This weekend hit my happy spot. Saturday in particular was one of those rare days where everything just goes perfectly. I don’t know how to describe it, maybe it was the post-race high – I was just in such a great mood the entire day, and have so many pleasant, funny memories to reflect on ❤ … More One of those rare perfect days
Between apartment hunting, work picking up, and trying to fill every free second social engagements, there is definitely a lot to report on a fun, packed week! New rock climbing spot On Wednesday, I went rock climbing at Brooklyn Boulders in LIC. Before, I went to Cliffs a few times, but this location just opened recently so … More Work fun shenanigans + new rock climbing spot
This season of fall running all led up to this one race – the NYCRuns Falling Leaves Half Marathon in Flushing Meadows Corona Park! Overall, it was an AWESOME time, and I’m super happy with the race! Day Before Carbo-loading started early. I bought a huge plate of pasta at Harry’s Italian at work – … More Falling Leaves Half Marathon race recap
I have exciting news to share with you all…I’m moving at the end of the month!! As you could probably tell from my past posts, I’ve been really lonely living alone in Astoria, and last week I decided to say goodbye to my current living situation, move back to Manhattan, have roommates again, and be … More Some big news + 4 new food discoveries + cheering on NYC
FREE AT LAST!!!!! The main event this week was taking my 6th actuarial exam!! I didn’t go the greatest…but the amazing feeling of being DONE is completely overpowering. I’m so looking forward to the next few months of the non study life 🙂 This week/weekend was filled with lots of festivities. Post exam celebrating For my … More First double digit run + real halloween party + return of the brunches
This weekend was overall A+, and just what I needed! Friday: ice cream study break Friday was filled with study study study. Phil is also taking an exam next week, so we took a break in the evening and grabbed ice cream at Sweet Jane’s in Astoria :). Sweet Jane’s is our favorite ice cream spot in … More Study break + halloween party + speakeasy + classic K-town catch up
My week in review – here we go! Monday-Tuesday: last bits of home + jam sessions + solid runs I was back home in Poughkeepsie in the beginning of the week, working remotely and enjoying the last bits of beautiful, upstate fall before heading back to NYC. The days were filled with walks with mom, re-setting my … More A video for you! + evening picnic + viewing parties x2
Considering I dedicated this blog to running, I really haven’t been talking about running a whole lot lately. So I wanted to give y’all a brief update on how things are going on that front! First off – I FINALLY signed up for a half marathon!! I’ll be running the NYCRuns Falling Leaves Half in … More FINALLY a race + running update
In the midst of study season, it’s so fortunate to look back on my week and still have some lovely memories to recap. Overall, I’m feeling good about this exam (knock on wood!). I’m NOT the type to cram and wait til the last minute, which has helped make this final home stretch feel pretty balanced :). Not … More Cooking made fun + improv in Queens + peace with my alma
I’ve been living solo in Astoria, Queens for a little over 4 months now. Overall, I’m so glad I made the decision to move out here – I’ve grown to love this neighborhood and have learned so much about myself and how to be a real adult. However, there have definitely been some negative moments these past … More Thoughts on living alone
I Run Like A Girl 