Little 'A This...Little 'A That

Hello friends!  How's everyone doing these days?!  It's so gross and rainy in NYC - sick!  BUT it is a great day to be a duck!!  I ordered delivery for lunch and the poor guy took out the receipt for me to sign - soaking wet!  Like I could ring it out - he just stared at me with hope in his eyes that some how I could make this better.

So who's watching RHOBH??  Shiz is getting real  up in the 90210!  I mean seriously - Brandi - needs to step off.  

I really am not a fan.  Don’t get me wrong - I think Kyle can be a lil bitchy sometimes and Kim is slightly off her rocker - but Brandi is just - ugh (only thing that came to mind).  

And speaking of Kim - I'm confused.  I just don’t get what is going on.  And Taylor needs to eat a burger.  

And I love Lisa's new wedding coordinator - I mean he's Frank (from Father of the Bride) to a T!! Totally heart - he's so out there!  

And Adrienne just remains among my faves - she's so no BS and I love her for that.  She also has a bit of I dare say "Jersey" in her - her outfits crack me up!  And the gold hair strands - LOVE HER! 

And speaking of RH - ummm NJ reunion - OMG!!!  I really can't stand Teresa - you can tell she's just lying about everything.  

I really  heart the rest of them - and it's now like 3 against 1.  And Caroline is so even  keeled about everything - doesn't raise her voice at all.  So calm.  

I can't wait to see it Sunday night - I'm sad to hear something going on between her and her sister Dina (who I really enjoyed).  And Teresa getting in the way?!  Worst!!!

And another thing - this Gluten Free diet isn't so bad!  I've found some great products - would love some more if you have them!!  Here are a few that I've enjoyed:

And one last thing - the almond oil - still going strong.  I think it really helps!  I do recommend it!!

Ok lovelies - I'm out like shout.  Peace in the Middle East.  Rain in Spain.  Goodbye don't cry (I just made that one up - they're just flying out now!).

This Is Happening - Part Deux

Ok we're back.  Sorry for delay.  I had to volunteer at my company's "adopted school" yesterday - giving out books.  It was supposed to be an hour and then it turned into over 3…you see where I'm going with this…so when I finally got back to work things were cray to the zay.  But don't worry I was invited to a Halloween party by a 2^nd grader - you can all be jealous now. 

Before I get completely into the rest of the recap - can we quickly talk about the second part of Teen Mom?!  OMG! 

I love Caitlyn and Tyler - 

I really hope these two can make it - like not just as a couple - but full on go to college, get jobs, be successful.  Butch & April need to check themselves and grow the f-up!  I'm so sick of their shenanigans!  My  heart just breaks for these two every time I see them. 

Maci - 

oh Maci and Ryyun - I really think that these two are destined to be together eventually.  I do heart Kyyahl, but seriously - he still loves her and I think she still loves him.  Truth and time people, truth and time, but I just wouldn't be one ounce surprised if someday down the line - when both have grown up - they are back together.  I really think that Ryyun is growing up a bit - he seemed a tad more mature this time - so we'll see!  And I just love all the lil ones - too cute - Bentley - seriously - adorbs!

Ok - back on track…

So we left off at breakfast.  After we tried to get that down - some of us with more difficulty than others - aka  me - we went home and to ourselves ready for the day.  We had tickets for the Sex & the City tour around the city.  We got up to the meeting spot and eventually filed onto the bus.  Not one of us was all that excited to get onto a bus on that gorg day, but we did it and hoped it would be fun!  We picked our seats (Sydney sat with me and Ruby & Kit sat behind us) and we were ready for some SATC enjoyment!  A nano second after the tour guide opened her mouth - this is the reaction for the 4 of us - collectively:

Sydney:  Nope - I can't do this!


Me:  Is this happening?


Ruby:  Oh, God this is gonna be painful!


Kit:  Ugh!

Guys - cyrusly (back story on that - one night I met a guy name Cyrus and my friend and I thought it was HI-larious to say "cyrusly" the WHOLE night - he didn't find it as amusing - but cyrusly - it was hysterical) - but this girl was prob one of the most annoying people you've ever heard/met.  She was an "actress" and just so over the top.  I could.not.handle.  The tour itself was not like any of us thought it was going to be.  I couldn't tell you what I thought it would be, but this wasn't it.  It wasn't awful - just wasn't what I expected.  You made "stops" throughout the tour - Magnolia, Budakhan, Pleasure Chest, Steve's Bar (where we could get a cosmo), etc.  At the last stop we broke from the group and decided to just head home.  Of course we took a "wrong turn" and wound up in Chinatown - obviously where all the dead fish were - so disgusting.  Sydney was literally running down the middle of the street.  So gross.

Eventually we made it home and relaxed for a bit.  We opened a bottle of wine and took out some old college albums.  Best!  Some of the pics were priceless and the memories just came flooding back!  We then had to peel ourselves away and force ourselves to go out for the night! 

We had reservations at Jane - which was amaze - definitely recommend!  After dinner we were ready to get our 80s throwback on.  I took them to the Canal Room - saw Rubix Cube. 

At first we all were not feeling it.  It was crowded, loud, and no place to sit.  Eventually we got into it and by the time the band came on - you'd have to drag us out of there!  The band was great - minus the people around us that were completely annoying.  Just drunk messes and should not have been out in public.  We did have an amazing time, though.  I should also note that at dinner, Sydney decided that she was going to reply to all things that annoyed her by yelling "nutsack"...soooo people that were around her/annoyed her had that yelled in their ears.  Again filed under things WE think are funny, but not everyone else.  Eventually things cleared out and we were left there dancing like fools again.  Don’t worry, Kit found herself in full on Dirty Dancing - being lifted mode - nbd. 

It was great.  After that we didn't want to go home, but we "couldn't stay here" - so off to my hood we went!  We found ourselves in another neighborhood bar and making a spectacle.  Although not as bad as the two girls that were literally giving out lap dances - so disgusting.  BTW - we weren't in a strip club!  Once again we busted out the "staying out way past our bedtime" and rolled in at 4 am.  Repeat of the night before - pizza was ordered and TV came on.  And just like previously - it was the best ever. 

We woke up on Sunday and obvi recapped.  I of course got sad when they were leaving.  Basically there were a few tears shed after they left. 

I was so sad to see them go.  It was such a fun weekend - but I know I'll see them soon!  Ruby's Dirty Thirty is right around the corner!!

Have great weekends everyone!! XOXO

This Is Happening - Take One

Is it weird that I have "Spice Up Your Life" in my head?!  No clue.  Also I had a strange encounter this morning - I was in the elevator and it was pretty full.  This woman in my building was in there, too.  She is older and known to be a lil cooky. Someone was trying to get on, so I looked behind me (it was the wall), there was NOTHING there so I stepped back and leaned against the wall.  Next thing I know this woman's arm is around my waist!  Like full on around my waist.  

WTF?!  What just happened - why is this happening.  She looks at me and smiles weirdly and says "OOPS".  Wait what?!  That was not an "oops", there was nothing accidental about it.  Then thankfully the doors opened and I could escape.  Why is this my life?!

Anywho - y'all the girls came rolling through this past weekend and let me tell you - bitches be crazy.  Things got slightly out of control.  I’m going to have to break this into 2 parts.  Buckle up - it was a bumpy ride!

I woke up Saturday morning at 11 am to find Ruby next to me, Kit on the couch (sans blankets), and Sydney basically sitting straight up in the big chair/ottoman situation I have.  I stand up - can hardly move - my body just hated me - turn the corner to find my front door open.  What happened?!  Cut to the night before…

After much pacing and waiting the girls finally arrived!!  Yay!  They freshened up quick and then we were off to dinner at Neely's (such a good place - food is delish)!!  Normally our first nights are pretty low key, we realize we only have one "big" night in us, now that we are old hags.  So while at dinner we decided to have a few drinks - I think you see where this is going. Then we figured - it's NYC - we have to go out for a little bit.  So we went to this neighborhood bar - Redemption and found a table in the back.  I should also note that the first table we had to move because we were by the speakers and it was "too loud". So we went to the back and got our little area.  We got our first Red Bulls and we were off to the races!  The DJ was playing really fun music, so obvi we had to bust out our stellar dance moves.  

Sydney had a "friend" that was going to meet up with us, so he arrived.  Kit and I found ourselves chatting up these 2 guys.  One was married and telling us about his little girls (they were from California - here on business) - it was nice/cute.  The other was just chatting away, buying us drinks.  He was kinda cute - so I figured - what the hell!  Then he asked me to dance….sooo to the dance floor!  About 10 minutes later he almost kissed me and I see Kit coming flying at me.  This was our exchange:

Kit:  He's married - he's freaking married!
Me:  What - no he's not - he tried to kiss me!
Kit:  He's married!!  His friend just told me!
Me:  What?!?  There's no ring!
Kit:  YUP - he put it in his pocket!!!
Me:  ANGER!

By the time we turned around - they were gone.  Like ran out of the bar.  So gross.  Why does this happen to me?!  I hate it - can't I just meet a normal guy?!  Why is this so hard???  Ok enough of me ranting…back to the story!

Kit, Ruby and I proceed to twirl around some more - fully taking advantage of the dance floor clearing out.  I somehow got a hold of some guys Yankees hat and took a liking to it - Sydney called me "gangsta" - I mean it's no big deal.  I was pretty bad ass.  Finally we thought it would be appropriate to go home.  Sydney felt she needed some "more time" with her "friend". Obviously I thought a huddle was the only way of dealing with this.  So we "huddled up" and "discussed".  Not sure what happened in there, but next thing me, Kit & Ruby were on our way home.  As we were leaving - we were approached by some guy who only said this:

Guy:  You girls want some coke?
Kit:  What?!
Me:  Is this happening?
Ruby:  You mean like soda?

As you can see we are not well versed in these situations.  Basically we all started running.  We made it to my apartment, after a brief chat with my doorman and immediately ordered pizza.  Oh did I mention that we got home at 4:30 AM - what the what?! The pizza was amazing - best ever - obviously.  We watched Family Ties and all fell into bed around 6 am.  At 7:30 am I hear a knocking at my door - wasn't quite sure what was happening.  I open it and Sydney comes flying through yelling "This is happening"!  

She then proceeds to dive onto the chair and we all went back to sleep.  Apparently sometime between then and 11 am - Ruby got up and opened the door - we think she got a little disoriented - stood by Sydney for a little bit and then got back into bed.  Hence the door being wide opened when we woke up! 

OMG what a night - an amazing start to the weekend.  We all woke up looked at each other for a few minutes and collectively said - who do we think we are and why did we think we could do that?!  SLASH - best night ever!  We then got dressed and strolled out for some breakfast.  Obviously I ran into my boss and his 2 year old son - totally normal.  I was in a full on sweat suit with my hair on top of my head, no make up and looking fresh to death.  Once again - why is this my life?! 

Tune in tomorrow for another installment of "THIS IS  HAPPENING"! 

Jessica! JESSICA!!

Sooo my morning started off awkward and the day has continued right down that path.   Are you surprised?!

I was walking to work this morning and right as I was leaving Dunkin Donuts for a lil morning iced tea, I saw this girl that I was convinced was this girl that I went to high school and college with.  So me being me start chasing after her yelling her name (let's call her Jessica).  The girl does not turn around, so I continue yelling and running, "JESSICA!  JESSICA!".  

Finally she turns around -  completely not the girl at all.  Just some stranger.  Thank God she was friendly because we both burst out laughing and I of course apologized for being a raving lunatic at 8 am.  She just laughed it off and said "well good to know I have a doppelganger running around this city". 

Which made me think…do we all have a doppelganger running around?!  I  mean I've never seen/met mine - that's probably for the best.  I can barely handle one of me - let alone 2.   Have any of you ever met yours??  Do you think we have them??  Who's with me?!  Am I just having "deep thoughts" alone on a Thursday afternoon?? 

So then I get to work and continue my day.  I'm wearing, for the first time, a Spanx slip under my dress.  Again, file this under, "good idea at the time".  While still in my apartment I was all "this is the best thing ever - I love it - never taking it off".  Now I'm about one fat roll away from hurling this thing across the room.  

It keeps rolling down/riding up.  At one point I was trying to shimmy it down and realized that I had somehow turned it inside out and upside down.  Not an easy fete - but I managed.  So the whole day I've just been pulling this thing all over the place and praying that no one actually sees me. 

I also had the biggest craving for Sour Patch Kids today - like so bad I had to leave work, go to Duane Reade and buy a pack. Sorry I'm not sorry.

Jersey Shore in the hizzous tonight!  Who's excited?!  I'm also just stoked that tomorrow is Friday!!!  What what!  Can't wait for the freakin' weekend!! 

Mishmash

Hola Amigos!  Hope everything is well out in this crazy world!  Just a few quick things I'd like to share. 

First things first…Ruby, Sydney & Kit are coming on Friday and I'm so excited for a "DC Reunion in NYC".  Like pee your pants, can't contain yourself, wanna jump around excited…hope I can sleep. 

Second - Amanda Knox.  Can we all have a collective sigh of relief.  I've been gripped to this case from the beginning and never believed that she did it.  I'm so glad she's on her way home and can try to go about her life.  I literally had tears watching that yesterday.  I'm just glad justice was served and I hope that they find the right person for Meredith's family. 

Third - I started this week using Almond Oil on my face.  I know what you're thinking - why would you put oil on your face.  

BUT surrriously guys - it's working.  I'm not using any moisturizers and I only do it at night.  Also you only use like a lil droplet.  Not a lot.  And last night I tried a little trick where after you apply it, wet your hands with warm water and then rub your face a bit to move all the oil around.  I highly recommend this - it was another one of my acupuncturist's suggestions!  And I'll also note that I by no means have "clear skin" all the time.  I have been more "acne" prone my life - I know you're all jealous - so that was another reason I was hesitant.  I'll do another update in a few weeks - but so far so good!

Fourth - I started another thing this week.  I'm now on a Gluten-Free diet y'all.  I started Monday - so I'm doing ok so far (I mean for these past 2 days).  Apparently there have been new studies linking migraines and gluten - so I'll try anything once if it may help  me in that department!  I have to try it for one month and then we'll go from there.  I feel like I'm gonna miss my bagels & beer - but I guess I can get by for a month!  If any of you out there are more "seasoned" Gluten-Free dieters - I welcome any and all tricks of the trade! 

Fifth - who saw RHONJ on Sunday?!  Can we discuss "On Display"?!  I mean the fact that she wanted real tigers - was anyone else dying?!  And that outfit - 2 words - ROCK STAR.  

I mean it was so over the top - but she committed to it.  Hilar.  And I still heart Kathy and Theresa - she's starting to get on my last nerve.

Sixth - Teen Mom Dr. Drew Special.  Ok - so a few things - and then I'll have to discuss more this week because the rest of them go on tonight. 

-Farrah - still can't stand.  I liked her for like a  hot second then she went right back to being - well just plain Farrah.  

All of a sudden she needs 2 weeks to set up her life in FL - and btw she just decided on that plan as she was sitting there.  WTF?!  Then the tears flowed when she realized she didn't have friends.  Well news flash honey - you're not that nice and I can't imagine you're a ball of fun to hang out with.  Maybe you need to "do you" before you try to find friends.  Just saying.      

-Amber - ugh I want to get behind you - I really do - but she really has a lot of shiz to clean up.  

And she's still back & forth with Geearry - I thought that was over like forever ago?!  Again - you really need to pull yourself together gurl and get your life back on track. 

Seventh - Jersey Shore.  What is going on over there?!?!?!  I mean Snooki is beyond out of control.  Deena can't stop falling and thought she was pregos.  

I did however almost die when the boys stacked all her furniture on her bed and she tried to get it down herself.  And just when I thought Situation couldn't get any creepier - he steps up to the plate and knocks it out of the park - creepster home run.  

Snooki - seriously - stop being crazy.  I know it's "you" and you should never change for anyone - believe I've learned from experience!  BUT there are certain things that you could tone down while in a relationship.  AKA pulling up your dress on stage while smashed at a club.  It's like the Twilight Zone over there - Snooki is all drama central and Sammi & Ronnie are trying to help (and are actually being calm).  And then she's so hysterical about losing Gioooooonnnnie that she has to find solace in none other than Vinny.  Obviously.

Eighth - I'm obsessed with a new OPI color - shockingly!  It's called:  "Uh Oh Roll Down The Window" and it's their NYC one in the Touring collection.  

Don’t totally love the name, but they describe it as rolling into NYC and needing to be out the car window to take it all in.  It's a great color - depending on what you have on it can be green-ish, brown-ish, taupe-ish, it can go a lot of different ways!  Very versatile.

Ninth - I'm super tired & haven't slept well in days.  I think its starting to take a toll.  AND my allergies are OOC!  I'm trying to rest up and be sure to be in tip top shape for the weekend. 

Tenth - that's it - dunzo.  Just wanted to end on a round number!!  XOXO  And as I was searching for some pics I came across this lil gem that was too good not to share. 

Annnnd you're welcome.