Of the moment // 1.20.17
One of the reasons why I blog is simply to have the space to write: getting things “on paper” helps me to process my feelings and organize my thoughts. I also love having a record of my life over the past few years: a place that holds all of my stories, my photos, the ups and downs of travel. But sometimes, I also just want to remember and share the little things that brought me day-to-day joy. Every Friday, I’ll give you a peek into the book I currently can’t put down, a great restaurant discovery, a fun new product or an inspiring quote: a few things that I think you might enjoy before we all take off into the glory that is the weekend! 
Not too much to report this week. I got a mani-pedi, a facial (and actually signed up for a membership!) and then a haircut, so honestly, I’ve just been reveling in fresh nails, clear skin and good hair. The beauty of self-care! Doing dry January hasn’t hurt either: I’ve been drinking tons of water and getting plenty of sleep. Honestly, it’s been such a productive week–it’s been inspiring me to try and maintain this level of Getting Shit Done for the rest of the year.
Blooms
Bodega flowers are one of my favorite parts of living in New York City, and this spot in TriBeCa is full of the most colorful blooms year-round. It’s one of my favorite places to pop by when it’s particularly gloomy outside!
Eats
After a Pilates date with my girlfriend, we popped into Greecologies to catch up. I’ve walked by a million times and always wanted to try it, and I’m so glad that we did! The bulletproof coffee was insanely delicious, and it really does give me such a great boost of mental clarity and energy. I was a little overwhelmed with the choices for yogurt toppings, but took the server’s recommendation for berries and ROSE preserves. It was delicious! Definitely going on my list of breakfast go-to spots in SoHo.
Reads
For Christmas, one of David’s aunts gave me The Muralist. It exactly fits the protocol for my favorite types of books to read: WWII historical fiction that weaves a past story into the present. Bonus is that it’s a look at the start of the American Abstract Expressionism phase–it makes me want to read more about all of the artists that were working in NYC during and after the Great Depression, like Mark Rothko and Jackson Pollack.
Words
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” -Martin Luther King Jr.
This weekend, we’re going to San Juan, Puerto Rico to (belatedly) celebrate David’s birthday. It’s a quick trip, but I’m looking forward to sunshine, pina coladas and going back to La Cueva del Mar (aka basically doing the exact same wonderful things we did last trip)!
