Guess who got to come to work with me today???

Due to the excessive heat wave keeping everyone in NYC all hot and bothered, I got to bring Tucker with me to work today! I didn't want to leave him in my apartment with 105 degree heat so my boss told me to bring him in. And since he basically lives the life of a rock star, we took a car service into Manhattan so he wouldn't have to "deal" with the subway. Oh to live the privileged life; he will never understand how us commoners live.

I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike.

Following the lead of my ever-adventurous buddy, CG, I am now an NYC bicycle commuter. It is so nice to get up in the morning and take a speedy route through BK and across the Manhattan bridge. Riding the rush hour subways now feels like pure torture. We even have a shower at work so we can continue through the hot, humid summer. I just need to get Tucker a little side-car now.

Change We Can Believe In!

Alright people, the time has come. There is a light at the end of the tunnel! The nomination process is almost over so do your part and contribute to Obama's campaign so we can beat the Republicans in November. https://donate.barackobama.com/page/contribute/main?source=homedropdown

My List of Things to do This Summer

1. Go sailing regularly.
2. Teach Tucker to run the whole way around Prospect Park.
3. Go camping!
4. Mentor inner-city youth.
5. Take a professional writing class.
6. Hit up PS1.
7. Swim at Red Hook outdoor lap pools.
8. Take advantage of NYC and go out as much as possible (within the budget :))
9. Go on a date to the Bryant Park Grill.
10. Spend at least 3 Sundays doing nothing but laying out on my roof in the beach chair reading the Sunday Times.

Oh Banana Boy!

My friend and I were in L.A. last week for work. It had been a long day and we were exhausted, hungry and a little carsick riding in the back of a cab to catch a train (which apparently is very un-L.A. to use public transportation) when I look over and see a banana peel shut into the hatch back of a jeep. I mean, seriously, is this dude for real?! Laziness? Lack of attention to detail? Big rush? What sort of mentality leads to such a thing? This one had me laughing all the way to Santa Monica Blvd...

I Heart Boston

I had to come to Boston to meet with some people for work and I suddenly now totally appreciate it. Maybe it is the streak of mild weather they had while I was in town or the delicious, fun dinner in Chinatown, but either way this city is a blast. You get the city life while it also maintains an endearing quaintness.

5 Things that make Boston rock in comparison to NYC:
-I can walk and actually make it across the city in a reasonable amount of time without ANY mode of transportation.
-Instead of suit jackets, professional gentlemen wear fleece vests or fleece jackets over their button-down shirts and ties; very bold.
-Boston subways are clean and indicative of a civilized society.
-There is exciting U.S. history around every corner.
-Two words: Boston accents!

BIG E has hit the BIG time

Congratulations to two of my most favorite people! I am so happy and excited for you both. I cant wait to get a big poofy taffetta dress in some citrus color with large bows on the back and PARTYYYYYYY. Love you guys, congrats!