The day I arrived in New York, I remember pulling up to Miss B’s building in a cab close to midnight. She came running out to me through the snow, threw her arms around me, and we jumped up and down, her shouting, “YOU LIVE HERE!” and me shouting, “I LIVE HERE!” There was such joy in that moment, and my joy of being in New York has not flagged for one moment since that night.

It is two and a half years later, and today is the day I leave New York.  It’s terribly bittersweet, and I don’t know that I will ever feel quite ready, but holy cow have I had a good time. I found a fantastic job, made amazing friends, and had incredible adventures - all which came with the added bonus of being able to prove my mother wrong about my decision to move here. See, Mom? - I told you it would all be ok.

I know I’ll be back, and I know I will always, in a sense, carry it with me, but for now…

Goodbye, New York. 

Taking it all in. 

Taking it all in. 

Funemployment

Saturday was my first day without a job, so naturally I took a day trip to the Hamptons, which is apparently where one goes when living the life of leisure. 

First, we stalked visited Ina Garten and Martha Stewart.

Then we went out to the Montauk lighthouse and reminded ourselves what the ocean looks like.

And it was good. 

New Year’s Resolution: April This month’s Bon Appetit had the most amazing looking cinnamon roll on the cover. But I’m getting married in two months so I’m not allowed to eat cinnamon rolls. Instead I had to flip to the page with the green smoothie, made of kale, parsley, berries, banana and something called flaxseed meal, the purpose of which is still not clear to me. The picture in the magazine looked iffy, and the actual result looked revolting - but you know, it didn’t taste half bad. Still bet the cinnamon rolls would have been better.

New Year’s Resolution: April This month’s Bon Appetit had the most amazing looking cinnamon roll on the cover. But I’m getting married in two months so I’m not allowed to eat cinnamon rolls. Instead I had to flip to the page with the green smoothie, made of kale, parsley, berries, banana and something called flaxseed meal, the purpose of which is still not clear to me. The picture in the magazine looked iffy, and the actual result looked revolting - but you know, it didn’t taste half bad. Still bet the cinnamon rolls would have been better.

Smorgasburg checked off the list with cardamom cream soda, pupusas, tamales, and fried plantains. And then there was the s’mores cookie and coffee Oreo ice cream sandwich from Cool Haus to wash it all down. Saturday, you are delicious!

Smorgasburg checked off the list with cardamom cream soda, pupusas, tamales, and fried plantains. And then there was the s’mores cookie and coffee Oreo ice cream sandwich from Cool Haus to wash it all down. Saturday, you are delicious!

Tagged: Brooklyn, Mexican food, ice cream, weekends, gluttony, .
GPOY(City)W: One Month Left Edition One month left of moments like this when I’m walking down the street and look up to find the Empire State building. These are the moments I’m soaking up to take with me. 

GPOY(City)W: One Month Left Edition

One month left of moments like this when I’m walking down the street and look up to find the Empire State building. These are the moments I’m soaking up to take with me. 

I had a lot of updates, but then Stella had to post some adorable pictures of herself enjoying a splash in the pool, and everything I had to say seemed less interesting. So, in brief, I spent $18.50 to see Titanic in 3D - and you know what? TOTALLY WORTH IT.  I have also re-taken up Bikram yoga, which means I am sweaty and all of my things are sweaty. And, I’m doing nicely at mitigating the health benefits of all that sweating with things like this Sour Cream Apple Walnut pie from the Little Pie Company. Also, 75 days until the Big Day. Not that I’m counting….

I had a lot of updates, but then Stella had to post some adorable pictures of herself enjoying a splash in the pool, and everything I had to say seemed less interesting. So, in brief, I spent $18.50 to see Titanic in 3D - and you know what? TOTALLY WORTH IT.  I have also re-taken up Bikram yoga, which means I am sweaty and all of my things are sweaty. And, I’m doing nicely at mitigating the health benefits of all that sweating with things like this Sour Cream Apple Walnut pie from the Little Pie Company. Also, 75 days until the Big Day. Not that I’m counting….

He is Risen, He is Risen Indeed!

In Christ alone my hope is found;
He is my light, my strength, my song;
This cornerstone, this solid ground,
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My comforter, my all in all—
Here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ alone, Who took on flesh,
Fullness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness,
Scorned by the ones He came to save.
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied;
For ev’ry sin on Him was laid—
Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay,
Light of the world by darkness slain;
Then bursting forth in glorious day,
Up from the grave He rose again!
And as He stands in victory,
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me;
For I am His and He is mine—
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

No guilt in life, no fear in death—
This is the pow’r of Christ in me;
From life’s first cry to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny.
No pow’r of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home—
Here in the pow’r of Christ I’ll stand.

“In Christ Alone”
Words and Music by Keith Getty & Stuart Townend

Three months from today… HOLY. COW. 

Three months from today… HOLY. COW. 

Just a small snippet of the great night I had.

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