Thursday, April 8, 2010

Getting My Big Girl Drink On

No, not that kind of drink.  I'm talking coffee.  Well, not coffee anymore.  I've graduated.  Just yesterday while I was in Georgetown I stumbled upon a little coffee shop and I was instantly reminded of Costa Rica.  Mind you, Costa Rica is known for their coffee plantations (and, in effect, their espresso) and I took serious advantage of that fact while I was there.  I remember waking up every morning to the delicious aroma of espresso brewing in this strange metal contraption on the stove. And my first time seeing it I just thought it was a glorified teapot.  But no.  It was something much better.


The Bialetti Moka Espresso Maker.  When Sarah explained to me how the Italian made piece of heavenly machinery worked, I quickly became an expert and was churning out three, sometimes four, pots of espresso every day.  The maker comes in all different sizes (seriously - 1, 3, 6, 9 shots - probably more).  I, myself, purchased a 6 shot maker just yesterday at that little shop.  And this morning, I put on my big girl pants and brewed myself some Costa Rican espresso in a designer Italian maker.  It just felt like a New York thing to do.

Monday, April 5, 2010

I GOT A YOB

I'm thrilled to be hired and heading to New York in May.  The relief of finding a job is only replaced by the burden of finding an apartment, however.  I just wanted to take a moment and thank my family for their unending support in this momentous step of my life.  Their encouragement, guidance, and enthusiasm is wonderfully overwhelming in assuring me that I can do this. 

So without further ado, what shall it be?

Which neighborhood should I live in?
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