of the Day for those of you who don't know, pictures...yeah, maybe when I get a full-lenght mirror.
Speaking of outfits, I love having a job to get dressed up for. I actually get to wear pencil skirts, cardigans, belts, shift dresses etc. etc. as opposed to jeans and t-shirts though I could wear that if I wanted. Being in NYC has really given more opportunity to style and fashion, IMO because...IDK, everyone is dressed up. It's just different from Austin. That is all.
Friday night a whole large group of us (mostly Longhorns) went out to see the town. It is different from going out in Austin for sure.
Today (Saturday), woke up early to go the Snapple Big Apple Barbecue in Madison Square Garden Park. It's when a bunch of famous bbq-ers from around the country come and sell bbq. Of course, Austin (okay, Driftwood's) own SALT LICK was there!!! NOMNOMNOM. It was by far the longest line (the vendor next to it didn't even have a line and they were selling ribs!) and as you walked through the park a lot of what you heard was "Where is Salt Lick?" REPRESENT!!!
I don't have pictures at the moment but they will come. Salt Lick was selling beef brisket, sausage and coleslaw baskets. NOM.
Then I left the group early (everyone went shopping and stuff) to write my exam essay...so I got back to my place at 2...and started doing things for the essay at 5:30... OKAY. I just finally finished at...12:30 and didn't get to go out with some ot the girls. SAD. To be fair, I took a 2 hour nap before wasting my time but also took a break to order swimming stuff. I'm going to start swimming (we get a free membership to the gym next door and there's a lap pool in it!) as exercise because I think it'll be most effective for my health overall. I got:
Yes. I'm going to look sexy. I was on swim team once you know. Okay, it was like in middle school for 2.5 years but STILL!
I also had a roommate outing with just my roommates. We went to a cute little sushi place across the street and got this ginormous bento boxes for dinner. I actually have LEFTOVERS. Okay, to be fair I ate dumplings before I went but still. Good deal. I will post pics sometime in the future as I plan to frequent this place every week. Seriously. Ilovesushi.
I really wish I didn't have to take summer courses. REALLY WISH. But to be optimistic it will all be over in a few weeks and then I can enjoy the rest of summer with no ESSAYS.
Since my weekend officially starts Thursdays after work I need to recap the past 2 days.
Thursday after work I went to a happy hour with Carolina. She works at McCann with me and is in MAIP too. She's super nice and we're going to be really good friends. I can already tell. The Happy Hour was full of Gators, because that's where Carolina goes to school, UF. Yup, they have this gator chomp thing which is not as cool as the Hook'Em horns.
Friday...ahhh, I got to sleep in late while all the other interns had to go to work! Okay, I'm just really happy that I get to sleep in. I'll probably use my Fridays to go to museums and shopping as I hope it won't be as crowded as Saturdays. Moving forward, I went shopping!!! Took the subway to the H&M (DUH!) at 59th and Lexington. Bought a lot of cute clothes. Maybe I should take an OOTD, that's Outfit of the Day for those of you who don't know, pictures...yeah, maybe when I get a full-lenght mirror.
Speaking of outfits, I love having a job to get dressed up for. I actually get to wear pencil skirts, cardigans, belts, shift dresses etc. etc. as opposed to jeans and t-shirts though I could wear that if I wanted. Being in NYC has really given more opportunity to style and fashion, IMO because...IDK, everyone is dressed up. It's just different from Austin. That is all.
Friday night a whole large group of us (mostly Longhorns) went out to see the town. It is different from going out in Austin for sure.
Today (Saturday), woke up early to go the Snapple Big Apple Barbecue in Madison Square Garden Park. It's when a bunch of famous bbq-ers from around the country come and sell bbq. Of course, Austin (okay, Driftwood's) own SALT LICK was there!!! NOMNOMNOM. It was by far the longest line (the vendor next to it didn't even have a line and they were selling ribs!) and as you walked through the park a lot of what you heard was "Where is Salt Lick?" REPRESENT!!!
I don't have pictures at the moment but they will come. Salt Lick was selling beef brisket, sausage and coleslaw baskets. NOM.
Then I left the group early (everyone went shopping and stuff) to write my exam essay...so I got back to my place at 2...and started doing things for the essay at 5:30... OKAY. I just finally finished at...12:30 and didn't get to go out with some ot the girls. SAD. To be fair, I took a 2 hour nap before wasting my time but also took a break to order swimming stuff. I'm going to start swimming (we get a free membership to the gym next door and there's a lap pool in it!) as exercise because I think it'll be most effective for my health overall. I got:
Yes. I'm going to look sexy. I was on swim team once you know. Okay, it was like in middle school for 2.5 years but STILL!
I also had a roommate outing with just my roommates. We went to a cute little sushi place across the street and got this ginormous bento boxes for dinner. I actually have LEFTOVERS. Okay, to be fair I ate dumplings before I went but still. Good deal. I will post pics sometime in the future as I plan to frequent this place every week. Seriously. Ilovesushi.
I really wish I didn't have to take summer courses. REALLY WISH. But to be optimistic it will all be over in a few weeks and then I can enjoy the rest of summer with no ESSAYS.
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