Hey, all! I’m settling in just fine here in NYC. Our apartment is starting to feel like home, and I love how much there is to do here. Last weekend we explored Prospect Park and ate some of the best ice cream I’ve ever had from Ample Hills Creamery. Earlier this week I ventured into SoHo with a friend. Yesterday my husband and I scored tickets to The Colbert Report, which was so much fun! I had never been to a show taping before. I’d highly recommend it!
But it’s not all play over here. Unlike the lovely Cat, this is my first real blog, so I’m getting used to how this all works. I’ve also been updating my resume and designing business cards so I can start the job hunt in style.
My Favorite Foodie Post
I’ll admit that I haven’t tried this avocado horchata smoothie yet, but I promise it’s on my short list. Avocados are on sale at my grocery store and I have a coupon for rice milk; I think it’s fate. I developed a great affinity for good horchata while studying abroad in Mexico, but there’s really nothing remotely healthy about it. I’m intrigued by this combination, so if you try it first, let me know what you think!
My Favorite Life Advice Posts
I’ve got two of them from this week. The first comes from DC at Young Adult Money. It’s not fun to think about saving up for medical emergencies, but it’s important. And you have to start somewhere, so why not with this post?
The second is about Kassandra’s hilarious misfortunes. I think you’ll appreciate her positivity in this one. I had a good laugh.
My Favorite Travel Post
I adore Anthony Bourdain. I usually refer to him as Tony so I feel like we’re friends in real life. Anyway, Tony’s got some great advice about how to travel in this article. I especially like the bit about what to read before taking a trip to a new country.
Happy reading, and have a great weekend!
Photo courtesy of Jnzl.
I got to live in NYC for a semester in college and it’s an amazing city. I hope to get to go back soon.
I got to see two Conan tapings when I went, too. (2005 era.) It’s so cool!
Every time I pass the stop for New York University I think how incredibly cool it would have been to go to college here. So much fun! I’m definitely looking into what other tapings we might be interested in.
That’s so neat you scored tickets to The Colbert Report! I’ve always wondered what it’s like to be in the audience for certain shows. I grew up on LI, but only ever went to the city maybe 10 times. LIRR tickets were a little too pricey!
You’ll have to come back in the future! There was more waiting in line than actual film time, but I think the others are similar. The whole thing had a lot of energy, and it’s cool to see the episode on tv and know I was in that room.
Natalie, thanks so much for the mention! I love Prospect Park, I was staying with MIL for a bit until the DH and I moved to Staten Island in June of this year. It’s nice to hear that you’re settling in well. Have a wonderful week-end 🙂
Prospect park is such a gem! My apartment was somewhat close to it when I lived in Brooklyn. I also love Anthony Bourdain! I like to think we’re friends too 🙂
That sounds like you had a great apartment! We thought we’d just walk around and make our way to the zoo in the park, but we never found the entrance when wandering. We’ll have to go back to do some further exploring!