Conditioned Responses

So here's the thing. Every time I see Seth Rogan, a smile creeps across my face before he even says or does anything. I mean, that guy is FUNNY as hell.

I don't know how to explain this other than this must be a conditioned response. Everytime he opens his mouth I know he is going to say or do something that is going to send me into hysterics.

This makes me wonder....can we condition or train ourselves to smile?

That was a bit rhetorical. You all know what I think.

Always Be Prepared

Just got home from a networking event entitled: Integrating Philanthropy into a Successful Career.

Yes folks, I see the irony here. I neither have any money nor a job. But hey, I'm prepared. As soon as I make lots of money (which presumably means that I am gainfully employed), I'm all ready to enter the philanthropic world.

Like I always say: you gotta start somewhere. I'm ready. So bring it.

Inspiration to Keep Going

This is what it all is for. All the hard work. All the long hours. All the times we spent banging our heads against the wall trying to figure out how to make it work. www.estToday.com

Recent comment on the Est. Today blog.

"I really love Est. Today, and I found out about it in Discovery Girls Magazine. Est. Today is fun, because I get to make my own designs, and go in contests to have a chance to win cool prizes, and money to buy my OWN designs! I think it is awesome that they created this, because it gives girls a good chance to express themselves. I will be doing some school clothes shopping here, not only for my designs, but for others too, because all the designs are awesome. And it will feel great when friends at school ask me where I got this awesome shirt, that I can say "I made it!". I think Est. Today is awesome, and I hope to be designing for a long time! Thanks so much for all of the confidence! And I'm sure lots of other girls feel that way too. Thanks again! :^)"

Thank you again Mexico!!!

I freakin love fish tacos.

How good does my breakfast look?

Now I just need to work on waking up before noon so that I can
actually have breakfast during the AM hours.

Dog's Life Ain't So Different From MIne These Days

Context: 4am after a Sat night at the Surf Lodge. I just walked in the door to this fella passed out on the floor apparently unable to finish his late night scooby snack.

Insight Derived: He had a rougher night than me. Cause I managed to devour my slice on the cab ride home. But yet, seems like a dog's life ain't so different from mine these days. I THINK this is a good thing but i'm not so sure just yet.

Fineprint - I swear this photo is not staged.

Stylish and technological

Okay, so quick test: name the first product that comes to mind that is both "Stylish AND technological?"

You more unimaginative folk might perhaps have thought of the Iphone. Or if you really know what's up, you would have said, "well I would say YOU Tsun are definitely both stylish and technological (and smart and awesome and beautiful.....)"

However, the first thing that came to MY mind was definitely Sweat and Oil Clear Film. Definitely. You guys are amateurs.

Thank You Mexico

Impromptu Blues Bros. moment

Dan Aykroyd made a surprise
appearance last night at the Talk House. Holy bejesus. I don't think
I will ever forget the moment captured in this pic.

I think I just found my future husband...

Okay, so he's only four years old.

But I've been watching him scrub down that sink for at least 15 min. I can wait 15-20 years....no prob.

Currently on LIRR

What would happen if I pushed the "train go" button?? Hmmm. So
tempting....

Inspiration from today's Post

Revisiting my old stomping grounds Part III

No additional words necessary nor appropriate.

Revisiting my old stomping grounds Part II

Anticipation is building (i.e. I am definitely drooling right now).

Why does Corner Bistro have such a permanent place in my heart? Maybe its because they just downright have good burgers. Maybe because it is part pub part burger joint (emphasis on the pub part). Maybe its cause they haven't changed their decor for as long as I can remember. Or, maybe it's because the menu is so freakin simple:

1. would you like cheese on your burger?

2. would you like bacon on your burger?

3. would you like a side of fries?

Done.

I like simplicity. I like that they do their burgers so well they don't NEED to offer you anything else.

Also, I know that when you find something/someone/some place that you connect with like that - you gotta hold on to it no matter what.

Revisiting my old stomping grounds Part I

How I miss my Sex In the City/Jane St days. Only after learning to walk in high heels down a cobblestoned street after a big night out, does a woman become a woman. Okay, maybe that's a stretch. But it was a damn hard skill to master, for sure.

Urban creativity

Who needs a lawnmower when you've got a pair of scissors laying around? Moments of urban creativity such as this will make me miss NYC for sure.

She doesn't like Pinot grigio

Not sure why the Mondrian would think that I would enjoy this creepy girl staring at me while I sleep. Tried to get her drunk so that she would pass out and close her eerie eyes but she doesn't seem to like Pinot.

Aren't we in a recession??

Ok, even I can't afford Starbucks right now. WTF??

Form over function is cool with me

The porcelian fruit bowl in my hotel room didn't really do a good job being a vessel of sorts. Hair clips, keys, etc fell right through. But i'm ok with that because I'm in Miami after all. I should do as Miami-ians do, which is, to fully embrace form over function. Yep.

Woman fire

Man fire

The women are behind the scenes prepping the smores. Gender roles at
it's best.

OMG am I really heading to an ISLAND for the weekend?

Hope.

When I see creative genius like this, I am confident that I won't be
unemployed for long.

Fallen Superheroes

There is something magical about donning a cape.

I admit that walking around with a cape flapping around behind me really does make me feel just a bit more...well, like a superhero. For example, with a cape, I will believe that I am just a BIT closer to being able to fly - should I want to try that one day. Or if I blink my eyes really hard - maybe someday I really could transport myself somewhere else.

I know, fat chance. But with a cape....just maybe...you get a littler...bit...closer. You just have to believe.

I like believing in things that are a bit ridiculous, like magical powers. It keeps the spirit young, perhaps even naive, which makes laughter more accessible. Maybe that's why I'm so eager to wear capes. Or maybe I'm overthinking it and I just think that capes are cool.

Unfortunately, when you get older, you realize that superheros have weaknesses too. No cape can change that.

I see fallen superheroes all around me, within myself, my family, my friends, and my fellow new yorkers. I wonder if this world would be a happier place if everyone had a cape to wear.

Is it my turn now?

Independence Day = Independence to Eat Anything Bad For You Day

Look ma! No hands!

You can't fence me in!

Man vs nature. I think the sunflower wins. I could be a bit biased
though. You know, being related and all.

Get on your horse!

Only in NYC.

Ridiculous Juxtaposition

My friend's 10 week pug + Hercules, the overgrown Chinatown turtle. btw, what the hell were they feeding that thing?

It all starts with a smile

I'm really big on having a good laugh. A good laugh can be very pure. It will clear your mind of everything other than your complete amazement at how hard you are actually laughing.

You can't force it. A good laugh has to come from within. But I do believe that you can learn to be receptive to laughter. To look for it within your friends, your environment, yourself.

I'm on a quest to understand this better. How to invite laughter into your life. This blog will be my exploration.

I am going to start with basics: the smile. Cause we all got to start somewhere.

Smile (verb)
to assume a facial expression indicating pleasure, favor, or amusement

Laugh (verb)
to express mirth, pleasure, derision, or nervousness with an audible, vocal expulsion of air from the lungs that can range from a loud burst of sound to a series of quiet chuckles and is usually accompanied by characteristic facial and bodily movements.