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I had a great time being home for Thanksgiving (my first trip back since I moved up here) but it wasn't nearly long enough! I arrived on Saturday November 20 and had to come back on Thanksgiving day (I unfortunately had to work Black Friday weekend at Anthropologie). It was great being able to sleep in my own bed, eat home cooked meals, wake up whenever I felt like it, see old friends and spend time with family. I also made sure to have a little taste of the south with some mexican food (something I have been craving and unable to find up here) and Zaxby's. I also enjoyed the weather...it was in the 60's and 70's every day and I got to wear a t-shirt and flip flops! I also drove my car for the first time in two months. It felt a little like being in a video game since I've become so used to subways, walking and cabs but I quickly got the hang of it again! While I was home I also saw Harry Potter-something I've been counting down for for quite a while! It definitely lived up to the hype and my Christmas project is to re-read the 7th book (and work my way backwards if there is time!)

Now, on to the most exciting part of the trip-getting my braces OFF! I went to the orthodontist at 8:15 a.m. that Tuesday morning. Everything looked good and was in order so they started to take my braces off. I thought that someone would have invented a liquid that would dissolve the glue and help the braces come off more easily but clearly that is something that still needs some time. Not only did they pry my brackets off with what seemed like pliers but they then proceeded to literally shave the glue off with a sharp instrument for the next two hours and all the while it sounded like they were cracking my teeth! And I thought getting my braces put on was traumatic! Finally, after what seemed like forever they were finished! After a few x-rays and some molds I came back a few hours later to pick up my retainer. I'm so glad to have them off and can't wait to get them whitened and cleaned soon!

I was sad to have to leave home on Thanksgiving day but was able to eat a HUGE meal before I left. Travelling on a holiday does have its perks as it was an empty flight and the airports weren't crowded.

Now, I'm back in New York and enjoying all of the excitement that Christmas in the city brings. I'm also looking forward to Amanda moving to the Markle and Camilla coming to visit! More to come!

"I have low self-esteem, but I express it the healthy way...by eating a box of Double-Stuff oreos."---Miranda Hobbes

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Hi all!
Lots of exciting things are happening here. Still no job yet, although desperately looking...but I am looking forward to some things coming up. My good friend Amanda, who I went to Auburn with is moving up to New York on November 30 to try and find a job in the PR field. I am so excited that we will be living in the same building and hope that we will get to spend more time together exploring the city and loving our lives (and hopefully we'll both land full-time jobs while we're at it!). 


I am also extremely excited that my cousin Camilla will be coming over from England for a quick visit from December 1st-6th. I can't wait to show her around the city. Our big plans include: a trip to Woodbury Commons (an amazing outlet mall an hour north of NYC), shopping around at the holiday markets at Bryant Park and Union Square, ice skating/enjoying Central Park, burgers from Shake Shack, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, drinking Manhattan's in Manhattan (cheesy but awesome!), the Staten Island Ferry, a few museums and exploring Greenwich Village and SoHo. Did I mention she was only here for 5 days!? Expect several exciting blog posts to come about all of our adventures!


It seems as though my life is just a series of countdowns. Here's what I'm looking forward to next: 
3 DAYS until Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
4 (and a half) DAYS until I am home for Thanksgiving
7 DAYS until these wretched braces come off for good!
14 DAYS until Amanda moves to NYC
15 DAYS until Camilla arrives from England


"Maybe mistakes are what make our fate...without them what would shape our lives? Maybe if we had never veered off course we wouldn't fall in love, have babies, or be who we are. After all, things change, so do cities, people come into your life and they go. But it's comforting to know that the ones you love are always in your heart...and if you're very lucky, a plane ride away."---Sex and the City

Late Night!

I've been so busy lately but I've been doing a lot of fun things (plus working!) I went to The Village Halloween Parade on 6th Ave. with some friends on Halloween night. It was bitterly cold and we stood outside on the street and watched the craziness for over 2 hours! Lots of interesting people in interesting costumes to say the least. I've also been continuing on with my internships and logging plenty of hours at Anthropologie on the other days.


In other news, I've accepted a creative writer position with My Genesis magazine, a magazine that is based in Atlanta and New York and is dedicated to the exposure of driven individuals who have broken barriers, eliminated obstacles, and achieved incredible career, personal, and entrepreneurial success. I'm excited about getting the chance to write more and to see my work in print!


Now on to the exciting part, the thing I've been excited about for an entire month. Attending the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Show.  I managed to get tickets for the Tuesday, November 2nd taping and went with two of my friends, Sharrie and Marisa. We arrived at 30 Rock to pick up the tickets (which I found out that they were first come first serve...and we ended up at the end of the long line of audience members). It didn't matter if we were the last people to get admitted as long as we got to go. As we were waiting in line, about 15 of us were pulled aside and asked if we would like to have "band bench" seats and go on stage with The Roots. Of course we accepted...it meant TV time and getting to meet Jimmy and the band! We had an amazing time in the audience. Jimmy's guests were Zach Galifianakis (from the Hangover) who was super hilarious and there promoting his new movie Due Date. Up next was Danny Boyle who directed the movie 127 hours starring James Franco. The movie, based on a true story about a mountain climber in Utah who becomes trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone and resorts to desperate measures in order to survive. It looked so intense and amazing! Then our fifteen moments of fame came as we went on stage to dance behind The Roots and Kid Cudi. We even got to talk to Jimmy! It was a stellar night and something I will never forget! If you missed the show, you can check out the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon clip here and see us on tv!


Miranda: "I had to walk all the way from the subway in these heels. My feet are killing me."
Steve: "Why didn't you just carry them and wear sneakers like everyone else?"
Miranda: "Stop. You can take me out of Manhattan but you can't take me out of my shoes."---Sex and the City