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happy life in nyc
happylifeinnyc.blogspot.com
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Chronicling my quest to live a happy life in nyc: fashion, food, pretty things, career advice, exercise, and things to do around the city.
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Personality

I first took the Myers-Briggs test when I joined Teach For America as part of my training, but I think I was so overwhelmed at the time that it didnt mean much to me beyond how I relate to my friends...

08 jun 11

Stone Street

Ive never been part of the whole Wall Street world before, but apparently this is what Stone Street looks like on a Friday evening, at least during the Spring and Summer. Not sure Id recommend going ...

07 jun 11

Happy Jobs in NYC: Lucia Green-Weiskel and Energy Reform in China

Lucia and I worked together many years ago on a little island off the coast of New Hampshire. She was (and still is) gorgeous and brilliant and wanted to do environmental work in China. Fast forward ...

06 jun 11

15 Tips for Surviving Wedding Planning

Check out my post 15 Tips for Surviving Wedding Planning on one of my favorite blogs, The Fashionable Hostess. Amanda gives such great tips on fashion, recipes, great products, and, of...

04 jun 11

Running Mix #5

{This running mix is inspired by a Lady GaGa concert that I watched on HBO. AMAZING} Monster - Lady GaGa Written in the Stars - Tinie Tempah Whatever U Like - Nicole Scherzinger Jai Ho! - A.R. Rahman...

03 jun 11

Cobb Salad

I had the most delicious salad this weekend. See picture below and a list of the ingredients it contained. I dont have a recipe for the dressing, but it was an awesome lemon vinaigrette. Cobb Salad- ...

01 jun 11

Pop Philosophy

Thanks to all of my time lying by the pool in Miami this weekend, I finished "The Schopenhauer Cure" on the plane ride back to NYC. In this book, a therapist confronts his own mortality after...

31 may 11

Hope everyone is having as great of a weekend as I am! Sending out lots of sun and relaxation from Miami. 

29 may 11

Books for Memorial Day Weekend

Here are some books Ive read recently. I meant to post this before the weekend actually started, but a very late night out followed by intensive Bar studying during the day prevented that from happen...

29 may 11

Another Mood Board for Inspiration

We are still waiting for our exact move-in date and I AM GETTING A LITTLE IMPATIENT. So in the meantime, I will continue to turn to pinterest for some inspiration.  I love those chairs. How amaz...

26 may 11

A Beautiful Day

Yesterday was a truly beautiful sunny day in NYC. After going to Yoga to the People, I decided to wander aimlessly around the city. It was my last day of total freedom before I start studying for the...

25 may 11

Yoga to the People

My beautiful and brilliant friend Rachel introduced me to Yoga to the People yesterday and I think its one of the best finds in the city. Its a yoga studio whose goal is to make yoga available to eve...

25 may 11

Fitist Workout Plans

I got an email today about Fitist, a new website that recently launched here in NYC. I love the concept behind it - its a one-stop booking website to NYCs best fitness studios. Basically you sign up ...

24 may 11

Some Moments from My Day

A sculpture of my worst nightmare on the subway platform at 14th Street {an alligator coming out of the sewer and eating me}. Oh you know, just a bunch of people dressed up to meet Lady Gaga at the B...

24 may 11

Cheap Japanese Food - Kenka

A miracle happened Wednesday night. Nine people went to Kenka on St. Marks street in the East Village. We had a feast. We drank eight pitchers of beer. And when we divided up the check each persons t...

21 may 11

Moving into a New Apartment

I am the least handy person on the planet. I didnt even know how to plunge a toilet until last year. I have also lived in my share of New York apartments and it would have been helpful to know how ce...

20 may 11

Priscilla Queen of the Desert

I saw this play on Broadway this past Saturday with Michael (the hubby) and my parents. Its about drag queens. Some might find it strange that we chose this play for a night of family fun, but consid...

19 may 11

Graduation

Im so sorry I havent posted for the past couple of days. Graduation was on Monday and I was inundated with love and support and happiness. Im not sure if its because Im older now, but I appreciate th...

18 may 11

Young Professionals Society for the Arts

About a year ago, Michael and I decided to start the Young Professionals Society for the Arts. We have always loved going to various art and cultural events around the city and we wanted to create a ...

15 may 11

I feel a responsibility to keep things geared towards graduation since my backpack post is now posted on Columbia Law School graduation website. This is both extremely embarrassing and kind of c...

14 may 11

A Letter to My Columbia Law School Backpack

Dear CLS Backpack, You were a free gift during orientation and you have served me well ever since. You carried impossibly large books like Securities Regulation and Federal Securities Law. You accomp...

11 may 11

Charity Walks

Im a big fan of 5k races, but I had never done a 5k charity walk until this past Saturday. It was really great! Races always make me a little nervous, despite the fact that I do them for fun and my o...

10 may 11

A Cheap Leather Jacket!

I wanted a leather jacket for a really long time, but there was no way I could afford to spent $200 - $800 dollars on one. I tried waiting for sales at Bloomingdales, but even then they were all over...

09 may 11

Karaoke in the City

There is NOTHING better than singing karaoke after finals are over, in a room, with some of your best friends. I say that as someone who has a severe phobia of singing. I would never ever get up at a...

08 may 11

The Wedding Photographer from Hell

Gather round lovely readers, I am going to tell you a story. Its not the happiest of stories, but if I can save even one future bride from the anguish I experienced, then its a story worth telling. I...

07 may 11

Its Friday. . . Lets All Do a Dance

Its finally Friday, which means Im taking my first final as you read this. One semester I was so happy when finals were over that I spent the entire next day lying in my bed, watching TV, and smiling...

06 may 11

How to Sound (and be!) Politically Savvy

I have never been the most politically savvy person. I know it may come as a surprise, but I prefer happy things! My friend Sara in particular has always made fun of me for this. She loves to quiz me...

05 may 11

Sunset over Manhattan

05 may 11

A Sorry Excuse for a Post

Im really sorry guys, this is the first time in 2 months where I really dont have anything to say. Finals are kicking my butt. Its raining outside. I probably wont even leave my apartment today. I co...

04 may 11

Anthropologie Aprons

A while back I did a post on gift ideas for a bridal shower. But I cant believe I forgot one of my absolute favorite gifts of all - my apron from Anthropologie. Look how cute these are! I think any b...

03 may 11

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