Well they were right. The beginning is tough. 3 weeks in, two 14 hour days under my belt and I already feel like I need a vacation...
BUT everyone said the beginning was tough. And the harder it is, the more rewarding the outcome...right? Pushing through the transitional period, as I know it will get better. Tomorrow I leave for San Jose, CA for Olympics Gymnastics trials. Friday night I head to Omaha for Swimming trials and Monday morning I fly home. Whew! I'm very excited...even excited for some down time on the flight. Don't judge... :-/
Weekend recap:
Thursday night was a trip to the Brooklyn Brewery - which was great. 5 tokens gets you 5 beers. You can order pizza into the brewery, they have board games and picnic tables and it's just a great, low-key atmosphere to casually have a beer with friends. They offer some of their unbottled beers, which taste even better after a long, hot work day!
I woke up Friday morning to a lovely care package from Mom. It was exactly what the Doctor ordered. After my trip to the post office, I ventured outside to explore the pop-up flea market right outside my house. Pretty remarkable - jewelry, food, art, and dozens of stands with a variety of hand-made goods. After my walk through the flea market, Leela and I took a long walk down to Battery Park. We got a nice view of Lady Liberty, laid out in the sun for a bit and headed back to change for the Governor's Ball Music Festival on Randall's Island (right off of Manhattan). My friend who works for Ben & Jerry's (sponsor of the event) got us VIP freeloaders passes, so we had access to a great tent with free alcohol and ..drum roll....Crumbs cupcakes. One of the best bakeries in NYC. Unlimited cupcakes. And sangria. It was perfect.
We saw some great artists between Friday & Saturday - some of my favorites included: Passion Pit, Explosions in the Sky, Kid Cudi, Fiona Apple, Modest Mouse, Beck, etc. Beautiful weather and great music.
That's the re-cap for now...the bucket list is growing, but my schedule is filling up! Hopefully I'll be in the swing of things soon...
Off to pack for my travels. Saturday will mark my one-month in the city. Time flies!
Until next time....
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
Thoughts from a subway ride..
Can someone actually value free-time on a Subway away from their internet/phone/computer? Yes, yes they can.
This week was hot.
This week was busy.
And this week is almost over!
Exciting things that happened?
Went to the oldest functioning bar in the city - Pete's Tavern. Very fun. Great music and many celebrity photos hanging on the wall.
VERY exciting news: Got invited to San Jose & Omaha next week for Olympics Trials! Swimming and Gymnastics specifically. So thrilled! Unfortuately this overlapped with a friend's visit, so I was very sad to cancel on her but we will be rescheduling for another summer weekend. Nevertheless ... VERY excited to a part of Olympics trials! Michael Phelps may be there. Enough said. :) I'll be the main person going from Chobani so i'll be there to take it all in, snap some photos and hang with the Olympians. :)
Lots of food adventures this week. Explored several new coffee shops & restaurants (for work purposes, of course) with my fellow co-worker. So many new places to try, it's pretty overwhelming.A friend from Ben & Jerry's is in town for the weekend for the Governor's Ball music festival on Randall's Island (which I am very excited to have free tickets to!) so we went out to a great Italian restaurant in the Meatpacking district for dinner last night and caught up on all things Ben & Jerry's (and Vermont!). Somewhat bittersweet to hear about Ben & Jerry's, but fun to have a familiar face from home!
Another exciting tidbit: Chobani has been all over the news recently. Big stuff - check it out!
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2117230,00.html
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303379204577476974123310582.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/15/business/media/jennie-finch-pitches-for-childs-version-of-chobani-yogurt.html?_r=3
Headed to Brooklyn to check out the Brooklyn Brewery tonight. This weekend will consist of a two-day music festival on Randall's island. Some fun bands, lots of food and hot, hot weather.
Oh..did I not mention the heat wave in NYC? I've never experienced anything like it. It's nothing like I had imagined. Nearly impossible to sleep. The moment you walk out your front door you are engulfed in the humidity. It's pretty terrible, actually.
Another glamorous part of living in the city? Cockroaches....(sorry, Mom...) Indeed, this is not a myth. Cockroaches roam the city. And of them happened to like my shower.
SOS.
More thoughts to come on life in NY. Missing family lots.
This week was hot.
This week was busy.
And this week is almost over!
Exciting things that happened?
Went to the oldest functioning bar in the city - Pete's Tavern. Very fun. Great music and many celebrity photos hanging on the wall.
VERY exciting news: Got invited to San Jose & Omaha next week for Olympics Trials! Swimming and Gymnastics specifically. So thrilled! Unfortuately this overlapped with a friend's visit, so I was very sad to cancel on her but we will be rescheduling for another summer weekend. Nevertheless ... VERY excited to a part of Olympics trials! Michael Phelps may be there. Enough said. :) I'll be the main person going from Chobani so i'll be there to take it all in, snap some photos and hang with the Olympians. :)
Lots of food adventures this week. Explored several new coffee shops & restaurants (for work purposes, of course) with my fellow co-worker. So many new places to try, it's pretty overwhelming.A friend from Ben & Jerry's is in town for the weekend for the Governor's Ball music festival on Randall's Island (which I am very excited to have free tickets to!) so we went out to a great Italian restaurant in the Meatpacking district for dinner last night and caught up on all things Ben & Jerry's (and Vermont!). Somewhat bittersweet to hear about Ben & Jerry's, but fun to have a familiar face from home!
Another exciting tidbit: Chobani has been all over the news recently. Big stuff - check it out!
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2117230,00.html
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303379204577476974123310582.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/15/business/media/jennie-finch-pitches-for-childs-version-of-chobani-yogurt.html?_r=3
Headed to Brooklyn to check out the Brooklyn Brewery tonight. This weekend will consist of a two-day music festival on Randall's island. Some fun bands, lots of food and hot, hot weather.
Oh..did I not mention the heat wave in NYC? I've never experienced anything like it. It's nothing like I had imagined. Nearly impossible to sleep. The moment you walk out your front door you are engulfed in the humidity. It's pretty terrible, actually.
Another glamorous part of living in the city? Cockroaches....(sorry, Mom...) Indeed, this is not a myth. Cockroaches roam the city. And of them happened to like my shower.
SOS.
More thoughts to come on life in NY. Missing family lots.
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Go, go, go!
Thursday's birthday party in Brooklyn was a great time. Pretty low key, but nice to meet some new people. We went to a bar in Park Slope, which is a very nice part of Brooklyn - often called "Stroller City," as it attracts many small families.
Friday took me back to Brooklyn for lunch with my team and a meeting at our digital agency. The meeting was followed by happy hour drinks, which the gals from the communications team had organized. They are all amazing, and so sweet to put something together as a welcome for all. There was about 5 of us gals and we went to a bar called "Death & Company". Check it out: http://www.deathandcompany.com/lounge/
It was a mixology bar, with very creative cocktails and a dark, almost Jekyll & Hyde atmosphere. Great drinks - even better company.
Saturday began with a relaxing morning in Washington Square Park, followed by a loooongg brunch with a friend from UVM. Let me just say - New Yorkers take brunch seriously. It's almost like a sport. The hustle and bustle from the work week means a long, slow weekend of food and (quite often) unlimited mimosas. Not the worst way to spend your weekend, right?
Anyway, I met up with Erika in the West Village for brunch as "Good Restaurant." It was, indeed, true to it's name. We both got the brunch special, which included a main course, side dish and bloody mary. We sat and caught up for a few hours and proceeded to go on an adventure, exploring the city. We walked around the Meatpacking District, strolled along the High Line through Chelsea, checked out the original "Magnolia" bakery (lines around the corner) and then proceeded to go our separate ways for the day. It was great to see Erika, happy to have a fellow-UVMer in the city.
Another fun fact about Saturday: while walking around the village (near my apartment), I ran into Julie, an American friend I met in Australia. Julie and I were friends living abroad and hadn't seen each other in about 4 years. What a small world!!
After brunch, I got invited for more adventures by Lindsay, one of the Chobani gals who had invited me for drinks the night before. Lindsay is great. She has lived in the city for awhile and has been at Chobani for nearly 7 months now. In Chobani time, 7 months is equivalent to about 10 years.
Lindsay and I met downtown near the Chelsea Piers at a floating dive bar, called The Frying Pan. This place was on my bucket list, so i was happy she'd never been and wanted to experience the boat as well! We waited in line for nearly 40 minutes, only to be greeted on a rocky boat, filled with fraternity boys and coronas for the masses. Nah, it was great. Watched the sunset from the boat and chatted for a few hours.
Looks like an old pirate ship!
Not a bad view for sunset!
Lindsay and I met up with another one of our co-workers and two of her friends, after grabbing food on the Lower East Side. We bar hopped for a bit, had drinks on the rooftop of her friends bar, and ended the night at a bizarre asian night club. (Didn't see that one coming...)
Today is Father's Day and I find myself missing my Dad and family a great time. Wishing I could be home, but very excited for a few family visits in the near future.
Today will likely be a lazy day of grocery shopping, laundry and a few other errands. Another busy work week ahead.
Friday took me back to Brooklyn for lunch with my team and a meeting at our digital agency. The meeting was followed by happy hour drinks, which the gals from the communications team had organized. They are all amazing, and so sweet to put something together as a welcome for all. There was about 5 of us gals and we went to a bar called "Death & Company". Check it out: http://www.deathandcompany.com/lounge/
It was a mixology bar, with very creative cocktails and a dark, almost Jekyll & Hyde atmosphere. Great drinks - even better company.
Saturday began with a relaxing morning in Washington Square Park, followed by a loooongg brunch with a friend from UVM. Let me just say - New Yorkers take brunch seriously. It's almost like a sport. The hustle and bustle from the work week means a long, slow weekend of food and (quite often) unlimited mimosas. Not the worst way to spend your weekend, right?
Anyway, I met up with Erika in the West Village for brunch as "Good Restaurant." It was, indeed, true to it's name. We both got the brunch special, which included a main course, side dish and bloody mary. We sat and caught up for a few hours and proceeded to go on an adventure, exploring the city. We walked around the Meatpacking District, strolled along the High Line through Chelsea, checked out the original "Magnolia" bakery (lines around the corner) and then proceeded to go our separate ways for the day. It was great to see Erika, happy to have a fellow-UVMer in the city.
Another fun fact about Saturday: while walking around the village (near my apartment), I ran into Julie, an American friend I met in Australia. Julie and I were friends living abroad and hadn't seen each other in about 4 years. What a small world!!
After brunch, I got invited for more adventures by Lindsay, one of the Chobani gals who had invited me for drinks the night before. Lindsay is great. She has lived in the city for awhile and has been at Chobani for nearly 7 months now. In Chobani time, 7 months is equivalent to about 10 years.
Lindsay and I met downtown near the Chelsea Piers at a floating dive bar, called The Frying Pan. This place was on my bucket list, so i was happy she'd never been and wanted to experience the boat as well! We waited in line for nearly 40 minutes, only to be greeted on a rocky boat, filled with fraternity boys and coronas for the masses. Nah, it was great. Watched the sunset from the boat and chatted for a few hours.
Looks like an old pirate ship!
Lindsay and I met up with another one of our co-workers and two of her friends, after grabbing food on the Lower East Side. We bar hopped for a bit, had drinks on the rooftop of her friends bar, and ended the night at a bizarre asian night club. (Didn't see that one coming...)
Today is Father's Day and I find myself missing my Dad and family a great time. Wishing I could be home, but very excited for a few family visits in the near future.
Today will likely be a lazy day of grocery shopping, laundry and a few other errands. Another busy work week ahead.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Quick updates from the big city
A few quick updates from this fast-paced world:
First of all - this city really doesn't sleep.
And now...neither do I. HELP!
This week has been nuts. I now understand why my boss told me to enjoy the first week of relaxation. This job is going to be pretty intense, but I think it will be very rewarding.
It has been crumby weather this week, but I've been trying to make a point to get up early and walk to different parts of downtown each day. I've ventured over the East Village and the Lower East Side this week, exploring different parks and touristy places.
I spent the day in Brooklyn today with our digital agency (whom I'll be working closely with). I had a long meeting with them, getting downloaded on some of my responsibilities. I also had a lot of time with the Brand Manager on the team, which was great, as it gave us a chance to catch-up and get to know each other a bit more.
The past few days have been busy with work and somewhat lonely, missing people from home. Having to stay cooped up inside to work, with the rain outside. Tonight was better, as it was busy and eventful. I went to dinner with a gal who was on the Ben & Jerry's "Millennial Board." Essentially, Ben & Jerry's contracted a small number of "Millenials" who were engaged in the brand and savvy in their work, to help us better under their demographic and ways to reach them in the digital space. I met Meng very briefly in Vermont when she came for her visit, and she was sweet enough to reach out to me when she saw I was leaving Vermont for the city. Meng and I ventured to the LES to have dinner at The Meatball Shop (one of the many places on my bucket list). She was a huge fan, so was more than happy to join me. We each got the "Everything but the Kitchen Sink" plate with veggie meatballs (so much food and delicious) and then shared a massive ice cream sandwich. My pants are snugger just talking about it...
It was great to see another (somewhat) familiar face, and she was happy to give me tips on living in the city/things to do/places to see/etc etc.
Back to work I go now. Tomorrow night I am planning on heading back into Brooklyn for a birthday party. I met Alex last weekend through Beth and she invited me to join for her birthday festivities. Annnddd if I've learned one thing about living here (through just two weeks and much advice) you should never say no to an invitation...even if you don't know the people that well.
It's another friends birthday this weekend (a guy who lived on my floor freshman year at UVM) so I am hoping to join for a few drinks. Plans for brunch with another UVM gal too. Looks like it's going to be a gorgeous weekend, but very sad to miss Father's day with my Dad.
Very homesick...but hoping this will pass. It helps to see the empire state building as I venture home to my apartment. Reminds me why I'm here. Just missing the people who I'd like to share it with.
Oh - and as a side note, sorry the photos are not working again - will work on that when I get another chance!
Bon voyage..
First of all - this city really doesn't sleep.
And now...neither do I. HELP!
This week has been nuts. I now understand why my boss told me to enjoy the first week of relaxation. This job is going to be pretty intense, but I think it will be very rewarding.
It has been crumby weather this week, but I've been trying to make a point to get up early and walk to different parts of downtown each day. I've ventured over the East Village and the Lower East Side this week, exploring different parks and touristy places.
I spent the day in Brooklyn today with our digital agency (whom I'll be working closely with). I had a long meeting with them, getting downloaded on some of my responsibilities. I also had a lot of time with the Brand Manager on the team, which was great, as it gave us a chance to catch-up and get to know each other a bit more.
The past few days have been busy with work and somewhat lonely, missing people from home. Having to stay cooped up inside to work, with the rain outside. Tonight was better, as it was busy and eventful. I went to dinner with a gal who was on the Ben & Jerry's "Millennial Board." Essentially, Ben & Jerry's contracted a small number of "Millenials" who were engaged in the brand and savvy in their work, to help us better under their demographic and ways to reach them in the digital space. I met Meng very briefly in Vermont when she came for her visit, and she was sweet enough to reach out to me when she saw I was leaving Vermont for the city. Meng and I ventured to the LES to have dinner at The Meatball Shop (one of the many places on my bucket list). She was a huge fan, so was more than happy to join me. We each got the "Everything but the Kitchen Sink" plate with veggie meatballs (so much food and delicious) and then shared a massive ice cream sandwich. My pants are snugger just talking about it...
It was great to see another (somewhat) familiar face, and she was happy to give me tips on living in the city/things to do/places to see/etc etc.
Back to work I go now. Tomorrow night I am planning on heading back into Brooklyn for a birthday party. I met Alex last weekend through Beth and she invited me to join for her birthday festivities. Annnddd if I've learned one thing about living here (through just two weeks and much advice) you should never say no to an invitation...even if you don't know the people that well.
It's another friends birthday this weekend (a guy who lived on my floor freshman year at UVM) so I am hoping to join for a few drinks. Plans for brunch with another UVM gal too. Looks like it's going to be a gorgeous weekend, but very sad to miss Father's day with my Dad.
Very homesick...but hoping this will pass. It helps to see the empire state building as I venture home to my apartment. Reminds me why I'm here. Just missing the people who I'd like to share it with.
Oh - and as a side note, sorry the photos are not working again - will work on that when I get another chance!
Bon voyage..
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Saturday night in Brooklyn
Keste pizza & vino was delicious! Beth and I shared a veggie/mozzarella pizza and some wine, while catching up on life and getting to know each other. She is fantastic - thrilled to have her in the city.
Nom nom nom...
After dinner, Beth invited me out to meet some of her friends. Beth lives in Manhattan, but her childhood best friend lives in Brooklyn. So to Brooklyn we went. Williamsburg, to be exact. I haves spent a little time in Brooklyn before, but never this area. Before moving to New York, I had heard many things about Brooklyn (vs. Manhattan). Mostly good things, but some mixed. I was definitely a fan of the wide streets, quieter bars and cheap beer. The moment we got off the subway, I noticed a huge shift. It was much quieter and felt more like a neighborhood. I could definitely see myself living there at some point, but i've been told it's best to be in Manhattan when you first move. It's obviously easier to meet people and closer to everything.
Beth and I met up with two of her friends: Alex and Ryan. Alex is a yoga instructor and nanny in Brooklyn and she was just as fantastic as Beth. Ryan is a Blogger, and currently writes for an amazing blog called "Thought Catalog." I was star-struck to meet him, as I am a HUGE fan of his writing. He writes many of the "How-To's." My friend Lauren and I read this blog religiously, so I was very excited to meet him.
We started the night at an outdoor bar, filled with picnic table and christmas lights lining the trees. It was very cozy, almost like we were in someone's backyard. We shared a pitcher of Sangria and meandered over to a few different bars. Tecate cans were the drink of choice (people actually drink this stuff outside of Mexico? Who knew!) so it felt very fitting when we arrived at another outdoor bar with a taco truck...sitting right in the back. Very bizarre, but fantastic.
I was pretty exhausted when I woke up this morning, but thrilled to have met such great people. I have plans to head back to Brooklyn for Alex's birthday celebration on Thursday night. Excited to meet their friends and get to know Brooklyn a little better.
The first part of Sunday was pretty relaxing. I walked down to the West Side Highway to lay out on the grass and check out the activity down by the Hudson. Everyone was out running, kayaking, walking their dogs. Such a fit city.
I put out a blanket and got to know this book - cover to cover.
I think this will come in handy. :)
After laying out and reading for a bit, I wandered around Greenwich Village, poked my head into a few shops, grabbed some frozen yogurt (from a self-serve froyo bar!) and people watched. One of my favorite things so far - the accents! I am constantly listening in to recognize different languages/accents. I have been so surprised by the number of Europeans here. Something I'm definitely not used to!
Later on in the day, I met up with David, my friend from Unilever who had taken me to the Biergarten. I met David at a French restaurant near my neighborhood for some drinks and mingling. He introduced me to a bunch of his friends, including several Australians that moved here a few years back. New friends? I hope so.
The rest of the day consisted of grocery shopping, laundry, cleaning...and all other activities I've been putting off.
How do people even sleep in this city?!
It has been great getting to know so many new people and exploring the city..but it really is exhausting. I am hoping that life will feel a bit more normal once work gets up and running. Not that I'm complaining about the constant fun...but it'll be nice to have a routine.
Overall I have been taken back by how welcoming everyone has been. It's nice to know New Yorkers aren't all that callous.
Until next time....
Nom nom nom...
After dinner, Beth invited me out to meet some of her friends. Beth lives in Manhattan, but her childhood best friend lives in Brooklyn. So to Brooklyn we went. Williamsburg, to be exact. I haves spent a little time in Brooklyn before, but never this area. Before moving to New York, I had heard many things about Brooklyn (vs. Manhattan). Mostly good things, but some mixed. I was definitely a fan of the wide streets, quieter bars and cheap beer. The moment we got off the subway, I noticed a huge shift. It was much quieter and felt more like a neighborhood. I could definitely see myself living there at some point, but i've been told it's best to be in Manhattan when you first move. It's obviously easier to meet people and closer to everything.
Beth and I met up with two of her friends: Alex and Ryan. Alex is a yoga instructor and nanny in Brooklyn and she was just as fantastic as Beth. Ryan is a Blogger, and currently writes for an amazing blog called "Thought Catalog." I was star-struck to meet him, as I am a HUGE fan of his writing. He writes many of the "How-To's." My friend Lauren and I read this blog religiously, so I was very excited to meet him.
We started the night at an outdoor bar, filled with picnic table and christmas lights lining the trees. It was very cozy, almost like we were in someone's backyard. We shared a pitcher of Sangria and meandered over to a few different bars. Tecate cans were the drink of choice (people actually drink this stuff outside of Mexico? Who knew!) so it felt very fitting when we arrived at another outdoor bar with a taco truck...sitting right in the back. Very bizarre, but fantastic.
I was pretty exhausted when I woke up this morning, but thrilled to have met such great people. I have plans to head back to Brooklyn for Alex's birthday celebration on Thursday night. Excited to meet their friends and get to know Brooklyn a little better.
The first part of Sunday was pretty relaxing. I walked down to the West Side Highway to lay out on the grass and check out the activity down by the Hudson. Everyone was out running, kayaking, walking their dogs. Such a fit city.
I put out a blanket and got to know this book - cover to cover.
I think this will come in handy. :)
After laying out and reading for a bit, I wandered around Greenwich Village, poked my head into a few shops, grabbed some frozen yogurt (from a self-serve froyo bar!) and people watched. One of my favorite things so far - the accents! I am constantly listening in to recognize different languages/accents. I have been so surprised by the number of Europeans here. Something I'm definitely not used to!
Later on in the day, I met up with David, my friend from Unilever who had taken me to the Biergarten. I met David at a French restaurant near my neighborhood for some drinks and mingling. He introduced me to a bunch of his friends, including several Australians that moved here a few years back. New friends? I hope so.
The rest of the day consisted of grocery shopping, laundry, cleaning...and all other activities I've been putting off.
How do people even sleep in this city?!
It has been great getting to know so many new people and exploring the city..but it really is exhausting. I am hoping that life will feel a bit more normal once work gets up and running. Not that I'm complaining about the constant fun...but it'll be nice to have a routine.
Overall I have been taken back by how welcoming everyone has been. It's nice to know New Yorkers aren't all that callous.
Until next time....
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Central Park Magic.
Friday was a lot of errands, as well as lunch with the other new gal on my team. We went to a great Vegetarian restaurant around the block from me that she had suggested. Delicious!
Today started with a few more errands, followed by lunch in Central Park with my friend Adam, from High School (who I hand't seen in years!) He has been working & living in the city for about 4 years now and loves it here. We grabbed lunch to go and picnicked in the park right next to the pond and some free live jazz (another great thing about living here: free live music everywhere you go!) Talk about a prime location for lunch! Being in Central Park brought back memories from past visits and really made me realize that I was, in fact, in NYC.
Adam and I caught up on life, listened to music and enjoyed the scenery. On our walk back to his office, we brushed shoulders with James Franco.
....COME ON!!!
Anyway, it was a little drizzly but ended up being a perfect afternoon. It was so great to see a familiar face and to have a long-lost friend nearby. His office was located on Park Ave, so we rode the elevator to the 18th floor to explore the view from above. Pretty great place to have a corner cube. :)
I am headed out for dinner in a bit with a friend of a friend, who I met in the city in February. She is a close friend of my friend Caitlin. Great gal, does publishing in the city and lives in the East Village nearby! We are going to Keste Pizza & Vino, an authentic Neapolitan Pizzeria right around the corner from me.
More photos to come.
...no, not of James Franco.
((Swoon))
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Beer and Yogurt
Welcome to the Biergarten at the Standard.
Yes, this was on the bucket list. And yes, it totally exceeded all my expectations.
Yes, this was on the bucket list. And yes, it totally exceeded all my expectations.
I went with a friend I had met through Ben & Jerry's/Unilever, and he had a few tickets leftover from a previous Biergarten trip. You buy tickets at the front of the bar and walk into a large, open area, filled with picnic tables, german beer maids, soft pretzels, sausages & some of the tallest mugs of German beer I have ever witnessed. I, myself, have never taken on an entire liter of beer (in one mug...) so I happily accepted the challenge. This beer was unbelievable! Definitely a place to visit again.
This experience was made even better when I realized that the host of "Mad Money" was sitting at the table behind us. Chugging beers on a Tuesday night. Only in NYC. Between Jim Cramer at the Biergarten and seeing Ethan Hawk in my neighborhood...I am pretty star struck already. And it's only week one.
Wednesday: Yogurt 101
Today was my first real day on the job.
It started off with a little yogurt...
...which was followed by some Chobani 101: all things yogurt. The best part was hearing about the exciting new innovation and learning all about the Olympics sponsorship.
...this was then followed by an overwhelming amount of information.
Day one was intense, but exciting. I guess its something you can never really prepare yourself for.
One thing's for sure: I am looking forward to a nice relaxing weekend. I imagine the next few weeks will be hectic with work and I am definitely looking forward to getting in the swing of things.
One thing's for sure: I am looking forward to a nice relaxing weekend. I imagine the next few weeks will be hectic with work and I am definitely looking forward to getting in the swing of things.
On the itinerary for this weekend:
Lunch in Central Park with a friend from home, as well as dinner and brunch plans with friends of friends on Saturday and Sunday. It looks like a beautiful weekend, so I am excited to adventure outside of my neighborhood for a little fun.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
NYC Bucket List
Someone once told me that it is impossible to eat a meal at each and every restaurant in NYC in one lifetime.
I believe that "someone", but that doesn't mean I can't try...
I have started an official NYC bucket list. This list includes several categories: Things to do/see, Restaurants and Bars, etc. The list of restaurants and bars is already overwhelming. Thankfully, "Yelp" is my new best friend, providing me with info and reviews on places in my neighborhood and beyond.
I am very pleased to be living Downtown, away from many of the large chain restaurants. My neighborhood and the surrounding streets are lined with beautiful Italian restaurants, delicious (and CHEAP!) fast-food places, dive-bars, jazz & comedy clubs, etc. etc. To give you some perspective, I had never even been inside a Whole Foods before moving to New York. Vermont does not welcome large chains. It is actually the only state in the US without a Target. This is just one of the many things I love about my home state...but I won't deny that I love having access to all these stores just around the corner. :)
So the NYC bucket list continues to grow. I imagine I will go broke before finishing the list, but at least I can say I tried, ate, and saw.
I'm looking forward to eating weird ethnic cuisine, enjoying shows on Broadway, and soaking up life as a (NEW) New Yorker.
OH! And I should mention that one item has, indeed, been checked off the foodie bucket list. Grom gelato.
Need I say more? :)
I believe that "someone", but that doesn't mean I can't try...
I have started an official NYC bucket list. This list includes several categories: Things to do/see, Restaurants and Bars, etc. The list of restaurants and bars is already overwhelming. Thankfully, "Yelp" is my new best friend, providing me with info and reviews on places in my neighborhood and beyond.
I am very pleased to be living Downtown, away from many of the large chain restaurants. My neighborhood and the surrounding streets are lined with beautiful Italian restaurants, delicious (and CHEAP!) fast-food places, dive-bars, jazz & comedy clubs, etc. etc. To give you some perspective, I had never even been inside a Whole Foods before moving to New York. Vermont does not welcome large chains. It is actually the only state in the US without a Target. This is just one of the many things I love about my home state...but I won't deny that I love having access to all these stores just around the corner. :)
So the NYC bucket list continues to grow. I imagine I will go broke before finishing the list, but at least I can say I tried, ate, and saw.
I'm looking forward to eating weird ethnic cuisine, enjoying shows on Broadway, and soaking up life as a (NEW) New Yorker.
OH! And I should mention that one item has, indeed, been checked off the foodie bucket list. Grom gelato.
Need I say more? :)
Monday, June 4, 2012
Welcome to NYC
Day 6 in NYC.
My corner grocery store is open 24-7.
Seamless app. 'nuff said.
Fruit & veggie carts will not kill you.
Heat controlled apartments.
Water pressure in the shower (thank you, NYC).
My office is less than a mile walking distance from my apartment.
Did I mention the food...and the shopping?
Some New Yorkers really are that angry...
Beer is incredibly expensive $$$
Everything is incredibly expensive.
Honking cabs and screaming drunks outside your window do NOT lull you to sleep at night.
Far fewer trees than I had imagined.
Small, small apartments and smaller bedrooms.
Gelato everywhere (yes, this is a very dangerous thing!)
I'm sure this list will expand as I spend more time in my new home. I am looking forward to a relaxing transition week. While this blog is quite young... It was once used for recipes and all things food. Now that NYC is my new home, I imagine my new kitchen will serve as storage for many boxes of cereal and far fewer recipe books. This means more restaurants and far less cooking. I already miss my large kitchen and endless countertop space. However, I am ready to put cooking on hold to take on the city of food.
A few photos to recap the first few days:
Dinner night one: Otto, Mario Bitali's Italian restaurant in the Village
Day 1 on the new job.
Things that have been pleasantly surpringly about NYC:
Washington square park is ACTUALLY in my backyard.
Coffee is marvelous. Everywhere.
New Yorkers aren't all that angry....
People like their dogs. The smaller the dog, the better.
You can pay $3...or $30 for a sushi roll.
All the shopping & stores I could ever need or want are right around the corner.
So. Much. Froyo.
Working remotely from your couch is pretty comfortable.
The village is cozy and the people watching is amazing.
My corner grocery store is open 24-7.
Seamless app. 'nuff said.
Fruit & veggie carts will not kill you.
Heat controlled apartments.
Water pressure in the shower (thank you, NYC).
My office is less than a mile walking distance from my apartment.
Did I mention the food...and the shopping?
Things that have been...er, LESS than pleasantly surprising:
Some New Yorkers really are that angry...
Beer is incredibly expensive $$$
Everything is incredibly expensive.
Honking cabs and screaming drunks outside your window do NOT lull you to sleep at night.
Far fewer trees than I had imagined.
Small, small apartments and smaller bedrooms.
Gelato everywhere (yes, this is a very dangerous thing!)
I'm sure this list will expand as I spend more time in my new home. I am looking forward to a relaxing transition week. While this blog is quite young... It was once used for recipes and all things food. Now that NYC is my new home, I imagine my new kitchen will serve as storage for many boxes of cereal and far fewer recipe books. This means more restaurants and far less cooking. I already miss my large kitchen and endless countertop space. However, I am ready to put cooking on hold to take on the city of food.
A few photos to recap the first few days:
Dinner night one: Otto, Mario Bitali's Italian restaurant in the Village
University Square Park - next to NYU, in my backyard
Dinner at the Hummus Place - Night two!
Brunch with Mom at S'nice
The street that I call home
And of course.. the New York Times ... :)
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