Tag Archives: NYC

NYC is a Wiley Temptress

Every Spring, in rare moments of sunshiny bliss, I have to remind myself that I still hate New York City. That’s right, I refuse to let myself be happy here, because if I do, that means I’ve become part of … Continue reading

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Subways: How Do I Loathe Thee?

Let’s talk about the New York City subways. And the NJ PATH trains. Let me count the ways I hate them. One, yesterday morning I got an email alert saying that my train just wasn’t running at all. “Train service … Continue reading

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New York's Never-Ending Snowpocalypse

Reason #421 I’m moving to California as soon as possible: Snowpocalypse part 5 is predicted to hit New York City this Wednesday. I have never seen so much snow in my life, and I grew up in Pennsylvania, not Florida. … Continue reading

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I Really Still Do Love New York

I’ve been hating on New York a little bit too much lately. Mainly it’s out of love for my new home, but the truth is New York was terrific to/for me. I loved every second I lived there. And as … Continue reading

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Here's a Holiday Tip… or 20.

Before you start complaining about how many people you need to shop for and spend your hard-earned money on this holiday season, be thankful you don’t also have to include 20 doormen. (I know, I know, it’s better to give … Continue reading

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We Love Couples Friends!

Miriam says: Couples friends. Just the words make me think of the episode of Friends in which Monica and Chandler are so desperate to make couples friends they end up turning another couple off so much that the other couple … Continue reading

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Diet Secrets of an Apathetic Foodie

I’m not a foodie. Basically I eat for energy, because I have to, not because I particularly enjoy it. I’d be fine on a liquid diet…smoothies, pureed vegetables, iced tea, soup, margaritas on occasion. If I had to choose my … Continue reading

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Brrrr! It's Cold Season in NY

Autumn in New York. It sounds so romantic and whimsical. You picture carriage rides through Central Park, proper ladies in the latest Burberry walking their charming little dogs with rhinestone collars through the colorful leaves, hot apple cider from the … Continue reading

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Why I Chose A Cubicle Over Grad School

Do all 20-somethings working in a cubicle dream and/or threaten to go back to school? Grad school is like this greener pasture of hope. Instead of working 9-6 day after day, we have the option of reliving our undergrad years, … Continue reading

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