So I've been neglecting my blog a little... okay a lot. I attribute it to all the crazy and wonderful things I have going on right now. Blogging unfortunately went to the bottom of my list. My new job at
Rent the Runway is off to a great, however
exhausting start. I didn't realize how much work I'd be doing in the shoes of graphic designer, art director and creative director. It's been a personal test to see how hard I can push myself, and for that I'm really proud. I'm working more hours than I can count, but finally enjoying the work I do and the responsibility to create branding for such an incredible idea. If you haven't signed up, please do... we have thousands of new dresses and the most amazing accessories.
Insider info: cocktail rings are headed our way and a few other sweet surprises :)
This past week I made a promise to myself, to find time again for the things I love... like blogging. So I'm back and more inspired than ever. For my first post back from my mini-blogcation, a list! What's better than a list, seriously. So here's to filling you in on all the random things I'm doing or thinking about.
1. My precious little Lola was spayed yesterday. As cute as she is, I'm not sure we can handle 3 more of her running around this apartment. We had to leave her overnight at the vet. I can only imagine this is what its like leaving your child at a hospital for a night. I couldn't stop thinking about all the other dogs (babies) crying all night and keeping her up. What if she was in pain? Sad. Anyways, I just spoke to the vet and she's doing great and ready to come home! So just as soon as I finish this blog post and get Doug out of bed, we get to go pick up the pup!
2. Stopped in Barnes and Noble yesterday and finally picked up
Something Blue, the follow up to my last post about
Something Borrowed. I've been so eager to read it, and as part of my "get back to life and what I love" promise, I made sure to go buy it yesterday.
3. Marisa's wedding is only 1 month from today! It's so hard to believe my closest cousin, more like a sister, is getting married. This weekend I'll be attempting to write my MOH speech. For anyone who knows me, this is like the culmination of years of avoiding public speaking. Thank you to "nervous speech com D." I'm going to channel all of your focusing/breathing/relaxation techniques and give a killer speech. I'm all grown up... it's time. I plan to even be funny ;) My friend Jaclyn offered some great advice in her
recent post about MOH speeches, after all she is a pro.
4. Speaking of funny, I recently finished Chelsea Handler's
Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea and she's hilarious. From tales of her first jail experience to her affinity for midgets and affair with a "big red" red-head, I was laughing out loud and finding it almost hard to believe. If you're in the "I'm working so hard I can't concentrate on a serious book" stage like I was, pick it up and read a chapter each morning on the subway. It's the perfect sip of funny for your long day.
5. Doug and I decided we need a break from the city - one long and one short. So for the near future, we're looking at a weekend trip. Any ideas? We received many recommendations from Hamptons and Shelter Island to Mohank and the Cape. I want low maintenance and highly pretty. I can picture it... cute little bed & breakfast type place... short walk to adorable town... pretty beach where Lola can run on the sand and we can chase after her wondering why we brought her along again... If you have any ideas, please send them my way. Longterm, we're thinking Greece, or maybe South America, or South Africa. Thoughts?
6. On Mother's Day, we drove to and from brunch singing great songs from the Carol King/James Taylor compilation cd/dvd. Highly recommend it. I'm thinking of buying tickets to the tour coming up. They are playing 2 nights at Madison Sq Garden in 2 weeks. That's not
"so far away."
7. While on my blogcation, I was also on a semi-exercation. (That sounds a little too much like I was hanging out with
Linda Blair and Ellen Burstyn.)
What I mean is that I haven't been fully devoted to my pre-wedding (Marisa's) health regimen. By now, I should be 5 lbs skinnier and a whole lotta toned. Oops. As always, this will become a crash diet/workout plan starting sometime next week. I'm thinking another round of
BluePrintCleanse may do the trick. After day 1, it was actually pretty enjoyable and I'm kinda obsessed with the Pineapple/Apple/Mint... yum! I'm also really liking my morning runs along the east river. Too bad it happens once, maybe twice a week. Speaking of, does anyone recommend any playlists? I could use some new music... and a personal trainer, thanks.
8. "Rent the Runway" was #5 on google search this week, higher than Al and Tipper's divorce. Just saying...
9. To watch or not to watch. I hear
Flash Forward was canceled recently. I gave up on the show somewhere between the creepy masks and the dead crows. Go figure. I'm feeling kind of unsettled about it though. I know the show is over, but I have about 6 episodes unwatched on my dvr. Is
Flash Forward worth a rewind? I finished the season of
Desperate Housewives this week and it too was pretty creepy. I question how ridiculous the storyline can get, and each season it exceeds my expectations. I think this summer will be devoted to catching up on
Modern Family and
Parenthood, both of which I LOVE.
10. Finally, I just want to wish everyone a happy summer. When else do you have solid plans booked for almost every weekend the next 3 months. Hamptons, Fire Island, Atlantic City, the Kuros backyard...The Standard Beer Garden, The Frying Pan... it doesn't get much better than this. The summer is heating up, and I kinda like it.
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