Last weekend I did a photo shoot for a friend. He was building his portfolio and I thought it would be nice to have some good photos taken of me (instead of the normal horrible ones Hayden sends around on my phone as a prank!).

It was awesome. It was fun hanging out with Francesca and making new friends. Although I did need a shot of whisky to loosen me up! I was a bit nervous to start, but soon enough we were laughing, playing dress up and wearing outfits that made me imagine walking around in a world of candy.

Thanks to John (and check out his great portfolio), Kayleigh (this girl is so cool and has such amazing style), and JoAnna for the fantastic make up!

xo

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Sunny days in Bryant Park with no plans except to enjoy flowers…

and people watching and kites…

and making goofy faces (lots of them) with friends!

Attempts at starting a flash mob in Grand Central Station. Except, I learned that you’re not supposed to scream, “Hey folks, this is a flash mob!” (which I may/may not have done…)
Isn’t Grand Central so pretty?

Riding the subway with your best friends to find the “secret subway station” (on the 6 train after the Brooklyn Bridge stop)…

Impromptu dinner parties and grocery shopping with six people. (I was distracted by this very iridescent purple potato!)

Watching friends guess silly drawings…

Making breakfast dinner at midnight…

This bunny bread makes me think of my new favorite book, Watership Down.

Charades!

Yah!

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For all of this…I am thankful.

That makes you laugh.

Dancing snitches + broomsticks + fearless people not afraid to get hurt (they are running with broomsticks!) + very busy paramedics + butter beer (actually, they were out but the idea is lovely) + friends = a super awesome time at the Quidditch World Cup 2011! The walk from Randall’s Island back to Manhattan was also an adventure.

Thanks friends! For a very fun time!

xoxo

My cousin from Germany and her friend came to visit me last week. Ten days with the Germans (yes, they have names, but it was fun calling them this) was a total riot.

• Their love for Colby jack cheese was funny. Apparently this cheese is not available where they are from.
• I remembered more German than I thought and we had many conversations (although, my cousin would beg to differ) in this foreign tongue.
• I ate too many sweets.
• The night of dancing til 3:00 am was very memorable, especially at the point when one of the girls asked, “Where are the Germans!?!” Where were they? Taking pictures of the very large mirrors in the bathroom area.
• It was fun introducing them to all of my friends.
• Francesca, I want that hipster hat!
• We laughed a lot.
• There was one bad cooking incident and our house was full of smoke. I still plan on writing a letter to the store about the bread without cooking directions!
• The cats were slightly jealous of the company, but were sad when they left. I might have even shed some tears with them.
• We had a sing-a-long that last until 1:00 am. My gosh, my friend Katy really does have the loveliest voice ever.
• The inside track of the Wonder Wheel at Coney Island really stirred up my motion sickness, but watching the girls reactions made it well worth it.
• Did I mention how awesome the German chocolate was? Schoko-bons=heavenly
• Despite the technology of Google translator, Hayden’s random questions to the Germans were still confusing. The Kase frage about Colby vs. Jack was especially tricky.
• Coffee and lazy mornings=bliss
• Katy Perry Pandora is pretty great for getting dolled up.
• Our corner store must really think we are crazy.
• This list could go on and on. But I’ll end it here. All in all, a wonderful trip.

xoxox

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Last Thursday, I went to a great show with some great girls.

If you haven’t heard the Milk Carton Kids, then you need to download (for free – say what?!?!) their music right now because they are amazing. Their lyrics made me misty eyed and swooning over love.

If you haven’t heard Gaby Moreno, then you’re in for a super treat. At one point, I made a “yeeaaaah” shout because she was just. that. good. Yes. I have a new girl crush (you will too).

If you haven’t heard The Kin, you haven’t heard harmonies this sweet. (plus, not bad on the eyes either)…

listen here or in the player below

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But these lovely ladies are what made the show and the night. Lots of laughter and smiling.

I am so lucky to have such wonderful people in my life!

thanks for a fun night lovelies!

xoxo

September has been pretty wonderful.