Humble brag: I'm so happy with my Airbnb Brooklyn Half Marathon results! Sorry, not sorry. I went in with the hopes of 1) crossing the finish line on two feet and not on all fours and 2) if upright on two feet, beating my personal record of 1:59:24. I ended up succeeding in both, finishing … Continue reading Run, Dana, Run!
No. Sleep. Till Brooklyn. The Beastie Boys so clearly sum up my feelings this week! I am so stoked to join more than 27,000 running enthusiasts in Brooklyn TOMORROW for the 2017 Airbnb Brooklyn Half Marathon! I've been looking forward to the race for weeks, and after going to the pre-party on Pier 2 in … Continue reading The 2017 Airbnb Brooklyn Half Marathon Pre-Party + my running prep!
If you're like me, you need something quick and easily (and cheap, and hopefully healthy...) to whip up at night after work. It doesn't have to be the most impressive and flavor packed meal you've ever made. It just has to be something decent that you can happily scoff down and which doesn't happen to … Continue reading Easy Peasy Stir Fry
Ugh, Mondays. The most difficult day of the week! Today was a real struggle for me as I'm adjusting back to work life after an amazing weekend in Georgia. I went with Ben to one of his best friend's weddings and it was so fun and absolutely gorgeous. After spending one night at his friend's … Continue reading It’s wedding season!
Does anyone else think of the word "Gangnam", as in the song "Gangnam Style" by Psy, anytime they see the word "gingham"? Nope, just me. I thought so. I've never been a huge fan of patterns, but I'm loving the gingham trend for spring! Zara has some AMAZING gingham pieces out right now (planning to do some … Continue reading Gingham Style
Ladies: check these OUT! How amazing are these periwinkle strappy heels?! When I saw them online, I knew I had to have them. Odds are you'll never guess where I stumbled upon them: Payless! Yes, Payless! I know: who even shops there anymore? Honestly, I happened to check out their website last week when I … Continue reading Periwinkle Perfection
To all Milk Bar fans out there: do I have a treat for you! I've always been a huge fan of Momofuku's Milk Bar. If you've never had the chance to taste this sweet goodness, my heart aches for you. From the soft serve, to the cookies, to their renowned birthday cake truffles (my personal … Continue reading Bake the Book with Milk Bar
Well, I didn't set the smoke alarm off or burn my apartment to the ground. So, that's a step in the right direction! When I stumbled upon The Indigo Kitchen's Unicorn Noodle (yes, you've read that right. First the Unicorn latte, now the Unicorn noodle, etc) I knew I had to give it a shot. … Continue reading I tried making Unicorn Noodles and here’s what happened…
Grab your shorts and sunnies: it's springtime in NYC party people! Hooray for nice weather! I absolutely love the spring season in NYC. There's so much to do. From quenching your thirst at a bar with an outdoor patio; to brunching on the sidewalks; to walking the highline, there's an endless list of activities worth … Continue reading Citi Sunday
Hey ya'll! Yikes, that feels so weird to say. Let me rephrase: hey GUYS! I'm so disappointed that it has taken me SO long to write this post! If you've been following along with me on Instagram (if we're not connected, let's change that!) you probably noticed that I meant to finish this post on … Continue reading Travel Diaries: A weekend in Savannah
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