This is the first time in 4 days that I have not been comatose on Nyquil. The weekend started as a great fall weekend. With the arrival of a couple of friends I've known from middle school we went out on Sunday, not catching the 6 train until 1am. It was a good thing I took a nap beforehand, since our quick drinks at Spring Hill in Brooklyn turned into an early morning event of bourbon and tacos where I got home at 4:30am. Although we did make a quick stop at Duane Reade for their nice cold medicine selection.
Monday night I insisted I felt better enough to go to a book signing of my lovely friend Hannah's uncle, a wonderful photographer at The Bubble Lounge in Tribeca. A couple drinks and some Brazilian dancing later I felt so awful we had to leave. Too bad we had to pass up an invitation to the photographer's Williamsburg loft for a night of excitement. Alas, maybe another time :/
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Friday, September 7, 2012
29- yikes :/
I am officially in the last year of my twenties. I have no idea how 29 snuck up on me so fast but it did. All those birthdays of the past- waking up early filled with excitement, dread or both. Running to the bathroom mirror to check out how many new wrinkles I've developed. This year was really no different from any other day, but possibly more sad. Not just because most of my friends and family are in a different state, but because I realized that not only have I not accomplished what I thought I would by this point, but I'm also not even sure the goals I had are still the goals I want.
So this year, the year ushering me blindly into my thirties, will be a year of decision making and goal striving. I am not the type of person who has always known what they want to do. I have always known I want to make a difference in some way, but unsure of how to go about it. This year will be about figuring out how to get "unstuck."
First step, what should I do next? Something that has always been an obsession of mine is taking pictures, so the first step forward I'm taking is to sign up for photography classes. This will hopefully teach me new skills and develop a new hobby that might even turn into something more permanent in my life. Only time will tell...
Anyone have any interesting past or future goals for the remainder of their twenties?
So this year, the year ushering me blindly into my thirties, will be a year of decision making and goal striving. I am not the type of person who has always known what they want to do. I have always known I want to make a difference in some way, but unsure of how to go about it. This year will be about figuring out how to get "unstuck."
First step, what should I do next? Something that has always been an obsession of mine is taking pictures, so the first step forward I'm taking is to sign up for photography classes. This will hopefully teach me new skills and develop a new hobby that might even turn into something more permanent in my life. Only time will tell...
Anyone have any interesting past or future goals for the remainder of their twenties?
Friday, August 3, 2012
If you really knew me....
Saw this on a few other blogs and thought it was cute.
If you really knew me....
1. you'd know that sometimes I cheat on Words with Friends by using scrabblecheat.com
.................rarely...........
2. you'd know that instead of trying to hide my bipolar disorder, I try to embrace that it's what makes me different.
3. you'd know that this attempt is tried every day by new anxieties and new hurdles.
3. you'd know that I haven't (intentionally) eaten meat in 18 years. Bacon often gets accidentally thrown on my veggie burgers and salads (is the universe trying to tell me something?).
4. you'd know that until 4 years ago I couldn't even boil water properly, or without incident, and now I'm a cooking fanatic.
5. you'd know that I am capable of consuming 1 regular sized box of cereal in under 36 hours. By myself.
6. you'd know that I once aspired to be Etta James. You'd also know it didn't work out.
7. you'd know that 2 things I do every single day are: smile, and brush both my dog's teeth.
8. you'd know that even though I'm not a "girly girl" there are certain things I CANNOT live without: a lint roller, a manicure and black eyeliner.
9. you'd know that while I do not want my body covered in tattoos, I have plans for multiple others to join the 4 I already have (including a pin up girl and a roulette wheel).
10. you'd know that I am loving New York City but am still super homesick!
What do you think? What are somethings people would know about you????
If you really knew me....
1. you'd know that sometimes I cheat on Words with Friends by using scrabblecheat.com
.................rarely...........
2. you'd know that instead of trying to hide my bipolar disorder, I try to embrace that it's what makes me different.
3. you'd know that this attempt is tried every day by new anxieties and new hurdles.
3. you'd know that I haven't (intentionally) eaten meat in 18 years. Bacon often gets accidentally thrown on my veggie burgers and salads (is the universe trying to tell me something?).
4. you'd know that until 4 years ago I couldn't even boil water properly, or without incident, and now I'm a cooking fanatic.
5. you'd know that I am capable of consuming 1 regular sized box of cereal in under 36 hours. By myself.
6. you'd know that I once aspired to be Etta James. You'd also know it didn't work out.
7. you'd know that 2 things I do every single day are: smile, and brush both my dog's teeth.
8. you'd know that even though I'm not a "girly girl" there are certain things I CANNOT live without: a lint roller, a manicure and black eyeliner.
9. you'd know that while I do not want my body covered in tattoos, I have plans for multiple others to join the 4 I already have (including a pin up girl and a roulette wheel).
10. you'd know that I am loving New York City but am still super homesick!
What do you think? What are somethings people would know about you????
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Not a tourist anymore....
Some pretty rad updates:
My part time job only lasted 4 days.
.....cause I was offered a full time position! The people I work seem nice- not as great as the old gang but then again, I measure everyone against them :)
So due to the job becoming full time, I will soon once again have health insurance. Great because I can find a psych in the area and also get my MRI done for my knee. Fourth floor walk ups are NOT good rehabilitation for MCL injuries, FYI.
I saw my first cockroach. This is good news because it was outside, and not in my apartment. If this was the case, I would be repacking all my stuff and getting the hell out of here :)
I got my first "new york" black eye- got punched in the face by the cat who lives at vet I'm working at. Apparently he does not like to be moved. Covered it up with eye makeup last night but this morning it looks especially awesome.
I was also nearly hit by the M31 bus yesterday morning on my way to work. Apparently they don't let the good bus drivers work weekends....
In other news, the boy and I went to our first concert in NYC this weekend. We got tickets to see Dwight and Nicole, a band we frequently saw in Boston, who are AMAZING. They put on a great show, which is not surprising but last night was different because it was the first night I felt like a "real" New Yorker. We stopped by at a friend's party at The Brooklyneer and then headed to the show at the Blue Note around 12:30. Sitting there watching them perform at this amazing historic jazz venue, I suddenly felt incredibly lucky to be in this city. We didn't get home until around 3:30am, but I was so wired I couldn't get to sleep for another hour.
When I woke up this morning *ahem* (does 3pm count as afternoon on a Sunday?) we walked the dogs for a long time along the water and then went to see the new Woody Allen flick. The whole weekend felt very unforced, relaxed, and very "new york."
This week I get my first paycheck in over a month, so I will be going crazy: groceries, bills, and possibly these great cupcake earrings from an etsy designer based in New York. http://www.etsy.com/listing/69433480/pink-and-white-mini-cupcake-earrings
Her store is called Poison and Sugar, and it is all kinds of awesome.
My rambling is done for now, but I'll be back. Time to watch United States of Tara on Netflix (yay, we have tv!).
My part time job only lasted 4 days.
.....cause I was offered a full time position! The people I work seem nice- not as great as the old gang but then again, I measure everyone against them :)
So due to the job becoming full time, I will soon once again have health insurance. Great because I can find a psych in the area and also get my MRI done for my knee. Fourth floor walk ups are NOT good rehabilitation for MCL injuries, FYI.
I saw my first cockroach. This is good news because it was outside, and not in my apartment. If this was the case, I would be repacking all my stuff and getting the hell out of here :)
I got my first "new york" black eye- got punched in the face by the cat who lives at vet I'm working at. Apparently he does not like to be moved. Covered it up with eye makeup last night but this morning it looks especially awesome.
I was also nearly hit by the M31 bus yesterday morning on my way to work. Apparently they don't let the good bus drivers work weekends....
In other news, the boy and I went to our first concert in NYC this weekend. We got tickets to see Dwight and Nicole, a band we frequently saw in Boston, who are AMAZING. They put on a great show, which is not surprising but last night was different because it was the first night I felt like a "real" New Yorker. We stopped by at a friend's party at The Brooklyneer and then headed to the show at the Blue Note around 12:30. Sitting there watching them perform at this amazing historic jazz venue, I suddenly felt incredibly lucky to be in this city. We didn't get home until around 3:30am, but I was so wired I couldn't get to sleep for another hour.
When I woke up this morning *ahem* (does 3pm count as afternoon on a Sunday?) we walked the dogs for a long time along the water and then went to see the new Woody Allen flick. The whole weekend felt very unforced, relaxed, and very "new york."
This week I get my first paycheck in over a month, so I will be going crazy: groceries, bills, and possibly these great cupcake earrings from an etsy designer based in New York. http://www.etsy.com/listing/69433480/pink-and-white-mini-cupcake-earrings
Her store is called Poison and Sugar, and it is all kinds of awesome.
My rambling is done for now, but I'll be back. Time to watch United States of Tara on Netflix (yay, we have tv!).
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Photography
Hey there,
I had some questions regarding some of my photos so I created an account on Society6.com
Check it out if you're interested in purchasing some of my work, my user name is RaeG.
The site is amazing if you're interested in selling any of your artwork!
Thanks,
A.
I had some questions regarding some of my photos so I created an account on Society6.com
Check it out if you're interested in purchasing some of my work, my user name is RaeG.
The site is amazing if you're interested in selling any of your artwork!
Thanks,
A.
Hi All,
Since I've last posted I have become an employed lady! I will be working as a veterinary technician at a great little place in Harlem starting 2 days a week, and then becoming full time after another person leaves in a month or so. Still no health insurance, but at least it will pay [some of] the bills.
After my first interview there I walked through Central Park for the first time since moving here, and it was so HOT. As expected there were hundreds of tourists, but also many people sitting on the grass eating their lunch. It's amazing that in the middle of this huge city sits 843 acres of grassy hills, dirt bike paths, and huge rocks to climb on.
Despite the immense heat (and lack of sunscreen) I walked around for almost 2 hours, taking in the different people: guided tour groups, families on vacation, amateur photographers documenting every sight. I even managed to find a little organic food stand serving up vegetarian hot dogs- yeah! Also found an old converted school bus that has been travelling the country trying to promote random acts of kindness- double yeah!
While this morning has been a relaxing, lazy start to the weekend (too hot to walk the dogs at around 100 degrees), we have plans for nearly every remaining minute. This afternoon we are going to the Bodies Exhibit at the seaport, since I've wanted to go forever, then tonight is dinner with some great friends, and tomorrow we are going to brunch and a movie (Ted- can't WAIT since this was filmed literally at my place of work in Boston). A good way to start a week of....WORK. Never thought I would be so excited to put scrubs on again.
Have a good weekend y'all! <3
Since I've last posted I have become an employed lady! I will be working as a veterinary technician at a great little place in Harlem starting 2 days a week, and then becoming full time after another person leaves in a month or so. Still no health insurance, but at least it will pay [some of] the bills.
After my first interview there I walked through Central Park for the first time since moving here, and it was so HOT. As expected there were hundreds of tourists, but also many people sitting on the grass eating their lunch. It's amazing that in the middle of this huge city sits 843 acres of grassy hills, dirt bike paths, and huge rocks to climb on.
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| I see you Upper East Side |
Despite the immense heat (and lack of sunscreen) I walked around for almost 2 hours, taking in the different people: guided tour groups, families on vacation, amateur photographers documenting every sight. I even managed to find a little organic food stand serving up vegetarian hot dogs- yeah! Also found an old converted school bus that has been travelling the country trying to promote random acts of kindness- double yeah!
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| Words to live by |
While this morning has been a relaxing, lazy start to the weekend (too hot to walk the dogs at around 100 degrees), we have plans for nearly every remaining minute. This afternoon we are going to the Bodies Exhibit at the seaport, since I've wanted to go forever, then tonight is dinner with some great friends, and tomorrow we are going to brunch and a movie (Ted- can't WAIT since this was filmed literally at my place of work in Boston). A good way to start a week of....WORK. Never thought I would be so excited to put scrubs on again.
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Country boys become City Boys
Thought I'd post a few photos from my trip down here. As you can see, we started off at a wedding on Maryland's eastern shore. Our friend's got married at a beautiful inn on the bay, which was followed by a few days in Baltimore (to visit family) and a mini road trip back home to pick up the rest of our stuff and the menagerie of pets we have come to collect over the last few years. :)
I got a souvenir. My fourth tattoo, will not be my last, much to my parents' chagrin.
The following are some randoms I've taken throughout the city over the past week.
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