Yesterday and today it has started to hit me that I'm living in the biggest city in America, over 8 million people call it home. Everyone just goes about their days and sometimes it doesn't feel so big. The best small town feel came at these places for me:
Starbucks on 3rd Avenue: I had an assignment for my online marketing class due and I needed to get to a quiet study spot. It felt like I was in Tallahassee waiting on Allie to show up for a procrastination talk session. But, instead I'm in NYC! Sometimes it feels so nice to have the familiar mixed with the unfamiliar, an iced latte with a window seat in the "city that never sleeps" nice combo!
TJMaxx: If you don't already know, this is by far my favorite shopping destination! Well, bad news bears for saving money, there is a TJMaxx less than a block from my office. So, last night called for a little after work retail therapy. Seven Jeans for 20 bucks, who can resist?
Nannies in Madison Square Park: I wish it was my "nanny," but until I can see her in August... the Nannies here will have to work. I eat lunch in a beautiful park near work, and I always pick a seat near a baby stroller and Nanny... strategy is: they love to talk! So, it's great company and I get to learn a little about their lives. Lovely women who sincerely devote their time to others, makes for good conversation.
xoxo,
em
side note: since MJ's death inspired me to make a few iTunes purchases to help get him out of debt: P.Y.T. (pretty young thing) from his Essential MJ album.
awesome idea about buying some MJ songs to help him get out of debt. billie jean has always been my fave. i've been obsessed forever-i need to finally buy it.
ReplyDeletewhich starbucks on 3rd ave? i live right at the corner of 3rd ave and always go to the 23rd and 3rd starbucks...literally everyday. it's my place! i always spend hours writing articles there :)
I knew we were going to get along when I first met you! TJ Maxx is my favorite store too :)
ReplyDeleteI too, donated money to the SAVE MJ fund. I purchased Bad, Beat It, Billie Jean, Man in the Mirror, The Way You Make Me Feel. If I were smart, would've just bought the Essential album, instead of a la' carte!
Love and miss you! Can't wait til you get home to hear all about your trip, and gossip about my wedding. :)
Love,
Danielle