(semi) full disclosure

Confession: I used to be much more... muchier. I've lost my muchness.

(super bonus if you can name that reference.)

After finally finishing my undergrad I've been living in what seems like a constant panic attack (as much fun as it sounds, trust me), and the mere thought of the MCAT would, and still does, suck the life out of me. In order to buy time, I began studying for my master's in January, and was planning on applying to Physician Assistant schools come April. However, just recently (or now-ish), I made the executive decision to take my life back from this crippling anxiety and take at least another year before I apply... or not. phew!!

I want a little less of this terrified shell of me...

...and a little more of me with a coconut shell.

Who knows, maybe tomorrow I even tackle that grocery store I've been avoiding for months. Bring it on world.

well, well, well...

where to begin? let's start with the basics, and fill in from there.

I conferenced in DC in February.

I frolicked about Spain in March.

I (finally) graduated (-ish) in May.

and, in August, I had major surgery. no biggie.

Genius.

I was in Washington, DC recently, and while poking around Twitter, I discovered the city has its very own lobster truck. Yes, lobster. Usually food truck offer the staples like falafel, gyros, coffee, and now the trendy cupcake, but lobster is just brilliant.

The company is Red Hook Lobster Pound (the same company in NYC), and they offer lobster rolls (ME and CT style), chowder, whoopie pies, and Maine Root soda. Considering I spend my time split pretty equally between Maine and Connecticut, I was surprised to hear of a CT style roll, but it's just what they called warmed lobster with butter. I've never been given the option of different styled rolls in one place before, usually I just order and hope for the best...

Red Hook keeps lobster fiends in the know by posting their location du jour on twitter. When I found out they would be outside the convention I was attending, I knew I had to try one. I ordered a Maine style roll packed to travel, found a spot to sit in the hotel lobby, and chowed down. So, so good.

Veuve Clicquot Sponsors My Lifestyle

I don't know when it all started, but my love of Veuve Clicquot is the kind that I know will last forever. It's not a "I'm really into margaritas right now" moment, but the kind of favorite drink that will last a lifetime.

As soon as I landed in Dubai and found out my luggage was still in NYC, you bet my first stop was to duty free for a nice big bottle. All I had with me were my NYE Manolos and a Badgley Mischka cocktail dress in my carry on, so it just seemed appropriate.

Maybe it's the tangerine colored label, or the fact that I could (can and do) drink a whole bottle without a headache in the morning. Whatever the reason, it will always be a good time.

I spy VC, at home even when surrounded by cheap beer.

And yes, I am clutching a bottle of $3 Andre, my only stable college relationship. Whoops!


My birthday bottle this year, while on a cocktail cruise with the fam.
Didn't end up needing the glass, if you catch my drift.

I found this book in Henri Bendel and nearly had a heart attack.
My fave publisher + VC = love.
This little book plus a little bottle would be perfect for any occasion that calls for celebration.

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Things I Dig: Made in America

I'm not sure about you all, but when I see that items are made in the US, I'm more willing to purchase it than an item of unknown origin. Knowing an item has been responsibly made in this country just seems... right.

One of my fave companies, EmersonMade, features American made items. The flowers and clutches are huge hits in the family. I've actually visited the studio in Somersworth, NH several times, and love seeing the handcrafted blooms come to life.


Last summer, EM launched their clothing line. I can't wait to pick up this linen tuxedo jacket from their spring line.

A Nerdy Night at the Museum

Recognize the confused looking blonde chick in the picture? It's me! ( (c) AMNH/R. Mickens )

Last Wednesday, the American Museum of Natural History hosted its first ever "tweetup" for their NYC area followers. I was lucky enough to be chosen to attend a privately curated tour of their exhibit on the human brain, plus was given a behind the scenes look at the private collections of specimens held in storage. It was definitely worth braving the scary snowpocalypse for!