I really love this picture of my Poppy. He was so handsome.

Just sitting here thinking of him and this song by The Judds came on called “Grandpa (Tell Me About the Good Ole Days)”. Perfect timing. Miss him like crazy.

Back in the city from Staten Island. Summer term begins tomorrow…

Boo! 

Grabbed coffee at Muffins Cafe and ran to get some groceries. Same ole.

Tomorrow is Memorial Day and I wanted to make a nice dessert for my aunt’s BBQ. I found tons of recipes online but settled on one for this beautiful trifle. I’m really satisfied with the way it came out, and I hope it tastes as good as it looks! :) I’m definitely my mother’s daughter!

Everyone knows I love Walmart, and this shirt was such a great find the other day! :)

Oh, sweet Jesus!  She did it again!

I saw it, and I had to give it another go! It was sitting on the shelf in the produce section: 

“KOMBUCHA ORGANIC RAW” 

….looking as nasty as ever, and I said to myself, “Self, just one more shot! Maybe you’ll like it better this time! Make the Jamaican lady at Columbus 86 Cafe proud” So I did! And here I am at home, sipping on it because apparently it’s supposed to be really good for you……..

And it’s AWFUL!!!!!!!  

Pat on my back for giving it another try, though! :)

W 85th (between Columbus and Central Park W)

This was the first block I fell in love with when I moved to the city last August. This neighborhood has offered such comfort.

The purple straw.

I had to get out this morning, so I headed to my usual neighborhood (UWS, where else?!?!), and grabbed a vanilla ice blended and croissant from the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. I love the vibe in there and was even able to grab a seat by the window today with views of the Museum of Natural History! 

Oh, no…because that isn’t weird.

I’ve learned to close my blinds when I get dressed.

CRAZY WEATHER IN NYC THIS MORNING!!! lol I woke up and was like, WHAT?!?!?!  Thunder, lightening…kind of like back home. Rainin’ like a hurricane. 

Reminds me of that Tokio Hotel song, Ahahahaha!! 

Ich muss durch den monsun….

Serious case of the sillies this A.M.! Finals are over for me.

Uptown view from my window.

Goodnight, New York.