A little of this, a little of that...: October 2011

Monday, October 31, 2011

Day 152: Happy Halloween from your favorite Hogwarts student!

Day 152: Happy Halloween from your favorite Hogwarts student!, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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We've determined my Wizarding name is: Marley Malooney
Hogwarts House: Hufflepuff (though I'm wearing a Gryffindor tie in my photo)
Wand: Ash, Phoenix Tail Feather Core, 14.5 inches
Pet: Owl named Priscilla
My wizard profession is: Wizarding Product Jingle Writer (I've done spots for Bernie Botts Every Flavor Beans, Zonko's Joke Shop, Gringotts Bank, Honeyduke's and more!)

Happy Halloween Y'all!

Day 151: Trees down in Central Park

Day 151: Trees down in Central Park, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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For reals. We had a snowstorm in NYC this weekend and it took down some major foliage.

Day 150: Long story....

Day 150: Long story...., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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So. It snowed. A lot. But Mom was in town and we went out anyway! It was wet. It was gross. It was horrible. But we went to Uniqlo and got some awesome stuff!!! Then while walking back to the subway, shielding ourselves from giant wet snowflakes and sleet and nastiness, I totally slip and fall in the snow. I'm soaked. I'm angry. I get up and just keep walking. Little do I know, my Uniqlo bag is also soaking wet. And it breaks open. And stuff falls out. And I don't notice til about 4 blocks later. When I DO realize my bag is broken, I see one item and pick it up. I walk back the 4 blocks to where I fell to see if I can find any of the 3 pieces that are still missing...(reminder: I'm still cold and wet and it's still sleeting and snowing and miserable) and they are gone. Someone picked them up and swiped 'em! SAD FACE. The end.

Day 149: Halloween weekend begins...

Day 149: Halloween weekend begins..., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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Such a clever costume. Love it.

Friday, October 28, 2011

To Facebook Or Not To Facebook?

Maybe you all remember reading THIS BLOG POST about how I deactivated my facebook. I told myself I'd like to stay off facebook until November 1st. And I'm what, 3 days away from that deadline, and by gum, I've done it.

Honestly, I've really enjoyed NOT having facebook. I found myself always comparing my life to everyone else's when I was on there. And it was making me unhappy. So and so is getting married. So and so is having babies. So and so got a great new job. So and so booked this show. So and so traveled here and there.

I was JEALOUS, alright?!

What was my year like last year?

Lauren got divorced. Lauren's job is mediocre. Lauren's weight goes up and down. Lauren really likes taking pictures of her dogs because that's who she spends most of her time with.

Ok, ok, that's a little melodramatic, but you get the idea. That's where my mind would go.

But here's the thing - it has seriously made me SO out of the loop. Like SERIOUSLY out of the loop about things. Those friends who got married? I haven't seen pictures of the wedding! Those friends that had babies? Some sent me announcements, but I haven't gotten any updates! (not their fault at all, they're busy people and that's why they post it on FACEBOOK!) But the holidays are coming (and my birthday - wink wink!) and I am an actual Christmas (Or Holiday or Winter Solstice, what have you) Card Sender and I will have a much shorter list of cards this year unless I can hop back on that baby and remind people to send me their address! (plus it's totally saved in my inbox...y'know facebook saves all of your info if you deactivate...I think for a certain number of years...good for them. makes my life easier!)

So I can't decide. Go back or don't go back. Connect or stay blissfully unaware.

I've also thought about how much easier it is to send an invitation if I decide to do a birthday party...I'd forget so many friends by just using my cell phone. I seriously didn't realize how many people's numbers I DIDN'T have in my cell before.

Now, I have some options here...

I could go back full force and bask in all of facebook's glory.

I could go back but really limit how often I'm on there and how active I am.

I could go back temporarily and then deactivate again.

I could not go back at all and just stay out of touch.

Folks, I need opinions on this. For reals. I'm so torn...it's silly, I suppose. But I miss some of my friends!

Help me make this decision! I've been so strong and I'm super proud of staying off for the time I have...but come Nov 2...should I go back?

Day 148: Halloween Cupcakes for the Office

Day 148: Halloween Cupcakes for the Office, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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chocolate cupcake, vanilla icing, sprinkles and adorableness. :)

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Day 147: My guilty pleasure...ANTM

Day 147: My guilty pleasure...ANTM, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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Oh Tyra...you so fierce.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Day 146: The GW Bridge in the distance.

Day 146: The GW Bridge in the distance., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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I apologize for the blurry pic....I was walking while photographing.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Day 145: Skating at Rockefeller Center

Day 145: Skating at Rockefeller Center, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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Another New York Experience checked off the Bucket List!

Monday, October 24, 2011

Day 144: Flu Shot Up My Nose

Day 144: Flu Shot Up My Nose, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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Since I hate needles, this was AWESOME. A little squirt up each nostril and I am protected against like 6 kinds of flu. No needles included.

I find this interesting though - it's a LIVE virus so women who are pregnant or anyone over a certain age aren't allowed to have it. Whereas the shot is a dead virus, so it's fine for basically anyone. I'd take the live virus over a needle in the arm any day...so that will be my choice until I fall under one of those "flu squirt forbidden" categories.

...I think I just came up with a new phrase! A Flu Squirt!

Day 143: Walking home from the UWS. 72nd St to 181st St. Beautiful!

Day 143: Walking home from the UWS. 72nd St to 181st St. Beautiful!, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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About 6 miles from the groomer (where I had dropped off the pups) to my apartment. I ran for 3.2 of it. And then just enjoyed the surroundings and my iPod for the rest of it. A lovely Saturday afternoon, if I say so myself.

Day 142: When scrapbooking takes over the kitchen table...

Day 142: When scrapbooking takes over the kitchen table..., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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I'm over a YEAR behind now on my scrapbooking. Bad Lauren Bad.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Day 141: Where else but NYC?

Day 141: Where else but NYC?, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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There is about 1% of me that is totally tempted. Hey, if you're bored, give him a call.

Day 140: Snap, crackle and pop are making a major life decision for me tomorrow.

Day 140: Snap, crackle and pop are making a major life decision for me tomorrow., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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I wish I didn't have to depend on this box of cereal. And yet I do. Is that cryptic enough for you?

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Day 139: Anti-Gravity Yoga!

Another day, another yoga class...but not just any yoga class! MY FAVORITE YOGA CLASS!

Anti-Gravity Yoga Class.

If you ever get the opportunity to try this, do not pass it up. It's so fun and I am so freaking sore today (the morning after) that I am SURE I got a great workout. I mean, honestly, yoga in hammocks? How has this not caught on all over the country?

The room. Hammocks galore!

Lauren hanging from the ceiling. In Chandelier Pose. What what!

An alternate view for those who were perhaps skeptical at first glance.

Ok, technically, I think THIS is my Photo Of The Day Photo.

I was actually really excited that my lovely teacher offered to take a picture because I've never had a picture of myself actually in the hammock. I've found pictures online of people doing it, but this is the first documentation that I am super awesome and cool* and do Anti-Gravity yoga.

Yay Anti-Gravity! To any of my NYC friends - if you ever want to go try it, email me and I'll go with you! Super super fun!

*I really don't think I'm super awesome and cool, but my life has been all work lately so this felt like something REALLY out of the box and a lot more fun than a random photo of my face while waiting for the subway when I realize my day wasn't intersesting and there's nothing else to photograph. Ha........ Whatever, I'm just saying, don't judge.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Day 138: I swear it's the last glasses pic for awhile but look! You can see the color kind of!

Day 138: I swear it's the last glasses pic for awhile but look! You can see the color kind of!, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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Seriously. I promise. Last one. ...For now.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Day 137: Lots of chores to do...what a week.

Day 137: Lots of chores to do...what a week., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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Can you say "Lauren should do her laundry more often" ...yes. Yes you can.

Day 136: Saturday Errands and Waiting for the Subway

Day 136: Saturday Errands and Waiting for the Subway, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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I was all over the UWS. And when I got home, realized I had forgotten to get the 2 main things I went out to buy. Ugh.

...also, can you tell I'm obsessed with showing off my new glasses? I could sing you a song about it, but I'm holding back.

Day 135: My other new glasses from @warbyparker!

Day 135: My other new glasses from @warbyparker!, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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Beckett in Striped Chestnut. :) I LOVE MY NEW GLASSES!

Friday, October 14, 2011

Day 134: New Glasses!!

Day 134: New Glasses!!, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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From Warby Parker. Sinclair in Midnight Blue. I'm in love with them. :) Total nerd-fest.

Also - if you ever wondered what I looked like in Elementary School...this is pretty much it.

Day 133: New Winter Coat! Its faux fur - don't panic!

Day 133: New Winter Coat! Its faux fur - don't panic!, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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Kenneth Cole on sale for $65 baaaaaby! Woo! Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Day 132: My work cup

Day 132: My work cup, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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This is so I don't waste plastic cups or bottles! I use my breast cancer awareness cup!

Saving the world. One cup of water at a time.

Day 131: Night vision. Sick day.

Day 131: Night vision. Sick day., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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Another day, another tummy ache. Another sleepy sick day..for the most part. I decided I could go to work at 4PM...went for like 40 minutes and nearly passed out. Went back home - took this picture. Slept some more.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Day 130: Run for the Wild 5K

Day 130: Run for the Wild 5K, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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My 3rd 5K - this one was along the Boardwalk at Coney Island! A steady 11 minute mile. I'm so dang slow, but I always finish!

Monday, October 10, 2011

Day 129: I want this on my wall at home.

Day 129: I want this on my wall at home., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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It's taller than me...and I wonder what it feels like.

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Day 128: Friday Night means RED Lipstick!

Day 128: Friday Night means RED Lipstick!, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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Who doesn't love bright red lipstick? Honestly.

Friday, October 7, 2011

Day 127: You can see a reflection of the picture in the picture!!

Day 127: You can see a reflection of the picture in the picture!!, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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The fabulous RayBan Aviators were found by the boy in his theater and he gave them to me! I feel slightly bad for whoever lost them, but look how awesome they are.

And hey! You can see me like 3 times in this photo! What fun!

(Yes, I'm wearing the same hoodie as I was in the last picture...but it's only because it's been really cold in my apartment so when I come home I just grab something comfy to throw on. I am in NO way an outfit repeater 2 days in a row.)