nickel for your thoughts

2009-10-20T06:26:00.000-07:00

hi guys!
updates!!

please join me over @ http://katiemarie413.tumblr.com/

sorry for the schitzo...needed change & blogger is lame.

xxx stick with me...

2009-10-08T08:31:00.000-07:00

well. i know when the race sucked SO much....i was sick. really sick.
went to the drs. on tuesday night. fever. virus. etc. etc. i am fine and glad to be on medicine but even happier that i know why my race was so bad. my body just did not move when i said go and now i know why. it felt like crap.
post race i was dizzy and nauceous and seeing spots during..i kept thinking are they going to make me stop if i faint?? ha not a good place to be on a 5K for goodness sake...
but thats whats up!

BFFs birthday is this wknd. i am giving her the gift of $$$$..
isnt that what everyone needs most?

Lastly, the only thing in my cube is a picture of Michelle Obama. Weird?
I just loved that story...

2009-10-07T08:48:00.000-07:00

Can my first dance still be to Van Morrison?

2009-10-05T08:08:00.000-07:00

sorry to leave everyone hanging.
new job= less time to blog.

the new job is going ok. new jobs are tough. it is night & day from my previous job..but i am finding my way.

here is a funny story from today...i ran in a 5K yesterday morning. (Sunday)
i decided to run the race last Wednesday and did not get any training or workouts in last week. i had just started the new job and so i was too busy getting adjusted and celebrating i made it through each day that work outs took a back seat.

friday night i drank too much tequila and saturday treated my body like crap. did not eat dinner and was not feeling so hot..the nature in Upstate, NY has my allergies on overdrive.

I know. excuses, excuses.

Momma & I got to the race really early. Like 2hrs early. the race did not specify that the women were running a whole 45 minutes after the men.

The race was an ELITE race where 'masters' were running for PR and to qualify for additional races..participants came from 28 states. Needless to say, it was hard to make the correct pace for myself. Another aspect of this race, the course loops around so you can see that you are being passed by the people in the front. Not great for the ole' self esteem.

Anyway. I finished in 27 minutes 10 seconds..
This was in this morning's newspaper in the sports section.
202 people finished before me.
They do not really mention how 100-out of the 200 are elite runners.

I feel lame but I am like hey!! i would of run a lot faster if I knew you were posting! :)
How conceited of me. Yet incredibly true. A girl just runs faster knowing her boyfriends are seeing how in shape she is over their morning coffee..

ohh life...

2009-09-24T08:55:00.000-07:00

today is my parent's wedding anniversary. they have been married for 26 years.
in 26 years they have raised 3 children. they sent all 3 children to college.
my mom waited 12 years for an engagement ring.

they met when they were 16.
they have been together for 38 yrs in total.
they built 2 houses from scratch.
they survived 5 years of college.
they are helping their elderly parents age gracefully.
they welcomed their eldest (me) back to their home with open arms.
they both work full time and receive awards and recognition each yr.
they are the greatest example of love conquering all...

i do not believe in love today.

they want me to celebrate their acheivements by being the 3rd wheel.

I do not feel much like celebrating.

As of 4pm last night, Hkyplayer & I called it quits.
I drove 10 hours in a car to end our relationship.
We spent 1 last night together (he was so confused by my tossing & turning.)
We made it 5 years.
We lasted through 4 years of college.
We celebrated birthdays and holidays.
We cried together, we fought together, we smiled together and challenged each other.
He became patient, I became confident.
We dreamed of little babies with green eyes and dirty blonde curly hair.
We planned out our wedding.
We lived in France together for 3 months.
We had plans. We had goals.
We had promises.

I forget what being alone is like.
I forget the girl who was Me before he waltzed up to me one Saturday night
...late August, 2004.
I forget what her goals are.
Her dreams.

I am going to go find them.
Come along for the ride.

This is no longer a love story.

It is a life story.

2009-09-18T09:11:00.000-07:00

http://vimeo.com/5958236

gorgeous.
peaceful.
lovely.
& did not break the bank....

my dream.

2009-09-15T13:41:00.000-07:00

***UPDATE! The Online Shopping Gods are now in my Good Books.***

I called the Customer Service Line to get more info on the price change. Turns out, the boots were originally 165$ and People Mag messed it up! So the company dropped the price down to $110. BUT! If you call-- they drop the price down to $90.00 and provide free shipping and handling. And ship in 5 days.

now that is quality service. :)
in case anyone else would like to make Over.The.Knee.Boots. work this wknd...
http://www.restrictedshoes.com/retail/ProductDetail.asp?div=CURRENT&dpt=&ctg=&PROD_CD=R%2DVAMP#

2009-09-15T07:33:00.000-07:00

Oh. and P.S. Anna Sui's Gossip Girl Line @ Tar'Jee is completely Sold Out.
Screw You Online Shopping Gods.

2009-09-15T07:12:00.000-07:00

I am raging out on the shopping Gods today let me tell you.

I was skimming through People's Style Magazine- the one with Vanessa Hutchings {{or however you spell her last name}} & came across these great Over The Knee Boots (O.T.K.). After watching the VMAs and some of NYC fashion week runways- I am convinved that they are a hit.

Boots are great. Comfy, classy, can last a couple seasons, keep you warm, sexy...and then...theres this factor. I hate my knees. I think I always have. They are my nemisis. I hate them more than any other body part. When they are not exposed I feel like I look 10 lbs lighter. So, basically, the Fashion Gods granted me a miracle and over the knee boots are now in fashion. How QUICKLY the tides changed...

Anyway, the People mag featured a pair of OTK boots in their issue, they are suede, they have a cute perfect height heel, and they were cheap-- 65$. In busy chaotic life, I kept leaving the People mag at home and forgetting the website, so days flew by without me placing my order. {{I know, I know, STUPID GIRL. I even figured they would be sold out by now}} On Saturday I checked on by Blackberry to make sure they were in- and there they were, all sparkly and shiny and I was so fricking giddy. But ordering online via the Berry is difficult. I would probably end up with 10 pairs of purple boots. No thank you. So I waited til Monday.

That was..until yesterday. I checked for my beloved boots and the price said $110. {{The name of the boots is "Vamp" so I knew I was not mistaking}} This morning I ripped the page out of the People mag, DUH should of done that sooner...to confirm. YUP. They raised the price from $65.00 to $110.00 in like a day. {{WHY. why. why}} I now should take a stance for online shoppers across the U.S.A. and call and complain and send emails and stomp my cold non-OTK boot foot. But I mean seriously. I am sick of doing that kind of thing. I am a working girl. I like to buy things. And have them shipped to my door. Like Christmas morning. WITHOUT being suckered into spending more $$$ than necessary.

Honestly.

Okay. well. there are so many more important, interesting, fun things going on in my life to blog about. I swear I am not materialistic. Well maybe a tad......Speaking of...does anyone know of an OTK boot-maker- that is rather cheap? I tried ALDO and Steve Madden and I think their fall boots are iffy. Happy Tuesday. :)

Oh and here are the damn boots.

2009-09-14T10:25:00.000-07:00

i wonder what my body would look like if i did not add a pound of salt to all my meals? cant help it.. addicted.

i love this new site..perfect for the hockey player arm candy. wool coats that are cute.
scarves, gloves etc. i have learned the hardwork you need to bundle AND look good..

2009-09-10T06:18:00.000-07:00

BREAKING NEWS!!:

Anna Sui is launcing a GOSSIP GIRLS Inspired Line @ Target This Weekend!!

Who ever thought that launching a line on a Sunday would bring in good press is a bit PR-UN-saavy..especially for us Internet Shopping folks! Some of us aren't online on Sundays. The line incorporates Blair, Serena & Vanessa clothing based on their own personal style. SHOCK of the Century-- I am currently attracted to Vanessa's clothing. I am going to lose sleep over why I am not head of heels <3<3 for Blair's ribbons, bows & ruffles.

But regardless...here is a little glimpse of some of her fall-dresses.

{{Thank God tights are still in this Fall & Winter. They are like my long lost best friend. I threw a pair on today and forgot how practical and comfy they are.}}

2009-09-09T06:02:00.001-07:00

updates updates...

I will be working from the NYC office for my last two weeks at my old job. My company did ask if I would work the week-in-between-jobs, September 21st from home.. I said yes. Mainly because I feel guilty leaving them hanging and I know how necessary it is. Hkyplayer & I are hoping I will be working from Montreal for the week of September 21st, and possibly catch one of his games too! Yipee. Hkyplayer accused me of not sounding excited about the pending mini-vaca. but what can one expect. I am nervous about starting at a new job, first days are seriously terrible. I really I think you feel ignorant for the first week-3 months at a new position.

My parents are so graciously coming down the weekend of September 18th to move me out of the city and back Upstate. They are staying in a nice hotel and hopefully can find it relaxing. I plan on doing most of the work so that they can just load up and go. I do have a girl interested in my apartment, I find out this Friday if she officially takes over the lease (huge finger cross)..I also offered all of my furniture..it is mainly Ikea replaceable stuff. We will see how that all goes. It would be nice to not have to move a bunch of heavy things.

Heres some news for ya!!!

One of Hkyplayer's best friends from Montreal and prepschool is staying with me. Yes, in the lil studio. We are talking about close living folks! He is a very nice guy, I consider him a friend too..but still. I mean..he is crashing on a futon and when the futon is flat it is like 3 ft from my bed. It is hilariously awkward. I mean, I am typically in bed around 9 pm...just watching tv and relaxing post-workout....I can't really do that when I am having to be a hostess..filling wine glasses, getting his bed ready..again. this is just hysterical!! He is currently doing an internship with National Geographic and is searching desperately for an apartment.. He is hoping to finalize by the weekend. It is all fine and not a big deal..but have I said it is really awkward?!!! Oh life!!

{{See Small-Sized-Studio Apartment Below}}...

(this pic was when I first moved in-hence why the walls are so fricking bare etc.)

(ps..Hkyplayer was NOT having it when his friend asked me. But what can you do! He did not want to seem like a jealous boyfriend and really theres no reason to worry in that realm..it was kind of one of those things that you really didnt want to make up an excuse for, and from my point of view, Hkyplayer once housed 2 of my girlfriends for a couple days so I will do the same in return) We are all just one big happy family !!

This weekend one of my college bffs Stephanie will be in town. She has been in NYC once every couple weekends (thank heavens). As she is working and a bridesmaid/maid of honor in about a million weddings around NY. We will get together Saturday afternoon for some shopping most likely and a good dinner/drinks.

Sunday morning we are running in the Susan G. Komen 5K in Central Park. I ran in the race last year and really loved it. It is so inspirational running amongst women with "Survivor" tshirts- or "In Memory Of". I am looking forward to it. However! I have been changing my sneakers around this week and my body is not happy. My legs felt so heavy on yesterdays run, and I am yet to get my Fuel Belt in the mail (pouting), and the water bottle I was running with- holding it. (Not annoying at all)..ha.. felt like a million pounds. It was a sticky situation because I wanted to chuck it in the trash mid-run but knew I would regret not having it for the end of my run...

ok ok!! done complaining! :) Happy Wednesday...ahhh short weeks are heaven....

2009-09-09T06:00:00.000-07:00

"You may not be her first, her last, or her only. She loved before she may love again. But if she loves you now, what else matters? She’s not perfect - you aren’t either, and the two of you may never be perfect together but if she can make you laugh, cause you to think twice, and admit to being human and making mistakes, hold onto her and give her the most you can. She may not be thinking about you every second of the day, but she will give you a part of her that she knows you can break - her heart. So don’t hurt her, don’t change her, don’t analyze and don’t expect more than she can give. Smile when she makes you happy, let her know when she makes you mad, and miss her when she’s not there." -Bob Marley

2009-09-08T13:41:00.000-07:00

the hkyplayer in black. giggling at training camp.

isnt he just the cutest?!!!!

2009-09-06T10:39:00.000-07:00

Its official!! I have big news I can finally share.
I got a new job!! It is in my hometown and was really what I had been hoping and praying for. It had been a long interview process and I had been in limbo for a couple weeks. It is so hard to be patient.
I have two weeks in the city to finish up at my current agency, pack up, and get rid of the apartment.
I am going to continue to have Faith and now it will all work out. This news is certainly proof. I had been looking for sometime now for the chance to relocate to my hometown after putting in a year and a half in NYC. The minute I saw this job posting I knew I needed it! More responsibility, less hours, and a lot more money (the cost of living is also much cheaper Upstate).

My job is in Skaneateles, NY by Skaneateles lake. It is a small but gorgeous little town.

I still have to determine where my new apartment will be and if I want to buy a new car (need to be able to handle the snowy back roads) but I am sure the answers will come to me in time.

Hkyplayer is also excited and very proud. He hated NYC. We knew it was just for my job but even his visits weren't all that great w both of us not loving it there. I will also be a lot closer to him and can take a train or drive up to his games this season.

Overall a great transition. But a transition nonetheless. Not easy.

I am typing from my parents boat currently...so more to come soon. I just could not hold in the big news any longer!!

God Bless

2009-09-03T13:10:00.000-07:00

Exhibit A.
this is my hkyplayer's ex-girlfriend.
and you think you have self esteem issues.
no. not joking.
elisha cuthbert. yes i did not capitalize her name on purpose. :)

Exhibit B:
Saw her on the street today, on the way to lunch
She is skinner in real life.
& Apparently really in love with her significant other..
Gabrielle Anwar, Burn Notice

2009-09-03T10:35:00.000-07:00

I stumbled across this article while on my lunch break today. It made me smile to myself so many times. I did live abroad, South of Paris. For 3 months. And these 5 Suprises were taken out of my life experience in France I swear. If ONLY I had found this article prior to being abroad...but then again.

Isnt it the Suprises that make Life worth it....

Have You Ever Dreamed About Living in Paris? Here Are Five Surprises...

Monday, 03/ 2/2009 at 12:53 PM
Everyone, at one time or another, has fantasized about packing their bags and moving to Paris. But what's it really like to live there?

Nichole Robertson from Little Brown Pen just moved to Paris with her family, and, overall, they adore it. But, in all honesty, she reveals five things she finds hilariously tricky about everyday life in France... Here are the five things Nichole finds hilariously tricky about daily life in Paris...

1. No Speak French. I don't speak a whole lot of French. I can ask where the restroom is and order a coffee, but my husband does most of the talking. When we go to the grocery store or to the bakery, I feel like his submissive wifey who nods and smiles. When I do speak, I imagine I sound like Borat... "Me like your bread. Yes. Your bread is nice."

2. No Cheddar Cheese. It's not surprising that my toddlers love cheddar cheese. What is shocking (unless I'm the last to know) is that cheddar cheese is not too popular in Paris. We searched for two days to no avail. Desperation led to a pretty shady move: We bought something orange and told them it was cheddar. Lucky for us, Mimolette tastes and looks a whole lot like the real deal!

3. No Hot Showers. I weep for hot showers. I dream about hot showers. I would travel miles for a hot shower. But our water tank is teeny, and we learned the hard way that we have about three minutes each before the hot water runs out. So everyday is a choice: Shampoo or shave? Face or feet?

4. No Bathroom Power. I have long hair, and I absolutely need to blow it dry. There's only one outlet in the bathroom, and it says razors only. So I dry my hair in the kitchen, the only place that won't fry my hairdryer. I even hung a mirror in there. Bonus: Now I can monitor the toast while I'm doing it.

5. No Anonymous Med Shopping. The scenario: You have diarrhea. United States: You go to CVS, pick up some Immodium, and disguise it with a copy of In Touch while in the checkout line. No one discusses diarrhea (although they may discuss Jessica Simpson). Paris: Medicine isn't sold in a supermarket or otherwise anonymous place, so you go to a small pharmacie. There are at least six people in this small pharmacie. All of the embarrassing medications are behind the counter. You skulk to the counter and spend ten minutes trying to explain in broken French that you have diarrhea. In public. With hand gestures.

All of the not-so-charming stuff aside, Paris is everything you'd expect it to be. The romantic cliches exist for a reason, and I've never had better bread, butter, eclairs or coffee. The people are super nice; I have yet to meet a rude French person. Our apartment is beautiful, with exposed beams, huge windows and a sweet cobblestone courtyard, and when I'm not in it, I'm surrounded by some of the most amazing architecture in the world. It's a truly magical place to be, and I enjoy living life in a place where people champion beauty in all its forms.

Visit the Author, Nichole, at her Blog- Little Brown Pen.

She is genuis. American, Gorgeous, Happily Married and has the.cutest.little.boys.

2009-09-03T08:28:00.000-07:00

my grandfather; cigar, glasses & his keyboard.

how priceless. god bless him..

2009-09-03T06:03:00.000-07:00

happy thursday (friday) to all those who are taking an extra long wknd this wknd. i am flying home tonight!! yippee!! i hope my flight is on time so i can hit the hot tub when i am home.

it will be so weird as the youngest bro. is now off to college. strange!!

i plan on seeing his dorm and taking him to breakfast. that is if he has time for us in his busy-

i am too cool for you now that i am a college student-schedule. :)

no news on my end. hkyplayer is back @ training camp for the weekend. xo

i am thankful to be going home and not having to worry about the wknd job anymore!
congrats to KatieD for hew new part-time job at Anthroplogie. I would looooooove to tap into her store discount on some of their fall clothes & cute apartment accessories. Miss u Kate!!

2009-08-31T09:56:00.000-07:00

2009-08-27T10:32:00.000-07:00

Look @ hkyplayer...all important & stuff!! This article appears on his website (in French) here is the translated article below. No, I am not that cool. Thank Google.

p.s. his hair looks funny. it is a mohawk but looks weird in the pic.

then again, mohawks are weird.

...now if only i could of intervened on the terribly weird olive green-on teal green situation.

Michael Novosad Back

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Sherbrooke- A few hours of the news conference to announce the arrival of the new coaching staff of St. Francis de Sherbrooke, two other players reached agreement with management bringing the total to sixteen since the beginning Waltz of the signatures.

Michael Novosad back with St. Francis. He played in 2007-2008 where he amassed 20 points in 50 games. Former training, Niagara University in the NCAA, played in Tours, France last season.

speaking of weddings....

2009-08-27T10:14:00.001-07:00

http://vimeo.com/1531870#embed

2009-08-27T09:58:00.001-07:00

.my dream come true.

http://elseachelsea.typepad.com/frolic/2009/05/a-romantic-elopement.html

2009-08-26T10:31:00.000-07:00

Kara Goucher Makes Me Cry.

While watching last years NY City Marathon I was sobbing when she stepped off the Queensborough Bridge. She sprinted into her hometown onto the streets that ripped her father from her family years prior.

She is such a motivation. I am interested to see if she will be running in this yrs. marathon. Until then; Here is a pic and article of Kara's successes both off & on the beaten path.

I AM SUCH A GROUPIE!

2009-08-26T09:53:00.000-07:00

Seriously though. I am head over heels in love some certain ppls blogs.

ie. Chic Runner, Pink Sass, Quite Contrary...etc.. I need to check them every morning after my early morning report is sent out.

Chic Runner is my idol in the running realm.

Because of her I bought my very first running belt. JUST NOW!!

I felt like such a cheeseball running in Central Park last night holding a water bottle.

Hopefully I will like my new running belt.

It also has a pouch which is muy bueno because I need my Company I.D. card to re-enter the building all sweaty and nast. post run. (Not annoying @ all).....

AND this is why I am a groupie. I got the belt online (luv online shopping! entertaining @ work, and when you get the pkg it is like fricking Christmas Day). But I got it off a site that Chic Runner recommends...Road Runners Sport. If you become a VIP member--$1.99...you then have FREE SHIPPING. Someone pinch me.

This is Chic Runner & her running belt-- I even think of her blogs sometimes...ie. I was running with $$ in my sports bra last night (to buy the said water bottle) and I was so worried it fell out...She once blogged about losing car keys MID RACE. My Goodness makes my palms sweaty just thinking about the possibility!! So hopefully I will luv my lil belt and never fear losing $/ID/Keys again!! I will let you know.

((Yes. She runs while taking pictures. WACKO. I am typically worried about breathing/running/thinking all at the same time without tumbiling down a hill.))

& HERE is my future running buddy... it is light pink. I know. Not typical moi. But! it will work. (Usually I like an UnderArmour-look to my running gear).

2009-08-25T12:12:00.000-07:00

lil tidbit..hkyplayer called today to inform me he was off to buy new shin pads. apparently the shin pads that he has are 10 years old and are breaking by the knees. he is sad he has to get new ones because he has had them for so long. so i said wowie you have had them longer than you have had me............and he goes see!! i hold on to the things i love.

cute. right? minus the fact i keep thinking about how bad 10yr old hockey pads must smell....

oh. & he bought the car. its black. with tints. and huge wheels.

.........no he is not making his rap debut anytime soon.

on my end... just working and getting back to the groove of things. went away for a family weekend. cousin posted terrible pics of the fam. party. makes me hate what i was wearing. (annoying). last night i trained a new girl at the night job. she will do well i think.

next monday is my last day there. *hallelujah*

2 more hours then i am off for a run..hopefully long... in central park. xx

2009-08-20T08:30:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIAKV7l4TZM

hkyplayer's league this year. Lord help us!!!!

they are a fighting league. one of the guys in the video, Jean Francis, was hkyplayer's room mate in this league a couple of years prior. the boys would be bandaging up after a game while taking shots.

such a strange world i live in!!

2009-08-20T06:59:00.000-07:00

2009-08-19T11:47:00.000-07:00

Exciting news;

* i go home tomorrow night for a long wknd filled with family friends & Hkyplayer wooooo!

* i bought these really cute heels w bows on them (F21) and they are so COMFY

....i cannot find the pic. not available on F21 site anymore

* Syracuse Fball team is coming to Giants Stadium Sept 8th (my hometown team!yay!)

* Top Chef starts tonight. I luv T.C...even though it makes my stomach growl. for an hour.

* HkyPlayer is buying a new car. P.I.M.P.M.O.B.I.L.E. (wow that took a lot of energy to type).

2009-08-18T09:03:00.000-07:00

little list of 10 things that make me terribly happy:
1. my clean, uncluttered little studio
2. waking up @ my parents house
3. the smell of library books
4. eyes that change color
5. my boyfriends laughter
6. memories of our apartment in france
7. my dogs greying beard
8. foam in my lattee
9. soft sugar cookies
10. snail mail

2009-08-18T06:01:00.000-07:00

everyone send me a lil courage today plz!! big day ahead!!

hope everyone is having a good tuesday. my lack of morning runs are being blamed on the heat. why is it so much easier to get up and run when it is cold out?? @ least for me anyway. it shocks you awake, you can throw baggy warm clothes on over your pjs..and no one else is around because it is too cold. how perfect.

i am sure i will be using the cold as an excuse for lack of morning runs in a couple months...but september get here fast! i have missed you so.

2009-08-17T10:45:00.000-07:00

pics from our last season in sherbrooke.....

((the backyard))

((the house...(maison) if you will))

HKYPlayer a Saint? Oxymoron...

2009-08-17T09:46:00.001-07:00

The hkyplayer has signed. this morning he officially signed for the 2009-2010 season with a team, St. Francis Saints, Sherbrooke, Q.C.

A press conference will be taking place this evening announcing he has signed, it will be a suprise to everyone. he was a 'fan favorite' as he played their his first season after we graduated. when i was in the stands a lot of fans approached me asking if he liked it there etc. he is from Montreal, so he is kind of a 'home town boy'.

(Sherbrooke is NORTH of Montreal. By North I mean in the mountains, you will not hear a lick of English, and they shut down roads in the winter because of snow)...oh and when we use to drive back from games he would have ME be on the look out for moose. Yes. Moose crossing, like the Abercrombie & Fitch moose but less cute.

so needless to say; he will be LIGHT YEARS away from NYC. seriously, he mine as well be in Europe. & speaking of, when we were in France for 3 months I had to keep reminding myself I was not in Sherbrooke, and was in fact in the real deal- Southern France. THAT is how much French we are talking about. When I would go shopping, to get coffee, in the stands etc..NO ENGLISH. they are shocked and whip around when they would hear me speak, thinking what is this strange girl doing in this place. That's me. The strange girl.

Yep. They are right. Strange girl = weird American girl with college degree, PR professional, NYC inhabitant who follows her boyfriend to all the ends of the earth to support his career; that just so happens to be a professional athlete.

More to come on how this new life changing decision will alter the future...

In the meantime... 4 Shifts left at the night job. Seriously I could fricking jump up and down right now. I am bringing my Mom's-friends-daughter to interview for my position next Monday. Hopefully everyone will like each other! She is one of those, 'I must live in NYC girls', and moved down here with no job. This might be a good fit for her.

This past weekend I shopped, a lot. New shoes, vintage sundress/belt, 2 skirts... la la la...What?! Hkyplayer's birthday celebration is this upcoming wknd?!! WOOPSIES. I thought that meant I get a new weekend wardrobe. :) :)

Until then, I will be shopping for classy winter-wear for cold hockey rinks and autumn Northern Quebec weekend excursions....

2009-08-14T10:53:00.000-07:00

so do not fear, for i am with you;
do not be dismayed, for i am your God.
i will strengthen you & help you.
i will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
isaiah 41:10

2009-08-13T07:06:00.001-07:00

i am here in the city this wknd. mainly friendless- with Katie moving, J. on a cruise, etc.

i plan on birthday shopping; hkyplayer & brother,

& checking out the highline.

saturday is suppose to be beautiful. i plan on taking full advantage.

tonight i am meeting up with Katie and she is completing the transition from NYC to DC this week/weekend. we will be meeting @ Hooters off Broadway. She brought me there, grudgingly the very first day I started with our company. it is a tradition one might say.

I am going to miss her dearly. A coworker, friend, and confidant. I KNOW I would of not lasted this long in NYC without her by my side. This place is cut-throat. She also pushed me in the right direction for France. I cant wait to see where each others lives take us. We are both on the verge of big things. : )

happy thursday,
kt marie.

I.MISSED.THE.BOAT.

2009-08-13T06:24:00.001-07:00

i am down right SHOCKED you all did not inform me about Tracy Firth's line at Target.

YOU know I love girly clothing.

YOU know I love being a thrifty shopper.

YOU know I love shopping online.

Of COURSE, every other girl in America luvs the line. The only thing I can find of the line on the website are bathing suit bottoms (with bows). adorable.

NOW HOW do I miss this! Where is the PR for Target I ask!?! I have seen your Mother-focused commercials on how 'Julie has faith Target will keep her kids un-sunburned' blah blah. WHERE were your commercials for 20-something girls who love frocks. girly girl sundresses & are at a loss for what to wear to their Grandfathers 80th Bday that may or may not be taking place nxt wknd.

Really. I am taking this personally.

(lets all pretend we do not recognize Ali from The City).

2009-08-12T12:30:00.000-07:00

finally some info. i can share!

i gave notice at the night job. it was so hard to do.

its hard to walk away from anything i think is difficult, it means your path is uncertain. my last day there is august 31st. the final straw was trying to make it from 34th St (Penn Station) to w56 (the restaurant location), 90degree weather, during the Dominician Republic Parade. word's dont explain. MAJOR breakdown... had to have a police escort. like..seriously?? a girl needs to relax on a sunday. i am not leaving them totally hanging, my mom's friend/coworkers daughter may take over, i will be training her and they have to make sure they like her too.

i will then have my sundays back and monday evenings. fab.

in the meantime, you will find me shopping for hkyplayer's birthday, working out, and listening to iron & wine.

most of you may recall their song from twilight: flightless bird, american mouth...ahh the countdown til new moon :) :)

more news to come. pinky promise.

2009-08-10T12:27:00.000-07:00

2009-08-10T08:48:00.000-07:00

i am avoiding blogging all together because i have learned the dooce.com lesson well.
do not want to mis-speak and be caught up in some whole controversy..more to come later..i pinky promise.

things i can discuss....

Today is my first day in the office without Katie. BOO. it is so weird. let me tell you. We normally would be siked to use our Tim Hortons coupon and go and get some free iced coffees on our lunch break. She will be Missed. Even though she is on to bigger n better--- Nursing School in D.C., read all about her changes on her hilarious blog........
- Findings & Adventures in the Life of Katie Dinterman

Next Monday, August 17 is Hkyplayer's birthday. Big 2-6. yikes!! I plan on getting him new cologne and replacement Oakleys for his pair that got thrown in a lake this summer :)

I know he wants both and will never get around to making the purchases. He is planning on visiting my family & I the weekend after for some family partys and to golf with my Dad.

Hope everyone has an amazing Monday.

2009-08-05T06:50:00.000-07:00

I GOT THE BOOTIES!!!!!

i just happend to be walking by STEVE on the way back from a pedicure...they were on sale...more than the site! For the "Fall Preview"

It is a match made in heaven.

2009-08-04T07:15:00.000-07:00

Just kidding.

I want these instead.

fall IS right around the corner..... :)

2009-08-04T06:27:00.000-07:00

has anyone tried under armour sneakers?? i am currently running in NIKES..I know I know, breaking a cardinal rule. previously I had MIZUNOS- Loved..but not the cutest pair of sneaks.

THESE sneakers are so DANG cute. I am normally not a pink girl..but I love these...

Does anyone have a good product review?! I Googled and didn't get any decent feedback.

I am just scared because I have never heard anything about UnderArmour shoes 1 way or the other..I have U.A. shorts, headbands and t-shirts....undecided...

2009-07-29T11:28:00.000-07:00

come follow moi on twitter!

a whole lot of nickels for your thoughts

..via twitter-berry :)

2009-07-29T07:19:00.000-07:00

Some Little Things About Me:
1. What is your favorite color? green
2. What's your favorite kind of cake? mrs fields cookie cake
3. Do you ever make gifts for people, if so what, or do you buy them? typically just buy. whatever i know they need/want.
4. What's your favorite holiday? christmas
5. Are you going on vacation or traveling this year? pending hkyplayers 2010 seaon- may be Europe again! (fingers x)
6. How would you describe your decor? Classy. Modern. Clean.
7. If you are married, describe your wedding. If not, what would your ideal wedding be like? All my family & friends. open bar. Good live band. Happy with my husband.
8. What's your favorite romantic song? anything by Van Morrison
9. Which female celebrity do you find beautiful? Kim Kardashian. Denise Richards.
10. What is a weekly must for you? Working out. Reality tv during the week. Good wine.
11. If you could be a fictional character from a book who would you choose? Bella!!
12. If you could be in a television show, which would you choose? Tori & Dean! I love them.
13. Which character would you like to be? Toris new nanny ha
14. What's your favourite girl's name? Abigail
15. What's your favourite boy's name? Nicholas
16. What's your supermarket of choice? wegmans!
17. What is your worst habit? biting my nails.

pray, pray, pray!

2009-07-28T12:12:00.000-07:00

please cross your fingers & all of your toes for me.

i have not been having the best days as of late. going stir crazy.
i am hoping for changes to come my way.
i am asking for prayers of clarity & to not be frusterated with 'my plan'
i have Faith i am on the right track, just gotta be calm with the time line of it all..

2009-07-27T08:33:00.000-07:00

hi guys. i am sorry i have been avoiding blogging like the plague. i choose to blame this on the fact that the longer you go without blogging the more you want your next blog to be really fantastic and announcing momentus news.
{{so much for that.}}
hkyplayer & I are currently in limbo. big time limbo. he has yet to signed for the 2010 season. for those of my followers *well technically..i may not have anyone following anymore cause i ignored you all so much, terrible girl i am*, that are unfamiliar with hockey--last year at this time he flew out for the 2009 season the first wk in August. So you can see why life is all jumbled. no decision has been made. The last we knew a team in Italy is interested. Hkyplayer asked if they pay for his equipment (it would be outrageous if they didnt because he is already taking a paycut)..if not Italy; he will return to a previous team located in Quebec. I loved the town where the team was located and our little place there. I am totally for either option. However. Quebec team was a fighting league and hkyplayer did get injured there. not so good. Bottom line; he has options. It is just very very weird because my life could change so much in the next week or so. I am just standing by on the sidelines cheering him on trying to be supportive & offering it up to God knowing we will end up Exactly Where We Should Be.

in the meantime, hkyplayer came to visit this past wknd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HUGE!
of COURSE i was feeling under the weather..this hacking cough that is so unattractive and my eyes are all nasty..you can tell i am running an empty tank. He did not mind when I woke him up all night long every night of the wknd- he rubbed my back, offered to get me water and gave me positive vibes. So cute. I am so blessed.

He got in LATE thursday night. We crashed. He wanted sandwiches. He is just like my father. Friday I called off work- was still sick, cold symptoms and did not sleep. We relaxed and went to brunch at a place I knew he would love. We sat outside and loved all the people watching and little dogs walking by. We then relaxed all Friday day because he knew I was zonked. Friday Night we got the idea to go to the Yankees game. I never, ever, ever thought I would make it to the game. Who would I go with? Arent the tickets expensive?! Well hkyplayer said lets do it! We went for a drink in the city prior to the game. I had a Bikini Martini- hit the spot. Hkyplayer ate wings...he has been craving wings for weeks.

We then took the train to Yankee Stadium. Hkyplayer walked by the first couple scalpers and I was thinking oh because they were too out in the open or something - some strategy...he usually has one..turns out it was simply because he was scared. too cute! We bought bleacher tix that ended up being in the FIRST ROW of the 200 level. GORGEOUS seats- beautiful weather, so much fun. We were on Cloud9. The only glitch- when I got there they hassled me about having my bag because it qualifies as a large purse. They do not allow 'large purses' in Yankee stadium... Ok folks..half of NYC carries large bags- Murses included. Get with it. I freaked when Security told me I would need to hand my bag off to the BOWLING ALLEY across the street?! WTF. Hkyplayer, as always, took over and handled the situation perfectly. We switched lines and I got in with out another mention of it. I got excited because the Yankees were playing the A's and Nomar Garciparra plays for the A's...he had come into my night job a couple wks ago. Hkyplayer showed me how Garciparra has this weird tic where he touches his bating gloves 4 times everytime he is up to bat. Too funny. ...We had such a great night.

Saturday Hkyplayer cooked me breakfast in bed. Egg white omlets & veggies in a breakfast wrap while ESPN blared on the tv...he makes me feel so at home..so much more so in my own place..I loved my apartment when we were in it together..gosh I love him. Then we went to my gym and worked out FOREVER. Seriously. He showed me a bunch of new work outs that yes, I requested. But still. The kid is crazy. I will keep them up :) I am so sore today! Saturday night I cooked a great (pat myself on the back) chicken stir fry and we went into the city to meet up with a highschool BFF - Janel. She lives on 77 and 1st. I wanted hkyplayer to see her place & I knew she was a bit lonely as her long distance boyfriend was MIA. Janel, Hkyplayer & I went to my coworker and good friends bday. It was at some random place on the Lower East. We had a blast. Hkyplayer died laughing at my dance moves.

Sunday- I WORKED. I worked from 1:00-midnight. After I said goodbye to hkyplayer and cried many an elephant tear. Tonight I took off work from the night job. Im wiped out.

I will work the day job and then head home to relax...maybe a late night workout if I feel up to it..

Apologies for being so MIA...I will keep everyone posted on the pending hockey season decision. I need to remember that blogging can be therapeutic.
It helps to get everything out,
Look bk and smile
and see things that seemed so huge are really just trivial.

2009-07-21T11:22:00.001-07:00

& even if he wakes you up every day ...
by sneezing right in your face,
well;
you love his sneezes
more than anyone else's
kisses....

i am alive & well

2009-07-16T06:29:00.000-07:00

i am alive. i have been so MIA. i flew into syracuse last wk at this time. it was a great wknd celebrating my brothers graduation party. we worried for rain. it rained a bit in the morning & then held off until i was drying myself off from the hot tub..
food was great. wine better. loved helping Momma. she said, 'thank God I have a daughter.' it was great to hear. :)

i will say i have stepped away from the blog-atmosphere because i was not a happy camper post-family vacation. not easy to say goodbye. lotsa tears at the airport.
on a positive note, i have been re-vamping the apartment and making it a bit cozier and more efficient. something to keep me happy.

another positive, hockey player is meeting with 3 agents on Saturday. He is playing in a tournament called the stanley keg. he has always played it and will play along NHL'ers and guys who play in Europe. he is meeting with the UK agent, Sweden and a QC agent from an old team he use to play on. FINGERS CROSSED.

[ he was suppose to come visit for the wknd but come on. this is major. maybe he will come next weekend instead ] ..in the mean time. i am working friday & sunday. saturday i will occupy myself with friends..

i hope everyone is having a great week.
& please. please DO NOT go see bruno. no joke.

2009-07-09T07:01:00.000-07:00

Just boarded my flight home!! Much needed vacation Upstate.yay!
Last night went for a GREAT dinner w my team of coworkers. One of my coworkers had the idea of the SVP ladies discussing their career paths.. We heard fabulous stories of times spent doing PR for Exxon, time abroad in Russia and working for Guiding Light.

I am so blessed to have these mentors in front of me. Impt not to take it for granted. Now I get time w my family.

Lucky girl I am. xx

2009-07-06T18:59:00.000-07:00

Been so MIA- sit in front of a computer all day + still did not have time to post.

Fourth was good fun/random.
I did NOT work my 2nd job tonight...
Life is chaos
I fly home on THURSDAY
And just had the best grilled chs sandwich. (Non-dairy cheese)

Red wine, bed + kathy griffin my life on the D list :)

.. I wish I was joking...

More to come I promise. xx

2009-07-03T19:39:00.000-07:00

My vacation got cancelled!! Again!!BUT! No worrying- it was for a valid reason. One of my clients drugs was approved by the FDA. This drug is estimated to gross $1.5 Billion and help to 3 million Americans.

Huuuge.

Had a great trip to Trader Joes.
Good wine.
Love my family.
+ I am lucky to have a boyfriend like HkyPlayer to miss.

Tomorrow plans? Hamptons? Stay in the city + read a bk in Central Park? Options are endless...

Happy, very random, 4th.

2009-07-01T13:52:00.001-07:00

i love tori & dean on oxygen. OBSESSION.
1. she married a canadian. (he reminds me of hkyplayer a little bit more in every epsiode).
2. she has gorgeous children
3. shes a working mom. to say the least.
4. HOW CAN U BE THAT SKINNY?! it is mind blowing.

so i was thinking. tori creates gorgeous babies, baby clothes, authors great books that make me laugh outloud AND creates really pretty jewlery. she must have a blog.
no dice. her 'official site' takes you to her myspace page. You mean to tell me her gay husband hasnt informed her that myspace is very 2003-ish. seriously it is for child molesters. what ru doing tori. Upgrade.

in her defense. the site has CUTE recently uploaded pics of her and the family... http://www.myspace.com/torispelling

2009-07-01T12:08:00.000-07:00

thank you.

2009-06-30T12:10:00.000-07:00

ps. HkyPlayer's old team was in Sherbrooke, QC. Hence the 'Sherbrooke Machine' shirt. Where this came from I'll never know. Did it get him free drinks at the time he played there??
..I AM SURE.
It is SO TACKY.
ABSOLUTELY EMBARRASSING.

I LOVE IT.

music, pandora, vanilla candles..

2009-06-30T07:44:00.001-07:00

i never blog about music. and it is such a huge part of my life, especially when the Hkyplayer was in Europe for 6mnths without moi. music gets me by. heres an oldie but goodie. good for Blah Tuesday if you ask me..
Kate Nash, The Nicest Thing

HkyPlayer & I love the song by Kate titled 'Foundations'. good tongue n cheek representation of us :). God Bless Pandora for playing me some real good tunes today,For vanilla candles on the office desk that smell so delicioooous & for upcoming wknds spent Upstate with my amazing family...

& i should be happy. i get to still wear birthday hats, and sit on my boyfriends lap. and i am loved.

2009-06-30T07:22:00.000-07:00

' no matter how you feel; get up, dress up & show up'

okay, i did that.. can i go home now ?? :

...1 of thooose days...and my laundry is callin' my name..

post-vacation!

2009-06-29T08:06:00.000-07:00

VACATION WAS GREAT. As Expected! & just a complete whirlwind--my flight ended up being delayed on thursday night, eek. but i got in around midnight and hkyplayer, his Momma & Ali J *with puppy Spartan where all there to greet me. it was so nice being in his presence and sleeping by his side. he is such a great partner and my best friend :)

Friday Ali J and I were pool side with Spartan as hkyplayer and his dad worked a half day. We had a great BBQ with yummy salsa and chicken burgers on the grill, @ night we had some of his friends over and watched the NHL draft. I was the first one asleep per usual!~ Ali J and I took hkyplayer's Mom's aerobics class too. SHE KICKED MY BUTT!! His Mom is so great and gave hkyplayer n I a shout out for her one of her songs that reminds her of us...she is in such good shape and man my stomach is so sore! It was one of the wknd highlights. Ali J & I stood in the back and were laughing so hard and sweating so much! Saturday afternoon Ali J fought over who could hang out with me..which was very sweet but also frusterating! I wanted to be in both places. Ali J was going to an all girl's bruncheon and they were gone from 2-9 pm. Hkyplayer was not having that! So instead he won & we went to see transformers. (i was there more or less for cuddiling & movie theater popcorn). Saturday night we met up with his agent at a club in Montreal called buona notte. all of the NHL 1st draft picks were there too. I wish I had a chance to speak to his agent about sending hkyplayer somewhere good AND SOON! we are so behind with hearing where he will be going this season. EEK!

I was so sad to leave, but it was a great time had by all. I decided on a whim I will be going home to Upstate NY for 4th of July wknd. I had not made any plans because I am going home the following wknd for younger brother's HS grad party. On the way home from my wknd trip I thought life is too short to not spend holidays where you want to be!! Even though it is costing an arm & leg! I am taking a limo bus on Thursday night that has wireless access- so I can work if necessary, and on the way back taking an early train so I can work Sunday night at the night job. Hkyplayer mentioned he might come down for it- but we know how that goes :)

So excited!!!!!! Somewhere in there I need to do laundry (piles and piles), get some workouts in, and meet up with Janel- a hs friend in the city I have not seen in ages for sushi!.... I'll upload pics from the wknd shortly!!!

why is Beyonce in my head this morning?

2009-06-25T05:12:00.000-07:00

"lemme lemme update-yaa"

so my company DID take my afternoon flight away from me yesterday. so instead of flying out this afternoon i will be flying to Montreal this evening- 9pm flight vs. 3pm flight. Yeah, it is kinda like the 'man' is bringing me down...but not so much...

1. free flight! yay! they are paying for the $800+ flight AND the flight i originally booked
2. Ali J arrives around the same time into the same airport! yay! now we can have a dramatic reunion in the airport terminal..picture the whole slow motion running into each others arms..

3. HkyPlayer said 'cool, now I can skate tonight before you get here!!', ha. & he is happy they are paying for my trip & that I am needed so badly..especially in this economy! It is nice to feel wanted by your job lemme tell ya.

Hopefully we will still get in a lot of quality time into just a few days. I just cannot wait to see him and get a big huge hug! I was in the office until 9 pm last night and got here 8am this morning! eek! Nothing a Venti Skinny Vanilla Latte from Starbucks won't fix. :) :)

trip itinerary!

2009-06-24T09:27:00.000-07:00

Hkyplayer never makes a trip itinerary. he believes in going with the flow and taught me to do so as well! that was...until today! he called on my lunch break to go over the upcoming wknd vaca with me. so cute. got me so excited! he also told me his Momma is possibly even more excited than he is. if that possible. we all cannot wait for Hkyplayers sister, Ali J. to be home visiting. Hkyplayer & I have not seen her since last summer! She is so much fun to be around!! I am suppose to (cross fingers no crisis occurs tomorrow @ my job) arrive at 6pm in Montreal tomorrow night. Ali J flys in later. YAY!

Tomorrow night: RELAX! & greet Ali J at the airport-- all have some sangria!!!! I am working a half day and will be leaving the office/ and nYC at 1:00 (cross fingeeeeers)
Friday: I will have to work (boo) from his house at least in the morning, relax, enjoy the good weather (cross fingers again), lay out pool side.
@ night have a fire in their outdoor fire pit & BBQ!
Saturday: Take his Momma's work out class (shes an instructor) with Ali J, hkyplayer sleeps in. :)...then the ZOO!- one of our favs!
Sunday: Hkyplayers brother- Luke is graduating from high school!! According to the Candians..this means we meet them out downtown?! So weird! lol but ok! ill go with it! (we typically use to go out every other night when I would visit)..that was before we realized the backyard, some good sangria and comfy clothes can be just as enticing. We have been nesting as of late :) ....and i love every minute of it....but i do miss the night life of my fav. city of all time!--Montreal!

tonight i will be going home to go for a quick jog and finish packing. in my world that means going through my bag ONE MORE TIME in hopes i can eliminate some of the 10,000 lbs of luggage. ha!

to recap, last night i went to H&M before working out. i saw the huge SALE sign and couldnt resist. Got cute unders ($1-$3.00 each), a cute-summer-scarf- lepoard and pink (good for travel!!!)- $5.00, cute pjs-- i hate walking around his house in not so nice pjs- $15.00, a skirt- i am wearing today haha! $10.00) AND a comfy shirt I will wear tomorrow for work day/flight- with skinny jeans, heels and a blazer. Do i need this stuff? NO. does it make me happy. YES. maybe I will return the stuff I end up not using or liking. Ha. Right.

P.S. H&M dressing rooms ARE not my friend. The mirrors, the lighting. I think God created us just as he wanted. I dont think we are suppose to be able to see our bum from 50 different angles in flourescent lighting.......not cute. BUT! inspired me on my run to push harder thats for sure.

2009-06-23T13:24:00.000-07:00

bare (bear?) with me.
my blog looks about as fashionable as i do today...

officially,

temporarily,

under construction.

2009-06-23T12:09:00.000-07:00

i am not having a good 'me' day. my skirt is hanging in weird places and my shirt is to big on the top. aka. i feel frumpy. i feel unsassy. i feel not so cute.

BUT! the sun is shining!

AND i have these things on my desk......

sunkissed AND skin firming...is this a miracle in a bottle??

mmmm.....crystal light... i am known to over dose on these. i know it is not healthy. but seriously, i hate regular water. i depend on the flavor. & AGAIN! the sun is out...

??! what is better than ice cold lemonade. ??!

i love products. after my crazy mondays working both jobs i always feel so good when i cash a paycheck and use $20 of a paycheck towards new perfumes, face washes or heck..dish detergent. i cannot even explain how it cheers me up. right now i have pomegranate dish soap. i also got little tester sized shampoo and conditioners for my (possible) up coming vacation this wknd. Hkyplayer will be so amazed with his super efficient girlfriend. Usually I bring jumbo sized everything & about a million pairs of shoes. But this time I am flying. No time to be over-indulgent!

on a related topic. i was in line at duane read and they have WHIPPED reeses peanut butter cups. say what. how delissssh. mmm. i can only imagine how great they would be. chocolate & peanut butter is my weakness. My maternal gma is OBSESSED w peanut butter so i swear it is located somewhere in my genetic make up and therefore, not my fault. or problem :) BUT! i did not grab 1! I did not! Instead I bought grapes from a street vendor. 1. the weather is beaaautiful. i could practically walk around in a bikini thru Midtown Manhattan. ..doesnt really make ya want a Reeses does it?! & 2. THIS BLOG. http://www.fitnessista.com/... how amazing/gorgeous is 'G'!! This girl is an inspiration. She is also a fitness instructor/personal trainer just like Hkyplayers Momma. I cannot wait to log into her blog this wknd (possible vacation) & show Ali J and HkyMomma her blog!

hopefully this not so me day will suddenly turn into i love the summer, i love eating healthy and working out day. ps. i am so glad i brought my gym stuff to change into! looks like i am forgoing yet another happy hr for the sanity of the treadmill. sorry coworkers in advanced. :X

much needed moi time! xx have an amazing afternoon all...

2009-06-23T07:40:00.000-07:00

... yes please...

where is everyone?!!

2009-06-22T12:17:00.000-07:00

hi guys. feeling a bit lost today. Parents are in the Cayman islands. (LUCKYDUCKS! & so happy for them..my Momma won the all-expense-paid-trip for 2) @ work. She is officially the #3 sales rep in the country for her company. She is the Shit. Dad went with her. They texted me yesterday, this is their first flight alone since 1985, Bahamas. And technically they were not alone as she was very.very. pregnant with yours truly. :) ...so i am siked for them. She emailed me today saying they are snorkeling and kayaking and my Dad got to golf with his very own caddie. It is just weird not getting her daily txts & phone calls. Usually I txt her at the end of my days so she knows I am safe (see previous blogs about apartment getting broken into). etc.

Hometown BFFS are in Florida. They are there visiting J's Dad. Kaleena is there for moral support. Which I am very glad for (J needs it. Thats for certain) . But they are also out of touch.

Hkyplayer is back to the ole 9-5 today. Helping his Dad out and making some $. But weird to know we cannot chat online on a whim. I will admit though, kinda fun getting the early morning phone call knowing we are on the same exact schedule.

Plus I know anytime we are making $ we are happy.

Just feels like a strange day today! Per usual, I will be so thankful when tonight is done. Hostess job was nutso yesterday with Father's Day. No celebrity sightings- Carlos Beltran was at the other location. :) Instead of my usual salads at work I have been ordering grilled chicken. It has been a nice treat at the end of the shift--- Sundays 3-midnight/Mondays 6-midnight. eeeek. To recap; had a great weekend. Katie & I had a great time on Fri. good appetizers drinks and lotsa laughs! Saturday I stopped into Forever 21 for some sundresses and to Trader Joes for some groceries. It was pouring so it was a great night to watch HGTV & relax!! I am still waiting to hear about my vacation to Montreal. Hopefully they will let me fly out on Thursday as planned. I checked into other flight options and there are no flights besides the one I have for that time in the day non-stop. I will blog with any update on that end!

Here are some pics of my purchases from Forever21 on Saturday. I tried on about 30 items but narrowed it down to 3. I will mainly be in the backyard pool side so I went for comfy/cute vs. dressy. :)

i want to go back and get this!!!

t.g.i.f. folks

2009-06-19T14:01:00.000-07:00

hope everyone has a great weekend!! tonight katie & i are going to happy hour at UNOs. everytime i go to a 'chain restaurant' in the city i feel lame because we have so many unknown lil hot spots but heres why! i went for a run last Sunday before my hostess job and stumbled across this new plaza RIGHT next to my apartment. cute outdoor seating for UNOs, AppleBees, Panera & Starbucks! Ok. might not sound like ground breaking news per say...in Upstate NY (where I am from originally) we have one of these plazas every half mile...but in QUEENS! no such thing! we are on a budget. but UNOs offers those great 1/2 appetizer menus for happy hr. ever since I ran past it I am craving!!!! Her boyfriend is coming into town so it will be an early night. Fine by me! Saturday I might meet up with Janel...she just moved to the Upper East Side & I am yet to see her apartment. Sunday I am working an extra long shift because of Father's Day. Ok by me. Momma & Dad are off to Cayman Islands Sunday anyway. (JERKS!) & I need the money...I plan on buying a couple new sundresses for my time with the hkyplayer up in Montreal next weekend!! YIPEE! I hope everyone enjoys the weekend & has the chance to have some special time for their Dad's! xx

heres a pic of Katie & I's Coney Island weekend last week! It was FREEZING...not a beach day. Our bikinis did not see the light of Day! But it was still fun to go & experience it. I Blackberry Googled the history of Coney Island & it dates back to the 1600's. Native American's were the first to name it Coney Island. Cool or what?..Our friend Alison took the shots. Needless to say, shes an amazing photographer...

my rules to live by

2009-06-19T06:47:00.000-07:00

1. You get more with sugar

than you do with salt.

2. Treat others the way you would like to be treated

3. Do not compare your life to to others;

you have no idea what their journey is about.

4. Everything in Moderation.

5. I would rather have 5 quality friends

than 500 not so great friends.

6. Work Hard, Play Hard

7. Before you can be happy with some one else,

you have to be happy with yourself

8. Just about everyone is doing the best they can

9. Never 'save an outfit'.

Why not just wear it & look good today.

10. If we all threw our problems in a pile

and saw everyone else's,

we'd grab our own back.

Diet? what diet?

2009-06-17T11:33:00.000-07:00

mid-morning snack:
pop secret: butter
lunch:
soup & salad..
mid-afternoon snack:
dr. pepper & Swedish Fish. (mmm....)

side note; what must my colleagues think?!?!!!!
date with the gym tonight? A MUST.

2009-06-17T05:58:00.000-07:00

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

~ Jeremiah 29:11

2009-06-16T11:10:00.000-07:00

how great is this pic. Soccer player Steven Gerard's wife Alex & her recession proof way of transporting luggage in the airport.

Ahh the life of a trophy wife...

www.kickette.com

2009-06-16T05:51:00.000-07:00

On June 25th I will be on a flight to Montreal to visit with hkyplayer & his family. & in particular...Ali J! YAY! Ali J is hkyplayer's sisters & one of my very best friends. Every Friday she BBMs me HAPPY FRIDAY & the cutest messages. She moved to Vancouver, B.C. last summer with her great boyfriend and I have not seen them since! FAR too long. She is the most athletic girl I know, sucha inspiration to me
*Ali J & Spartan*
Running marathons is a MONTHLY occurrence. She rewards herself with massages & an occasional steak vs. the cupcakes and of late- Sour patch kids (Woops!!) like me. She has motivated me to stay on track though with my latest healthy life style. ie. I have cut out dairy and feel a LOT better and have been staying focused on what I am eating, why, and how my workouts are going. Anyway, feeling a whole lot better since my post -- see Dana Torres below ;) Here is a picture of her & her 'puppy' Spartan. She is flying w/ Spartan from BC to Montreal! HE IS HUGE!! Only a couple months old. I cannot wait to see how hkyplayer and in particular, hkyplayer's Dad, handle having a new puppy in their house! Should be very, very fun! Counting the days... Tonight we are suppose to be having a work happy hour. We will see if it is still on as a lot of accounts have been working long hours with upcoming campaigns. I am 50-50. I would like to go and have some laughs. But I would also like to come home after work and clean the apt. a little bit and watch junk-reality tv.. we shall see..Happy Tuesday blogettes.. xx

Daydream The Stress Away With a Dress!

2009-06-15T08:18:00.000-07:00

too busy to blog....trying to get all my colleagues out the door to Copenhagen with their itineraries and info for a new biz. pitch eek.!!! to remain sane; i am checking out the wedding dresses on jcrew.com. my hs grad dress was from jcrew. my confirmation dress= jcrew..but wedding dress?!! whatta concept. but heres my rationale. i will only wear it once. the cost of an expensive dress makes my palms sweaty. now just gotta brainwash the hkyplayer into making the big step... ;) ;) ...& what more could a girly girl want then a classic cut, a bow here or there or a ruffle...for under a $1,000.....

& these cinderella shoes......

eventful friday!

2009-06-12T06:44:00.000-07:00

eventful and it is not even 10:00 am! i called the night job to let them know i have to potentially work late in the office monday night next week. might not be able to take a shift. they then asked me to work a lot 4th of July wknd the following weekend is my youngest brother's grad party, so I do not have concrete plans for that wknd. I am pretty sure I will take everyone's shifts. take 1 for the team ;) spoke to Momma, she launched into this whole discussion about how my Dad was asking my thoughts on raising future children Catholic. This discussion was happening as my co-workers arrived @ the office. Katie was like who in the heck are you talking to about creation, religion and philosophical topics at 9am on a Friday! ha! woke up to the sweetest msg. from the hkyplayer in which he spelled out a lot of promises of the upcoming season in Europe & next summer. We plan on being together asap. and the whole happily ever after ending. it was the sweetest thing to wake up on a Friday with the rain pouring down and check my BB in bed. it was the best. tonight Katie & I are going out to dinner. much needed! & Saturday we plan on going to Coney Island! YaY! Never been. We want relaxation mixed in with a little fun. Sunday I will work. Gotta make some $$! I hope to fit in workouts all 3 days.. ha. My company ok'ed (finaaaaally) my vacation to Montreal June 25-June 28. I am flying there (first time!), and taking the train back. Ali J (hkyplayers sister & one of my BFFs), will be in town from B.C. yipeee! Have not seen her since last summer.. and with her new lil pup in tow. Hkyplayers brother Luke is graduating high school that wknd. I am excited to be apart of the festivities. In Canada they have quite a different grad ceremony. They all have what we have in the States as a Senior Ball somewhere in downtown Montreal @ a nice hotel. They all stay the night. I think they walk across a stage? Hkyplayer and I are always confusing each other when we talk about hs. grad. because they are so different in each country. It will be so fun to see first hand what it is all about!! Counting down til then ..:) The weekend in between my old college roomie and bff Steph might be in town for an engagement party. Id love to see her. So that would be fun *& a nice distraction from missing family and hkyplayer/his family!

MY JOB IS MAKING ME FAT.

2009-06-11T06:11:00.000-07:00

MOTIVATION

no lie. the pencil skirt--that was baggy post France, is tight. very tight.

as in..short, quick steps. ugh. the tan pants from Arden B. i have owned since i was a wee-sophmore in college...*they are summer-work-attire go-tos..are obnoxiously tight. WTF.

i have only myself to blame. i know. but it is TOTALLY my schedule ie. work PR job 7:30-6:00 and then night job 2 nights a week. aka no work outs on Sundays & Mondays. i NEED to fix this. for my own sanity, my closet & my wallet. i feel like a whale. a beached one. in France I was at my peak. Eating properly (at least 5 days a wk, as the hkyplayer & I drank quite a lot on the wknds!)and got a solid run in every morning before I logged in. I was happy, smaller AND so happy and in love. Here in NYC- I emotionally eat. I reward myself. I miss my Family & Friends. And sulk.

THAT SAID. drastic changes. here they come. eating properly. working out A LOT....... in a perfect world:

Personal Chef: I need blogger Laura to cook me every meal.

Personal Trainer: & I need blogger Danielle to get my bum moving!

back to reality...so instead...I will travel to your blogs each day to keep myself motivated. times.they.are.a.changing. first day in my new mind-set: pizza for lunch for a meeting. I WILL eat the salad, i WILL not eat 2 pieces of pizza and feel lathargic a minute later... i.will.behave. That 3:00-4:00 time frame kills me. I get so sleepy and hungry... eek.

quiiiiiz tiiiiiime. brain fried. this is all ya guys get today.

2009-06-10T13:43:00.000-07:00

Borrowed this from Newlywed Hostess ...

The things I've done are in italics

1. Started your own blog

2. Slept under the stars

3. Played in a band

4. Visited Hawaii

5. Watched a meteor shower

6. Given more than you can afford to charity

7. Been to Disney world

8. Climbed a mountain

9. Held a praying mantis

10. Sang a solo

11. Bungee jumped

12. Visited Paris ..(LIVED in Paris :))

13. Watched a lightning storm at sea..(as a kid in Cape Cod)

14. Taught yourself an art from scratch ..(cooking!/sewing)

15. Adopted a child

16. Had food poisoning

17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty (stood underneath, it was not open at the time)

18. Grown your own vegetables

19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France

20. Slept on an overnight train

21. Had a pillow fight

22. Hitch hiked

23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill (couldn't bare to leave my boy, couple summers ago..)

24. Built a snow fort

25. Held a lamb

26. Gone skinny dipping

27. Run a Marathon

28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice

29. Seen a total eclipse

30. Watched a sunrise or sunset

31. Hit a home run

32. Been on a cruise

33. Seen Niagara Falls in person..lived right next it- University

34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors

35. Seen an Amish community..worked for one!

36. Taught yourself a new language (trying with French)

37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied (HA! never!!)

38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person

39. Gone rock climbing

40. Seen Michelangelo’s David

41. Sung karaoke

42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt

43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant

44. Visited Africa

45. Walked on a beach by moonlight

46. Been transported in an ambulance

47. Had your portrait painted

48. Gone deep sea fishing

49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person

50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris (underneath it)

51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling

52. Kissed in the rain

53. Played in the mud

54. Gone to a drive-in theater

55. Been in a movie

56. Visited the Great Wall of China

57. Started a business

58. Taken a martial arts class

59. Visited Russia

60. Served at a soup kitchen

61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies

62. Gone whale watching

63. Got flowers for no reason..thanx hockey player. & thanks for not making them roses..

64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma (worked at a blood drive, I was too young at the time to donate. HA!)

65. Gone sky diving

66. Visited a Nazi concentration camp

67. Bounced a check ..wooopsy daisy...

68. Flown in a helicopter

69. Saved a favorite childhood toy..American girl dolls.

70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial

71. Eaten caviar (Paris)

72. Pieced a quilt

73. Stood in Times Square....every.day.

74. Toured the Everglades

75. Been fired from a job..bartending. hole in the wall bar in Syracsue

76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London

77. Broken a bone, left wrist.

78. Been on a speeding motorcycle

79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person

80. Published a book

81. Visited the Vatican

82. Bought a brand new car 2008 Toyota Yaris

83. Walked in Jerusalem

84. Had your picture in the newspaper (cheerleading)

85. Read the entire Bible

86. Visited the White House

87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating

88. Had chickenpox

89. Saved someone’s life

90. Sat on a jury

91. Met someone famous.. weekly...

92. Joined a book club

93. Lost a loved one

94. Had a baby

95. Seen the Alamo in person

96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake

97. Been involved in a law suit

98. Owned a cell phone

99. Been stung by a bee

100. Read an entire book in one day

YOU MUST VISIT Daphne

2009-06-09T12:06:00.000-07:00

http://www.coolmom.com/
i came across daphne's site after watching a whole buncha Momversation Vlogs yesterday. Daphne is hilarious, and outspoken, smart. etc. Girl Crush. plz plz plz watch her vlogs. so worth it. Mommy Blogs are my guilty pleasure. I kinda feel like how I did in middle school when I got to travel to the high school on a field trip. Kind of like ok that is in my future. And what do all the cool girls do. Back then it was Abercrombie, highlights and Vera Bradley...now it is Motherhood- stay at home moms, highlights, & blogs/vlogs, eating organic & BEING REAL...maybe some day i will be part of that club.
maybe.baby.

celebrity sightings...to be continued....

2009-06-09T10:59:00.000-07:00

ok so here is my exciting story from last night.

my night job (hostessing) at a place in the theater district..gets at least a couple celebrities every night. but i only work sundays and monday nights..so obviously i miss out on some of the fun ones, ie. Katie Couric, David Letterman..etc. well! not last night! & mind you, i do not care what you say. being amongst celebrities is cool. i am a small town girl at heart. i will forever be giddy as can be. i digress....last night, after a busy evening at the restaurant, in walks a very, very handsome boy. i asked if he would be joining us alone..and he made some cute remark about now my wife is strolling along and a couple steps behind. instantly i smiled because i saw she was checking out the menu..the place is ($$$$$$). typical the husband just jumps at steaks. while the wife checks the budget. ha. well IMMEDIATELY i recognized her. She was...Heidi Strobel! This may not mean anything to you mature tv watchers. But to me she is an A List Celeb...Ahem..let me explain. Heidi was on Survivor (I was in college during her season).

She was gorgeous. Southern, Blonde, Fake tatas..sugary sweet...in a bikini..on a stranded island show. Naturally I idolized her. She was bff's with an equally hot girl..Jenna. Needless to say, my Momma couldn't stand the way the girls twirled their hair and did the whole dumb blonde ploy. But! this girl was no dumby. She knew EXACTLY what she was doing. She lasted 36 days out of the 40 days on the show coming in 5th. I loved watching how as a female, you can turn men into lap dogs. Funny & True. Ok last factoid. Her and Jenna stripped down on the show. Buck naked...30 days on a deserted island...on National TV..for Oreos and Peanut Butter. WHO. WOULDN'T. but. i betcha she hates hearing all the lame-o comments about oreos. ANYWAYY...the mngr. told her I had recognized her right away and was a fan of hers when she was on Survivor she thanked him and asked to meet me. CUTE! Moving on.....Her Husband is pitcher Cole Hamels. He was the 2008 MVP World Series pitcher for Philly. And he is HOT. bla bla bla. the guys @ the bar were googly eyed over him. Not the gorgeous blonde wife of his WHO WENT ON TO BE IN PLAYBOY!( i guess after you showed your treasure box n tatas -my pet names- mature I know...on National tv on an island..Playboy is just fine).

I was more googly eyed over her. and the fact they got married in 2006. AND ARE STILL SO CUTE TOGETHER. AND she is married to an athlete (naturally we are blood sisters). and she had her hair up in a ponytail and a hoody on. we do have a dress code. but come on! she looked good. I need to hit the gym. Pronto. thats all for now..swamped with work..shocking....no news for the hkyplayer. it is POURING in the city today...nasty gloomy day..perfect day for a date with a treadmill.

Here is a pic of Heidi and her Hubby Cole Hamels post World Series win

HOW CUTE!! & Heidi is quoted as stating, she did not know who the heck he was the day he asked her out..he wasn't dressed for the game. ;)

pictures from the wknd..pre-hair cut...

2009-06-08T13:33:00.000-07:00

The kiddies- Cole, Kaitlin & the Fearless (See Post Below) Colleen...

Hkyplayer & I...we look so weird. ew. but there u go. Apparently my grandmother really listened to the message on his shirt...

My Brother's gf Carly, who I called Kelsey a bunch of times..nice one..Bro Kev & Bro SJ

My cousin Jenny (from Germany) & I

still sulking post wknd-vaca.

2009-06-08T13:13:00.001-07:00

hi all. i am finally getting out of my post-wknd funk. it was terribly difficult to say goodbyes to the hkyplayer *YES!! HE CAME!*, the puppy, and my entire family. i lost it in the kitchen once, in front of Momma and the hkyplayer. but other than that i think i did damn good. hkyplayer reassured me we are close to the end. that i will go and join him in europe and the long distance is over before we know it. aka ALL I NEEDED TO HEAR. he drove down early Friday morning. he was amazing to say the least, golfed with my dad and brothers, put up with my Grandma's flirting with him- yes flirting. At one point she was twirling his leg hair. I wish I was joking and I am so sorry for the mental picture. Shudder.. he just really was fantastic about the crazy family stuff. Big Bonus pts. We did A LOT of eating. eek. I didnt do ANY working out..I just am in a stage where I cannot pull myself away from family when I am visiting..the time is to precious. But i WILL make up for it. I promised myself on the plane ride I am really going to revamp the working out and eating....that idea of oh I deserve to reward myself...is crap. It will stop soon. ie. I deserve a cupcake for working out last night, I deserve to eat a huge dinner because I did not eat anything for lunch..wrong wrong wrong. Anyway- that was the only downfall of the wknd. We ate good food and drank lots of wine. But other than that, we got to go out on my parents boat, had good weather, the boys golfed, I got my hair done (cut & highlights --so-so on it), went to the movies - hkyplayer and I snuck away for a 12:00 movie....we saw the Hangover. I would like to give a review on it but frankly, my head was practically in the popcorn bowl- yes..we got popcorn..with butter. yeessssh!!!!...and he dropped me off at the airport. it was just so nice.

here is one lil story- my cousin Jineane & I are very close. I was in her wedding years ago..and she now has 2 young girls, Colleen and Kaitlin. Over the wknd I realized by the time she was my age she was married and had Colleen..nuts!!! Anyway, Colleen is just great (4 yrs old). So talkative. So she comes up to hkyplayer & I saying come to the water (we were at our marina), and see this giant spider. Needless to say, the spider was M.I.A. but come to find....a GIANT water moccassin. I am telling you HUGE. --->

so I grab her hoisting her up- in my sundress and all and start quiet screaming think...jumping up and down freaking out with no words as I did not want to freak her out.. and she yells Grandma! we saw a snake. calm as a cucumber and says 'don't worry Katie they are scared of us a lot more than we are of them'. kids these days...this thing looked like a freaking boa constrictor. and we heard it SLITHER. what the?!!!??!!! I am off to my night job...another shudder..the last place I want to be. But I know with all this traveling, it is DEF. necessary.. ugh.

* On a side note; hkyplayer is thinking Italy. His agent called with a team that needs a European passport- right defense man..ding ding ding! i will def. let you know when the decision is made. I will shout it from the roof tops in fact....I will updated some pictures from the wknd courtesy of my Aunt Paula. Happy Monday to you all, and as always, I will be so GLAD to blog tomorrow...free to have my one job, grocery shop (my fridge has tofu and lettuce), and GO TO THE GYM!!! xxx

THREE FOLLOWERS!!

2009-06-04T06:24:00.000-07:00

hi all!! happy almost friday. i am so siked- 3 followers. i am shocked!..meanwhile i have not blogged in a wk. eek. ok back at it. tonight i am flying home to my parents house! yay. i hard to work reaaally hard to get friday "off"- i will probably end up working from home. my mom's entire side of the family will be in town, including my cousin n uncle from Germany. i am foreseeing lots of boat rides, late night hot tub & wine, some good laughs with the bffs and catching some sun! on saturday they are having an annual festival called 'taste of syracuse'- where all the great restaurants have tents set up with their good food - i am looking for good thin crust pizza, draft beers and some home made yummy desserts.... Kevin Bacon's band plays there every year (weird?!). soo great music as well. Bff KMN plans on going. fun fun fun...

i told myself i would not share my drama today w. anyone..some days i regret discussing anything in my personal life @ work..it follows u around all day.. so here i will share it. the hkyplayer insisted on coming this wknd. i was adament about him NOT coming. just a LOT of family..no alone time...not necessary. but he plowed ahead and made golf plans w dad & brothers. Momma told g'ma- who then told everyone. needless to say all were very excited. most family has not seen hkyplayer since pre-France. well...guess who is now Backing Out. as of 11:30 last night. He does not have transportation...the car is in the shop & a friend (who's neck i want to ring) is backing out of letting hkyplayer borrow his car....anyone heard of amtrak...greyhound.... just sayin...last thought: i think it is important for them to meet him. i changed my life for him- ie. moving to France from NYC last yr...and potentially moving to Europe again. for him. I want their approval....hkyplayer not showing= non-approval.......but i am determined to enjoy my weekend regardless. lets hope all my flights go out ok. as i have had quite a nasty history with Jet Blue.

in the meantime, i will be listening to Bellas Lullaby through out the work day..for all you twilight fans...gearing up for New Moon!!!! i just have to say, Kristen Stewarts akward award speech just really sucked me back into things. Amaazingly awkward & hilarious.

I think we might be the same person..minus like 50 lbs. another obsession. "It Sucked & Then I Cried, How I had a Baby, A Breakdown & A Much Needed Margarita", by Heather B. Armstrong, creator of dooce.com...it is a GREAT/EASY/ENJOYABLE- LAUGH OUTLOUD read..im telling you i giggle non-stop on the Subway home.. chat soon. i hope all my 3 (!!) followers have a fab. wknd...xxxx

back from vacation--

2009-05-28T05:58:00.001-07:00

good morning. happy thursday!
back from vacation. i went up to montreal to visit the hkyplayer. it was the PERFECT vacation. we spent a lot of time in his backyard by the pool. BBQing good food and he had fires going in the fire pit. it was very relaxing. hkyplayer cannot believe how much i sleep...anytime we are relaxing i would nod off on his chest. i have 2 theories about this...
1. i am not 'fully' relaxed until we are together. it is then when i sleep HARD. we are talking heavy dreams, lines on the face sleep.
2. i was catching up on all the sleep i miss out in NYC with the 2 jobs and busy life.
i believe in both excuses. :) but needless to say, we were really content with laying low and proud of ourselves. typically when i would go up there we would be in the montreal clubs every night. they are a lot of fun & we do enjoy the night life..but we both are at a point now where we would rather save some $ and relax. enjoy our families and friends over a camp fire vs. yelling over club music. his mom gave me these really cute candles from IKEA that hang, a lil housewarming gift for my new place..but i will love them forever! so sweet of her. i couldnt think of what to bring them, so instead i picked up 'American' beer for his dad and some wine for his mom...keeps everyone happy!

we did go out to dinner one night w/ 2 other couples (one we are friends, the other couple were new aquiantances). and had a great time. it was 22$ per person for appetizer and meal.. but w the boys shots, and us girls and our expensive wine/dessert n coffee.. things sure did add up! but again, we thought, its nice to do now and again but it is not our cup of tea for say a wknd basis.

we went to his grandparents, who are from Scotland, and we had some good laughs and yummy 7 layer taco dip. we sat out on their back porch in the sun and their lilac bushes were in bloom. one of my favorite flowers.. so i was a happy girl. hkyplayer was of course holed up in the house watching a hockey game. ha!
it was an amazing trip. the only bittersweet part was being together and then having to say our goodbyes. again. this has been 5 yrs. lots of summer trips. lots of long distance. it is hard on a girl. hkyplayer promises that the end is near. we will not have to be long distance forever. this makes me get butterflies in my belly because i want our relationship to go to the next level. more than i ever ever thoughti would. just a couple of months ago i was telling him how we are still so young and an engagement would be so chaotic..now look..i daydream of being his fiance.every.day. hkyplayer also said he wants me to go with him to Europe earlier than last year.. last year i went in January. Our goal this year is November/December (my goal is to celebrate Christmas together!) usually because of his season we are apart and have never woken up on Christmas morning together. The only glitch- work for me abroad. and subletting my apartment. we shall see...
nothing planned for this wknd. the following wknd i am flying Upstate. hkyplayer might meet me. yay!! and BFF..worlds greats hometown friends..J.H. & K.N. will be there too (they both live in our hometown). not to mention the hot tub and my parents boat! my brothers. and my dog!! heaven on earth.
crumbs cupcake is giving away free cupcakes downstairs in my building. eek. way to sabatosh our bikini bodies folks!!! update you all soon. xx.

monday monday.

2009-05-18T13:31:00.000-07:00

i am not going to complain about how terrible this monday is.
1.) i just housed a HUGE cupcake from CRUMBS cupcake - now in my building! dangerous!! (i ate a cupcake called- the good guy- so i got to say, i really want a good guy)
2.) my vacation begins on wednesday!! up to Montreal to visit the hkyplayer & family!!
3.) tonight, after my night job, i will be a very,very happy girl...i then get my "me time" that i cherish so much...to go to the gym, tanning (sorry Momma)...

hkyplayer is on his way back from Boston - wknd trip with the prep school boys. one of his friend's girlfriend was in the city on Friday (see me previous blog). met her for food and many, many drinks. good night had by all. although i think i blabbed about hkyplayer and I too much..turns out her and her bf are not so hot :\...the boys certainly had a good time..very few sober moments it seems. Momma calls these types of wknds, 'reindeer games'..they never do grow up do they!?! same wknd my Dad was in Myrtle Beach for a golfing trip with high school best friends...needless to say...i am absolutely certain i will end up with my father..

&.that.is.perfect....til tuesday xx.

finally fridaaay

2009-05-15T13:08:00.000-07:00

yay! as you can see (hopefully!! i hope i didnt lose any viewers as my html has completely changed), i have revamped. spring cleaning if you will. i just didnt love my last blog set up. it is still a work in progess but still..better than that mess. yick.

happy friday= coworkers birthday aka cupcakes!! and then to cancel out the cupcakes...my new workout pants came today! from road runners sports online . i had them to delivered to my office due to the recent unsafe status of my apartment....scroll down the posts... : [...but i digress, the pants are perfect!!!! just what i was looking for. thank God for chic runner! they were the right size (i ordered a small per the comments under the product on the site..they are stretchy and so you want them to be tight..i hate yanking at clothes while running, isnt working out hard enought!!). so saturday i will be so excited to throw them on. yippeeeee!!!! i am also excited to bring them up to montreal on vacation. P*Daisy (hkyplayers Momma) is a work out instructor and we are always sharing tips on cute work out clothes.. Score!!

tonight i am going shopping with co-worker Katie. we are going to a running store & forever21. my goal is to buy cute dresses and flowy-summery tanks for montreal vaca that can also be worn at the office! think, flowery silky guaze dress with a blazer thrown on top... we shall see how good everything is stocked. its always touch n go there. Kate also has a bunch of really good gift cards we may use for dinner! fun!!

hkyplayers prepschool friends girlfriend *jenny* will be here visiting with her friend. hopefully i will get to see her too!

the definition of an amateur runner

2009-05-14T08:02:00.000-07:00

morning blog world.
my coworker & fellow katie (who also happens to have her own INSANELY FUNNY blog) were discussing our love for running focused blogs. katie and i both go on runs about 4 x a week, depending on how busy our work schedules are. but we still do not think we are cool, or buff, enough to have blogs strictly for running. i applaud the girls who blog their daily run times and distances. bravo. mine are far too minimal and non-impressive to include on a daily basis. i am inspired and surrounded by different categories of runners..here are some of the runners in my lives (in no particular order) who inspire me!

lil background info...when i was younger i was a competitive gymnast. quite the athlete. i had a 6 pack..now where did that go?!. whole lotta use it was to me then. but anyway, i knew early i like to work out more than the average person, far less then a marathon runner. i partook in organized sports until i graduated high school. as the freshman 15 crept up faster than i ever coule expect..i knew i need to get moving...and here we are.

Katie: she makes an effort to join races in D.C. and N.Y. & for that she gets a whole lotta pts in my book. running in a race setting is completely different then a light jog. she has a running belt and a garmin. tomorrow we are going to a running store together and i am sure she will totally pimp my running uniform out and therefore, inspire me to get my butt moving! she also is a member of the NY runners club- and keeps me up to date on upcoming runs through Central Park.

Steph: a college my bff & running partner-- we happened to run at the same pace, keep in mind i am 5'8" and she is like what...5'2"...so she was hauling! but we enjoyed ourselves and really got bit by the running bug together. without organized sports in our lives we needed SOME outlet to burn frustration and calories from late night college drinking/eating. :)..

AliJ: the hkyplayer's sister & my very good friend. she has ALWAYS been a dedicated runner since i have known her. she runs in the freezing cold canadian winters and in the sweltering heat of montreal summers. she has completed her first marathon. she counts calories, doesn't take days off, and really follows the mantra, "your body is a temple, train accordingly". she is a huge inspiration...to all of us who choose reality tv over a 15 mile run...any day...

fellow bloggers: chic runner & danielle runs. i love hearing about your racing experiences. shuddering about the painful side effects and laughing when i know EXACTLY where your coming from. ie. danielle's post about gagging over fast good smells mid-race on a busy street. been there. smelled that. no thank yooou. chic runner- taught me about this running website. nothing like new snazzy gear to get excited about hitting the pavement.

thank you to you all for getting my butt in gear...i will be poolside in montreal before i know it (eek!)

holding these proverbs close to me today. x

2009-05-13T08:08:00.000-07:00

"trust in the Lord with all your heart, & lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight" 3:5-6

"commit to the Lord whatever you do, & your plans will succeed" 16:3

& not sure what passage this is. but i keep it in my blackberry under 'notes'. i refer to it whenever i need to. :) it gives me strength in busy NYC to push on :) "be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your GOD goes with you, he will never leave you or forsake you" - this was particularly helpful after my apartment was broken into.

lastly, here is a picture from our trip to Paris, the Notre Dame Cathedral. the hkyplayer is not confirmed and has long stated he is for the "golden rules" but is not Catholic nor religious. He does not attend church...unless my family makes him. However, we were both blown away by the Cathedral and the vast number of paintings of the Crucifixion and Mary in the Louvre..such a long history.

In France the hkyplayer began asking where my confidence comes from about religion and how I am so sure. Basically, for proof. I know he needed some 'science-based' answers. We spoke about stigmata and the bleeding tears of Catholic statues. I told him my personal anecodote..when visiting Momma's parents in Florida- the image of Mary appeared on a bank. Scientists tested and tested but could not explain any reason on how the image appeared. It had a look of the rainbow prism, every color accounted for and outlining the famous image. I was probably 12. But I still remember this huge glass building in front of me. If you Google..the pic still will come up. I choose not to post it because these are just my anecodotes. I do not mean to preach.

Hkyplayer then asked how my Momma would take questions if he confided in her. *She was my religion teacher, an avid church volunteer, and my mentor when it comes to religion. Of course- she would love discussing with him and was thrilled he was open to it all, but I digress, the following morning, I did a quick search of stigmata pics in case he wanted to see them. I waited for him to ask me. He did..and of course, he was blown away. Regardless, hkyplayer follows the Commandments without even knowing them by heart. He treats others the way he would like to be treated, looks for the good in others and is the most trust worthy, compassionate man. I will get married in a Catholic church, I will continue to expand my religious path and will raise my children in the Catholic church. I hope that I can help provide some education if he wants it. But I love him just the way he is! Hkyplayer's parents sure did a fantastic job with my boy. Cannot wait to see them all on May 21st.

Happy Wednesday. xx

celebrating tuesday workouts. :)

2009-05-12T14:16:00.000-07:00

hiii! quizzes are not real posts.
every tuesday i wake up ecstatic for my day. i work at the night job on sunday & monday so tuesday-is my first 'me day' of the week. i am going to the gym directly after work and i am SIKED! i bought new headphones at Apple for runners. $30..just to find them on RunnersWorld online for $8. rats! gotta hunt down that receipt. another reason for the excitement...free tanning & the gym :x dont tell my Momma. today we had a co. (catered) staff meeting....gotta go burn off THREE sugar cookies. Yes. Three. sick. for dinner i will make something my body will thank me for i promise..tuna. no mayo. for some after workout protein. i may even drink soy milk instead of wine. i only have white wine so really not a big sacrifice there. i believe in a lil bit of everything and for cheating every day on the diet some how or another..either with alcohol or a sweet treat. life is too short. and when i try to limit myself i over-indulge. i am not a genius. but it works for me. it is a mathmatical formula in my head. how many calories in, how many are your burning.

...i am trying to think of a pic to slap on this blog. i hate when blogs have no pics and i love when they have a looot of pics. i guess i am visual. i dont want to read essays so to speak of people's day. i need images folks. so i will return the favor. here is a pic of the walk to my gym!! i always want to stop at this lil market (just produce!) but never carry cash and it seems like the migrant workers who picked the produce this morning are the same ones on register. :) least thats what i tell myself!!! enjoy your evenings....

.k.m.n. x

pop quiz.

2009-05-12T11:08:00.000-07:00

i have been obsessed with these quizzes since I was what- 13 years old. but i am bringing them back a.) to keep the ball rolling b.) to help familiarize my blog-viewers with moi.
welcome. and enjoy!! :)

CURRENT OBSESSION- new workout clothes! shopping online for upcoming vacation, and the new housewives of NJ premire tonight! TRASH TV @ it's finest.
WEIRDEST OBSESSION-Salads with cranberrys and pine nuts
WEARING TODAY- Target poka-dot dress, blk & gold belt & trusty black tights
FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD- good coffee, fountain soda & swedish fish
YOU'D LIKE TO LEARN TO: FRENCH!
LAST THING YOU BOUGHT- New running tights to inspire longer workouts :)
LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW - Band of Horses, "No Ones Gonna Love You" on repeat.
FAVORITE WEATHER- Summer Days with minimial humidity
MOST CHALLENGING THING RIGHT NOW- missing my hkyplayer & working lots.
ANYWHERE TO LIVE- give me fun in the sun and my toes in the sand and I'm a happy girl.
WANT IN YOUR HANDS RIGHT NOW - the hkyplayer!!:) & lotsa $$$
LIKE TO GET RID OF- negative energy. jealousy.
ANYWHERE FOR AN HOUR- Montreal, watch episodes of LOST & nap on his shoulder
LANGUAGE TO LEARN- See above! FRENCH. necessary!!
MEET IN PERSON- the hkyplayer's sister, Ali J. She is far far away
FAVORITE TYPE OF MUSIC- All. But indie-girly music
FAVORITE CLOTHING OWNED- skinny jeans
DREAM JOB- I am pretty close to living it.
$100 TO SPEND ON - Sundresses! will be this wknd!!
PET-PEEVE- Sneezing, sniffiling, licking fingers & bragging. eek eek eek.
WHO DO YOU ADMIRE- My Momma. She is the greatest. Raised 3 kids. Worked all the way through and is such a great partner to my Dad.
PERSONAL STYLE- Classic. Girly/Preppy
FAVORITE BEAUTY PRODUCT- Sephora Brand Make Up

positive vibes.

2009-05-11T11:43:00.000-07:00

ordering running attire online. it is well deserved. and positive shopping.

per Danielle Runs (wow it brightened my day!) i enjoy outdoor running ALWAYS. but now have become more of an indoor runner.... but thank you Danielle for being so inspiring...blisters and all! bought these lil guys today- cannot wait for them to come!! perfect for summer!!

hopefully before my upcoming vaca in Montreal. hkyplayer's momma (P*Daisy) is an aerobics instructor. so love to impress her with my cute hang out/work out attire. :)

lock it up!

2009-05-11T06:15:00.000-07:00

i have been dreading writing this blog for a couple days now. but life goes on. maybe it will be a lesson to all the girls out there in their little studios... i will try to make this minimally depressing. i live in a studio apartment. it is pre-war, with a new bathroom & kitchen. aka. it is perfect. i live alone. and enjoy every minute of it. i like learning how to be on my own.... with this in mind..

i came home thursday evening from a long day spent at work and then a nice workout at the gym. *i had been gone from 7:30 am- 10:00 pm. .....needless to say, my door was wide open. i peered in and sure enough, the place was torn apart..but done so in a meticulous way. ie. all my receipts put on piles, pictures in piles, and here is the kicker, my jewelry (which is always tangled up), was laid out perfectly on my futon....

i called my Mom, the cops and Janel *bff who lives close by. the cops came, about an hour later. they were incredibly good looking, go figure. and proceeded to hit on my bff janel & i. perfect right?!!?! come oN! find the criminals. take fingerprints! but once they heard electronics were safe (my laptop and tv) they were pretty much over the whole investigation portion.

we discovered the losers took every prescription i own, and OTC drugs. ie. cough syrup, lactate medicine.. (weird?!) and my digital camera. i had pictures from france on that fricking camera. never printed them out. so now i will have to see if i can order them online? ohh the frustration. on a positive note. i sleep soundly. and i still do love my place. but really. i am bitter.

my landlord installed all new keys and locks. and bars inside the windows. Mom & Dad want to install ADT security but we shall see. basically, it just makes me think more or less, why do i choose to be independent when i could be living with the hkyplayer and basically having my own body guard. but i do know this time is important, it allows me to be thankful for when he and i are together..and when i am folding clothes and wiping dirty noses i will know i did it once by myself..& family & love beats out being alone and doing things your way. BY FAR. so Europe here we come..last year I went in January.. the hkyplayer takes flight August 1. I wonder how long i will last in the states....

here is a picture from france, that was taken with the camera (RIP) :)

on to bigger & better things. will.not.let.this.get.me.down.

isaiah 41:10

2009-05-08T08:28:00.000-07:00

...so do not fear, for i am with you, do not be dismayed for i am your God. i will strenthen you & help you; i will uphold you with my righteous right hand'....

Quizzes, Quizzes, Quizzes...

2009-05-07T05:06:00.000-07:00

... It is another rainy day. So here is my early morning post. Well kind of a post..

8 Things I Am Looking Forward To:
Memorial Day weekend poolside in Montreal
Boating and Family the first wknd in June
Youngest Bro's High School Graduation
Knowing where the hkyplayer will be this season
The weekend!!
Sunshine, it has rained for about a week straight now
Sushi date with Janel, long over due
Shopping for upcoming wknd trips

8 Things I Did Yesterday:
Went to the Apple store on 5th Ave.
Actually left the building for lunch, Qdoba with Kate
Slept thru my alarm clock
Went to the gym
Watched bad MTV
Against my better judgement, walked home from the gym
Read the latest issue of Esquire, as torture, because Megan Fox was on the cover
Cooked turkey meatballs for Dinner

8 Things I Wish I Could do:
Speak French
Cook every single night
Be in 3 places at once
Get through the morning without coffee
Run for an hour on the treadmill
Go into stores without buying a thing
Telaporte
Have a pet

8 Shows I Watch:
Real Housewives of NYC
Jon & Kate Plus 8
Good Morning America
Keeping Up With the Kardashains
E! News
American Idol (the hky player and his team mates sucked me in)
Rachel Ray
if I am home: The View

8 Favorite Fruits:
Oranges
Grapes
Strawberries
Pineapple
Apples
Bananas
Kiwi
Blueberries

8 Places I’d Like to Travel To:
London
Spain
Somewhere tropical with the hkyplayer
British Columbia to visit the hkyplayer's sister
Montreal *yay 2 weeks!!
Washington DC to be with the college bff
Cape Cod, relive childhood memories
Australia (minus the flight because I could telaporte :) )

8 Places I’ve Lived:
France
Niagara Falls
Hoboken
Queens
Liverpool
- Covered Bridge Apts.
- Blackwood Drive
- Zodiac Circle

Quiz Time...
1) Are you currently in a serious relationship? Yes
2) What was your dream growing up? The Happily Ever After ending
03) What talent do you wish you had? Anything musical. I have Zero talent in that department
04) If I bought you a drink what would it be? French wine
05) Favorite vegetable? Cucumbers. (pickels!)
06) What was the last book you read? Breaking Dawn
07) What zodiac sign are you? Scorpio
08) Any Tattoos and/or Piercings? Explain where. Pleading the 5th
09) Worst Habit? Ruining a manicure, wanting sweets after a meal
10) If you saw me walking down the street would you offer me a ride? No. especially because I am in the city aka, no car!
11) What is your favorite sport? Hockey :)
12) Do you have a Pessimistic or Optimistic attitude? Optimistic!
13) What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me? SPAZ. and call 911
14) Worst thing to ever happen to you? I don't believe it has happened yet. Nothing to complain about!
15) Tell me one weird fact about you. I read my horoscope every morning, as well as close friends and family, txt them when I think they might be relevant
16) Do you have any pets? Family dog, Lefty. I miss you!!
17) What if I showed up at your house unexpectedly? I would be shocked. Just moved and not too many people know the new place just yet. But if I liked you Id offer wine and some good reality tv.
18) Do you think clowns are cute or scary? Scary. always have.
20) If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be? Oh the list I could write. Just 'tightening' :)
21) Would you be my crime partner or my conscience? I can be both
22) What color eyes do you have? Green
23) Ever been arrested? No
24) Bottle or can soda? Fountain is the best
25) If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it? Pay off debt! And college loans and then vacation with the hkyplayer before he is off to Europe.
27) What's your favorite place to hang out? in front of a movie on the couch with the hkyplayer, on my parents boat, with my best girlfriends
28) Do you believe in ghosts? ...only the good ones.
29) Favorite thing to do in your spare time? relax, as spare time is rare, shop, good meals with my bffs
30) Do you swear a lot? No
31) Biggest pet peeve? sniffiling, people licking their fingers
32) In one word, how would you describe yourself? Considerate
33) Do you believe/appreciate romance? I appreciate AND believe.

wednesday whoa is me's...

2009-05-06T06:53:00.000-07:00

i woke up to the sound of my neighbors shuffling around. this might not seem like any big news ... but here is the thing. i have never heard them before. not once. oh wait!! maybe because i woke up when i typically am already in commute to work.. turned off the alarm mid-dream and next thing i know, an hour has passed. so throw the hair and a bun and all black outfit. go. i tried to remain positive until i realized, the subway cut off one of my favorite part of the mornings. i just love how the pre-recorded woman's voice says 7th avenue. it is a highlight of mine. for some reason, today it was cut off. me being me, i superstitiously thought- ut oh today is not going to be a bright spot in my life... another superstition, i thought wednesday will be a nothing-day because thursday is going to be chaotic. oh right. jinx yourself why don't you.

@ the office i was informed that no, my vacation will not be allowed. this vaca. was requested over a month ago. it is over memorial day, up to montreal to see the hkyplayer and his lovely family. the family i have not seen since July 2008. not because i am a terrible gf, but because the hkyplayer is abroad, MIA, gone, absent, etc. August 1- April 1. my poor 'MIL' had been waiting for this trip for ages, just yesterday she told me, while I was in Duane Reed buying trail mix, 'i cannot wait until my house is full again.' welp there goes that. hky player has no idea the trip was cancelled, sleeps in until at least noon....my company does tend to cancel my wknds, holidays and vacas...nothing new here. nature of the beast.

tomorrow is my year review, 3 months past due. i WILL bring up the vacation. and i WILL bring up all of the holidays i DID work....more to come...reminisce...

now counting down until a possible early happy hour at lunch. yes please.

King of Queens (?!!).

2009-05-05T10:34:00.000-07:00

see! toldya- more updates. here we go.

SIKED for the season finale of RHONYC. you know, real housewives of new york city. the girls in the office all love bethenny. last episode she won me over. i am over the countess. mainly because she called her daughter's hands paws. yeesh. the co-workin' gfs say they are going to a Betheny book signing tonight in the city..but all the rain puts a damper on things..
LOOKING FORWARD to doing laundry. well anxious. very first time i am doing laundry in the public realm. eek. some how or another i always got away with having washer n dryers 'in house'. even in france we did. I enjoy laundry. scratch that. i enjoy all parts minus the putting away. i am brainstorming better storage possibilites as we speak aka as i type.

LATEST & GREATEST King of Queens ?!!... Middle Bro. called. He asked if he can stay w. me this summer, possible engineering co-op in the city. First I txt fwd the txt to Momma. She is in Chicago at a work convention so until later on her thoughts, and then I called hkyplayer. He is for it. and said, just as long as Middle Bro knows, this is my life. Your here. No Judging. And go with the flow. Basically, I am a work-aholic that likes my fair share of wine on the wknds... then I started thinking...I DO have a free guest pass per day @ my gym, he is like me, needs a daily workout to be sane. and I DO have a new futon.... and wow. my bro. he is good stuff.

This is the Middle Bro in a nutshell.

He is Smart: Mechnical Engineering Major

He is Sentimental: He txts about our parents gifts weeks if not months before and ALWAYS comes through with great ideas for a good price. I love getting gifts from him.
He is Handsome: Turns heads. I hate to admit it, people always thinking we are dating. Yeesh. Older woman, ie. grandmas and my moms friends hit on him. He is just charming.

Bottom line: In some ways we are the same, in others, so different. Youngest Bro balances us all out perfectly. But I am looking forward to spending time together. How fun. AND random!

bloggin' about bloggin'

2009-05-05T08:38:00.000-07:00

there are a million things going on right now. but instead i wanna take a moment & let everyone know where this blog is headed. i started following my first blog Chitlins & Camembert last winter. yes, i work in PR, but typically not in the consumer-friendly side. but for some reason or another i was researching mommy blogs. & BAM here pops up Amy's site. it was the SAME wk. my company informed me they would allow me to work remotely from Tours, France while the hkyplayer ..well duh...played professional hky. he had moved there august 1st....i was not arriving until january 15th. this was long over due. SIX MONTHS. a part.

Amy is fabulous. in a nutshell. AND my mentor. here she is. socially awkward amongst the french woman, raising two gorgeous children in the french countryside. i would read her blog several times a day before departing for france as a reminder that 1.) i can be American and be o.k. in france. 2.) my Lord it is not easy to raise children--let alone while teaching them 2 Languages... it was the first time I ever brainstormed this.

(I should back up)

The hkyplayer & I met in college, he is from Montreal Q.C. originally. So French has always been a part of our lives. No, I do not speak a lick of it. Yes, I have tried. We have been together for 5 yrs. and i do pick up things here and there. Ok back on task, Chitlins & Camembert provided me with confidence and entertainment. it allowed me to visualize myself emersed in the French culture while staying close to my roots. (Amy did the whole NYC living thing prior to France too.)...HE works in mysterious ways doesnt he?! All this from a google search in the workplace...Ok. so anyway. My life is not normal. Long distance is not easy. NYC living is not easy. Paying $1100 a month for your very own studio (yay!) not easy. Being away from your family (Mom, Dad & 2 Amazing Bro's + Lefty *dog) is not easy. But blogging about it helps. And hearing other stories helps.

I just love blogs about new mommy's, newlywed's. I live vicariously thru you all, for I pray each day the hkyplayer & i will get to share those life moments together. I look forward to hearing about all your funny anecdotes and sharing my own. x

download of the day: City, Sara Bareillas

taking a big bite out of the big apple. again.

2009-05-04T13:01:00.000-07:00

hi all. wow.

so the whole french countryside blogging did not go as planned. to say the least. but in my defense, my PR co. offered to have me work part time from our lil apartment. and part time shortly changed to full time. next thing i knew i was a full time PR associate, trophy wife and maid. in that exact order. another reason for my non-blogging blog...the hockey player & i were obsessed. any free time was spent together. honeymoon phase. and second, after long hours on my crummy laptop the last thing i wanted was to be online typing away about random french tidbits.

we had an amazing time.

- GREAT Weather

- I got to go on runs DAILY. (aka I was balanced).

- Work went well.

- I LOVED our lil apartment.

- met some great girl friends.

- he played VERY well & was injury free...come to think of it..my klutz tendencies caused me to be the more injured of the 2..shocking.. i know...

- he & I got in ONE (basically) fight...in Paris...the most romantic city?! I think not..paris is not my thang. grey. not a lota culture. but thats just me. maybe some day i will be in luv. so far montreal still has a strong hold on my heart...in the genre of favorite all time cities.. says the girl who lives in NYC.

- & the whole thing solidified hey..we like each other STILL. after 5 yrs and off and on the long distance..we are still going strong. For the next chapter, I am back in NYC...after glancing over my previous blogs, who would of thunk'it. but I am doing it.

* New apartment :) :) this charming pre-war studio in Astoria. (will update pics)!

* New job, Night job that is, hostess at Uncle Jacks, a very Uptown (Midtown) Steak House in the City... drains the life out of me but takes away the guilt of over-spending on the weekends.

...it is that whole saying of hitting yourself with a hammer (?!) because it feels so good when you stop... my life is complete shit Sunday & Monday..but Tuesday morning feels like Christmas morning every week. Because that is when I only work 1 job. :) we shall see how long this lasts.

* New work out regiment (a very lax program currently..yeesh)...I now belong to a gym, quite different from my morning runs by my lil French countryside lake. It is a young gym. It is a busy gym. It has fat mirrors. again... lets see how this goes....

There is so much to write. I must save info for future blogs. But I am back on board. If even ONE person gets the joy out of the blogs I read daily..then I am a happy girl.
Gbyes for Now.. Back Shortly I PROMISE! xx

ups & downs of the thermometer...

2008-12-09T08:50:00.000-08:00

in nyc it was roughly 7 degrees yesterday & is expected to reach 59 degrees (F) tomorrow.

along with the temperature outside...mine has been fluctuating as well...

...fighting off a cold.

i am a believer in superstitions & that all things are linked. when one is stressed/'life transitioning' ....then here comes the sickness. ...& bad skin. at least in my un-glam world.

work is still sorting out what to do with me. hey are being very supportive while trying to figure out how long i can be employed...as of now, december 19 is my very last day in the office...i will work from home until i fly out on january 13. i included a pic of kate & i...my coworker who has helped with every step of the transition across the ocean. :) the hkyplayer is finalizing his holiday plans..some team mates are off to barcelona while others are off to prague. the longer he waits the more expensive flights are. barcelona is an option because there is a great 'football' game he wants to see. prague- because everything would be so cheap. i sure hope he figures it out.... i do not want to have a broken heart on christmas morning.. thinking of my boy all alone on such a special day... hugs and cold medicine... kmn.

the goodbyes begin--

2008-12-03T17:49:00.000-08:00

as i watch the tree lighting ceremony in rockefeller center..i thought it would be nice to jot a quick love note to the city..

what i will surely not miss-

1. subway transfers/cancellations

2. 50% of a paycheck going to rent..

3. not being always being able to wear the heels of my choice

4. the homeless that have dogs with them

5. 12 hour work days

6. being the only girl without a puppy/toddler/husband on the weekends

7. grocery shopping at convience stores

8. 12$ shots of jose cuervo

9. feeling extremly lonely amongst 17 million people

what i am sadly leaving behind-

1. my coworkers..the best ones a girl could ask for..minus dwight shrute

2. runs along the hudson

3. penn station

4. ny style pizza..ordered at 4am..

5. using the empire state building as a compass

6. fashion ave.

7. hooters off broadway (dont order clams)

8. any magazine i could ever want..weeklies, monthly-fashion/fitness/political...for free.

9. sephora on every corner

10. $1 drafts at green rock

11. celebrity spotting

Losing my Blogging Innocence-

2008-12-02T12:44:00.000-08:00

here goes nothing . today is the big day. my first blog.
i recently read a blog that i could not get enough of... & thought. hear goes nothing.
i figured it should go along with the new year- '09-- here we come.
a new blog also goes along with a new chapter in life...
hears to the big switcharoo...'off broadway'- headed to the french countryside...

i figured what better to keep me busy than a blog. and a library card..

oh, & a gym membership to keep off the weight from the wine & cheese... more to come. plz stay tuned, i am a beginner & will get better in time. xx.