Hey girls!
Oh my gosh, I have so much to catch you up on!
So here we go!
My good friend and fellow intern has a cute blog! I want her to have lots of cute followers so she will keep it up, because it is such a fun blog, and she is such a fun girl!
Her blogs name is The Interns Confessions
In other news!
My Aunt, as I mentioned, was doing her best to hook me up with "A", the recent Wake Forest grad that now lives in the City! I'm not hating it! :)
Well, as you know, he called the night that I was on the Charity Cruise (tipsy!!) Obviously, I was so nervous ALL DAY after the cruise, because he was supposed to call me back, but I wasn't betting on it, because you know, I sounded awful! Well, much to my surprise, he called me around 5 the next day and said that he had made us dinner reservations around 9 in the Lower East Village! I was so excited! I absolutely love when a date makes all the arrangements, because all I have to do is show up! It did shock me though, because it was already 5, and I needed time to pick out a cute outfit! Couldn't believe he already had everything planned!
Around 8:30, I took a cab, and met him on the corner of 12th and 2nd! We both got there around 8:45 and went to this great bar to have Gin & Tonics before dinner! It looked like a hole in the wall, with an older vibe! Of course, those type of places are unexpectedly always the best! After drinks, we went down the street to this adorable restaurant! It was Italian, and oh my gosh, just gorgeous! The decor was very old fashioned, lots of dark wood, dimmed lights, and wonderful service! I will have to find out the name! I cannot believe I don't remember!
When we sat down to order, everything was in Italian, and looked so good! Now, I have one rule on first dates, I never order pasta or salad! So, as tasty as the Boar, and the Suckling Pig looked, I decided to go with the Salmon, and mashed potatoes! He actually got the Suckling Pig because he said it sounded interesting! Both were of course, delicious!
When we sat down, we decided to order a bottle of wine. A asked me if I preferred red or white wine. Of course, I warned him that, although I loved red, it usually stains my teeth. After I drink red, I either look like I was punched in the mouth, or a Wino who needs an AA meeting, and fast!...either of those scenarios are not so attractive!
However, A turned out to be a red wine guy, so I let him pick out whatever he thought would be good! He ordered a bottle that the restaurant specialized in, and it had a certain spicy taste to it. It was different, but I loved it! We made that wine last over 2 hours! We just drank and got to know each other! It was so much fun! We have a lot in common, and I was really surprised!
After dinner, we went to this sports bar for another drink, and then on to this Chinese bakery/bar...random combo! It was great though! The bartender at the Chinese place was hilarious, he took his job VERY seriously! He mixed us this lemonade and soy sauce, with Grey goose. I wasn't so sure how that would taste, but it turned out to be great!
A and I ended up ordering different drinks each time, so we could sample each others, and at times we even traded! Some things are just too strong for me!
Every time that he made our drinks, the bartender would look us deep in the eye, and start shaking our drinks with every bit of energy he had, haha! He seriously looked like he was dancing to techno music while shaking my margarita! Then as we would taste them, he would cross his arms and wait for the "I love it" nod! It was too funny!
After that bar, my feet were KILLING me! I wore these new Lilly flats, and unfortunately hadn't quite worn them in! A put me into a cab, and we said goodnight! It was atleast midnight, so I was ready for bed!
When I first met him, I had never seen him, so I didn't know what to expect. He had played Rugby in college, so I thought, okay tall, probably built, who knows!
Well, when he walked up, he was very tall, and REDHEADED! I love a redhead!
He was very attractive, but not so gorgeous that it was intimidating. I hate going out with gorgeous guys, it really is hard! A was extremely sweet too! I mean, I am sure we will be just friends, but he will be extremely easy to hang out with, because we had so much in common! It was a great blind date haha! I had blind dates, I have never been set up in my life!
Of course the next day, my Aunt, mother, and Grandmother called to see how it went because his parents are my Aunts good friends! It was too funny, and at dinner we showed each other the e-mails my Aunt, and his mother had sent us. It was exactly like they were trying to set us up, and we both agreed, it worked quite well!
I am seeing him for brunch on Tuesday, so I will have to post more about that!
So here is my newest Subway story!
The other day, I boarded the F train to go to work. Unfortunately, this woman was on board with her guitar singing...now don't get me wrong, I get it. Everybody has to make a living some how, but I was in no mood for a guitar solo at 7:30 am! Well, apparently I wasn't the only one! Don't get me wrong, she wasnt awful, but it was so awkward. Some people threw a dollar or 2 at her, but this one man just started yelling at her about how much she sucked, and she was nothing special! SO rude! I mean, it was 7:30, and she was annoying, but my Lord, someones hostile! Needless to say, he did not give her a dollar! This woman kindof reminded me of Pheobe from Friends! I was glad to be out of that subway, and will surely remember my iPod next time.
My other story is,
The other day, I was about to board the Q train! Well, I noticed that this man had been following me, and was staring at me. I don't just mean making eyes, like making gross gestures, and staring at me! DISGUSTING! I had seen him at the stop before, I see a lot of the same people daily, and I had always found him to be kindof odd!
Well, I also see this woman on the subway everyday, and of course, we wave! (secretly because I know she could save my life with her attitude, and shes just a big girl!)
Well, that particular day, she was sitting in one of those double seats, so even though it was kinda tight, when we boarded I did my usual wave, and then much to her surprise, I slid in next to her! She said "girl, i'm all about wavin' but I don't know about cuttin' off our circulation!" I said "girl, I wouldn't normally do this, but I got a problem, and you gotta help me solve it!" She smiled and said "whose ass I gotta kick to ease ya mind?!" I glared at the man...still making weird glances at me...eww, and she said "let big momma take care of business for ya!"
Oh, I did!
She got up, and went over to the man (there were maybe 5 people in the Subway car at the time, its an early ride) and she said "you messin' with my girl, you gotta go through this (as she shimmy's, and points to her angry face!), and I don't think you wanna do that because I do think I have no problem kickin' yo ass!"
She then went on to say how she used to be a resident at a women's prison, (im hoping she meant she worked there!) and how she learned a thing or two about predators.
Also, apparently her husband was a renowned cheater, and she hadn't yet healed from the pain...basically nobody wants to mess with her!
I love friends like that!
By the time it was all said and done, the mans eyes were huge, and he apologized to her hahaha! She then came and took a seat, next to me, and we shared a smile and a "pound it"! Right after that, she crossed her arms, and glared at the man for over 3 stops mumbling!
I may have caused a big problem, I've been checking the obituaries daily! Oops!
Oh, the Subway! I just love it!
This week is a big week at one of my firms!
I just found out that I have 4 book signings to attend this week! Today, I am going to see Windy Williams, and Joe Scarborough! On Wednesday, I am going to see Artie Lange. Then, on Thursday, I will get the chance to see LAUREN CONRAD! Lastly, on Friday, I will see my personal favorite ELIZABETH EDWARDS!
I am just so excited for all of these great opportunities! I cannot wait to hopefully take great pictures and enjoy every minute of it!
Yesterday, my roommate and I decided we would go explore Times Square and take cute pictures! We walked for like 4 hours, and got the best pictures! I cant stand to take a crooked picture, so it took a while for some of them, but Times Square is amazing, and I had to take all that I could. Eventually, we saw Rockefeller Center! That is my favorite spot because that is where all of the major News Buildings are! It was beautiful! I got a great shot of NBC Studios, FOX News, and Radio City, also the shops there are just great too!
Quickly, I ran into Jimmy Choo, Banana Republic, J. Crew, and so many more! Of course, a lot of looking, but they were all so much fun!
Also, I saw my favorite store in the whole world...CRANE & CO! They have beautiful paper!
After that, we were so thirsty, so where the ice skating rink usually is, there was a great restaurant set up! We found out, that at the time they were just serving drinks and desserts, PERFECT for me! I ordered a Strawberry Daiquiri, and my roommate had a Pina Coloda! Such a perfect afternoon snack!
After that, I just had to see St. Patrick's Cathedral!
As I was wandering over that way, we ran into a Puerto Rican Parade! Quite the cultural experience! It was really neat, it just took a while to cross the street!
Anyways, when I finally did get across to the Cathedral, I got some beautiful pictures both outside, and inside of the church! The ones inside turned out a bit dark, but I am hoping I can brighten them up!
St. Patrick's is the most beautiful church I have ever seen! Granted I am not Catholic, I did go to Catholic School from 1st through 8th grade, so it was a great experience! I love the Catholic Faith! My roommate said she would love to get married there...I can only imagine the cost and the waiting list! What a perfect spot!
Outside the church was a gift shop, I had my fingers crossed for a long sleeve white tee shirt, but unfortunately, they didn't have them!
On a negative note, the place that I am staying still has not brought me a dresser! I am still currently living out of a suitcase which I am extremely ticked about because HELLO, I paid upfront for a dresser and internet, and I barely have internet! I have called at least 5 times, and I am thinking if I call today and it doesn't get done, my father will call, and that would not be pretty! He gets things done!
I will post more later on! Have a great Monday!
I will be posting pictures later!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Full Plate of Fashion!
Tonight should be another great time! I am attending this event, and so excited about it!Here is the description, if you are in NYC and are going, let me know and we can meet!
"Come join fashion enthusiasts and friends of the Coalition Against Hunger on June 12th for a Fashion Show featuring New York City designed clothing from 1925-1965. The event will begin at 7pm with a silent auction of hand crafted and celebrity designed china plates and a community art display by New York City students. Gilles Montezin, acclaimed designer of pieces for Sarah Jessica Parker and Madonna as well as for the movies Sex and the City and Confessions of a Shopaholic, will open the fashion portion of the evening featuring pieces from his couture collection. William T. Buster, will then feature original pieces from the 1925-1965 era in the following two scenes: Scene I: "American Beauty 1950-1965" will be a salute to Audrey Hepburn and Jacqueline Kennedy styles. Black dresses, suits, and hats, mingled with bold reds and whites in many timeless and modern designs that are still symbols of American elegance recognized and duplicated around the world to this day. Scene II: "Art Deco Design 1925-1949" will feature the youthful aesthetic and short skirts from the 1920's, 1930's and 1940's inspired Hollywood glamour and French couture with clean, body-hugging lines and full, sweeping dresses that predate the look of the 1950's. This section will also feature "The New Look", launched famously by Christian Dior in 1947, celebrating the postwar lifting of fabric rationing and manufacturing restrictions."
from 7pm-9:30pm
Cruise for Kids
Hey girls!
I am so excited that I have tons of your e-mails! If I ever do go private, I will have them all to invite you, I promise! Feel free to keep them coming, I will make a list!
Also, thank you so much for all of the sweet comments and e-mails, I am just going to block anonymous comments. I am who I am, and I write what I want to write, I love my readers. If you are upset, you do not have to read this thing! There are millions of others out there. But...to the girls that always keep up, I keep up with y'alls too and love it! Thank you for reading, and for all of the great things you sent me! You are all so sweet!
So let me tell you about my night last night!
Yesterday, I was at work and I began to look up charity events in New York because I thought that would be a lot of fun. My mother has been telling me to get out and see NYC, and spend my money on things that I will remember (i.e. not a drink from the Hotel Bar!) Well, I decided, what could be more fun than having a great time for a cause, and getting the opportunity to network? I found so many wonderful events such as a "Tory Burch" event benefiting young girls in need, "Fashion for Hunger", and lastly, the one I attended last night "Cruising for Kids!". At home, there are a lot of opportunities to help out as well, but in NYC it is a lot of fun because there is an event every night! I would really like to get involved in more charities as I get older! It looks like such a great opportunity, I have so much admiration and respect for people that put these events together, its amazing!
Well, as most of you know, I love love love to get dressed up for anything! "Cruise for Kids" was unbelievable! I was so excited! The tickets were very reasonable for something like that! Actually, so reasonable that my sweet boss at Haute PR paid for Katy and I to attend because I could technically work on the yacht! I met so many great people! Actually, I met a girl in the bathroom as I was touching up my mascara who goes to NC State!! So exciting! I didn't only get to go all around in NYC, and NJ and see so many places, but there were 2 open bars and free dinner! It was really nice, the charity did a great job putting every thing together, and the age range was like 21-35 so it was just perfect!
The boat we went on was just beautiful! We sat for about an hour and then took off. We boarded around 6:30 and stayed on the water until 10:30! They had a dance floor, it was so much fun! I requested Earth Wind and Fire, but you know unfortunately, "September" just didn't quite make the play list! Lil Wayne did though, and don't think I didn't rap the whole song...whew!
When my roommate and I sat down for dinner, I met another great person! This cute guy, CJ, came to the table and told us his sister was supposed to accompany him, but got sick and couldn't, and asked if he could join us. Of course he could! He was very very sweet, and had a great sense of humor! We had a great time! He gave me his coat when we were outside and it was FREEZING, he got me drinks, and was just a gentleman! Well, we all took turns getting each others drinks, but it was so nice to meet such a fun, sweet person near my age! We were talking about school, and he has just graduated, and actually begins working in July, so we are going to try and do more charity events and things together! As we were at the table, another adorable couple joined us, and they were too cute! The guy reminded me of the actor in "knocked up" he was just so funny! His wife was really fun too! We all hung out all night! I probably had 8 gin and tonics that night, but hey it was all for the kids!!
I have to share this though!
So, as I have mentioned before, my Aunt wants to set me up with a friend of hers son. He is a great guy, and graduated from Wake Forest, so that's pretty close to me actually. Well, he doesn't have facebook, and so I never really knew how we were going to get in touch, but I left that up to him. Hence, okay last night, we got off the ship at 10:30, I was pretty tipsy, it was a fun time! Anyways, I get a call from this number I didn't recognize, and so I answered because I always do, and
IT WAS HIM!
Y'all I am mortified!
Although I know I sounded soooo freakin sloppy, he asked me to dinner, but Lord knows I just didn't sound like myself! My accent gets thicker and my voice gets higher with even just 1 drink, and so I am so worried because who knows what he thought! I told my mother, and she said there is no way he would judge me if I was at this event, its understood that I would have a good time. I am hoping to hear from him tonight, because we are supposed to have dinner on Saturday!
Who knows, everything happens for a reason, so we will see!
Here are some pictures from the event! Thank you to the charity for doing such an amazing job last night!
Have a great Friday!
I am so excited that I have tons of your e-mails! If I ever do go private, I will have them all to invite you, I promise! Feel free to keep them coming, I will make a list!
Also, thank you so much for all of the sweet comments and e-mails, I am just going to block anonymous comments. I am who I am, and I write what I want to write, I love my readers. If you are upset, you do not have to read this thing! There are millions of others out there. But...to the girls that always keep up, I keep up with y'alls too and love it! Thank you for reading, and for all of the great things you sent me! You are all so sweet!
So let me tell you about my night last night!
Yesterday, I was at work and I began to look up charity events in New York because I thought that would be a lot of fun. My mother has been telling me to get out and see NYC, and spend my money on things that I will remember (i.e. not a drink from the Hotel Bar!) Well, I decided, what could be more fun than having a great time for a cause, and getting the opportunity to network? I found so many wonderful events such as a "Tory Burch" event benefiting young girls in need, "Fashion for Hunger", and lastly, the one I attended last night "Cruising for Kids!". At home, there are a lot of opportunities to help out as well, but in NYC it is a lot of fun because there is an event every night! I would really like to get involved in more charities as I get older! It looks like such a great opportunity, I have so much admiration and respect for people that put these events together, its amazing!
Well, as most of you know, I love love love to get dressed up for anything! "Cruise for Kids" was unbelievable! I was so excited! The tickets were very reasonable for something like that! Actually, so reasonable that my sweet boss at Haute PR paid for Katy and I to attend because I could technically work on the yacht! I met so many great people! Actually, I met a girl in the bathroom as I was touching up my mascara who goes to NC State!! So exciting! I didn't only get to go all around in NYC, and NJ and see so many places, but there were 2 open bars and free dinner! It was really nice, the charity did a great job putting every thing together, and the age range was like 21-35 so it was just perfect!
The boat we went on was just beautiful! We sat for about an hour and then took off. We boarded around 6:30 and stayed on the water until 10:30! They had a dance floor, it was so much fun! I requested Earth Wind and Fire, but you know unfortunately, "September" just didn't quite make the play list! Lil Wayne did though, and don't think I didn't rap the whole song...whew!
When my roommate and I sat down for dinner, I met another great person! This cute guy, CJ, came to the table and told us his sister was supposed to accompany him, but got sick and couldn't, and asked if he could join us. Of course he could! He was very very sweet, and had a great sense of humor! We had a great time! He gave me his coat when we were outside and it was FREEZING, he got me drinks, and was just a gentleman! Well, we all took turns getting each others drinks, but it was so nice to meet such a fun, sweet person near my age! We were talking about school, and he has just graduated, and actually begins working in July, so we are going to try and do more charity events and things together! As we were at the table, another adorable couple joined us, and they were too cute! The guy reminded me of the actor in "knocked up" he was just so funny! His wife was really fun too! We all hung out all night! I probably had 8 gin and tonics that night, but hey it was all for the kids!!
I have to share this though!
So, as I have mentioned before, my Aunt wants to set me up with a friend of hers son. He is a great guy, and graduated from Wake Forest, so that's pretty close to me actually. Well, he doesn't have facebook, and so I never really knew how we were going to get in touch, but I left that up to him. Hence, okay last night, we got off the ship at 10:30, I was pretty tipsy, it was a fun time! Anyways, I get a call from this number I didn't recognize, and so I answered because I always do, and
IT WAS HIM!
Y'all I am mortified!
Although I know I sounded soooo freakin sloppy, he asked me to dinner, but Lord knows I just didn't sound like myself! My accent gets thicker and my voice gets higher with even just 1 drink, and so I am so worried because who knows what he thought! I told my mother, and she said there is no way he would judge me if I was at this event, its understood that I would have a good time. I am hoping to hear from him tonight, because we are supposed to have dinner on Saturday!
Who knows, everything happens for a reason, so we will see!
Here are some pictures from the event! Thank you to the charity for doing such an amazing job last night!
Have a great Friday!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
| The Cornerstone Learning Center, Inc. |
| invites you to |
| Cruising for Kids |
| Thursday, June 11, 2009 |
| 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM |
| Marco Polo Cruises Pier 81, West 41st St at the Hudson River New York, NY 10036 |
The night will include top-shelf open bar, appetizer buffet, DJ/Dance floor, NYC sightseeing and more! |
My roommate and I are doing this tonight! I can do some PR work on the cruise, and I spoke with the President of the Board for this charity this morning, and he told me to please come and do some PR! I am so excited, not only for the experience, but more so because it is for charity! How fun! I will keep you all posted with pictures!
As for now, I am not going private!
Have a great Thursday!
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