Shopping & Good Eats

Accessories?

Pookie & Sebastian- CAN'T go wrong with this store. They usually have BOGO sales on earrings and their necklaces = Amazing. It's chic and most of their accessories can go with day wear or night wear. Necklaces range from $30-$80 but worth the splurge. Earrings range from $20-$40. Sale items are going to cheaper of course. LOVE IT.

Sweaters/Cardigans/Everyday Affordable Winter-Wear?

Mystique in SoHo. They have one Midtown a block from the Empire State Building also. They also have leggings and cheap tank tops too. I like this store because they have a whole lot of VARIETY. I LOVE VARIETY. Their boots are also uber cheap- ranging from $19.99-$35.00 and they're still stylish. Then, there's always H&M for money saving winter wear.

Jeans?

Urban Outfitters always has some kind of demin sales going on. If they don't their basic stretch jeans range from $30-$60. They're comfortable, stylish, you can dress them up or down and they have light to dark denim. I HATE JEAN SHOPPING and Urban is the only place I'll go for affordable jeans. As far as designer jeans go Hudsons and 7 for all man kind are my BFFS.

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I am a Pad Thai fanatic and after trying a few places and Sa-Woy on the Upper East Side is my favorite. A little pricey but worth it. Free crispy noodles as an appetizer and they give more meat over noodles. I like. Spice has good and cheap calamari.

Illy has amazing coffee.

Fat Sal's so far is my favorite spot for pizza. Also, this restaurant called Glass House down in Chelsea.

Mad Chicken in Korea Town has amazing fried chicken and sushi balls- don't knock it til you try it. They also have GRRRRRRRRRRREAT drink specials. KyoChun Fried Chicken is also opening towards the end of this month- can't wait!

Q&N Food Mart is great for a variety- salad bar, soup bar and other random foods.

I still need to do more food exploring and can't think of anywhere that sticks out for now.

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Random: I crave kettle corn.
Random too: This is more so a blog for myself. Sort of a reflection on my shopping/restaurant explorations in NYC thus far.

I love love.

Love- the bible mentions love countless times in the bible.

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments." Matthew 22: 37-40

"Serve one another in love. The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself." Galatians 5:13-15

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. it always protect, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." 1st Corinthians 13: 4-7

"Nobody should seek his own good but the good of others." 1st Corinthians 10:24

"Do everything in love." - 1st Corinthians 16:14

"God loves a cheerful giver." 2nd Corinthians 9:7

"speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ."

"Love must be sincere. hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality." - Romans 12:9-10

"Above all love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins." - 1st Peter 4:

The commandment "Love your neighbor as yourself" is so important that it's mentioned numerous times in the bible. God is most definitely a God of LOVE and selflessness. Love and selflessness are two things I need more in my life everyday. I try not to do new year's resolutions and when I make goals for myself I make them practical. This year, 2010, I'm going to make it a goal to be more loving and selfless. Sounds easy but it's harder than I expected. I am actually going through a situation right now that is putting the test to my emotions. I keep telling myself to soak that anger in love, to be understanding to the situation and most importantly to pray. I want to think this person's intentions weren't to leave me high-and-dry but I can't help to take it personal. They say if you focus on the negative it just gets worse. Praying about it has helped immensely and made me realize EVERYTHING happens for a reason. Every situation that God's put me through has had a POSITIVE and rewarding outcome. Can't enjoy the good without going through the bad, right? God is good.

Love, love, love.

it's 2010 baby

I absolutely LOVE what Ron did with his 300 square foot of space. Super quaint! Now that I have money saved up I'm ready to decorate the living room of my apartment. I was totally inspired by the set up in the picture! Gotta make use with the space you have living in NYC. I heart this city. OH! HAPPY NEW YEAR! This is my first post of the new year. YAY!

Shine Blockas - Big Boi feat. Gucci Mane. This new single is NICE and I don't mean polite! haha. The beat is on point. Big Boi never skips a beat! Now, what I really want is a new Outkast album! Andre3000 + Big Boi = pure genius aka the best rap duo alive. What 2010 really needs is some Outkast and the world will be a better place.