Sunday, May 1, 2005

may 2005

5/31/05

~I'm sitting in the office listening to Alexis play an awesome mix CD and its making me want to make a new CD of my favorites. I can't just yet though because I';m waiting for Coldplay's new album to come out. I hear its absolutely amazing - you can all check out some sample tracks on the Coldplay website and let me know what you think!-maria

~Does anyone besides me (and my boyfriend) want to see that new Food Network reality show, The Next Food Network Star? I need a new show to be addicted to and this seems like a good choice. I'll happily watch anything involving food. Hope everyone had a good Memorial Day weekend!-alexis

5/27/05

~So a few years ago I stumbled on this band Rilo Kiley and got kinda into this song of theirs called Science v. Romance. It’s a bit weird, but the music is really lovely. Anyway, now they have a whole hipster-scene thing that I’m not so into, but I still think it’s really funny/awesome that the lead singer is the same girl who played Hannah in Troop Beverly Hills, a true 80s classic. (And the guitarist was Pinsky on Salute Your Shorts!) Just a random musing for today.-alexis

5/26/05

~Ok, I've found the perfect quick getaway! It's a beautiful spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. I'm so there on my next girls trip!-telly

~FREEDOM!!!!!!! That’s the word that describes my weekend. Larry is going to New Orleans with his friend for a bachelor party; I have the apartment to myself!!! Some shopping, some culture, and some spa treatments will entertain me this weekend. I can’t wait! I just hope he behaves himself.-nicole

5/25/05

~I'm so excited about taking cooking and baking classes with Erica! We're going to take intro to cooking and cake decorating classes. It's educational, it's fun and they serve wine - lets see if we can actually make it through the class without passing out!-maria

~I'm so looking forward to the long weekend!! I plan on playing tennis, rafting, and having a good America barbeque in our backyard...let's hope the weather holds up!-leonie

5/24/05

~I can't believe it but I actually LIKED Star Wars III! John literally had to drag me there on Saturday (I had visions of long lines and obnoxious Star Wars junkies in my head) and I have to admit that I really enjoyed it. For all you girly girls out there...it ain't that bad!-heather

5/23/05

~I'm officially a GRADUATE! I can't believe it, no more school.. I'm on the path to being an adult with coffee and my new Kate Spade Planner in hand. Now I just have to get through the ten Graduation parties I have this weekend!-erica

~Just got back from London last night-I had such a great time!! Honestly, the trip was even better than I expected..I got to see 2 friends who live over there, which was so nice. However, I am totally bummed to come back to our hacked forum!! Luckily Telly fixed it, but all our old posts are gone. I think I’m taking it the hardest-Erica is making fun of me. Oh well, onto bigger and better posts.-alexis

5/19/05

~Jeans...jeans...jeans...that’s all I can say! I desperately needed to get some new jeans for my new job here at tarte because coming from Wall Street, you couldn’t wear them to work so I didn’t have that many. After searching and searching I hit the jackpot at the Saks and Neimans outlet. My best bargain was a pair of Diesel's for $42!! I also got a pair of Paper, Denim & Clothand a pair of Smiths. Now I just need a good tailor.-nicole

5/18/05

~I had the best weekend I've had in so long! A friend was visiting so we came into Manhattan to show her around and to be honest it was really the first time I spent time visiting all the different neighborhoods since moving here. We went everywhere--even Times Square! The best part--Terrance bought me a Marc Jacobs bag!! I'm thrilled...he's the best!-leonie

~My parents just returned from their native Scotland after a two week trip and they brought me some great goodies! I love these English tea biscuits called McVitie's Chocolate Digestives and they brought me three packages!! Yeah! (not so yeah for the diet). They also brought me a tea towel (so Scottish!) with our family tartan on it. So exciting!-heather

5/17/05

~I must say, I’m really into the Yankees right now and no, I’m not one of those fans that hates them when they lose and then jumps on the bandwagon when they win. My favorite thing to do when its nice out is go to a game, which I haven’t been able to do at all this year sigh Hopefully I can have one weekend without some type of party or family function and get one game in before September!-maria

5/16/05

~I am SUCH a dork! I love spring cleaning so much (too bad I can't clean on a regular basis!) that I found myself reorganizing my sock drawer at 10:00 last night! However, I think what got me through is my new music obsession that I listened to ALL DAY and night which is so good I literally put the CD on repeat. Her name is Corinne West and her voice is amazing...Definitely worth checking out.-lallie

~OK, everyone has to go to the beauty buzz forum on our bulletin board and check out gossipgirl’s fun polls. I am such a nerd that I nearly wrote an essay on my favorite products (tarte & non-tarte). But we wanna hear from you guys too-check it out and post your faves.-alexis

5/13/05

~Happy Friday the 13th! I am so glad it’s Friday. I can’t wait to spend this whole weekend making home improvements. We’re pretty much spending the whole weekend shopping for finishing touches, but on Sunday we’re gonna go to the Brooklyn Museum to check out the Basquiat exhibit. He’s one of my favorite artists so I can’t wait. I’m hoping we can pick up some kind of frame-worthy print.-alexis

5/12/05

~I got two great pieces of news recently!! I am so excited! The first, my mom is coming here in two months-TO LIVE in the US! I am so happy that I can see her more often. The second, my sister-in-law just announced that she's pregnant! She and my brother just got married six months ago! I can't wait to see their baby.-leonie

~I'm going to Michigan this weekend! Are there any Midwesterners out there? It’ll be so nice to get out of the City and see some green grass, trees and fresh air! We're also planning to do lots of shopping out there. They have amazing outlets. I can’t wait! I also can't wait for Larry's mom's food!!-nicole

5/11/05

~I had a wonderful weekend at home in North Carolina. A group of amazing people were visiting, one of whom happened to be Wavy Gravy, a political activist for peace. Such an amazing person who has devoted his entire life to helping others... Most people know him from the Ben & Jerry's ice cream aptly named Wavy Gravy. Unfortunately, the flavor was sent their graveyard because the Brazil nuts in it are too expensive. However, it's currently in a list to be removed from the graveyard. Please VOTE to bring this flavor back as all the royalty money from Wavy's name goes to his summer camp for underprivileged kids. It's for a good cause!!-lallie

5/10/05

~My best friend has to go on a work trip to London next week and she’s allowed to bring a guest so I get to be her plus one!! I’m so excited. I love London, so I won’t even mind wandering around by myself while she’s out doing work things. We get to stay at a schmancy hotel and it’s basically just a long weekend trip...I can’t wait! The only thing I’ll be missing is my boyfriend. I wish he could come.-alexis

~ I'm so excited for this Saturday. My best friend's sister is getting married and I get to go! I love going to weddings...I think in my next life I'll be a wedding planner. I definitely would have talked my friend out of buying her maid of honor dress - she spent $3,000 on it!!! Can't imagine what her actual wedding gown would cost - yikes!-maria

5/5/05

~We finally bought furniture!!!! I’m so excited! A dining room table, four chairs, a coffee table and an end table! Soon my apartment will look like a real apartment. I can actually have people over and they can eat at the table like normal human beings. I can’t wait to cook!-nicole

5/4/05

~Monday was so exciting! As most of you know we were on QVC and sold out in 8 minutes - incredible! Alexis and I were so nervous, but Maureen was awesome. It was a long day though, we didn't get back to NY until 2 am - luckily my very wonderful boyfriend drove down here to pick me up and bring me home.-maria

5/2/05

~So my big move is coming up this Friday and I was in packing hell all weekend. You wouldn't think one studio apartment could hold all this junk, but after 5 years (and one boyfriend with a LOT of clothes, video games & DVDs)...I guess anything is possible. I'm guessing I'll be exhausted and cranky for the next 2 weeks or so. Should be a good time for everyone who works with me!-alexis

~I had the best weekend I think I've ever had. My yoga training started on Friday night and went all weekend. As intense as it was I was still so into it. So much information and now I have homework assignments! I love it so much though and feel so mentally relaxed...let's hope I stay this way!-lallie