I don’t know if you’ve noticed that I go through periods where I sew a lot, then through periods where I sew nothing. This is reflected in the blog posts, where I’ll have several sewn items in a row followed … Continued
There is an old adage that says there is no limit to the things you can accomplish when you are supposed to be doing something else. And boy, do I resemble that adage! Well, I would, if I was actually … Continued
Today I turned in my last paper of the semester, which means that I completed my first year as a PhD student. It has not quite sunk in yet. That also means that summer is here, and as you … Continued
One of the main reasons we decided to live in this area of Brooklyn was its proximity to Prospect Park. Being so close to the park is great not just for taking the kid to the playground, which we do … Continued
I wasn’t going to write this post, mostly because nothing I say can truly capture what an amazing year I have had, but I decided I needed to try. I have had good years and bad years in my life, … Continued
Hello again! As you can see, I’ve been busy working on my Carrie Bradshaw. The Sophia Webster sample sale was yesterday and I scored a few pair of shoes at amazing prices! This blog post is meant to go along … Continued
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, or outside of the United States, you know that the biggest shopping holiday of the year just passed. These are my spoils! This blog post is meant to accompany the video over on … Continued
Immunization record issues, stolen credit card fraud, dental emergency, etc. And that was just Wednesday!
One of the perks of living in New York City is that sometimes you get to do things that would be impossible almost anywhere else, like meet world renowned shoe designer Manolo Blahnik. This is something I probably would have … Continued
Since I started applying to graduate school last year, I have been surprised by the nebulous nature of the process for people who are not actively involved in it. Even once you decide to do it, it is difficult … Continued
Today was the first day of school for me!!!!!! After the agony of applying to schools and waiting for a decision, planning a cross-country move, actually moving, settling in, etc, this day finally came. It still doesn’t feel real, it … Continued
Prior to moving to New York City, I had visited a couple of times over the years. Most tourists head straight for the Statue of Liberty, but I managed to never get around to it, even in the couple of … Continued