We Need a New Name for “First Dates”

Come child, come sit on my knee and I’ll tell you a story of the olden days.

Long ago- before Ubers roamed the streets, when only rich nerds had iPhones- way back then, people got excited for first dates.

I imagine telling this story to my 21-year-old co-worker who is fresh out of undergrad. She’d probably shriek and fall off my knee, “OMG LOL no way! That never happened IRL, only in the movies!”

Here in 2016, first dates are chores. “Ugh, tonight I have to pick up toilet paper and go on a first date.” Let’s be honest, sometimes the choice between two-ply and extra soft is more stimulating than first date conversation.

First date butterflies are on the endangered species list.

Silent Disco Means Dancing Like A Maniac Under the Stars in NYC

Have you heard of “silent disco“? Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Or maybe a phenomenon during power outages in the 80s, where every one was so coked up they just kept on dancing?

I attended a silent disco on the waterfront of Long Island City, so I can tell you about this “quiet clubbing”!

At a silent disco the only music available is through headphones. Read More

September 6, 2016

New York City Gave Me Homework

I haven’t had a first day of school in almost a decade ~~fuck I’m old~~. Even so, there’s still something about Labor Day that makes me want all new notebooks and a fresh supply of colored pencils. Something that makes me wonder if maybe this is the year the popular kids finally notice me. It makes me want a new look, one rad enough that everyone forget what a dork I was last year!

I took my blog back-to-school shopping this weekend. What do you think, cool kids? I hope you like it!

September makes my mind and fingers itch.

August 31, 2016September 3, 2016

A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the Heart of Manhattan (Free Theatre!)

It’s the last week of summer. We’re all feeling the time-crunch to get in one last beach day, one more wear of our adorable romper (that might be out of style next July), a final iced coffee before Pumpkin Spice Takeover. If you’re a giant theatre geek like me, you may feel a hollow emptiness you can’t quite explain. For the true Theatre Nerd, it isn’t summer unless you see a production of Midsummer. If you’re in NYC for Labor Day weekend, Gorilla Rep Theater‘s outdoor production in Washington Square Park can make these Midsummer Night’s Dreams come true.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Washington Square Park

The back drop is sometimes the Washington Square Park arch. Read More

August 29, 2016September 3, 2016

I Vow to Never Ghost Again: Take the Anti-Ghosting Challenge

I hate ghosting. This plague on modern romance is the bane of my single existence. My loathing is so strong, I’m thinking of organizing an Anti-Ghosting rally in Times Square. We’ll carry signs and everyone with think we’re promoting the month old Ghostbusters flick.

DON’T PLAY DEAD, BE ALIVE! STOP GHOSTING, AMERICA!

2-4-6-8 WHY CAN’T YOU COMMUNICATE?

What do we want? WORDS!
When do we want ’em? WHEN YOU BREAK UP WITH US!

August 23, 2016September 3, 2016

What It’s Really Like Inside the Sold Out Museum of Ice Cream

It’s that time of year when I eat ice cream as often as I can. Because WINTER IS COMING. When I heard a Museum of Ice Cream pop-up exhibit was in NYC, coinciding perfectly with my annual binge, I had to get! Metaphorical winter is already here: the museum is completely sold out for its entire limited run. Freeze my sweet, giddy heart! Unless you are among the few, the happy few who bought tickets early, you’ll never make it inside the museum of sugary, frozen bliss.

“I’m a New York blogger! I can’t miss the most blog-worthy NYC event of the summer!” I ‘screamed. Then, being the social media maven I am, I worked some Twitter magic. I got myself a ticket. Read More

August 19, 2016September 3, 2016

The New York Cliché Olympics (Do You Have What It Takes To Win?)

It’s been a thrilling two weeks watching the Olympics, hasn’t it? Cheering on the unstoppable Simones, watching Michael Phelps rack up more medals than there are NYC subway lines, and seeing Katie Ledecky seem to swim faster than any taxi I’ve ever been in. I’ve been feeling especially inspired , thoroughly in awe of human achievement. I don’t want it to end! So I’ve been thinking of hosting my own New York Cliché Olympics! Mayor de Blasio retracted the city’s bid for 2024 so we gotta go rouge! This is the most competitive city in the world, we need the games catered to our strengths!

Bringing the 5 Boroughs Together in the Ultimate Competition of Street Smarts and Strength Read More