Sometimes I get so caught up in what I'm doing that I barely take a moment to look up. Literally. It's easy for me to get angry at my computer or the internet for being so slow, and it's even easier for me to forget how crazy the internet actually is! (I mean, come on - the interwebs is pretty awesome!) I can get so angry that I will want to pull my hair out scream, "serenity now dammit!" very loudly! But, I know better.So tonight when someone said to glance up and look at the sunset, I knew that that was my serenity moment. (I love sunsets!) And so, I took a moment and a breath and remembered all that is beautiful. And just like that, the light shifted and it was gone..

I am sort of clumsy, things fall a lot. Like my phone. Except last week it fell a little too hard...I tried listening to my music and I couldn't hear anything but fuzzy static!  Listening to silence and people's chatter is not top of my list, so getting a new music player was very important. I found this adorable thing on Craigslist. It holds so much music and makes me very happy!I also realized how much music I have and the variety of things! From languages to musicals to good indie bands. Happy Friday! Have a great weekend. xoxo

Friends -- you are awesome.Thank you.You know why and you know who you are.I love you so very much.nuf' said. 

Happy Friday lovelies! Whether or not you have a Valentine this year, I hope you remember that love is all around! Without sounding to "self-helpy" or whatever, it does start with you -- so give yourself a big squish! :)One of my favorite things is sharing love in creative ways (although, I wonder what my office mates think!) I plan on making some squirrels and leaving them around the city this weekend!Have a happy weekend.

For my lunch break, I bought a fish.His name is Deadline...in case you're wondering...he does have a return policy. :)not that i expect to need it....

!!!In case that wasn't clear - HAPPY BIRTHDAY BETHY!!and just because you're learning German.alles Gute zum Geburtstagbut because i don't want to look too crazy at my desk, you only get that message in English!I love you friend! Have a great day. :)Sending you lots of love from New York!I hope you have an awesome day because YOU are awesome. :)

There are a lot of things I'm forgetful about - birthdays, taking out the trash, filing, etc., but I'm really good at reminding myself of what I want/should be doing.I have these alarms set on my phone. I have one daily for smaller things I want to do, one for the weekend to remind myself for an "art day", and one to stay in touch with friends. Sometimes I ignore the alarms (esp. the daily one), but sometimes I do at least one of the things on the list. And I think that "sometimes" is worth the daily reminders. :)These are my reminders:1.  Monday-Friday2. Weekend (just a reminder to use one day for art)3. Every Sunday night (mostly to stay in touch with faraway friends - don't worry, if you're not on here it doesn't mean I've forgotten you!)For this coming weekend, I plan on going to the beach and doing art! :)Have a great weekend!xo

The weather has been perfect. Weather.com said this weekend would have "abundant sunshine".Awesome.Normally I go to the gym for lunch, but since it's so nice I've been spending my break going to Central Park soaking in the sun and taking photos.Here are some things I saw yesterday.Abundant sunshine!And people enjoying it while I hid behind this tree trunk!Fallen leaves that look like little islands...View from my camera while I was walking.I wanted to sit on this bench, but I had to get back...I still kept snapping photos and noticing cool things..like the details from this statue...and this bee getting some lunch!Escalators kind of make me dizzy..As I waited for the train, I left reminders of love.Above ground, I saw another person's message to the world.(p.s. this was right in front of the NY Times building)But the flowers at my corner bodega always make me smile!And so does the guy selling them!Here's a little bouquet for all of my faraway friends!Don't forget to take a moment to smell the flowers!xo

It is a gorgeous day in NYC! Normally I hit the gym at lunch, but today I decided to go to the park and catch some light.Columbus Circle is a great place for people watching...listening to new music...finding funny mazes...looking at tall buildings..and pretty, puffy flowers.....that look like stars...I also enjoyed a bit of shade before heading back!

something has taken over my desk!it's showing love everywhere!clip thingys!even my healthy snack!post- it tab thingyseven the scissors have found love!have a lovely day!

Lately, I have had lots of thoughts running through my mind.Needless to say, it brings up a bit of stress.Or maybe I just wish we had nicer weather..Whenever I feel "stressed, annoyed, bla, insert-your-word-here" I find that doing stuff with my fingers helps me relax.A few weeks ago, one of my colleagues gave me an air pack. It has been sitting on my desk for the perfect moment..ready to be popped.I am waiting for the perfect moment to pop this, but until then I thought it would be fun to pop some other things.So I've been cutting out shapes of bubble wrap for my popping pleasure and giving them to friends.Take that gray day!I'll pop you away!Ahh, feeling better already!