Jewish Christmas

I am THAT Jew. I went out with my friends to a movie and Chinese food. We saw Nine. Thumbs down. I didn't know what the movie was going to be about because the previews really don't explain anything except that its an all star cast with singing. After seeing the movie, its still pretty unclear but regardless of the negative reviews, we still went.

Basically this guy Guido, played by Daniel Day-Lewis (who I think is so talented) is this famous Italian director trying to make another hit, his ninth to be exact (aha!). He is plagued with writers block and somehow, certain women start singing for no apparent reason. No idea why Fergie was there looking like a pudgy tambourine playing cracked out slutty gypsy, or why Kate Hudson was running around as a singing writer either. Or why Nicole Kidman was crying and singing at the end. It was a rough one to sit through. I do have to give props to Marion Cotillard, who played the wife. She is so beautiful and nailed the Hepburnesque character.

People were falling asleep, getting up more often then any other movie I've been to, eating loudly. It was bad. Not to mention the technical difficulties during the previews or that someone not working at the theater had to shut the doors. It made things much worse that we were sitting in back of this lady wearing the most offensive smelling perfume. It was like rotting old musky...ew im gagging thinking about it again.

Trend Alert - Hot Toddy Oddy Oddy

Hot Toddy is the new black.

I was sick with what I assume was a stomach flu this past week. The day before it happened I read this blog post from Nonsociety's Jordan Reid, that for no reason in particular stuck in my head except for the fact that I thought to myself the next time I was sick I should try this.

I always say that three good things came from my relationship with the actor in LA: Lucy (she was sort of a gift from him), my BCBG wallet (my birthday present from him shortly before I found out he had been cheating on me for, oh, three months or so), and my go-to fever remedy. A few weeks after we first met I became very, very ill with a fever of about 102 (yes, I should have seen a doctor), and he told me his family remedy, which had me back on my feet within 24 hours.

(Disclaimer: I am obviously not a doctor, so please: take any medical advice I dole out with the requisite grain of salt. If you have a fever of 101F or higher, experience shortness of breath or stabbing abdominal or chest pains, expel colored mucus, or have any symptoms that last more than 7-10 days, see your doctor.)

MY EX-BOYFRIEND’S GO-TO FEVER REMEDY

1. Draw a bath, as hot as you can stand.

2. Climb in the bath with a hot toddy*, and drink the entire thing, no matter how miserably sweaty and overheated you get. Stay in the bath as long as you can stand, or until it begins to cool.

3. Immediately climb into bed and cover yourself with every single blanket in your house. You’ll be sweating profusely and desperate to throw them off, but don’t: the goal is for you to fall asleep, and for your fever to break. When I first tried this I woke up in a pool of sweat…but with a normal temperature.

Again, not a doctor…but it works for me. Try this at your own risk.

*HOT TODDY

Combine the following ingredients in a large mug:

1-2 shots brandy or whiskey

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 cup hot water

1 tea bag (I use English Breakfast)

Optional: cinnamon stick

Well the next day I got sick and heard HOT TODDY on TV twice and overheard someone talking about it. So strange which is another blog entry all together, but I wont get all Deepak Chopra right now.

Anyways, I should have taken this as a sign but I couldn't get myself to clean the tub enough to want to bathe in it (it's clean, I just have issues) and was also too sick to get the ingredients. Next time I guess but I hope I don't feel like this again for a very long time. If anyone does try it, let me know how it goes!

This just looks so soothing and comfortable to drink! Mmmmm.

Family

Tis the season and that means it's family time, whether you like it or not. Just be happy, because it could always be worse...






More pics from AwkwardFamilyPhoto.com here.

The A List Blog

If I was better about blogging, I would have very similar posts to fellow blogger, Alanna Glicksman. I have a list of things I would like to write about and do with NYBuckeye but just haven't. The upcoming movie remake of Alice in Wonderland, Cupcakes, Chanukah... Just wanted to give the girl props and use her as inspiration. Have a feeling i'll start writing a lot more in the coming months. For the meantime, enjoy Alanna's as well!

Sessed - James Perse

One of if not the softest clothing lines I have ever felt was James Perse. My cousin gave me a t-shirt once and I was obsessed. But James breaks my heart because his prices are just bogus for me right now. I just found out he makes a lounge line and found out his pajama pant is only $89. Yes still pricey but pretty average for designers and well priced for the line in general. I think I know what I am getting myself for Channuka!

Via dei Mille

In tribute to my last week here and my love for the new chef, I wanted to post some pics of some of the best food I have ever eaten. Food porn, begin.

Best steak and portobello mushrooms I have ever had.

This is the chef's signature pesto dish and I love it. It is almond, basil and garlic with tagliolini pasta, manila clams and rock shrimp. Awesome.

Not such a beet fan but its pretty!

This is the softest octopus you will ever eat. Melts in your mouth I tell you! Oh and its matched with lentils and I was skeptical about it but its a great combo.

The man himself, Emanuel Concas.

Website is out of date but its www.viadeimilleny.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/viadeimilleny
Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/New-York-NY/Via-dei-Mille/79084642520?ref=ts

Marie Labbancz - Photographer and Adrienne C. - Event Planner

I like to think I am an artist at heart. I have it in my blood, my mom is an artist. Creativity is just something I thrive on. Therefore, I have always had an appreciation for photography. That combined with my love of wedding planning brings me to Marie Labbancz.

I found out about her because a friend of mine posted pics of her stepsisters wedding. The wedding itself was unfreakingbelievable to say the least. I loved everything from the bridesmaid's dresses to the flowers to the jewelery. When you see these pics, you will see what I mean.

She put the photo credit in the album so I went to check it out. There is a blog Marie keeps in addition to her site called, Art of Love, and I check it at least 3 times a week to see the new photos she puts up. She did 4 blog entries for this wedding. Check them out here. Seriously crazy stuff with this wedding but what Marie did with the photos is breathtaking. I can only hope to work with her in the future.

In my opinion, she is one of the best photographers I have seen. It's also nice because she includes details about the other vendors as well. Dress designer, event planner, florists, lighting, etc. All things not only an event planner is curious about, but what a girl in touch with detail is curious about. In a world like this, references and karma are huge and Marie gets that. She seems like a genuine person and I appreciate that.

In addition to Marie's photos, I also found out about the planner for the wedding. Her name is Adrienne and has her own company called Bespoke Affairs. I felt compelled to email Adrienne and she wrote me back the sweetest, encouraging email about getting started on my own in events and what not. I dont know if she realized how much that meant to me.




P.S. The bride is wearing Louboutins. IM OBSESSED!

To Speak or Not To Speak

Today my bookkeeper asked me what I thought about the whole Tiger Woods situation. We got into a discussion about when a client should not comment and when they should. She comes from a pr background as well so we got pretty into it. The end result was that we both agreed that in the case of being Tiger Woods, a.k.a. a ginormous public figure, as private as you may be, you should respect the world enough to clear the air. You dont have to get into details but at least make some kind of statement.

PRBC must have been listening in. They have a couple examples and its interesting coming from a sports publicist (Keith). Where was Tiger's? What have they been telling him? Where was Barry's when Greenhouse went down like 4 times in a week for various hearsay items last month? They told him not to say anything. But its one thing when its a legal matter like Greenhouse's but should it not be legalities, I agree with Keith. Its 2009 and people are going to disect every little thing. It should just be expected, no matter how private the person claims to be, that some sort of statement needs to be made. Like it or not, this is our world today.

But I also want to say, the media should lay off a bit. I know its kind of hypocritical, saying that this is the world and they have to deal with that but at the same time, they shouldnt have to. As I am typing this, Bill Maher is on Leno commenting on the situation and just said "Evening News should just change their name to "Guess What You Guys!"." This is so true. I wish the media wasnt such vultures and respected people but they dont and they wont. Its a cycle and I dont think it will be broken anytime soon.

Side Note: I'm really liking Billyboy right now. Never been such a fan but hes got some good points. Banks send him Identity Theft crap but they are a bank and should be protecting the money in the first place. Point, Maher!

PRBreakfastClub

I am loving, loving, LOVING this site called PRBreakfastClub.

There are so many things I have wanted to write about in my short public relations career but either don't have the time or don't know how to properly phrase. I stumbled on this site and it's like they took all my thoughts and nailed every single one of them. Just about every day I read their postings and its as if I wrote them myself. I feel like I can relate completely to these people.

There are a group of them. I actually found them on Twitter first. One person lead to another and then a link and HELLO I am reading everything I ever wanted to say! So cool. I just made my first comment today, about how a publicist's perfect client is an ex-publicist. I don't know how enjoyable someone not in the industry would find this but I think it's relateable regardless because of the way they write.

If you are on twitter, the following are contributors:
@keithtrivitt
@stina6001
@hdueitt
@PRCog
@CTmichaels
@teammommedia
@daniellecyr
@tjdietderich
@KOttavio
@jessisjuicy
@missmotorcade

Their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/PR-Breakfast-Club/121990767818

We Will Mayo, We Will Mustard, We Will Ketchup!

My computer is currently eating itself because I was downloading illegal shows of How I Met Your Mother. So the blogging has been at a standstill. I have been pretty busy with work and life but I finally have a second to catch up and have been itching to blog. I will have to add some pics at a later time.

Recently I've:

• Thrown the One Year Anniversary for the restaurant.
  
• Went to a wedding in the same place in Cincinnati that my friend Lucy had hers, except this time it was David's best friend and he was the best man.
  
• Decided to move to Cleveland to live with David therefore
• quit my job.
  
• Been picked and planning another trip to Israel as a counselor on Sachlav for December 27th - Jan 8.
  
• Planned a trip to Florida.
• Got a job as Social Media Manager for this movie called Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!

I feel so much better now! :)

Drunk Ewoks

I turned on the Today Show Friday before Halloween and was so confused. The point I started watching was at point 2:26 on this video.

Its too early for spacemen to be roaming around on Broome St. | TweetPhoto

Its too early for spacemen to be roaming around on Broome St. | TweetPhoto

Baby Name

Le-A

"It's pronounced Le-Dash-Uh. The dash aint silent."

2009 Edition

Halloween 2009 For Humans

Top 2009 Halloween costumes: Dead celebrities - Money.CNN.com

When I was in the costume store, there were a lot of takers for Michael Jackson so I agree with that one in the article. The zombies and vampire craze makes sense too with all those movies and shows out. I personally want to be a pirate in Vegas so I can swim at Treasue Island without getting in trouble. I never spend a lot if any money of costumes. I feel like its a waste of money. Now that I decided that I would splurge this one year, I remember other reasons I hate it. Like not being able to find the costume in your size, or at all. New plan is brewing...

The one I wanted and can't get followed by two cute other options.

Halloween 2009 For Pets

Look at the pompom shoes!!!

I saw this one in the store (Ricky's)and thought it was hysterical.

The human additions are on their way.

I Went To DC

My college roommate Carla lives in DC with her boyfriend Russell and we are still in touch and friends so I went down to visit her this past weekend. Coincidentally, some of my birthright boys live down there too and Ben just moved into a new apartment and was having a house warming party. On top of all that, David was working a job in West Virginia so since he was close enough, he drove in for the weekend as well. It all ended up being a nice little trip.

I took Eastern bus there, and found a website that discounts $5, so it was only $35 round trip. The bus left from 34th so it really couldn't have been much easier for me and it left slightly earlier then scheduled so I was glad I got there early. Besides the employees screaming at each other and some confused customers, once you get through the chaos the bus is clean and totally fine.

I left at 8:30 and thought I could sleep but the driver was yelling in a high pitched voice in Chinese the entire 5 hours so there was not too much sleep I could get and I was somewhat disgruntled from that. Once I got to Carla's though, all was fine. I had a really nice weekend and enjoyed DC.

We watched the Buckeye game (they won), played some Wii Fit (my balance is slightly to the right, I have a normal BMI, and my Wii age is 36! Not good! Wii Fit is my next large purchase, I think it is awesome.) went to Ben's, Carla got wasted because thats what she does when shes with me, and its fun as ever! We met some people, went to her friends apartment and played more Wii and deep fried Bagel Bites. Yes thats right, this kid had a deep fryer and made Bagel Bites in them.

On our not so smart walk home through the hood at around 2am, Carla and I came up with a new game plan. When females walk, men call at them. Carla and I came up with a really good comeback that we both plan to try. The next time a guy hollers and asks for our name, we will turn around, smile, and then proceed to twitch and stutter a ton and just say ridiculous things (think Jimmy on South Park). Too bad all we came up with was, "My husband wouldnt be too happy with me" to which his response was "That's aight, my wife dont got to know either." Classy.

Sunday we walked to Dupont, passed a Breast Cancer walk (two pugs had little t-shirts on and wore pink bead necklaces, so cute) and also by a lot of participants on their way to the Equality March. We stopped at this place called Luna for brunch and it was gross. If you dont know how to poach an egg, dont serve them! I actually felt pretty sick from the whole thing and made it kinda difficult to sit through the Browns game (they won too!) in a dark bar and on the bus after that. I felt so puky. :( It's such a frusterating feeling when you spend more money than you want to on a bad meal. But I made it home by 9:30 without getting sick and maybe in a year, I will make a comeback to our nation's capitol.

Carla and I like to explore the parks in DC. This lovely one is right in between her house and Ben's.

Sachlove reunion!

Irving Penn

Irving Penn, a photographer, died on October 7th at the age of 92. I know him mostly from this one image in particular that ran on the cover of Vogue, but is now sold at all those poster set ups on the streets. This one:

Here are some other good ones:

My Monkey Baby

I was watching The Soup and they had a clip from a show that immediately turned my ears up. Its on TLC and it is called My Monkey Baby. I searched on my tv but I dont think we get this show. I would LOVE to watch it though! It is my fantasy to own a monkey!
I really cant even find that much about it. Here is one site if you are just as intrigued as I am: http://www.channel4.com/programmes/my-monkey-baby

Paris Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week is Couture Fantasy as far as I am concerned. It's such a show. Just today, the Chanel show had live barn animals and hay and just madness. http://www.style.com/stylefile/2009/10/front-row-tweet-chanels-barnstormer/
And these shoe at Alexander McQueen! Holy Cow!

Lauren and Jerry's Wedding

I went to a wedding with David this weekend at Brush Country Club in Cleveland Ohio. It was a gorgeous affair and I had a great time. I loved the colors, the dresses, the band, the cake... and I am pretty judgmental about that stuff! I knit pick every little thing. Not to be mean, but because I love the planning aspect and want to be a wedding planner at heart.

After Church we went to David's friend Molly's. She just bought this really cute new home and we had a mini fiesta were I made guac. Molly also has a really adorbs blog and is awesome in the kitchen. She rocked my guac with her salsa. Then we headed to the party.

Once some more pics go up I can add them but words will have to do for now. I wasnt crazy with my camera as I normally am because it was different for me at this wedding. At the past two, I was in the bridal party and knew the couples well (kinda, never met Lilli's husband but I knew her since I was 2). I was a guest this time and really didnt know much about the couple. I met them once and they are very nice but its a different experience when you arent in the bridal party, let alone just a guest. It was great, I am just less outgoing with my camera.

Her bridesmaid dresses were a deep purple and fit everyone great. They also had pockets which was so cool because you couldnt tell and one of the girls even had a little fruit snack in there instead of a tissue! She was awesome. The bouquets were orangy roses. More like yellow with red but a gorgeous contrast against the dresses. Her dress was something I really loved as well but can't explain it. Throughout the wedding they had their initials on things like the invitations, the centerpieces, the napkins. But it wasnt overdone.

And then there was the band. The GDaddies were one of the grooms two requests. He wanted 80s and specifically Journey to play. Well he got that. They were awesome!

On the flight home, we were so early we had to circle a bit in the air and it was the perfect time. Right when the sun was setting and we flew up north a bit, and turned around at New Rochelle. I never flew up that north before and it was really cool to see everything. I took a pic of coarse.

Israeli Update

My friend Harper moved to Israel this past week. Harper is always searching for things that make her happy and refuses to settle for anything less. The best thing about her though is that she actually goes through with what she wants to do. She is also lucky enough to have extremely supportive parents always encouraging her in her search for happiness. Harper is keeping up on her blog and I bet there will be some pretty great stories to come. I wish her the best of luck in her new Tel Aviv Israeli adventure!

You can read her blog here: http://gpspero.com/bigcitygirl/

On another Israeli note, a video was released of captured soldier Gilad Shalit. He has been in captivity for 1198 days as of today. This video was handed over for 20 female Palestinian terrorists. 1 2 minute video for 20 lives. Wow.

New York City Photos

A fave from Phil Poynter (thanks imperfect beauty)

(Jeff Hirsch)

eek forgot! but its the NYC solstice, when the sun aligns with the streets perfectly in the summer

old school 33rd and Park, where I live now