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Monday, November 19, 2012

Grateful.

Y'all. Less than a month until my birthday. Let's just start with that.

So, I said I would actually blog something of substance soon....I guess it's that time.

This week is Thanksgiving. Can you believe that? We are already there....shocking how quickly this year has gone by.

I have so much to be grateful for. I really do. My life is not at all where I thought it would be...I've had so many ideas of where I would be around this age...I am not really anywhere near any of them. But things are still ok. And because I feel so lucky that even if life isn't what I expected, it's still pretty fabulous...I would like to give thanks. Here. On my blog. For the things I am so very grateful for:

I have amazing friends and family. You all mean the world to me. Like...you are seriously good people. Seriously, seriously good.

I have the sweetest little dog on the face of the earth - and another little doggie up in Doggie Heaven watching over me. (boy, do I miss him.) I have the privilege of taking this sweet little pup to work with me basically anytime I want. And she is so freaking well-behaved, I don't know how I got so fortunate.

I live in an adorable little studio in the best neighborhood in New York City. I'm minutes from my absolute favorite spin classes. There are about a bajillion amazing restaurants within walking distance. The parks, the parks, the parks. And...the streets themselves...are just adorable.

I'm so darn grateful for SoulCycle - I wish I could afford to do it every single day. It makes me happy. And really, what exercise ACTUALLY does that? Like legit you want to do it all the time? I'm sorry, but nothing. Nothing else is like that.

Ok, maybe dance sometimes.

But truly, for me, nothing else kicks my butt and makes me smile at the same time like SoulCycle does.

I am grateful for my body. I'm grateful that it lets me run and cycle and dance and stretch and sing and skip and laugh and oh-so-much-more every single day. I'm grateful it lets me train for the half marathon I will run in February. I'm grateful for its ability to adapt.

I'm grateful for heytell. Cause it's freaking hilarious. Please, friends, connect with me on heytell. It makes my day to be able to send stupid messages to people so quickly.

I'm grateful for vacations. For the ones I've gone on this year and the ones coming up.

I'm grateful for the chocolate chip scones at the Lincoln Square Farmers Market. And suncrisp apples.

I'm grateful my coworkers like my baking.

I'm grateful for Brandy, who does my hair, for literally letting me walk in EVERY time and say "I don't know what I want to do, I just want to change it" and she does her magic and I always love it.

I'm grateful for the Steelers for giving me something to cheer about and believe in. Though you made me a little sad last night. But regardless, nobody else gets me to yell at my TV like you do, my little bumblebees.

I'm grateful for Spotify. For letting me listen to all the Christmas music I want. I'm grateful to the Feinberg (and Feinberg-Rowe) children for introducing me to Spotify.

I'm grateful for L.A. Burdick having a location in New York City. Holy crap.

I'm grateful for Christmas decorations - and for my ability to convince myself that it's all actually there to celebrate my birth instead of Jesus.

I'm grateful for people at work who make me laugh. I'm grateful for an assistant who knows what he's doing.

I'm grateful for manicures and pedicures. They make me feel instantly prettier.

I'm grateful for New Yorkers and their amazing bravery and resilience in the face of disaster. And for caring for others when times get rough. It amazes me how strangers can quickly become friends in the face of a crisis.

I'm grateful for snow. And sunshine. And crisp autumn air.

That is just a sampling of what I am grateful for this year. There is so much more that I'm sure I could add to this list, but you probably want to stop reading now, right?

Oh, did I mention that I'm grateful for you reading my blog? And humoring me and my crazy thoughts? Yeah, I'm totes grateful for that.

Happy Thanksgiving, y'all.

Friday, September 28, 2012

Thursday, September 20, 2012

I did a show.

I did a show with my friend Abby Feinberg. And it was great. Super great. You should be sad you missed it. (unless you were there, and if that's the case, thanks for coming!)

I wanted to share some clips with the world! We are releasing the videos slowly over the next week or two so that we can possibly keep people interested. :)

So, you can find the first two...

HERE

and

HERE *this one has swear words in it.

Also - you can just go on YouTube and search for my name or Abby's name or "A Quarter-Life Cabaret" and they should pop up for you!

Or...just watch them down here:

A Way Back To Then

Casting Call For A Best Friend/BSLW

So, yeah, that's what I've been up to lately...and the reason I basically stopped blogging. But now I'm done and I'm back and hi. :)

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Shameless Plug

Because that's what I do. I shamelessly plug things.

I'm doing a show this Sunday!!!!!!!!

A Quarter-Life Cabaret

Sunday, September 16, 6:30PM

The Duplex

61 Christopher Street

$10 Cover, 2 drink minimum

4 years ago, Abby Feinberg and Lauren Sapienza graduated from The Boston Conservatory with their eyes set on BROADWAY, love and big city living. Now they're Millie Dillmount, Doralee, Rosemary and Smitty...but nowhere near the stage. Can these New York City admins escape the jaws of a quarter-life crisis, balancing both their theatre and real-world dreams?

With music from 4 Non Blondes, LCD Soundsystem, Dolly Parton, The Indigo Girls, Jessica Andrews and...a bunch of musicals! You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll have so much fun!

Hope to see you there!

Sunday, June 24, 2012

All Are Alike Unto God

Today was great. I stood with gay and lesbian Mormons, both active and inactive, and their friends, supporters and allies. I proudly held up my sign "LDS <3 LGBT". Today I marched with Affirmation at NYC Pride. They came from all over... a woman from Westchester, a man from Raleigh, a girl from Scarsdale, a couple from Manhattan and even a gentleman from Salt Lake City who was in town on a business trip…among many others. I felt so happy standing behind the Affirmation banner with these people. With these courageous people who aren't afraid to stand up and say "We love you. We support you. We are here with you." I posted this picture to twitter:

I am so proud. I am so happy that I was there.

I want everyone to know that no matter the church says, Christ says to love one another. So here we are - being as Christ-like as we can. Here I am, showing my love to all of you.

The best part of the day? Right when I got there, a woman (in her church clothes) approached me. "Excuse me, can you please take a picture of me and my son in front of the banner?" "Of course," I said. So she hands me her iphone and walks towards the sign. A teenage boy wearing his rainbow gear walks up next to her and she puts her arm around him…and they smile. I took the photo and held back tears as I handed her phone back to her. What an amazingly wonderful mother - to walk with him and to support him and show her PRIDE in her son. I was so touched.

These are some of our signs:

My favorite sign was "All are alike unto God" 2 Nephi 26:33. Though the scripture is talking about black and white, bond and free…it applies here. I loved seeing a scripture from the Book of Mormon that was so uplifting and spread the same message we were there to support.

I ended up ducking out early as I had said I'd be at church today (though I skipped 2 meetings and only made it to Relief Society) - the lesson was on the qualities of Christ. When the teacher asked us what we thought of when we think of Christ, my immediate response was "Love one another." It's one of the most important lessons we can take with us in this life - and it's the lesson that I saw so many people live today.

Happy Pride Everyone.

Monday, June 4, 2012

Day 365: If I were 40 years older, I'd go try my luck with thisadorable gentleman.

Day 365: If I were 40 years older, I'd go try my luck with this adorable gentleman., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Darling Old Man in a very nice linen jacket, why you're in this diner at 12:30AM, I do not know. But I do know, you're simply adorable.

Day 364: The largest city in the world can also be the loneliest.

Day 364: The largest city in the world can also be the loneliest., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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This is who I spent the evening with.

Friday, June 1, 2012

Day 363: Sunset in Riverside Park

Day 363: Sunset in Riverside Park, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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This was my view while walking the dogs. I love my neighborhood.

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Day 362: Free Toaster? Don't mind if I do!

Day 362: Free Toaster? Don't mind if I do!, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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The TV was tempting. But where would I put it?! It was gone like 2 minutes later when I looked out the window.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Day 359: Is this the smallest park in NYC?

Day 359: Is this the smallest park in NYC?, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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.4 acres and adorable. Also, I like it because its name is Italian!

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Day 355: I think 7:15am just became my favorite time to walk throughthe city...my deserted block is so lovely!

PS: OMG! This is my 500th Post!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Day 355: I think 7:15am just became my favorite time to walk through the city...my deserted block is so lovely!, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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Hello beautiful West 80th Street!

Monday, May 21, 2012

Day 351: Stone St with Ms. Erin T. Awesome Saturday Afternoon

Day 351: Stone St with Ms. Erin T. Awesome Saturday Afternoon, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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What a COOL place! I had no idea this existed. I'm so glad Erin introduced me. I will definitely be back.

Monday, May 14, 2012

Day 345: Gotta love the pretty colors at a spice vendor stand!

Day 345: Gotta love the pretty colors at a spice vendor stand!, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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Thank you Columbus Ave Flea Market.

Day 344: Saturday in the Park...also known as Lauren aimlessly wandering around Brooklyn.

Day 344: Saturday in the Park...also known as Lauren aimlessly wandering around Brooklyn., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

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Sometimes you want to go explore Brooklyn for no reason.

Day 343: Coming soon like 4 blocks away from me? Ok!

Day 343: Coming soon like 4 blocks away from me? Ok!, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

I don't even know what it is yet, but you had me at "sugar".

Monday, April 30, 2012

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!