Question

Have you ever been invited to a wedding (of a former co-worker that you remain friendly with) but your spouse wasn't invited?

Do you:
(a) just go without your spouse and feel awkward the whole time but just hang out with the other male co-worker who is going?
(b) talk to your friend and ask if you can bring your husband?
(c) RSVP for 2 and then force your spouse to attend with you and make him feel awkward all night?
(d) decline invitation and just send a gift?

On one hand, we are in a recession and Dereck doesn't know my co-worker. But on the other hand, this isn't just some random guy I'm dating. We are married, isn't it customary to at least invite the spouse. Plus I feel like now there isn't going to be much incentive to have any couples outings in the future...

Kind of weird, huh? What would you do?

My poor little blog is suffering as of late.
I’m going to blame it one the rain.

I mean, seriously was NY transported to Seattle unknowingly? On one hand, I’m grateful because my garden is thriving! On the other hand, not seeing the sunlight has really messed with me. I NEVER want to get up in the morning. It’s not good. Plus, I feel cheated out of a large portion of my summer. Summer in New York is truly magical. And it’s been raining everyday, so that sucks the life out of you and makes it impossible to attend concerts, movies in the park, etc. Plus, when it rains on the weekends that is just lame.

On another unrelated note, I’m so fascinated with how people are reacting to the passing of Michael Jackson. I admit I was shocked when I heard it yesterday at work. It seems that everyone around the world knew him and has a memory associated with his music. Whether it was making up dances to his songs as a kid, attending one of his concerts, break-dancing to his songs on old cardboard boxes, watching him moonwalk across a stage, remembering “We are the World,” or just being fascinated and/or horrified with his life being played out on TV in front of the entire world. He truly was the king of pop.

Unfortunately, we also can’t forget about: “blanket”, the face masks, the accusations, the surgeries, the marriages, Neverland, the Martin Bashir documentary…I could go on and on. But, despite how his life ended up, my heart goes out to his family and I know that he’s in a better place, free from the pain he experienced on this earth.

The cool thing is that people seem to be really remembering the good that he brought to our lives through his musical talents. I’ve been listening to “All Michael, All the Time” today from an online radio station today work and it’s been great. I may even stop by union square on my way home to check out one of the many vigils happening around the city.

...HEEE – HOOO…..(sung in a high pitched tone)

I might be obsessed

I think if my voice were tolerable, I might have pursued a singing career...ok, probably not, I should just be grateful that my friends like me for who I am and they aren't offended by me singing off key...I guess I'll never be the karaoke superstar that I am in my dreams.

Completely feeling the groove.

The entire Karaoke gang. How classic that Clark and Atticus were such good sports. By the end we had to fight them for the mics! They were pros.

At one point both Atticus and Clark started crying...was our singing that bad?

Just jammin to a little Kanye or was it Eminem?

Oh, the laughs we had! Amberli come back so we can sing, just one more hour.

Remember me?

Apparently I'm a once-a-month blogger, but oh well.

Life has been busy and interesting and good.

Here is the top 5 things that's happened in the past month:

5. I've been maintining my 3-day a week workout schedule.
4.We had one week of summer-like weather.
3. I'm starting an organic garden with my friend Sarah...(it's going to be in her backyard since I don't have one - she lives about 6 blocks away)...get ready for lots of veggie posts.
2. I'm spending a lot of time and mental energy on my new project and am getting sooo excited!
1. Dereck started his new job 2 weeks ago as the Loss Prevention Manager for the Brooklyn Region!

Hope all is well with you!

Day Number Seven

Here's a dress for Sunday.

What happened to Day Number Six you ask?

Well, apparently I unknowingly "forfeited" my day because I took off the brown sweater from Day Number Five. Right...

I was hot, what could I do?

Well, I guess I should also add that I substituted it for a lighter weight sweater.

It was still a nice week despite the technicalities...

A Question

Is it weird that I still eat peanuts amidst the massive recall that's happening?...
I LOVE peanuts and peanut butter and don't feel like giving them up. Are you still eating peanuts?

Day Number Five

Friday could not come soon enough!

Here is what the mister put me in this morning.

Day Number Four

All I had to do was pick out a belt!!! I tried on three and made myself late to work...

It's a sickness, I tell you. Anyway, this is a skirt that I made, so I'm glad he chose it. I don't wear it too often.

This picture pretty much sums up my day...haha (half-way out of the picture)

Honestly though it was the best one that I took as I was running out the door.

Day Number Three

And here we are. For some reason my hair looks really puffy.

But he did good - one of my uniform staples, so I was out the door in 20 minutes. (!)
I need to figure out a better way to set up the timer. I can't seem to get a photo of anything below my knees without cutting off my head.

Day Number Two

So, here's what he picked for Tuesday.

I must admit, I like the outfit. However, it's a bit "springy" for a 25 degree day, but oh well. He also tried to send me out into the elements without tights! Fortunately, after I explained to him, that he had to pick the whole "outfit" he then picked out some navy tights and suggested I wear boots.

Thanks, dear.

P.S. Excuse the photos. It's early, alright. I would be horrible on the red carpet.

Day Number One

Here is what Dereck picked for me to wear on Monday. I was going to my Internship, so jeans are acceptable...

Not bad.
Totally something I would have picked out. Somewhat surprising that he wanted to keep me so covered up...but I'm not complaining! It was so great to just get up and go.
Although I wasted about 10 minutes trying to get the camera to stay upright (on top of the papertowels) so I could take a picture of myself...

Guess who's gonna be four eyes again?

ME! Apparently I've taken my eyesite for granted and need to learn a lesson.
Last week I went to the doctor because my eyes had been bothering me (and always red) and he told me to wear only my glasses for a whole week...
Well, I thought that was bad. When I went in for my checkup today he said it could be MONTHS before I can wear my contacts again!!!
Grrr....
However, if I look on the bright side, at least I now have an excuse to get some cute glasses...
AND I'd rather be able to see instead of being blind.

Just don't be callin' me four eyes...

WOW

Read here.

I can NOT process this information.

Word of the day: Scratchitti

While waiting for the train a few months ago, Dereck and I were just staring blankly at "the rules" posted and came across this.

If you'll look closely at the violation listed below...

It is a violation to...damage subway or bus property - that includes graffiti or scratchitti....

That is a new word to me! Has anyone else heard of it?!?

According to everything2.com the definition is:

"Scratchitti is a form of graffiti that's made by etching and carving your tag on an object instead of using tools like marker ink or spray paint. Most commonly this is seen on the glass on subway doors, bus windows and school desks. Popularity for scratchitti has risen over the past decade as more cleaning agents were developed that eased the cleanup of traditional graffiti. Scratchitti permanently damages the surface thus giving it a longer lifespan. It's much cheaper to paint over a wall with graffitti than it is to replace an entire window covered in scratchitti. "

Awesome.

Sweater party

AND nothing says Christmas like our second annual ugly sweater party. I'm happy to report that I was the WINNER!!!! Thanks to Jen!!!

Holiday Magic

I started putting up my holiday decorations (the day after Thanksgiving). I love that just by getting down the box of decorations and turning on some Christmas music you mood is changed by the magic of the Christmas spirit.

I love Christmastime in New York!!

Martha Stewart

Last week, I had the opportunity to go and see the Martha Stewart show with my friend, her mom, and Amy. Such a fun time! Thanks again!





The set was really cool and it was real fun to see all the behind the scenes goings on! Plus it was fun to share laughs with a friend I don't get to see frequently enough!!

Nosy Passenger

So creepy...
Yesterday I was on the train, reading a magazine and this woman came and sat down right next to me and started reading over my shoulder.
Kind of annoying, but as the train kept moving, her neck was like totally tweaked and I felt like I should turn the pages slower cause she was all up in the articles.

THEN, she had the audacity to say, (about the person in the article) "She lives in the East Village! I didn't know that?" At first, I didn't think she could possibly be talking to me about this article that she was eaves-reading off of me, so I looked at her and said, "Excuse me?" and she repeated herself.
I was not mistaken.
So I, with a shocked look on my face I'm sure, said "uh, yeah."
And then we continued reading the articles until we both got off at 42nd Street. That's New York for you!

"It feels like hope won"

I agree with Oprah. It does feel like hope won!! It feels like such a victory for the human race!

Our neighborhood just erupted with cheers and screams from about 10:30pm, on. I heard a policeman get on his loud speaker and declare to all who were in earshot while driving down the block, "Barack Obama is going to be the next President" - like it was a parade in his honor.

There were fireworks. There were praises to the Lord. There was a feeling of hope and optimism that was practically tangible in the air.

Dereck and I just sort of sat quietly at first, just taking in the moment and then I wanted to dance and scream and join the hysteria. We cheered. People were calling and texting. I cried. It felt amazing!

I immediately teared up again as I watched him and that amazing family of his walk onto the podium and the crowd silence as he delivered yet another speech filled with hope and promises of change and reassurance that we had made the right choice and that each and every one of us had voted and believed in the right candidate.

I fell asleep with a smile on my face, while listening to "OBAMA..." being yelled on balconies, porches, street sidewalks all night long.

What a wonderful night.

I voted!

P.S. 22 - My neighborhood polling booth

Ok, so I voted via absentee ballot over a week ago because I thought I was going to be out of town, but I went with Dereck this morning when he voted and almost got a bit teary. I know that I haven't ever been this moved or excited about a candidate. I've been feeling jittery all day and know for sure I'll probably be up most of the night watching CNN. Can't wait!

Even though the political process has many, many problems, I'm still very grateful for the opportunity that I have to cast my vote for the candidate that I believe will do the best job for our nation. I also know that if I had been born in a different time period, that I wouldn't have been allowed to vote.

So, I hope that everyone took the opportunity to go out and exercise YOUR right as a citizen of this country to allow your voice to be heard. It's so empowering!

GO OBAMA!!!