"Pautie"

A few weeks ago while my family was in NY we, inevitably, went to Starbucks. When asked what her name was by the barista, soft-spoken Molly whispered, "Molly". 


The barista heard "Pautie".

Herein lives Pautie:

the 2nd coolest thing about this story? i posted the photo to the tumblr - "starbucks spelling" :: A collection of misspelled names from the inventors of the "Frappuccino."


see the website here : http://starbucksspelling.tumblr.com/

laundry service

i came to a realization this past sunday as i was doing my laundry. and yes, i was actually doing it. i didn't drop it off to be washed, dried, and folded into oh-so-perfect little squares this time. i actually did it myself! and i couldn't remember the last time i actually did my laundry. 

my whole first year in nyc i did my own laundry. mainly because it was located on the 4th floor of my building, but now, with it being one whole block away (heavens! how dare i brave the elements!), i have resorted to having someone else wash and fold my dirty laundry. 

but not last sunday. i did my laundry. and boy do i miss it. i know there will come a day when i won't miss it and will be begging for someone else to do it. but last sunday, i missed it. i missed it because i realized i was missing out on something else. missing out on the in-between-cycle time (28 min for wash, 45 for dry). and it's what you choose to do with that time that can be adventurous or productive. time and opportunity are on your side. its amazing what can be accomplished and the moments you can capture...

thankful

this thanksgiving holiday i have so many blessings to thank God for - my health, my family, friends, austin and all of his family, my job, apostles church and my church family as well as my nyc family. i guess "family" has lots of definitions for me!

am so very thankful for my family's trip to nyc! they had safe and smooth travel - and we had one trip that will not soon be forgotten! a few highlights (in order): spotted Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield at Peels restaurant, Macy's balloon inflation on Wednesday night, Macy's parade on Thursday, stuffed our faces at Heath and Jen Terry's thanksgiving feast, went ice skating in Central Park, did a (small) amount of black friday shopping, ate a delicious steak dinner at Peter Lugers, visited the 9/11 memorial, watched Bama win the Iron Bowl at the Ainsworth bar and saw the Broadway Musical "On a Clear Day".  

all activities are highly recommended...except the musical. it was awful, and i'll leave it at that.

a few pictures below!

Macy's balloon inflation

snoopy!

dinner at Peter Luger's Steakhouse

mom and dad at dinner!

all of us at the Ainsworth - roll tide!

new blog title

my inspiration is from an SNL skit.

SNL - 1920's Party feat. Kristen Wiig.  

click here for the video!

fresh direct

fresh direct is genius. although i spent approximately 1 1/2 hours ordering, (had to be sure i was getting it exactly right) i was able to choose, purchase and schedule the delivery of my groceries (Sat, btwn 10-12pm). and without so much as lifting a finger, the trek from soho to east village with 4-6 heavy bags was eliminated. that right there is enough for me.

you see.. the fam (less colt, ash, parker and beckett... we'll miss them!!!) is coming to nyc for Thanksgiving and i just have to have everything ready for them! food, snacks, clean apartment, clean sheets and towels - i don't have time to go to the store!

in anticipation of their arrival, Austin and I are spending the weekend prepping food and accommodations so that we can all just enjoy each other in the bustling, blistering nyc.

love you mom, dad and molly - we can't wait for you to get here!
colt, ash, p and b - we will be giving thanks for you and wishing you were with us.

picture from mom and dad's visit in sept 2010

how has it been...

two months since my last blog? suffice to say i need to catch up! but instead of catching up just yet - i wanted to post a hot commodity! a pic from the Bon Appétit Client Grilling Party we hosted tonight on a NYC rooftop. the rain came down for about 10 minutes- but nothing could hold us back from throwing a great party...

ps: for those that may not know, i was promoted a few weeks ago to Associate Manager, Special Events and Projects (fancy schmancy).

view from rooftop!

hodges - doughton wedding

a few weekends ago austin and i traveled to charlotte, nc for my good friend, elizabeth doughton (now hodges) wedding. we were phi mu's together at ua and i lived with her for a year in nyc. her and her husband, charles, live in the west village and are always a good time. charles did an internship with conan a few summers back and now works for an ad agency and writes some hilarious sportscenter commercials - here is an old one - brett farve. he'll be something one day...

it was a great weekend - with beautiful sunshine (nevermind the thunderstorm during the ceremony). we arrived thursday night and met the wedding party and close friends at a local bar. friday we had the bridesmaid luncheon and rehearsal dinner. saturday, of course, the wedding. we flew home early sunday so we could catch up on rest - i took a two hour nap and slept through church!

here are few pics...

bridget (nyc roommate), me, maren and molly - all phi mus

love this candid - it was a huge wedding party! 13 bridesmaids and groomsmen... 

betsy, maren, christina and me

me and the bride!

love it

bama bridesmaids! 

our phi mu "doorsong" as elizabeth was walking down the hallway

new fav pic :)