Day 332: A romp in the dog run is a perfect way to start the week.

Day 332: A romp in the dog run is a perfect way to start the week., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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She couldn't have been happier to run around like a maniac in there....with no other dogs! She had a blast on her own. Gotta love when someone is able to entertain themselves - even a pup!

Day 331: Springtime in the city. Hello beautiful green trees!

Day 331: Springtime in the city. Hello beautiful green trees!, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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I loved the green of this tree. How gorgeous is that?!

Day 330: About to begin!

Day 330: About to begin!, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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Run for the Wild 5K at The Bronx Zoo. Was supposed to run with a whole team from work....guess who was the only one to show up??

Me.

Day 329: My tulips are blooming!

Day 329: My tulips are blooming!, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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Pretty pretty!

Day 328: On my mantle.

Day 328: On my mantle., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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Had 2 vases I didn't know what to do with. Put one inside the other and made it art on my mantle. :)

Day 327: From my coworkers. :)

Day 327: From my coworkers. :), a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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I got the best flowers for Administrative Professionals Day.

Day 326: Look at the baby apple!!

Day 326: Look at the baby apple!!, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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Turns out, baby apples don't taste that good. But darn, they're cute!

Day 325: Extra, extra! I'm the king of New York!

Day 325: Extra, extra! I'm the king of New York!, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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So cute. So fun. "And the world will know!!!!!"

Day 324: Look at the super fun car that was outside my street today.

Day 324: Look at the super fun car that was outside my street today., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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Yay cool car! Boo gloomy day.

Day 323: Date night with......myself!

Day 323: Date night with......myself!, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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I took myself to a movie Saturday night. I'm so glad I did. "Bully" is a must-see. Seriously. Go. Go see it.

Day 322: This is the only counter space I have in my apartment. Thankgoodness it's enough to hold my dish rack.

Day 322: This is the only counter space I have in my apartment. Thank goodness it's enough to hold my dish rack., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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I underestimated how much counter space I use. Turns out, this isn't enough. Oh well, I now chop things at the kitchen table.

Bonus Photo: My favorite cake on display. :) Harry Potter cake!

My favorite cake on display. :) Harry Potter cake!, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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So my friend (who went to this culinary school) told me that this project was to have everything be made out of sugar. Like the cake is basically being held up by fondant. So Cool. And...I mean, it's a Harry Potter cake!

Day 321: Cake by Ron Ben-Israel after his sugar paste mold demo! YUM.

Day 321: Cake by Ron Ben-Israel after his sugar paste mold demo! YUM., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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The layers:

Vanilla
Chunky Peanut Butter Buttercream Icing
Chocolate
Chocolate Buttercream Icing
Repeat
And then some pink fondant!

Day 320: Scouter got a new toy.

Day 320: Scouter got a new toy., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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I'm sorry! I can't help it! She's adorable! You cant' even see the toy...but it's a pink lamb or something and she loves it.

Day 319: Help.

Day 319: Help., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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I need somebody. Not just anybody. You know I need someone. HEEEEEEEEELP!

Day 218: My other blog.

Day 218: My other blog., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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I'm taking a photography class! This is my other blog. Yay!

Another blog...

Hi friends.  Just wanted to share some fun news with you.  I am taking an online photography course!  For the course, I have to post my pictures on a blog.  I decided that this blog already has plenty of photos, so I just created a new one for the class.  If you want to stop by and see my progress, I'd love to hear what you think of my "real camera" photos.  :)

Please visit:  http://laurentakesphotos.wordpress.com/

If you click on the individual postings, you can see details about the photos as well.  :)

Just FYI - this is literally a "Photography Basics" course because I am completely new to shooting in manual…so please don't expect me to impress you too much just yet!

Just another little piece of my life I wanted to share!  Love to you all.

Day 317: Seeing TITANIC exactly 100 years after it started sinking.

Day 317: Seeing TITANIC exactly 100 years after it started sinking., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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The ship hit the iceberg at 11:40PM on April 14th, 1912 and by 2:30am, it was completely underwater. It was a bit heartbreaking watching all the beauty and the sadness the film conveys and knowing that exactly 100 years before, it was a reality. I kept thinking about how it would've been different if that had happened today…coast guard and helicopters could've been there sooner and so many more people could've lived. Not to mention the fact that it would've probably been SO illegal not to have enough lifeboats that it wouldn't have sailed out without them.

This movie is better than I remember. Seriously. I mean, I remember seeing this in theatres but I was more blown away by Leo at the time! (oohhh leo…my 6th grade self was so in love with you…) But on a whole it's quite impressive (aside from the slightly old school computer images that were a bit obvious…) and very moving.

Day 316: They do look a bit like tools used for torture....

Day 316: They do look a bit like tools used for torture...., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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Doctor's offices always make me nervous. I know these do no harm...but don't they look like they could?!

Day 315: Excuse me, do you have any FIJI water?

Day 315: Excuse me, do you have any FIJI water?, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

Yes, yes we do. - Whole Foods

Day 314: Can this be the entrance to my house?

Day 214: Can this be the entrance to my house?, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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If you can't tell, that's water cascading down the wall there... yep. Way cool.

Day 313: This guy came to work with me today. He's the best ever.

Day 313: This guy came to work with me today. He's the best ever., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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I love him, I love him, I love him. Charley is literally the best dog ever in the entire world. He came to work with me because we had a vet appointment afterwards. As some of you may know, Charley has degenerative joint disease, which has led to severe arthritis. We (as in...my vet and I) have struggled to manage his pain and help him live as normal a life as we can, but his pain is getting worse. I've known for about a year or so now that Charley won't have a normal life expectancy. Eventually, his pain will become too much and I will have to let him go. When that happens will depend on how his new pain meds will work. But yesterday I was very scared that I was going to hear that my options were up and it was time. (I was a mess all day. There were tears.) Thankfully, we have 2 new meds to try to see if we can get him comfortable.

I tell you this so that if you see him sometime soon, you can give him lots of lovies and tell him how much you like him and what a great dog he is. Because he is. And I am making sure he knows that every single day. This dog is, quite literally, my best friend. You may think that sounds a little lame, but it's not. That's what he's supposed to be, right? He's always there to love me and comfort me and make me smile. And I hope I do the same for him as our time together winds down.

He's a good dog. Such a good dog.

Day 312: My first time trying mixed kale. I like!

Day 312: My first time trying mixed kale. I like!, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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Yum, yum, yum, yum. I like it better than just the green! Yay for new things!

Day 311: This is my Easter Bunny.

Day 311: This is my Easter Bunny., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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And it was Scouteroo's birthday!!! Happy 3rd Birthday Scouter Girl. You're the best poodle a lady could ask for. I love you.

Day 310: Highlights! I love changing my hair.

Day 310: Highlights! I love changing my hair., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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Brandy always does such a rockin' job. This is why I have been going to her for the majority of the time I've lived in NYC. (In fact...she may have been the only person I've gone to in NYC! Is that really possible?! I think it might be!)

Day 309: An evening walk by Washington Square Park

Day 309: An evening walk by Washington Square Park, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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Gotta love that iconic Arch. And Greenwich Village in general.

Day 308: Working in the flower district is nice.

Day 307: Working in the flower district is nice., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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All the pretty colors! It's like I'm in a park but I'm not!

Day 307: Adding the finishing touches to the new bed!

Day 306: Adding the finishing touches to the new bed!, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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My pillows that I found on Etsy. :) I think they're super awesome.

Day 306: The Welcome Pineapple of the Brooks Atkinson Theatre

Day 305: The Welcome Pineapple of the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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Saw "Peter and the Starcatcher" - Awesome show. Really cute, funny and heartwarming! Christian Borle is fabulous as the flamboyant, larger-than-life Black Stache! He had some of the best character choices I've seen in awhile....so funny. Go see it.

"To have faith is to have wings."

Day 305: My unfinished corner?? Finished!

Day 304: My unfinished corner?? Finished!, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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Seriously, the apartment is almost complete! I'm so close to having this place completely livable. It's taken me over a week, but I am proud of it!

Day 304: Scout approves of our new comforter. Yay Pottery Barn!

Day 303: Scout approves of our new comforter. Yay Pottery Barn!, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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My apartment is finally starting to look like it's lived in! And not just a storage closet. :)

PS:  I can't believe I referred to it as our comforter….like this also belongs to my dogs?  They wish…

Ok, I wish….I wish it wasn't true.  But it is.  It belongs to all of us.