Monthly Archives: March 2014

Links!

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Well hello friends! I have had a fun week of dining with friends, enjoying some of the best skiing of the season at Stratton, watching old movies from Netflix, and getting to see my honorary niece toddle all around. Here’s what I’ve been reading in the meantime!
Spring break, oh how I wish you existed for adults. This history of spring break will have you missing unfortunate piercings and poolside drinks before you finish reading.
We all love Matthew McConaughey’s signature line from Dazed and Confused. But did you know where he came up with alright, alright, alright?
Some people like podcasts for their commute, I prefer listening to TED talks. Here are 10 that every woman should hear.
I love reading magazines, so this article about headlines that are true to women’s lives is pretty eye opening.
Beyonce and Sheryl Sandberg want to ban the word bossy with this video, and I am totally with them.
You can eat raw cookie dough and NOT get salmonella????
If you haven’t seen the deaf pug yet, you probably should watch this.
You know that pollution IS bad for your health, but here’s HOW it’s bad for your heart.
I have been reading her blog for so long, I feel like I know her. So excited for Jessica Quirk’s news.
What a festive idea for a St. Patty’s day brunch (to go with your green mimosa of course).
What have you read?

Chanel Camellia Watch

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chanelIt’s not often that a watch really wows me, and I haven’t seen one that I dreamed of having on my wrist since the floating diamond splendor of Wintour Watches. Now Chanel has gone and created a timepiece that I am seriously coveting again. The face is black silk embroidered with a camellia’s pale inks and whites, all surrounded by tons of tiny diamonds. Want.

When You’re Tired, Take a Break

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puppyI am a planner, a doer, a socializer, and I live in NYC –a city where you can arguably never run out of things to do, people to see, or new stuff to try. That combination, while pretty wonderful most of the time, can get pretty darn exhausting at others. Sometimes, after months of feeling like a weekend without days and nights full of activities is a failure, I am run  down, tired out, and weary of everything I typically enjoy. In moments like these, I wonder. Should I really live here? Is this really what I want?

The answer is always yes.

But at times, doing the things I like can weigh me down. They stop being fun. And after being here for just over ten years, I’ve learned – when you’re tired, take a break. If it’s going out, hitting the gym, working long hours that’s sapping your stamina just stop. Stop it right away. Even cancel something this instant if you have to- not permanently, but just long enough to rejuventate. If it’s the city’s pace that’s wearing you thin, head to the country. If it’s too many girls nights, try staying in and painting your nails. If it’s work, get your assistant to pick up the slack. When you start to miss it (and you know you will), that’s a pretty good sign you’re ready to pick things back up where you left off. Usually being tired and frustrated is not a sign that your tastes have changed, just an indicator that you might be indulging in too much of a good thing, and you’re plum tuckered out.

National Day of Unplugging

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Sundown tomorrow through sundown March 8th is National Day of Unplugging. While I love the idea of not looking at a backlit screen for 24 whole hours, my job requires me to use computers.  But instead, I plan to not look at my phone (not even once to “check the time”) when I am spending time with my friends. On the subway, I will read a magazine instead of mindlessly playing the same level of Candy Crush. I won’t listen to my headphones while I walk places. And I think it will be a nice break.

Will you unplug? Why?

DVDs

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I recently realized how long it has been since I watched an actual DVD. My roommate has a Netflix subscription that we stream right to our TV. If we want to watch a movie that’s not on there, it’s way easier to press the on demand button than walk down to the local Duane Reade for a Redbox – plus none of those nasty late fees when I inevitably forget to return it. When I am planning a trip, I rent an iTunes movie to my phone for the journey. All of my movie watching is in the theaters , downloaded, or instantly streaming. Then Netflix comes along and offers me a free trial of Netflix DVDS. And you know what? There are a TON of movies that I been wanting to see that I haven’t been able to find digitally, so I am giving it a whirl. Fingers crossed I remember how to use my DVD player, because here’s what I’ve got lined up in my queue so far!

  • Burlesque (Because Cher and Christina Aguilera? That’s a no brainer)
  • Love and Other Drugs
  • Rachel Getting Married
  • Milk
  • Savages
  • Pitch Perfect
  • This Means War
  • On the Road
  • All is Lost
  • Anna Karenina
  • Pain & Gain
  • 2 Guns
  • Something Borrowed

What movies would you watch if you had unlimited DVD access for a month?

Happy Mardi Gras

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mardi grasHappy Mardi Gras everyone! I will spend today pretending I am still in New Orleans, eating paczki while I still can, and seeing a big brass band. While I do that, here are some links (I promise none are about the Oscars)!

In a crowded city, you’re bound to trip or cry in public at some point. This article does a really good job of describing what that’s like.

If you’re one of those annoying people who blocks the sidewalk while you slow down to a snail’s pace to text, or read an article while you walk, here’s something you might want to think about –unsightly TECHNECK.

I still love getting and giving personalized mixed cd’s from/to the people I am closest with. This playlist really brought me back.

Women are starting to take their rightful place among the world’s wealthiest. Holler! And if you liked that, you’ll probably like this piece on how to end the gender pay gap once and for all.

Here’s a revolutionary idea, ending homelessness by giving people homes.

If you love emojis and Beyonce (and who doesn’t really), you’ll love this.

Now go do something fun to celebrate!