My Morning Routine

I was never a morning person growing up. Just ask my parents. They’d have to turn on all my lights, pull off my blankets, and sing obnoxiously for me to even contemplate getting out of bed. These days I’m a loud and proud early riser (and most of my friends think I’m insane). It took some work…

My Favorite NYC Coffee Shops

Cafe One: If I had to pick my favorite on-the-go place in my neighborhood, this would be it. I’m obsessed with their vanilla chai. They also carry Hale & Hearty soups, sandwiches, as well as some pasta salads, baked goods, and macaroons (mmmm). It’s right next to City College, so avoid the standard student rush…

Meals on Wheels: Hungryroot

I would just like to preface this by saying I love cooking. I take great pride in my ability to actually make myself food that is both delicious and healthy. HOWEVER. I have also been ridiculously busy the last few months — two jobs and 80 hours will do that to you — and have epically…

Dolla, Dolla Bills, Y’all

New York isn’t known for it’s affordability, mostly because it isn’t an affordable place to live. (Crazy thought, right?) Living here is tough. It’ll chew you up and spit you back out, and when you land, your pockets will be empty and you’ll find yourself wondering why you moved here in the first place. Living paycheck…

101 Things: NYC

New York City is one of the most visited cities in the world. I’ve had friends and family come to visit, and inevitably they all ask the same questions: What should we do? Where should we eat? Now that spring is upon us (despite the snow on Friday!), and people are getting ready to plan…

Back in Business

I was sorting through my drafts the other day and came across this post. It was written back in March 2012, and it’s funny to see what I was thinking all those months ago, and how my view of New York has changed. Thought I’d share, because there’s really no reason not to! — First…

Roosevelt Island

Roosevelt Island has always been at the top of my New York City bucket list, yet somehow it’s taken me three years to actually visit. Don’t ask why it’s taken so long, because I don’t have a good answer other than I’m lazy and rarely leave Manhattan. But this past Friday was particularly overcast and…

Recharging

I’ve always considered myself a city girl. You can ask my parents, I was never cut out for Wisconsin. I was always talking about the places I wanted to visit, and when I was old enough to realize where my life was headed, how they’d have to come visit me in New York. (Which they have. And…