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• Day 118: Investigate Further.

  I know the concept and nature of this blog is more fun and certainly more positive than the last few posts but I can't help but feel completely violated that a... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 117: Get Royally Screwed. Part Deux.

  

  I arrived back in Paris, my flight was uneventful (which is a good thing) and the wonderful Sebastien picked me up from the airport where we met up with Phil an... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2011 DIARIES, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 116: Rejoice!

  

  Illustration by Carole Wilmet I couldn't wait to share this, as somewhat expected, my test came out negative. It just wasn't possible. Birth control pills plus... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 115: Prepare for the Worst? The Best?

  

  Today is one of my last full days in New York and when I think of what I have to do, I think my head might explode. Let's see, I need to pack for the winter... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 114: Ch-ch-ch-changes.

  

  Autumn is upon us and the changes are coming forward faster than I thought they would. August was only a mere few days ago but September's dominance is a... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 113: Scenes from La Fête

  

  Décor par moi.Including the cornucopia of show lemons... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 112: Get Ready to Party!

  I had a lovely birthday with my mom running around town setting up for my party tonight. We bought strands of paper lantern lights, tea lights, French country... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 111: Turn 30!

  

  Happy 30th Birthday to me! I woke up this morning to roses waiting on my nightstand. They were delivered at 6am this morning and my mom put them in my room. The... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 109: Go to the U.S Open!

  

  Photo par moi.I have been to the French Open but never to the U.S Open. (Bad American!) So when my mom told me that she had tickets for the Murray v. Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, SPORTS

• Day 108: Go To A Mets Game!

  The last time I saw a Mets game was back when the stadium was called Shea and Simon and I were still dating. Fast forward 10 years and the stadium is now... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 107: The Perfect Storm. Part II.

  

  At around 5 am, I peeked my head into Kitty's room to see if her fiancé who is a New York City cop came home yet but because of the heavy rain making it... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 106: The Perfect Storm. Part I.

  The hurricane is going to be a lot worse than I was giving it credit for and staying home alone at my mom's house in the woods that would soon lose electricity... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 105: Run For Cover!

  

  Illustration by Andi/SporkHurricane Irene is coming and I am sitting in my mom's kitchen drenched because I waited too long to put her patio furniture away. Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 102: Get Royally Screwed.

  

  I knew this was going to happen. I knew it, I knew it, I knew it. Before leaving Paris in July, I decided to sublet my flat for the month of August and as my... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 101: Get Engaged.

  

  Don't get too excited. Read on...I received an instant message from my first Paris roommate Charles. To recap, the last time I spoke with Charles, he wanted to... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 100: Reflect.

  

  Illustration by KristinaHoly shit, it's been 100 days already! Wow, let's see what I have accomplished. Absolutely nothing. Well, sort of...-Met someone new.... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2011 DIARIES, LOVE & SEX, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 99: Lose Your 90's Butt.

  

  Illustration by Madeleine StamerIt was a beautiful Sunday afternoon making it a perfect day to borrow my mom's car to run some errands as a I count down days... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 98: Torture Yourself.

  

  I woke up this morning slightly hung over, not too bad but found myself loafing around the house and in a desperate need for purpose. Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 97: Celebrate Your Best Friend's Birthday!

  

  Today was Kitty's birthday and she had a backyard bash at her mom's house. She pulled out all the stops for her big 3-0. There was a snow cone and cotton candy... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 96: Sing Your Blues Away!

  

  Last night, I went to a local townie bar with a girlfriend from high school, Jessica to catch up over a glass of wine. The last time I saw her was in Paris... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION