Saturdays at Saratoga
When planning a trip to upstate New York in the summertime it’s almost impossible to miss or even consider going to the Saratoga Race Course. It’s what Saratoga is known for other than it’s fantastic spring water. Growing up going to the track was something you did at...
Takeout Traditions with Panda Express
Takeout Traditions If anyone knows me, you know one of my favorite things in the entire world is getting takeout or delivery on a Friday night. It’s been a Friday tradition for me since I moved to the city almost 2 years ago. Chinese food is definitely a go-to choice...
Surviving my NYC Commute with Podcasts
As I stand and write this blog post from the subway station waiting for my train to arrive and bring me home I am reminded that there is never a truly dull commute in New York City. Just this morning I was serenaded by a busker to Harry Nilsson's without you on the...
Lavender Farm Adventures Upstate
Each time I take a trip to upstate New York I like to try or go somewhere new. It’s always nice to see different spots in a place that is so familiar to you. This past trip upstate I went Lavenlair Farm. It is a lavender farm just outside of Lake George, NY in...
Dreamy Mornings at the Guggenheim | Hilma af Klint exhibit
Falling Back in Love with Art As a person who went to art school and had a BFA in design, I have always loved art. Ever since I can remember the one thing I wanted to be was an artist. I grew up taking painting lessons every Thursday from 4-6 since I was seven years...
Exploring the Botanical Garden
Spring is here but hasn’t seemed to have officially arrived here in New York yet. Needless to say, I am very eager for the flowers to pop up out of the ground and the trees and grass to turn from brown to green. I was in desperate need for my inner plant mom to see...
On being single and content (spilling the tea)
Spilling the tea on being single So if anyone knows me well you know I’ve never had a serious boy situation in my life before. It’s not that I don’t want a relationship, in fact for the past few years of my life it was something I was desperately hoping...
My Ultimate Hashtag Guide
Everyone wants to know, what’s the secret to growth on Instagram. How do I get my posts seen by a wider audience and gain loyal followers? I may have just the secret sauce for you, it’s called hashtags. Now I’m sure you’ve heard hashtags are great and...
Planning my life for efficiency
If anyone knows me you know that I am never without an agenda book or a little notebook. I love writing things down with a pencil and paper rather than just typing it out. Funny how I have a public online blog rather than a diary of my own. But I digress,...
Being “better” in 2019
Being “better” in 2019 Personal growth is something I am always striving for whether it be getting a workout in, learning something new, or just being a kinder person. Isn’t it basic human instinct to want to be “better” whatever your version of “better”...
