I've wanted to write this blog for awhile. I love these kinds of blogs that other people write so I thought it would be fun to put this list together. Getting together a bag for the day doesn't sound like a science or intricate process, but living in New York makes it that way. Unlike... Continue Reading →
GOODBYE to 2021! CHEERS to 2022! – A Wrap Up of Last Year
It's so cliche to say, but it is always so shocking how time flies. Even with the pandemic still going on and strong, I remained pretty busy the entire time. Between work, social events with friends, spending time with Pete, traveling to see my family, and working on personal projects like this blog, I rarely... Continue Reading →
A Reflection on Living in NYC the Past 4 Years
July 29th, 2021 marked 4 years in New York City. Each year has been brought so many unique experiences that I thought would be fun to reflect on. This may not be the most interesting blog post but I love a good list and reminiscing on my time so far in the greatest city in... Continue Reading →
2021 Baking Challenge Part 5: Pop Tarts with Fresh Strawberry Jam
During the second half of May, I was in VA with my family and I had the special opportunity to go strawberry picking with my sister Rose and niece Brooklyn. It was so much fun to fill a bucket full of fresh strawberries that tasted way better than the ones you pick up from the... Continue Reading →
HAPPY 31st BIRTHDAY TO ME!
Last Thursday, 6/3/21, I turned 31 years old. It's kind of funny how the mindset changes as you go through your 20's. I used to be nervous about turning 30 and then around 28 years old, I started hearing from friends how liberating the 30's can be and now I actually feel excited to be... Continue Reading →
Vaxxed and (Optimistically)Ready for Summer
As we enter May and the weather starts to get warmer, there is an air of positivity about what the summer will bring. In general I love the change each season brings, but after more than a year of living through the pandemic, this summer feels extra special. Now that almost all of my close... Continue Reading →
My Last Week of Normalcy – Reflecting on the Pandemic One Year Later
Today is March 8th, 2021. A year ago today, I was spending time with my friend Kristina who was in town for a weekend full of theater. We visited Hamilton Grange for a tour, walked all the way back to midtown with a short stop at Levain Bakery for cookies, and then had dinner at... Continue Reading →
My 6 Month Anniversary
Monday, January 29th, 2018 was a big day for me because it marked the 6 month anniversary of having moved to New York City. It has been important for me to acknowledge each month that I am here because I check on how I am feeling and what I am thinking about after the experiences... Continue Reading →
My Grandmother: The Woman Who Taught Me How To “Schein”
I did not misspell a word in the title to this blog. The word above is “Schein” which sounds like “shine” and is the last name from my grandfather’s side of the family. During the month of March, I think about my grandmother, Catherine Elizabeth Schein (Bradley was her maiden name). Her grandparents were both... Continue Reading →
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