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do you Twitter?

I do. But my tweets are not making the world a better place or saving lives. Read this post on 843 acres about how one man is making a difference through his social media sites by raising awareness of homelessness in our country.

a few new posts on 843 acres!

Yesterday and today I had new posts on 843 acres:


Check them out to see what's been going on in New York in the news and in the daily grind. Also, if you enjoy 843 acres as much as I do, you should definitely keep up with the newsblog during the month of December for the Advent Readings 2009.

Here's a quick description from Bethany about the next month's daily devotionals:

For the month of December, Morning Walk will be taking a sabbatical from its daily urban devotions keyed to the M’Cheyne reading plan (you can still follow the M’Cheyne readings here). Instead, we’ll be reflecting on the promise of the Messiah as fulfilled in the coming of Jesus Christ. Each day, we’ll look at one Old Testament prophecy and its corresponding New Testament fulfillment.

The Old Testament was written over a period of a thousand years. It contains 300 references to the coming of the Messiah. Based on statistical probabilities, the chances that 48 of these prophecies would be fulfilled in one person is 10 to the 157th degree (that is, 1 followed by 157 zeros). Jesus Christ fulfilled all of these prophecies, which is – of course - miraculous since these prophecies were made at least 400 years before he appeared.


is it that time again...?!

I feel like I've been watching this commercial since I was 7 years old. I don't know how long it has actually been airing, but I love it just as much now as I did years ago. I just can't believe it's already time for holiday commercials again...

GOLDEN birthday!

Today is my birthday (if you haven't already figured that out from my last post) and I'm turning 24 on November 24 th! To celebrate such a fun and monumental milestone (afterall, turning the age of the date of your birthday only comes once in a lifetime!) I celebrated GOLDEN style last Saturday, for my GOLDEN birthday!

My request for all of my guests was that they don gold in some way. Most people honored that request (I cut the boys some slack; although, a few completely fulfilled the request!) and it made for some very fun pictures, and an even better birthday celebration! If only these fun times didn't come and go so darn fast!


what your birthday reveals about you

A few months ago, I was browsing through books in B&N and found this book called "What Your Birthday Reveals About You". It was some sort of astrology book that predicted your character and personality traits based on the day you were born. Although I don't believe in these kinds of sciences, I have to admit, mine was more accurate than I expected. Here's what it said about people with birthdays on November 24:

Somehow, the friendly, warm-hearted person whose birthday falls on this day manages to be honest and tactful at the same time. You tell it like it is, but you do it in a way that doesn't offend anyone. Your charming manner and aura of youthful exuberance attracts others to you. Extreme action is not your style, and your response to most situations and problems is decidedly calm and harmonious. However, despite your willingness to compromise and cooperate, you are much more likely to rely on your own judgement than someone else's.

November 24th individuals are good natured and cheerful, with a sincere concern for others. People seek you out because they like being around you. Although you are easygoing, your independent spirit keeps you from being overly influenced by outside forces. You are a born salesperson with an instinctive understanding of what's in and what's on the way out. On the creative side, you may find that you prefer working in the arts or the professions to pursuing a career in business. Many born on this date make a splash as writers or entertainers, and other find rewarding opportunities for success in law, education, or politics.

If you know me, what do you think?

worth it?

On this rainy and gloomy day in New York, I'm on a train to visit a client's office on Long Island. If you're from New York, you know that a trip out to Long Island requires Penn Station, Long Island Railroad, and other methods of public transportation. What one may not know is that it also includes endless fast-food and chain restaurant possibilities, as well. If you know me, you know I don't mind chain restaurants. But, there is one chain that makes Penn Station (and all the hustle and bustle it brings) totally worth it: Krispy Kreme.




Even the 250 calories for one doughnut couldn't keep me away! I think it's worth it.

christmastime is coming

As much as I dread the cold weather that is fast approaching, I can get excited about the upcoming holidays! Last week I got an email in my inbox about Anthropologie's Holiday Collection, which includes hundreds of beautiful ornaments. It's tempting to not buy them all, but it does make it a little easier knowing that chances are low I'll even have a Christmas tree in my apartment this year...

view from my lens: november 5

On my way home tonight I realized that the Christmas lights were back up on the trees! I remember these beautiful trees being my favorite thing from this apartment last year. I have this to look forward to every night when I come home!

who knew?

...that cafeteria and servery areas could be so cool and beautiful?! These definitely are!



boo!

Happy Halloween from the cutest kids ever!

got a costume?

I normally don't get too into Halloween. Not for any single or specific reason, but mainly because the effort put into finding and creating a costume isn't worth it for a few hours one night at a party with friends. That said, I'm pretty pumped about Halloween this year because I may very well have my favorite costume ever. In fact, I am SO excited about it that I have tried it on for the past three nights in a row. But it's a secret...until tomorrow.

While trying to think up other creative (and easy) costumes, I found this picture on the Today Show website this morning, and if I had this many kids this is definitely how they'd be dressed up for Halloween. What a perfect xylophone!