Big Surprise I am Sick

Well it took less time than I thought but I am already sick. Damn southerner can't handle this weather, and it has only just began. I hope this isn't a preview for times to come. I have been popping drugs all day so hopefully I can nip it in the bud. I did finally buy a long coat so I will have to make good use out of it and my scarves until I get over this cold. I also need to get a hat. It is pretty windy in the city all those tall buildings I guess and now that I have chopped all my hair off I don't have all my hair to keep me warm :)

Layer it up and F*#ck Fashion

So I think I am finally learning how to deal with this weather. It is cold walking to the train but when I get on the train I am sweating to death. So the key is Layering. You know us healthy girls don't like to add anymore cushion but it is something I just gotta learn to live with. So today I literally was wearing a long sleeve t-shirt, a sweater, my sweater coat, and a scarf. The scarf and jacket come off on the train for sure. I see these people all bundled up on the train and I have no clue how they are not roasting like a marshmallows. I guess I just have that built in insulation, know what I'm sayin'. And fuck fashion I am officially the chic wearing her tennis shoes with her work clothes, but my feet don't hurt and it is the only way to avoid blisters I swear.

All my stuff was packed yesterday and is on its way up the coast. Hopefully I will have everything by Friday if not I will be sleeping on the floor come Sunday. Hey wouldn't be the first time.

I will be watching the GA/FL game on Saturday, yes this one is on CBS so I will get it. Missed homecoming but thank god I won't miss GA/FL....GO GATORS!!!! Shout out to Erika :)

Sunday if I don't get my furniture I will be venturing to the city to walk around. Hopefully I will make it to Central Park and yes Michelle I will already looked up the imagine circle so I will go just for you. Stay tuned. Miss everyone!

Wish I had a car

So today was the first day I wish I had a car. It rained all day and I really wanted to go see a movie, but ya'll know my hair don't do good in the rain. Besides the wind was blowing like a freakin' tornado was a brewin' and all I own is an umbrella. Guess a raincoat is next on the list to purchase. I swear this new wardrobe is going to break me more than rent. I ordered my first pair of winter boots today. People look at me like I am crazy asking for a size 11 shoe in the stores, so I just shopped online during the rain storm today. I told the dude at Foot Locker the other day "what do chics in NY not have big feet" I did get a little smile out of him. Shoot that was the best I have gotten out of these northerners yet. Although my lady in the bank today did have a few giggles with me. Ya'll know me still trying to bring a little southern hospitality to the north. I think I will stick with Jersey folks though, those NYers are a blah. No offense my GA transplants :)

The Rainbow Room

Yes can you believe it. Only in NY for 3 weeks and I have already made it into the Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Plaza. The 65th floor. Not sure how much ya'll know of the Rainbow Room but back in the day it is where all the big band parties were thrown. They have renovated it and honestly I wasn't sure what the big deal was, but then they raised the drapes and it has the most amazing views of NYC. I made a video for all to see but my slow internet at this apartment isn't letting me upload it. Sorry. I was trying to be all discreate and did a video so I wouldn't be that chic flashing and taking pictures everywhere, but now i regret it. I will have to figure out a way to load it up for all to see.

So I went with two ladies from work. They were older so you can only imagine how my night went. I was hoping they would walk me around and introduce me to people but all they wanted to do was sit and eat. So after my 2nd glass of wine I took it upon myself to walk around and meet and greet but it was so loud that I couldn't hear what anyone was saying. So I just propped myself and my glass of wine against the window, enjoyed the music and the view. Just as I was about to get up and go, the main entertainment arrived. Now you have to remember this room is filled mostly with middle aged white men and women, so who was the main entertainment, but Doug E Fresh. You know I was excited, but I think I was one of the few who actually knew who he was. You should of seen the two ladies that were with me. They didn't know what to do or say. So I just continued to stand against the window and rock to the beat while singing along with the music. Those women looked at me like I was crazy but shoot, they don't know me I am old school :) (Shout out to Laura 96')

So after a while I was ready to go home. I had to still take the train and you know I can't stay out too late on a weekday. So Theresa, one of the ladies I went with, walked half way with me back to the train, and then the gates of heaven opened up and we found a Magnolia Bakery that opened in Manhattan. For those who don't watch Sex and the City, that is where it became famous for their off the chain cup cakes. OMG it was the best cupcake I have ever had. I thought of Katria and her love of baked goods the entire time I ate it. I swear I almost walked the ten blocks today at lunch to get another one. Dang I want one now just writting about it.

So anyway that pretty much sums up my night at the Rainbow Room. Only in my life would you combine a fancy, white as rice joint with some hip hop flava.

Well worth it

I flew back to GA this weekend for Kelli's bachelorette party and boy did I pay for it today. I will deff be hitting the sheets early tonight. It was great seeing all my GA girls again but don't miss me too much I'll be back in a few weeks for the big event. Congrats again Kelli!!!!

Tomorrow night is our "On Your Feet" benefit. Footlocker and its vendors throw a party every year with proceeds benefiting the National Negro College Fund. It is black tie and tennis shoes, love it. I get to get all dressed up and my feet won't hurt. Got me a cute purple dress to go with my black and purple Nike's, I will be so fly :). Stay tuned and I'll tell all how my exciting night at Rockefeller Plaza's Rainbow room went.

I broke my rule

So some of you may or may not know, but I no longer spend my money at Starbucks. I let others buy it for me or use a gift card but I don't spend my hard earned money there anymore but I digress. So one of the other designers is leaving so we all went out to lunch today. I guess the protocol is one person pays and the check is divided by how many people there are and we all just give cash. Well needless to say this made my $11 sandwhich turn into a $20 sandwhich, so I had to borrow cash. So long story short I hit the ATM on the way home and the only place close (it was about to rain) to break a 20 was Starbucks. It was horrible service, the chic actually asked me while rolling her eyes "what do you want". To top it all off my $4.33 pumpkin spice latte was disgusting. Maybe my mouth has finally caught up with my mind.

Sorry I had to vent.

Can't wait to see all my GA girls this weekend!

Funny Train Story

So I have figured out if I leave right at 5:00 or at like 5:15 I can get a seat on the train. Not that my lazy ass hasn't been sitting all day but there is just something about not having to hold that damn handle while on the train that just makes me happy.

Well today I was extra glad I got a front row seat to see the best thing yet. A girl got caught in the doors as they closed. Normally I would of felt sorry for someone, but they do give you ample warning the doors are closing and she was one of those chics with her Prada Sunglasses (um if you didn't know the train is underground, no sun. That is probably why her dumb ass didn't see the red light!),her Louis V purse, her Louis V scarf and Gucci shoes. This chic tried to come on the train as the doors were closing. This ain't the elevator sweetie, them doors don't stop. Her hand got caught outside holding her LV purse and the rest of her was inside as the doors were closing on her skinny ass. So while she had her I-Phone in one hand and the other out the door holding her purse, her and the dude next to her pried the doors open so she could get her late behind in. It would of only been better if someone snatched her purse while it dangled outside. (You know you all were thinking it too so don't hate me for saying it.)