“Brilliant” 2015 Bergdorf Goodman Holiday Windows

I once dated a man who thought the window displays at Bergdorf Goodman were more impressive than all the modern art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I’d like to say that was the reason I broke up with him, but alas I was too young and naive to know a deal-breaker when I saw one. Besides, the windows at Bergdorf’s are works of art. I wouldn’t go comparing them to the Met, but they never disappoint. Every holiday season I brave the 5th Avenue shopping crowds to feast my eyes on these displays. (Click for 2013 and 2014).

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The 2015 Bergdorf Goodman Holiday Windows can be summed up in two words: SPARKLE and SWAROVSKI. Put them together and what do you get?

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Bryant Park Winter Village Tree Lighting Skate-tacular

It’s a magical season. A flying sleigh and reindeer, the birth of a savior, a tiny bit of oil lasting eight days. Love, family, friends, food.

The ability of twinkling lights and festivities to make cold, dreary nights warm and cheery.

Tuesday evening I stood in the pouring rain, completely distracted from how freezing and soggy I was. That’s the magic of the first ever Tree Lighting Skate-tacular at Bryant Park Winter Village.

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The Little Red Lighthouse at the Tippy Top of Manhattan

The days of I-don’t-want-to-leave-my-apartment cold are just around the corner. Ughhhh. So until then, I chose to go on walks. I take them very seriously, in a it-may-never-ever-be-this-nice-out-again way. Long, epic, walks.

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There is a little red lighthouse somewhere under the George Washington Bridge. That’s it, that’s all I knew. Armed with that knowledge alone, I laced up these-boots-are-made-for-walking footwear and set out toward the tippy top of Manhattan. Read More

Four Reasons I’m Hella Thankful: Best Friends Forever

I sit in front of the computer with snot and tears dribbling down my face, waiting for you to sign into Skype. I’m so thankful you will listen to my cry, give me a virtual hug, and then say nothing just to make me feel better. Never just to make me feel better. You say things that are true and I know they are but I forgot. I needed to hear them, desperately needed to be reminded. You are there for me, always. I know that and I am so thankful.

I get by with a little help from my friends. – Lennon/McCartney

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NYC Tips for the Attending Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Last Wednesday the bleachers appeared at the south-west corner Central Park. This Thursday New York’s biggest parade hits the streets. A tradition throughout the country, most Americans watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV. If spending the holiday in NYC, you have the rare opportunity to watch it from the cold curb of the city rather than the warmth of your living room! As unappealing I just made that sound, it really is a wonderful experience. You just need to be prepared! I went last year and had a great time you can read all about here. You’ll have an even better because you can learn from my experience!

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The Best Cheap Optometrist NYC: 88 Optical Hester

Do you have 20/20 vision?

Yes? Fuck you. (I’m just jealous!)

No? Cool, Four Eyes unite!

I’ve been wearing glasses since tenth grade. Every year I let my prescription expire and haul myself to LensCrafters after I’ve worn my last pair of contacts twice as long as I’m supposed to. Let’s call it a tradition.

Today I broke tradition. I went on Yelp and typed in Lenscrafters Alternatives NYC. Okay, that’s a lie. I typed in “Cheap Optometrist NYC”.

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