Now if my mom were to call me on a Sunday, maybe perhaps I wouldn't have to change the subject. Because recently I discovered that on Sundays from 12pm-3pm, Crocodile Lounge has free omelettes (in addition to free pizza) with any $5 Mimosa or Bloody Mary, in addition to free pizza with every drink. So come Sunday if you wake up in the mood for an omelette and a brunch-like drink, without the cost of brunch, then you at least know one spot where you can satisfy that craving.
"Once in a while I'll order an omelet, 'cause I'm not very good at making omelets." --Cheryl Hines3/21/2014 So my mom and I try to touch base with each other 2-3 times a week. We used to call each other almost every day, but then my schedule got hectic and with the differences in our schedules, we don't get to talk as often as we'd like. But one thing that hasn't changed about our calls is this -- every time we get on the phone with each other, the first thing she'll ask me is if I've had breakfast. And she gets mad when I tell her I didn't, so sometimes I try to change the subject real quick in hopes that she won't notice. Other times I'll tell her I'll eat once we get off the phone. And other times...well we won't talk about those other times.
Now if my mom were to call me on a Sunday, maybe perhaps I wouldn't have to change the subject. Because recently I discovered that on Sundays from 12pm-3pm, Crocodile Lounge has free omelettes (in addition to free pizza) with any $5 Mimosa or Bloody Mary, in addition to free pizza with every drink. So come Sunday if you wake up in the mood for an omelette and a brunch-like drink, without the cost of brunch, then you at least know one spot where you can satisfy that craving.
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I can't even begin to count the number of times I've gone out with friends for a couple of drinks and have come down with a serious case of the drunchies, which can be annoying if I'm at one of my favorite spots that doesn't serve grub. And I know I can't be the only one who's ever had that problem. And we all know how annoying that can be.
Well here's a bar where you won't ever have to worry about that problem -- Alligator Lounge in Brooklyn. With every drink purchased, you get a free personal pan pizza. I kid you not. Artichoke Pizza it is not, but it's not a bad deal. And for those of you may not be beer drinkers like myself, but like a good cider -- try the Spiced Cider. It's amazing!! The whole quote by Ms. Pilcher reads "Weddings take months to organize, and there are fittings and invitation lists and old aunts being coy about the honeymoon, and having to have somebody's perfectly hideous cousin for a bridesmaid. And then hundreds of appalling wedding presents. Toast-racks and Japanese vases and pictures that never, in a million years, would you want to hang on the wall. And you spend all your time writing insincere thank-you letters with your fingers crossed, and everybody gets tense and miserable and there's lots of bursting into tears. The miracle is that anybody ever gets married at all, but I bet most girls have nervous breakdowns on their honeymoons."
Her quote is no joke at all. Now mind you, when I married my ex-husband ( another one of those things that's being disclosed about my life that I really don't talk much about), I didn't really do any of the wedding planning because my ex-mother-in-law and her brother took over it all. In fact, I felt more like a guest than a bride at my wedding. But that's really another story for another time (or maybe one of those things we'll just never talk about). Anyway... MOVING ON... So a lot of women often complain about how wedding planning can be so time consuming and take over their whole life until the very last thank-you card from the actual wedding has been sent out. But just like with everything else, these women are taking for granted the fact that they get to plan their dream wedding out. Because believe it or not, there are some brides who don't even get to experience that. Now I'm not talking about other women like myself. I'm taking about Military Brides. More likely than not, these brides don't often get to have their dream wedding because their fiancees are often facing deployment. And sometimes these women just have to settle for a quick civil wedding at the courthouse and just hope that they'll be able to have the big lavish wedding until their fiancees return. And sometimes even finances plays a role. Brides Across America is a national 501(c)(3) charitable organization that helps these Military Brides by providing them with FREE wedding gowns for when they are able to finally have their dream wedding. Founded by Heidi Janson, this is the bridal industry's way of thanking our troops for serving our country. In order to get a free gown, there are certain qualifications a Military Bride has to meet:
For more information about how to get a free gown, Military Brides can check out their website. And for those civilian brides who are not sure what to do with their wedding gown, Brides Across America does accept wedding gown donations to be passed on to a Military Bride in need. More information about donating to the organization can also be found on their website. And just because it's been a good day for me and all, I'll share another tidbit: I dated a Marine for 2.5 years and had dreams of a military wedding with him. And he honestly was the only one I ever had dreams about marrying. But it wasn't going to happen and it's never going to happen. But that's alright -- we still talk every year on each other's birthdays. And we wish nothing but the best for each other. "There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face." --Bernard Williams1/28/2014 So this weekend is Super Bowl XLVIII and even though the NY Giants aren't playing (but it is being played at MetLife Stadium, home of the G Men), it should make for a good time. At least it gives me an excuse to drink some Magner's (since I'm not a beer kind of girl) and eat some nachos (vegetarian of course). But there's also another very important game being played on Sunday before the Super Bowl, and that game is...ANIMAL PLANET'S PUPPY BOWL X!!!! Very exciting stuff going on over there.
And with this year being the tenth anniversary of the Puppy Bowl, Animal Planet is teaming up with Discovery Times Square to bring the Puppy Bowl Experience to NYC, where visitors can learn about the history of the Puppy Bowl while walking through the Hall of Fame, as well as enjoy some live puppy action on the replica field featuring rescued pups from the ASPCA. There'll also be some tailgating other activities going on, including a kissing booth where you can get a smooch from a pooch. And best of all, the event is FREE, but you must reserve tickets online and there is a $1.00 service fee for each ticket. So pay the $1.00 and go check out some cute puppies and learn something about the most cutest game being played on Super Bowl Sunday. Or just go because there's nothing better than spending time with a puppy. Unless you're Cruella De Ville. Then just go to Saks or something. Bravo Mr. Shaffer! What better way to describe New York than as a piece of art? Couldn't have said it better than myself. New York is just one big canvas waiting for each person to leave their own streak of color behind. And even for those who don't see New York as being a piece of art, one can't deny that New York is full of art.
Now my artistic (on paper) ability is pretty much that of a five year-old. I can probably draw you some stick figures, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, and a bunny. That's about it. But I'm always down to check out and admire other people's art. And what better place to do that, but at New York's MoMA. Clothing brand UNIQLO sponsors Free Fridays at MoMA. Every Friday from 4pm - 8pm, admission to MoMA is free, and your ticket gives you access to all other MoMA galleries, exhibitions, and films. If I didn't already have free admission rights (one of the perks of being a New School student), I'd be all over this like white on rice. First of all, does anyone else NOT know who Maria Sharapova is? Since I was never a tennis fan, I'm not afraid to admit that I didn't know who she was. Then I googled her, to find out that she's a tennis player who has been ranked as Number 3 by the Women's Tennis Association. Quite impressive. You learn something new every day. Or at least I do.
Now I may not understand Ms. Sharapova's game, but I do understand her idea of fun. And she sounds like my kind of girl -- the type who knows how to appreciate having a good time with your friends for free (or cheap). So I'm sure she must know about Goldstar, a website that helps people to get out more to live entertainment (like theater, comedy, and sports) and events (such as wine tastings, sushi making classes and rodeos). When you sign up for a free account with Goldstar, the site and e-mails you receive from Goldstar are customized with fun and different things to do based on your preferences. You can get COMP to Half-Priced tickets (plus a small service fee) for different events. Goldstar's been reviewed by some pretty influential sources of media, such as The New York Times, The Washington Post and Forbes Magazine. And one of the best things about Goldstar -- it's not just a NYC thing. So you can also take a look at tickets for events in other U.S. cities. But yeah -- next time you're looking for something cheap and fun to do with your friends, take a look at what's available on Goldstar. You'd be surprised by what you may find. As for me -- I'm about to purchase a ticket to see The Eight: Reindeer Monologues. "'It Girl' is such a weird term. It implies I go to parties and drink champagne." -- Carey Mulligan11/6/2013 So I have been SERIOUSLY neglecting A lotus and some... all semester long. Don't blame me -- blame the pressures of grad school. Luckily though, I met with my academic advisor yesterday to plan out my schedule for next semester, and it turns out I should have a little bit more free time on my hands to keep up with this lovely project of mine. I'll drink to that.
And speaking of drinking, anyone who is looking for something to do from 5:30-7:00 pm TODAY, November 6th, is just in luck. The bar at David Burke at Bloomingdale's on 3rd Avenue is having a complimentary tasting of FREE Laurent Perrier Champagne to celebrate the newest addition to their wine collection. There'll also be passed hors d'oeuvres. Normally I'd go, but I have something called a job that I have to go to. Plus as part of my healthier living kick I've been on these past few months, I've pretty much been trying to limit my drinking to the weekends since I promised myself I'd be more svelte by the time graduation rolls up in May. That.... PLUS...the last time I went to one of these things, after 3 free overflowing glasses of wine and champagne at a handbag party at Saks Fifth Avenue, I ended up being "impulsive" and bought a pair of $500 Cartier Sunglasses. Yes I still do have those sunglasses. Yes I still wear them. No I don't feel like being that impulsive again...at least not for another 10 months or so. So go be an "It Girl" for the both of us and drink plenty of champagne for me as well. So I know I've been neglecting A lotus and some... a bit since school started up again, and that's mostly because this semester has been really intense. Second to last semester of grad school and you would think I'd be relieved. Instead I've been running around with my head caught between my legs just trying to make it through to the end of the race. And it's pretty frustrating -- everyone keeps telling me there's a light at the end of the tunnel, and I keep looking for this proverbial light but all I see is a fog condensed by readings and assignments.
But one thing I have not been slacking off on is following one of my favorite blogs ever -- "Humans of New York". What started as one man's project to create a photographic census of New York City has become an online phenomena, with over a million devoted followers. This blog has grown to such epic proportions that the mastermind behind HoNY has now published a book inspired by his hit blog, which features four hundred color photos, including exclusive portraits and all-new stories. And today, October 15th, at 7p.m., photographer/blogger genius Brandon Stanton is doing a book signing at the Barnes & Noble in Union Square. So, whether you're a fan of HoNY or interested in meeting who could genuinely be classified as a New York celebrity or would like to just meet one of the people I find to be so inspiring, why not go check him out tonight? After the hardest day, sometimes, more than a glass of wine, all a girl really wants is a cookie. A nice soft warm gooey cookie. Takes you back to the days of when all you needed was a cookie to make everything all better. One of my favorite ways of ending a long day is by eating a warm chocolate chip cookie with a scoop of ice cream. Of course I don't do this all the time because it's one of those things I like to reserve to those days that really call for it, because let's face it -- eating too many cookies are not good for you.
But once in a while, comes along a day when eating cookies is totally acceptable. When eating a cookie is considered a good deed for others. Tomorrow, October 5th, from 10 am-4pm at the City Reliquary is the 4th Annual Sugar Sweet Festival, where New York's bakers, sweet-makers and treat-lovers are celebrated and a proceeds from an all-donation bake sale go to raising money for The CIty Reliquary. So why not be selfless, help someone who needs it, and eat a cookie tomorrow? Eating cookies in the name of charity? Hey that's good enough for me! So I have a birthday coming up, and my inbox has been getting hit with lots of special offers and free things. This is why I love the last week of September/first week of October. Because I've got my friends at various vendors e-mailing me to invite me to come visit and get something free. There's a FREE bottle of champagne with my name on it waiting for me at Kellari Taverna (they also do the same thing when your anniversary and Greek nameday are coming up). There's a FREE food/drink reward waiting for me at Starbucks. A FREE chocolate martini at Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar. FREE ice cream from Baskin-Robbins. And this is only some of the offers I've received. The list goes on. I know in the past I've gotten discounts from various retailers as well, such as Victoria's Secret and The Limited. So seriously --- get out there and enjoy your birthday.
And of course after all these freebies, I'm going to need a free membership at the gym to erase the evidence that I had a birthday. And as for me being old? Pssssshhhhh. Never gonna happen. At least not mentally. |