On this trip to Ikea...

...I was actually able to explore how they renovated the pier, instead of waiting for a coveted spot on the ferry (apparently people like to stay inside when its 6 degrees in the city). I love waterfronts, and although, as my mom complained, their attempts to explain the function of the many landmarks they preserved only led to more questions of the original purpose, you still have to give them kudos for not removing everything all together. It amazes me how much brooklyn has changed, and how much it will continue to gentrify. Brooklyn, unlike queens, has a foundation that was not built around suburban sprawl. I hope it maintains its diversity and pride through the development that is inevitable.

Poison Sumac

Last Saturday, we kind of had a snowstorm in the Northeast. And I was kind of driving home from my girl alex's in fishkill. I had made it back through 4 hours of worsening roads, when, about 4 miles from home, I lost my rear wheels. Of course. Luckily, no one was on the road when it happened, because I did a significant radius of sliding before pummeling straight into a bunch of sumac. The thing about where I live, is people ALWAYS stop to see what happened (I still haven't decided if it's because they are truly concerned, or if they just love a crisis). A friendly stranger drove me home, and my dad and I dug my car out the following day when the snow had stopped. Lesson learned? slow the f#$K down Sonia, and sometimes it is okay to accept rides from strangers. Enjoy the damages below!!

As I recall...

As a fellow praguer pointed out on fb, last year tonight was the first Mecca night of the spring semester. I would say that night is a very good sum of my entire experience in CZ. It was FUN, SURPRISING, and most importantly, ENLIGHTENING. It was where first went out with what would become my best friends, learned how certain persons could disappoint, and above all, I met my beautiful bartender. Oh Andrew, how you raised my spirits and adrenaline. Even if we only shared moments, I thank-you. And thank-you praha, for the most amazing 4 months of my life to date.

miluju praha a Česká republika!

Resolutions of mine in 2009!

On this, the 4th evening of the new year, I am laying the outline for my 2009 resolutions. Proposed:

1. Blog more. This being my first post in 2 months, I retain far too much useless information for my benefit. For the benefit of the common good, I resolve to release my eccentricities, inner angst, fancy finds, and candid commentaries to the citizenry of unfortunate souls who frequent this, the biddy blog.

2. To the best of my ability, perform no less than 50 sit-ups and 15 (increasing to 20) push-ups on a "daily" basis. This may be my most difficult resolve, as I am afflicted with the deadly sin of sloth as of late.

3. On the theme of sloth, I also seek to develop a more responsible work ethic, because leaving 15 page papers to the night before is hazardous to my health.

4. Be less awkward in introductions and interactions with acquainted peoples. This is for my future professional and social benefit. Those who I am already BFFLz with worry not. I will be as awkward and clumsy as ever in your sweet presence.

5. Be more fiscally responsible. Eating in NYC is my vice. It's hard for me to say no to good food. We'll see how that works out...

Outline complete. Updates may/may not follow. Cheers and salame!!!

BOOTS

They was on sale. I bought them. I love them.

Hunter Lady Northhamptons, Olive.

The next step is to buy the 7 different colored tassels that may be affixed to the tops for that true elitist british fox hunter feeling. If you need me, I'll be inside my boots for the next 6 months.

5 Reasons I'm sad Sarah Palin is no longer running for VP:

1. It's just so gosh darn unfortunate we don't get to see that cute little smile of hers up on the big fancy television screen no more.

2. No more Tina Fey SNL cameos.

3. She's back in Alaska, threatening the survival of the local moose population.

4. It'll be slightly harder to hate on the GOP without her.

5. I really wanted to see prego doped up Bristol Palin at the inauguration in January with her child husband.

McDonald's Monopoly opens and breaks my <3

Sooooo I was super excited because today with my Southern Chicken Sandwich value meal, I won (thanks to the Monopoly Man) ANY McDonald's Breakfast Value Meal. Fellow lovers of McyD's b-fast, know how crushed I was when, once home, I discovered my ticket, good as a golden, GONE from my wallet. Pain. I feel it. But, like any dysfunctional relationship, I'll go back. Monopoly's well under way, so I have some catching up to do.

So far:

Electric Company

States Ave

Oriental

Praying for Broadway and Park Place

Keep hope alive.