"... so much bigger than i thought" 3:14 PM

Monica and I were watching CNN today and the Vermont Teddy Bear commercial came on.

OMG, sooo cheesy and ridiculous



and so I went to their website and found it even funnier when reading some of the bear options.... wow






sadly enough, i know some people who would actually do this...

Tick Tock Tick Tock 7:59 PM

If today is any sign of what the rest of the week will be like, let's just say that it's going to be a busy, frustrating, ever changing one. I'm counting down the hours until Ian and I get on a bus Friday morning and sleep through our ride to Saratoga Springs-- home at last. At the same time, I wish I wasn't counting because it is a constant reminder that there aren't enough hours for me to accomplish all that is on my to do list.

This is a short entry. It is that time again where I play the Fuerza Bruta soundtrack 7 times in a row, pull an all nighter and create some badass work.

Progression and Change 11:42 AM

Everything lately has been about "refresh" and "change". Well I jumped on that bandwagon once again-- with my hair. I am extremely iffy with who cuts it. Keep in mind that I've only let 4 people in my 22yrs of existence cut my hair.

I woke up last Friday and decided I was going to go shorter with my hair. For the past 3 years I've been getting my hair cut by Chuck from Arrojo Studios. Yes the studio owned by Nick Arrojo from What Not To Wear. It is also the same studio that Nicole from Season 2 of Shear Genius is from. I have always come in with an image of the haircut I wanted. Today was different. I walked in and said to Chuck "you're going to love me today, DO WHATEVER YOU WANT WITH MY HAIR-- as long as it's short, fun and playful". He turned me around and started cutting away. I put my long hispanic locks in Chuck's hands 3 years ago and he did amazingly. Once again, he has done amazingly... I love it, it's fresh, light and playful. New hair for a new season.



I've always had long hair all the way up to junior year of college when I had a few life changing experiences.

Vivid dream 9:16 AM

Last night I had one of the most vivid dreams I've had in a while. I was at what used to be my family's beach house back in Cuba. There isn't a single day that goes by that I don't miss the beach and the culture. It's been more than 10 years since we left the country and although I'm no longer associated with my family in any shape, way or form-- I miss Cuba and that part of me. I cannot wait until I can travel back and be able to bring Ian with me. I feel like he has been missing out sooo much on who I am and what has shaped me to be who I am today. And then this morning, I read this article on CNN... I hope it happens and that it happens soon!

Lunch affair with Monlo 7:03 PM

For those of you who read Monica's blog, my apologies as you'll hear and see about the same thing she's been blogging. We are taking full advantage of Restaurant Week. Our second lunch date was to Central Park Boathouse on a beautiful Friday. The weather was perfectly sunny and warm. We snuck out of work and took a cab to Central Park. The scenery is beautiful and I cannot wait to go back for more. Next up, Ian and I are going to experience Tavern on the Greene

Food images from Monica 6:22 PM

Cold Sesame Noodles and Tofu and Seaweed soup at Joe's Shanghai

Soup Dumplings at Grand Sichuan, it is supposed to be better than Joe's Shanghai, well it is NOT.


Third time I've been to Crif Dogs and it has me coming back for more.


Restaurant Week has been extended to February 27, that is going to be HEAVENLY.

tengo hambre 5:31 PM

So part of the semi-new me is to be more adventurous with what I eat. I'm an extremely picky eater. A lot of it has to do with food allergies and the way I was raised. Fortunately I work with the biggest food junkie ever and she has become the biggest influence on me with what we grub on weekly. Below is the photo dump of what I've been experiencing lately.



The Mutton Biryani at Madiba's is to die for. We have always been a fan of this South African restaurant on Dekalb ave but have barely made it there due to our schedules and well their prices are a little high. They are all about your experience while you're there. They are a well established hang out spot in the Fort Greene area. During the Inauguration of President Obama, they were jammed pack. Fortunately their brunch menu is amazing, delicious and affordable. We have made it our Sunday brunch tradition and have been going there every week for the past month.




Before we discovered Madiba's amazing brunch menu, we checked out Rice which is a block further down the street. Their food is light, perfect pertions and a mouth watering experience.