A Food Adventure with a side of Art

Hey guys! What a lovely Saturday it is. Of course, it's going to be a killer day weather wise (88 degrees!), but I'm hopeful. Today I'm going job hunting with my friend. We're basically starting down and going up. If I'm up to it, I may join her for a concert later, but if not, just expect me to go home and sleep! I've written another set of goals for June, and one of them includes sleeping earlier. Hopefully that gets accomplished!

This morning I had a lovely breakfast of Fage Greek Yogurt + honey and a banana.

I also added raisins to that. (Note: I found Fage on sale at Westerly for $.99! That never happens . . . I love Westerly)

Okay, so about yesterday. It all started out with a text to my friend Lesley, asking if she was free for some good ole Moma hoppin' and possibly shopping. Eating wasn't really on the agenda initially, but OH MAN, I should always know that being with friends who are also foodies will ALWAYS lead to food.

I started off with this bad boy.

Yeah, I don't really do iced coffee, but on a blazin' day like yesterday, it hit the spot. I may or may not have had a donut with that.

After meeting up with Lesley and her sister and her friends in the Upper West Side, we decided it was only fitting to hit up Urban Outfitters. And of course, because we've been talking about going to the Lite Choice forever and Lesley just happened to have a phone with internet and she just happened to check their twitter and see that there was a bogo special for bars, we had to go. And go we did.

It was sad to see there was no almond butter left, but ah well, I never say no to frozen treats.

Buying retail now is really a challenge for me because unless it's really worth it, I tend to think I can make it for myself. Or thrift it. So nothing was bought at Urban Outfitters.

OH WAIT, but you know what was HAD at Urban Outfitters?

I call it the monster, otherwise known as a cookie from Levain. I remember seeing this insane monstrous cookie on Throwdown with Bobby Flay months ago and I've been dying to try it ever since. Well, we were in the area, and Lesley's sister so kindly got us one, so we split the devil.

COOKIE HEAVEN.

Well, after stuffing our faces with sweets galore, we knew the only thing left to do was walk all the way to the Moma in the crazy weather. Yay, sore feet.

After getting to the Moma, we split into two groups and wandered around.

They had a weird curtain projection, so of course, everyone was taking pictures in front of it including us.

Lesley had a museum report so off we went to look for the gallery she was told to visit. We seriously went on a wild goose chase cause we couldn't find the Irving Penn gallery at all, until someone told us the gallery was actually CLOSED for a temporary memorial. Fun.
Well, some of the stuff was apparently upstairs, so after fooling around, we went to the third floor for some photographs.

I saw some Cindy Sherman which got me excited (since I actually know who she is). Although some of it got me a little annoyed because I feel like it wasn't really worth putting in the museum, or rather, the artist was banking more on their name than the quality of the piece. Just like my art teacher said, "Just because it's in a museum, doesn't mean it's necessarily good."

Well, we were all pretty exhausted after walking around the museum too, so we went downtown for some eats. Let me tell you, the village is PACKED after 7. We gave up on two places, and only when we say Hummus Place did we sit down to eat.

My Hummus Fava.

The decor was nice and I was kinda in love with the little hand wash station in front of the bathrooms. The service was also cheerful and polite, so no complaining there. I think the only thing may be to have a little more variety in the dishes, just because I didn't really expect my dish to be a plateful of hummus. Good hummus, but a lot of hummus. And beans. Everyone cleaned their plates well though, so me thinks this was a success!


After the meal, we all headed to the train, stuffed and tired.
When I got home, I blended myself a smoothie for today and went to sleep. I think I'm going to go and actually have that smoothie now.

I hope today will be as slammin' as yesterday was! Good day everyone!

Someone up there likes me . . .

Seriously, someone up in the Heavens must REALLY REALLY LIKE ME if I got an A in Tennis and furthermore, NOT a C in Textiles.

I mean, I'm good at things like yoga and rock climbing, but holy smokes! I have been sucking at tennis the whole semester. I did improve, but . . . I'm pretty sure the essay I wrote for my finals is what got me to the land of the higher GPA. And that not getting a C in textiles is a miracle because I spent the semester suffering under a smart alec teacher and being unmotivated.

That being said, I am a good student guys! Even though I am seemingly not so . . .


So, Memorial Day Weekend . . .

Well, let me tell you ahead of time, all weekend I found myself in St. Marks. I don't know why, but I guess my friends and I just gravitate towards that street.

On Saturday, I went to see Jukebox the Ghost and Free Energy.

On Sunday, I went to go see Exit Clov at the Rockwood Music Hall with my friend Melissa!






They were AMAZING! I found out about them a few months ago and really wanted to see them live, but the last time they were in NY, it had an age restriction so I couldn't go. Well, when I learned they were playing at Rockwood AND with no cover fee, I had to go, and go I did.
It was a small venue, but they rocked it. And seriously, Emily and Susan are so multi-talented. I'm jealous.

After that Melissa and I headed to St. Marks where we did some karaoke and I noshed on froyo.

The place was this Korean joint, and it was so clean and big and trendy looking. I think I prefer smaller cozier places, but the English song selection was actually more extensive than other places I've been to. AND THEY HAD MULAN'S I'LL MAKE A MAN OUT OF YOU. That was a first.


Then on Monday, unexpectedly, my mother and sister were all "Lets Karaoke!" so I went again, to a different place, and sang my wee little heart out.

My food, followed by all the food.
And that's water by the way, next to my food.

After a few hours of singing random English and Japanese songs, my sis went home and I accompanied my mom to the Japanese grocery store.

On the way, I saw apparently an open art gallery! THIS blew my mind.

I couldn't stay for long, but just some of the things I saw. Seriously, I hope they do more of these because I love that anyone could just stroll around and enjoy art. It's also a great way for artists to showcase their stuff!

Now I'm off to eat some food. Seriously, I AM STARVING. Have a lovely Wednesday everyone!

Feeling a little pink and curly?

Hey y'all! Today is Sunday which means tomorrow is Monday which means school again (oh, the vicious cycle). Today I plan to go to school again to finish up my jacket for flat pattern class.

Yesterday I got some lining for my jacket in sewing, but not having the minimum for using my card, I had to grab a few other yards of fabric. One for a future skirt, and another for my flat pattern final!

My outfit from yesterday:



It was HOT yesterday. Seriously, walking under the sun, I slightly regretted wearing a long sleeve shirt (given I was only wearing a blazer on top). However, NY weather likes to play games, so of course while watching NY1 this morning, I was hit with the realization that it would go back to cold weather this upcoming week. FUN.

-Blazer from Buffalo Exchange (but from H&M, just like the dress I posted before)
-"I had a session with a guitar player" raglan shirt from Uniqlo
-Old pair of overalls
-Pink tights from H&M
-Random necklace you can't see [tears]
(also, all those books in the corner? Just a portion of my dad's books. But he has more cooking magazines)

I also went to yogurt station in St. Marks yesterday with my friends (after some pattern making)



HOW I MISS THEE FROYO.
Of course to keep with my good little trend this month, I topped it with fruits, nuts, granola, and yogurt chips. YUM.

On a totally different note, I realize I never talk much about make-up and cosmetics here. I will tell you right now, I LOVE make-up. I love the natural looking stuff for everyday wear, but I dig the crazy avant garde makeup for photo shoots and personal projects.

Lately I've been coveting matte looks for the eyes and pink blushes. Is this Spring's influence?

PERHAPS.

For a while now, Ive been wanting to try Benefit's Benefit to Go set from Sephora.

The main reason for wanting to try this out is the Posietint. For the original price for a whole bottle ($28), I could try this sample out, along with 3 other products. Now, the samples are VERY small. But for $10, I think it's worth it. I mean, they're small enough to take with you (hence the go part) and you get variety. The high beam also looks promising.


I also really need an eyelash curler. And of course, what product first comes to mind when someone says that?

Oh Shu, how I want you in my makeup bag (actually, my bag is pretty full and you won't fit, but I'll fix it up so you can).
All my money is currently being used for fabric and school supplies, but someday, I will own you! SOMEDAY!!!


As a final note, I have something exciting to introduce to you guys in the upcoming week! I need some time to write out a full post, but be on the look out for it! I'm off to go to school now, but I'll see you guys soon!

I am so tired and yet I stay awake

I'm trying not to be a living contradiction right now. Or you know, whatever they call it that would fit with what I said in the title.


I'm so tired right now. It may be because of the evening classes I have to endure every Monday and Tuesday, or my sore legs, or so much do-over sewing in sewing class, but I am just burnt. But I hate having to sleep without taking care of things (like reading my emails and writing here), so thar we go.


The Highlights of Today

• Ate some Mamoun's Falafel for the first time. I think it's my fav next to Maoz, and it's so price friendly! The only thing is it has a very oniony taste due to the raw onion they put on the top. I don't mind, but the taste will be there for a little while. Other than that, portion and price is awesome. And my friend also got a side order of hummus and they give you extra pita bread and A LOT of hummus. You can take that baby home and put it in your sandwich for tomorrow. Yum.
• Really hott guys at St. Marks in the evening. Also cute tall intellectual types on the F train home.
• What SUCKED was this guy and girl who, the guy was looking for the girl while we were about to sit, and then she came outta nowhere and slid where we were going to sit. Which wouldn't matter too much except that I was carrying many things and also that they just didn't seem to care. Oh well . . . New York subways.
• Class ended mondo early and for some strange unknown reason, our class next next week is canceled because my professor is going to go meet the president of the Dominican Republic??? (What?) So yay?
  
  

OH, and I was just rummaging through some email and out came an email about the Top 10 WORST restaurant salads. I haven't eaten any of them (some of them from Chevy's, Chili, Quiznos) and I shall keep it that way. When it comes to salads, my feelings are I can make them and customize them, which means I'm not really going to a restaurant to get one.

This Falafel

My obsessions with falafels knows no boundaries (along with my obsessions with self serve frozen yogurt, oatmeal, and fermented soybeans), so a few days ago I went with my friend to St. Marks to get my fix of a dollar falafel.

It's on the corner of St. Marks, going down, on 2nd ave. There's a sign that says $1 falafel.

Let me just clarify ahead of time that it IS a dollar. Which means don't expect much. I was looking for a something-to-fill-me-up-but-not-too-much kinda food, and since I was in the area, I thought hey, why not?

That was my second time having the falafel. A word of advice that I noticed during my second time there. MAKE SURE TO GET IT WHEN THE TALL GUY IS THERE. There are 2 guys: one is older and kinda short? One is younger and tall. The first time I went, the shorter guy was there and he gave me a slightly less than satisfactory falafel due to it's lacking substance. The second time (being this time), the tall guy was there. He asked what I wanted and prepared it in a timely manner and was overall very nice. Therefore I prefer the tall guy.

The picture is my half eaten pocket, which I only realized at that point to take a picture of. Oops.

That picture also reminds me to redo my nails because it looks horrendous there due to it's chipping polish.