To begin this rather emotional (for me, of course) celebration of five years of living in eternal New York City, I thought it made most sense to start at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. I love the Met – there is honestly no place like it (except for some parts of it remind me of … More Summer Diary / The Met
“If we are truly created equal, then our love must be equal as well… Today we can say that we have made our union [in this country] a little more perfect, as a consequence of the small acts of courage by millions throughout the decades…those who came out, who had hard talks with their parents, … More #lovewins
Yesterday I had lunch with a friend who I really care about. The weather was perfect for eating outside at one of those chess tables in Washington Square Park, so we picked a seat and had a chat that has left me in a contemplative state. Knowing my twenty-fifth birthday is coming up, she asked … More Afternoon Pick-Me-Up
This August will mark my five-year anniversary with New York City. It remains UNDEFEATED as the longest relationship I have ever been in. So, to celebrate this long, life-changing journey of living in what is arguably one of the best cities this world of ours has to offer, I’m revisiting some of my all-time favorite … More The Year of 5 / Introducing: Summer Diary
{image via} One of my favorite things about living in New York City is the endless supply of serendipitous sightings I witness of other people and their lives. Just today, I experienced one that really tug at my heart strings (yeah, I’m a total sap, okay?). This morning, on my way to my local coffee … More Serendipitous Sightings #1
The other day I was walking around the neighborhood with one of my dearest friends (you’ll hear about her a lot because she is one of the rarest and one of the best and I love her so much), telling her about how I’m feeling about my upcoming birthday. Before you think, geez, all this girl … More Revisiting Rilke: growing up and freaking out.
Hey there, homeslice. Welcome to this blog! Can I just begin by telling you about how awkward it is to write your first blog post? I feel so nervous that I’m sweating (or maybe that has something to do with the fact that the room I’m sitting in is literally 78 degrees). Really though, this … More hey there, homeslice / Introductions and Beginnings