My Weekend

So this past Friday, I went back to Westchester and got a facial from my most favorite facialist. Then super early the next morning, my sisters and I embarked on a day trip to Brimfield: the famous antiques show. If you're into antiques, you should not miss it. The show happens a few times a year. It was a long, but rewarding day and I discovered the lobster roll sandwich! Lobster is one of my favorite foods, so this was a natural for me. Yum yum. And I got a great deal on a mid century bench with chrome legs. We stumbled upon this vendor based out of Long Island who was selling all sorts of Persian and Oriental rugs, but I was really into a patchwork version they had, where they took pieces of Persian rugs and sewed them together like a quilt...it's in the photo. Then I headed back to NYC and this morning Marcus and I went to brunch at Virage down in the East Village. I then headed to the Soho area and checked out the Spanish clothing chain Desigual. Not really into it. But glad I looked into it. then I ventured to Topshop, which I did like! Had lots of funky, kinda outta control stuff, which is just up my alley. Just before hopping on the bus, I stopped into Yonnah Shimmel's for a vegetable knish. I headed home and found Marcus watched a personal favorite of ours, "Forgetting Sarah Marshall".

Gym Mishaps

Well, I've been trying to get to the gym as much as possible. This has been challenging when I've been dealing with maintenance issues in our apartment that forces me to stay here for 4-8 hours at a time waiting for people. But anyway, I went to a body sculpting class today. I've been interested in trying new things...and my beloved spinning class wasn't available at a time I was interested in. So I thought I gave myself enough time to walk to the gym, but I walked in late. Needless to say, I didn't know what was going on. I have never taken a body sculpt class, so I didn't even know what type of weights to grab, or where they were! So I hastily grabbed some weights and found a spot on the floor. It turned out to be frustrating. I couldn't see the instructor, and I had weights that were way too heavy! So next time I better show up early to prepare myself! I really like my gym, but I wish they had Bikram Yoga. You do yoga poses in a room that's heated to about 100 degrees F. I love it, and better yet, the instructor doesn't even do the poses with you, he or she meticulously explains what poses you have to do and it's clear enough that from day one you can feel as though you're actively participating. It's pretty hardcore. And at least from my naive standpoint, I like the athletic challenge of it; I'm honestly not interested in doing yoga to calm my mind or any of that. What's the deal with the photo to the upper left? Ya, that's Bikram, the founder of Bikram Yoga; I think it's a pretty funny photo because he looks naked behind the woman.

I Have Been MIA for Weeks!

Woah---I have been neglecting my beloved blog. So much has happened. We moved into the city, thanks to the assistance of Imperial Movers, who I would highly recommend. Well, we had a slew of maintenance issues in our apartment, all within one week of moving in. It's been a really stressful time subsequently. I haven't been relaxing much, which has been really disappointing because I had this one month off before I start my new job, to detox from my internship. But at least I'm not at that job, right? But we've been practically next door to Terry-a, Steve, and Seren, so it's been great. They've been kind enough to cook dinner for us as we settle in, lend us stuff, and we've been spending a lot of time together. We recently went to the Brooklyn Flea Market, which has been fun, and I've seen Stephen, who I haven't seen in a while. I recently joined the New York Health and Racquet Club because I'm going to get back in shape, Goddammit! Jennifer and Caroline have been over, Gina came over from Long Island, and Gustaf has been a brave little boy throughout all of this...

One!

Today is LAST day EVER of my internship...I cannot begin to express how unbelievable this is to me. I want my shift to be just done. I can't believe it...well what's next? In the immediate future, I'm going with a few friends from my internship to the Hamptons to unwind for a couple of days. Then Marcus and I need to pack up our apartment in a matter of days. By this time next week, we will be in the midst of actually moving. Even though we have movers this time around, I still feel a little overwhelmed because I've only had the time to pack up about 10 boxes. But one day at a time, I guess...I just got more information from a shooting range on the West Side. I think I'm going to take a class there to learn how to shoot. I'm excited. But at the same time I have a tendency to want to do so many things that I end up super busy with all my "personal projects"...but I've been wanting to learn how to shoot for a few years now, and never had the chance to do it...Papa will be so proud of his little girl!

Where Have I Been?

My friend Anthony just asked me over email if I've been blogging recently and it reminded me that I've been neglecting my beloved blog! Why? Because I've been on overnight duty, so it's been hard to function outside of being at work. But what's the good news? I have two more working days, Marcus, Gustaf, and I are moving in a week and a half, we're going to be living within five minutes (walking) of Terry-a, Steve, and Seren, AND I just saw an ad on Showtime that one of my favorite shows, Californication, is going to start back up sometime soon! And the song that was playing during the ad? Motley Crue's "Girls Girls Girls"....and yes, I love that song. Summer is gonna rock! And one of my big plans, other than working out like a madwoman is to check out the Brooklyn Flea Market.

P.S...It's Loving Day!

Just a reminder...today is Loving Day, which celebrates interracial marriage! Not too long ago, can you believe it was illegal to marry someone of another race? This blog has some interesting links.

Cozumel...Yummy

Marcus and I recently returned from our trip to Cozumel. We were there to attend the wedding of our friends Stacy and Casey. We were both in the wedding and it really went well. Way back in my blog's history, I talked about my trip to Cozumel and the villa me and Stacy saw that would one day be the site of her wedding! Well it came to fruition. I'll have photos to post soon, I hope. Well this trip was a quick one. We arrived Sunday afternoon, rented a car and headed straight for the ocean to frolic. The following day we spent most the day at the beach. That night we walked around the center square and met up with fellow wedding goers. The following day was the wedding, and then finally, this past Wednesday we had to leave. Before we left though, I had the best meal I ate that entire trip...we went to the Panaderia Cozumelena (a bakery) and I ate divorciados, which are fried eggs prepared in two different, delicious sauces. It was orgasmic. I need to somehow recreate that. Speaking of incredible food, we went into the local grocery store and I discovered coconut yogurt, made by the brand Lala. SO delicious. I tried to recreate it at home this morning with some plain yogurt, coconut milk, and coconut flakes, but it didn't cut it. But I think I'll try again with some kefir.