Posts Tagged ‘ New York City ’

Fighting the Winter Blues

Y’all.  I use the word “y’all” so you know I’m serious.  Winter Blues has befallen New York City and my little heart can’t take it!  Of course this happens every year and eventually I’ll get over it, but for some reason it’s hitting me really hard this year.  For...

Internet/Cable outtages, a new-ish President, and blizzards…a.k.a. an update on my life

Oh November…you have been a super weird month and it’s only day 7.  I must apologize to you all for disappearing for about a week, but us New Yorkers are still dealing with the effects of Hurricane Sandy.  My roommates and I lost power last Monday night, finally got it restored on...

Hurricane Sandy: Aftermath

Let’s just start this post by saying that I am on day 3 without electricity.  I just wanted to give you an idea of my mental state.  In all honesty, I’m so grateful that my apartment and my neighborhood did not suffer much damage as a result of the...

Reporting Live from “Zone A”

There’s a hurricane a’comin!!!  Yes yes, hurricane Sandy is currently blasting New York City with high winds and rain, but I feel like a kid who’s had a snow day.  As a result of the storm, New York City shut down the subway system, all bus routes, and trains, making...

NYC Snaps

Hey! I hope you had a great weekend! I spent this weekend mainly in my apartment since it’s rare that I get to enjoy some time at home these days.  Lately it even feels like it’s rare that I spend time in NYC on the weekends.  I’ve been fortunate to spend...

It’s like traveling the world all in one room!!

Well…not quite, but close! Last weekend I attended the New York Times Travel Show.  It’s essentially a trade show that takes place at the Javits Convention Center complete with cultural performances, food demos, speaker seminars and a rock climbing wall.  I read about the show a few years ago and attended...