December 6, 2009

I’ve learned that a good friend will go to the doctor with you and sit with you as long as you need them there.

I’ve learned that even a perfume contributes to your own sense of character and style.

I’ve learned that two of the same exact pair of tights can fit differently.

I’ve learned that it’s impossible to read a sad book on the train.

I’ve learned that no matter how cold it is, you still find yourself wanting to wear your flip-flops.

I’ve learned that cats are no longer allergic to poinsettias as veterinarians originally thought.

I’ve learned that sometimes the best nights are the ones you spend alone doing exactly what you want.

I’ve learned it’s perfectly ok to spend twice as much in shipping than the actual cost of the item itself.

I’ve learned that you need, at all costs, to avoid the NYC post office in December.

I’ve learned that just because the Chinese restaurant is out of fortune cookies doesn’t mean you’re going to have a bad week!

I’ve learned that when you have a good feeling about something go with your instinct.

I’ve learned that with perseverance I can absolutely achieve anything I want.

I’ve learned that an apple a day will keep the doctor away – and maybe some pineapple too.

I’ve learned that if you call the cat, he will come.

November 15, 2009

I’ve learned that it’s amazing how far you’ll go when you want something bad enough.

I’ve learned that when someone close to you dies, there are some friends who know how to handle it and some that don’t.

I’ve learned that a new shower curtain will cause a cat to meow for SIX. HOURS. STRAIGHT.

I’ve learned that having a temporary roommate is actually kinda fun!

I’ve learned that there is nothing like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on potato bread.

I’ve learned that if you wait for something long enough you are bound to find it at the Brooklyn Flea for a GREAT price!

I’ve learned that it’s ok to skip the gym…. for three weeks.

I’ve learned that as amazing as a trip may be, some things you would rather keep to yourself.

I’ve learned that it is absolutely possible to be in 10 airports in a two-week time span and have every single one leave on time.

I’ve learned that I have the best cats and that anyone who meets them wants to steal them.

I’ve learned that there is nothing like vintage.

I’ve learned that you can REALLY be pushed over if the wind is blowing hard enough.

I’ve learned that doctors can’t make up your mind for you and there are things you need to decide for yourself.

I’ve learned that the bigger the piece of banana cake, the better…. Oh, and the more icing too.

September 28, 2009

I’ve learned that even though it’s brisk when you walk out that door, you will be sweating after that fifteen-minute walk to the train.

I’ve learned that it’s always better to talk to a person face to face.

I’ve learned that when it’s 85 degrees outside, you have every right to get up and start screaming in the aisle if there is no air conditioner on an airplane.

I’ve learned that there is a such thing as too hot and it’s called the Florida Keys.

I’ve learned that it’s absolutely possible for dry cleaning to get lost from point A to point B.

I’ve learned that there are honest people in Brooklyn who bring your clothing back to the cleaners when they realize it isn’t theirs!

I’ve learned that there is nothing like fresh flowers.

I’ve learned that health insurance will always find a way to deny a procedure 24 hours before the procedure is about to happen and you will spend 4 hours on the telephone asking each and every person “WHY?”.

I’ve learned that when you want it, you just have to straight-up ask for it!

I’ve learned that sometimes someone close to you doesn’t know what the fuck they are talking about and you just have to forgive them anyway.

I’ve learned there is nothing like reminiscing with an old friend.

I’ve learned that you should ALWAYS get that cat out from behind the futon when you are going to prepare for someone to sleep on it.

I’ve learned that any chance of my cat being hurt causes a full-blown panic attack.

I’ve learned that sometimes letting a friendship go for good is the best decision someone can ever make for their own well-being.

I’ve learned that nothing compares to having that nice couch IN YOUR APARTMENT that you’ve been visiting in the store for years.

I’ve learned that thoughtful gifts are the best kind (even if they are late!).

I’ve learned that with patience and hard work, Craigslist is the best place to find Danish modern house wares.

I’ve learned that when he says he’s coming a home a little later than expected, I should prepare something for myself to eat otherwise I’ll be eating my dinner at 10pm.

I’ve learned that sometimes you need to look out for #1!

I've learned that in nyc you should always watch where you stand.... a rat may come out of hiding and mistake your toe for a chicken wing!

I've learned that some people honestly do not deserve a second chance.

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I've learned that only a best friend would get me a perfect gift like this!

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I've learned that as soon as you say you never see bugs in your apt one of these will come out to say hi!

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I've learned there will always be cat hair in my food even when I'm not home!

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I've learned there is nothing I can do to keep my cat off the kitchen counter.

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I've learned that when it's going to be 95 degrees some people are just idiots.

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I've learned that Vincent van Gogh is even better in person!

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I've learned that there is nothing like a homemade breakfast on sunday morning!

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I've learned that the best cupcakes in nyc are sold by the neighborhood kids in brooklyn for 50 cents!

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I've learned that it's impossible to get a hole-in-one in the brooklyn putting lot.

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I've learned that it's absolutely possible to grow produce on a nyc fire escape!

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I've learned there is nothing like a perfect summer peach!

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I've learned that you should not, under any circumstance, walk on these street grates with a dress on.

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I've learned that it's not a saturday w/out the flea market in ft greene bklyn.

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I've learned that happiness is having bagels delivered right to your door.

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I've learned that sometimes a cat loves one person better than another.

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I've learned there is nothing like the New York City skyline even if you have seen it hundreds of times before.

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I've learned that no sign is off limits in New York City.

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May 31, 2009

I’ve learned there is nothing like forgotten leftovers from two days ago!

I’ve learned that even a homeless man can spot a beautiful woman.

I’ve learned that a picture frame does wonders.

I’ve learned that when a black sock and a brown sock are matched together, it’s easy to remember who did the laundry.

I’ve learned that some people really notice when you’ve been working out.

I’ve learned that I really don’t drink enough water.

I’ve learned that spin class twice a week will make you unable to walk properly for days.

I’ve learned that when people groan when a fill-in gym instructor walks in a class, you need to make your way out that door for your own workout!

I’ve learned that when you’re mom is singing “I kissed a girl… and I liked it” something just isn’t right in the world.

I’ve learned that a nice day outside means no line during lunch at the post office!

I’ve learned that all I need to do is turn my head right or left and I am absolutely surrounded by pregnant women.

I’ve learned that even though my dad hopes for it, I will never be republican.

I’ve learned that sometimes you just need to hail a cab and not wait for the bus.

I’ve learned that if you see a HUGE celebrity and the first picture doesn’t come out, it’s perfectly ok to ask to take another one!

I’ve learned that some people are just absolutely ignorant and this is the world we live in.

I’ve learned that it’s absolutely possible to be best friends with someone you have never met face to face.

I’ve learned that every visit with a friend and every trip away involves rain!

I’ve learned that nothing compares to good produce.

I’ve learned that when you aren’t comfortable, it’s ok to get yourself out of the situation.

I’ve learned that people will come out to Brooklyn for a party!

I’ve learned that weekends go by way too fast!

I’ve learned that the real joy in life is just laying in bed on a Sunday with my husband and my cats.

March 29, 2009

I’ve learned that many people just don’t feel it’s necessary to wash their hands after using the toilet.

I’ve learned that somehow heels can be more comfortable than a pair of flats.

I’ve learned that one of the main reasons I love our neighborhood is because of people I see on a regular basis.

I’ve learned that telling me to call 15 minutes prior or 15 minutes after high call volume WITHOUT telling me what times the “high call volume” times are is of NO HELP TO ME!

I’ve learned that there is a such thing as padded biker shorts and my ass is going to very thankful for them.

I’ve learned that you should never leave a pushpin on the kitchen counter.

I’ve learned that two years is the maximum life of a cell phone when you use it every single day.

I’ve learned that one day of no cell phone use isn’t going to kill me.

I’ve learned that sometimes you just need to skip the gym, eat some ice cream and get a manicure instead!

March 22, 2009

I’ve learned that when you want a Cadbury Crème Egg, you won’t be able to find one.

I’ve learned that even though my husband knows how well I understand the NYC subway lines, he will always question me.

I’ve learned that a dermatologist doesn’t want to hear about hormonal issues.

I’ve learned that when I’m skipping every song on my ipod, it means I need new music.

I’ve learned that sometimes standing in line isn’t worth it.

I’ve learned that nothing beats last minute plans during the week.

I’ve learned that the meaning of perfect advertising is when you’re on your way home and you suddenly see a movie poster across the street from a movie theater and all of a sudden you are no longer on the way home, but you’re crossing the street to buy movie tickets.

I’ve learned that people lose that one glove on the sidewalk by not paying attention to what is falling out of their bag.

I’ve learned that “America DOES NOT Have Talent.”

I’ve learned that black nail polish makes an absolute mess when you are trying to take it off.

I’ve learned that as long as I’m not seeing any cockroaches, the RIDDEXplus stays in that outlet!

I’ve learned that you gotta love a man who will clean the bathroom.

March 15, 2009

I’ve learned that a snow day is a like a sick day but without the sick.

I’ve learned that when you show up at the gym and most of the people in the class are men twice your size, the class is not for you.

I’ve learned that sometimes you can have a day where you’re happy for no real reason.

I’ve learned that a package can get lost going from one post office to another.

I’ve learned that even if you are just sending a package to a PO Box, you must track and insure that package.

I’ve learned that just because you took ballet for two years when you were seven years old doesn’t mean you’ll be able to take a ballet class and know what you’re doing 20 years later.

I’ve learned that if you don’t know me, you shouldn’t be calling me “honey” unless you are an elderly woman over the age of 80.

I’ve learned that there is such a thing as a bad hair WEEK.

I’ve learned that during a recession, a 30% off coupon to the Gap stores will mean that every single Old Navy, Banana Republic and Gap will be in complete chaos!

I’ve learned that (apparently) every guy has punched at least one person in his life even the ones that are too scared to kill a land crab in a Costa Rica bathroom.

I’ve learned that you could actually steal something from Best Buy because those security officers at the front of the store do not check those receipts!

I’ve learned that it costs a fortune to frame a picture.

I’ve learned that orange male cats are the best, but who am I kidding – I learned that LONG ago!

March 1, 2009

I’ve learned that even when it’s only an emergency fire drill, the building will never get it right.

I’ve learned that you never realize how much you missed hot water in the shower.

I’ve learned that as much as you don’t want to work out, you’ll feel much better when you do.

I’ve learned that the new grocery store near the office (Shoprite) has cheap groceries!

I’ve learned that you get dizzy when it’s 3pm and you haven’t yet eaten.

I’ve learned that there are friends you can talk to about serious things, and some you can’t.

I’ve learned that the one time you make lunch plans and you are ready to head out the door in ten minutes, your boss will ask you to do something.

I’ve learned that I’ll never understand why there are half eaten chicken wings on the street and not in the garbage.

I’ve learned that even teenage girls sing on the bus to music I listened to when I was their age.

I’ve learned that Swedish Fish have the word SWEDISH on them!

I’ve learned that there is NO POINT in going to Circuit City’s liquidation sale because you won’t find anything but junk.

I’ve learned that you should ALWAYS read the fine print on the back of gift cards – it doesn’t matter that the front of the card says it’s expired – it’s THE CARD that expires, NOT the funds!

I’ve learned that a windy day in NYC will cause a plastic bag to get stuck in a tree four flights up!

I’ve learned that sometimes, no matter how much he meows, he needs to be locked out of the room.

February 22, 2009

I’ve learned that you will see spit on a NYC sidewalk anywhere you look.

I’ve learned that there are people who actually buy stuffed animals for $93!

I’ve learned that it’s always nice to go away on weekend getaways, but sometimes it’s nice to just save the money and stay in the city.

I’ve learned that I’m not the only one who forgets their umbrella.

I’ve learned that you should invest in some nice workout pants because you never want the crotch of your pants to look funky.

I’ve learned that when your commute in the morning starts out bad, it pretty much sets the tone for the entire day.

I’ve learned that there needs to be absolutely NO moisture in the air if you plan on wearing your hair straight.

I’ve learned books are usually better than the movie.

I’ve learned that if you want to go to Target on the weekend, it’s best to go at 10am on Saturday morning.

I’ve learned that sometimes you just want a salad with macaroni and cheese for dinner.

I’ve learned that it’s ok to skip the dessert.

I’ve learned that my cats are getting me ready for having a child when I come home to shit on the floor and puke on the carpet.

There are flowers that don’t die within a couple of days and they are called craspedias (look it up!).

I’ve learned that it takes an overflowing toilet (even after you’ve told him many times) that you cannot flush paper towels!

I've learned you can scrimp on some home products, but a plunger is NOT one of those things.

February 15, 2009

I’ve learned that it’s now 50¢ to play an arcade video game and the economy is even taking its toll on kids!

I’ve learned that you shouldn’t take THAT train when you know it is always crowded.

I’ve learned that some people don’t realize they are sticking their dirty hands in their mouth.

I’ve learned that sometimes you just aren’t going to make that 5:45pm class at the gym.

I’ve learned that you should never forget your Tide stain stick!

I’ve learned that a person on the train isn’t going to move their bag off the seat next to them unless you ask.

I’ve learned seeing chaos in the city each day means you wont realize when there are ten fire trucks blocking off a major street.

I’ve learned that my cat will do anything to sit right on my lap even if it means sitting on the laptop.

I’ve learned that it’s a good idea to wait to buy because it might go on sale.

I’ve learned that running two miles on a treadmill when you’ve never done it before will cause your heart to hurt the next morning.

I’ve learned that even if you’ve been on America’s Next Top Model doesn’t mean you will be a model – it only means you will get recognized while being a waitress in a restaurant.

I’ve learned that sometimes you just need a night of talking about vaginas.

I’ve learned you can turn anyone into a cheerleader!

February 8, 2009

I’ve learned that the home improvements will never end.

I’ve learned that when the closet looks like it’s going to collapse, it’s only a matter of time before it does.

I’ve learned that the cat will never stop eating string.

I’ve learned that the freight elevator is there for my middle of the day breakdown.

I’ve learned there is something comforting about the fact that my best friend doesn’t have a job and she can answer the phone in the middle of the day while I’m in the freight elevator.

I’ve learned that too much cinnamon and not enough egg while cooking French toast will cause a lot of smoke.

I’ve learned that the smoke alarm REALLY works!

I’ve learned that everyone is on edge right now because of the economy and if you say you aren’t, YOU ARE LYING.

I’ve learned that you can teach a cat commands like you can teach a dog.

I’ve learned that the water in the shower can never be too hot.

I’ve learned that when it’s past 9pm, there is NO WAY I will stay up through the whole movie.

I’ve learned that nothing is better than eating Entenmann’s right out of the box.