May 12th, 2007

I've learned that when Grey's Anatomy is advertised as a "two hour episode of Grey's Anatomy" doesn't exactly mean it WILL BE A TWO HOUR EPISODE OF GREY'S ANATOMY!

I've learned that when I walk slow down the street, people think it's an invitation to talk to me.

I've learned that you can wear shoes for two hours and think they are the most comfortable shoes ever, but wearing them for an entire day (including the back and forth 15 minute walk to the subway) will make you think differently about how comfortable they really are.

I've learned there's a reason I don't take THAT train!

I've learned I live through the NYC winter, and each year I honestly forget how hot it gets in our apartment when it's more than 60 degrees outside.

I've learned that talking to your best friend's husband is almost as good as actually talking to your best friend.

I've learned that a $13 cab ride can cost $20.

I've learned that a cigarette isn't going to make me feel better, it's only going to make me feel dizzy.

I've learned that once a person shits on you once, they will be quick to shit on you again.

I've learned that sometimes you HAVE TO tell someone what they are getting themselves into.

I've learned that it's nice to hear another dad's opinion when yours isn't around.

I've learned that I'm not the only one in my marriage who has ideas of packing up everything, storing it all in Virginia Beach, and purchasing one way flights to somewhere in the world.

I've learned that there's a lot I would do for a Klondike Bar.

May 5th, 2007

I've learned that people aren't going to change, so you need to make a change for yourself.

I've learned that sometimes you need a good cry.

I've learned that your husband surprising you at work can turn your entire day around.

I've learned that when the weather is nice and you work across the street from a park, you should take advantage of it during your lunch break!

I've learned that it's perfectly ok to cancel plans with friends to spend time with your husband.

I've learned that sometimes you need to leave the place where you're currently successful to make a better life for yourself in the future.

I've learned that no sample sale is worth standing in a line that is two blocks long BUT I've learned that standing in a long line at TJMaxx to purchase a pair of jeans for $99 that you would normally get at Bloomingdales for $240 is worth every single second!

I've learned that you need to try clothing on because sometimes the size is mislabeled.

I've learned that it's possible to LOVE President Bush for ONE DAY! On Thursday, May 3rd, President Bush finally passed The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act which helps law enforcement to get rid of the cruel sport known as dogfighting (think Pit Bulls) and cockfighting. Perpetrators found guilty will now be known as a felon, have to pay a large fine and can face jail time. This law has been in the works for about six years. So for ONE DAY I commend Bush for looking out for the rights of animals. To read more about it, please visit the Humane Society's website at: The President Signs Landmark Animal Fighting Legislation

April 28, 2007

I've learned that once my cat gets out the door once, she will do it again for the next three days.

I've learned that those sneakers are at an outlet store for a reason -- try them on!

I've learned that getting someone an unexpected gift is almost as good as getting yourself one.

I've learned that a day without myspace isn't going to kill me.

I've learned that ordering eighteen (yes! 18!) personals at work six months before the season starts might actually not be the best idea!

I've learned that cards in the mail are the best especially when they are from your mom.

I've learned that your feet shouldn't get wet while wearing rain boots you bought four months ago!

I've learned that the longer my hair gets, the more compliments I receive.

I've learned that eating pasta for lunch will certainly get looks (and comments) from other girls in the office.

I've learned that Old Navy is the best place to go for basics like tank tops and tshirts.... (ok, and that little trendy black dress thing).

I've learned that if a restaurant gave you a stomach ache before, there's a good possibility it's going to give you stomach ache again!

April 21, 2007

I've learned that the first sound of an ice cream truck means SUMMER IS COMING!

I've learned that guacamole left uncovered in the fridge will turn the most beautiful shade of green.

I've learned that you can't wait forever to paint the apartment.

I've learned that Subway makes the best chocolate chip cookies I've ever eaten in my life.

I've learned that the weather will get nice--- eventually.

I've learned that wearing big-ass boots while walking around Atlantic City for four hours will cause the balls of your feet to not only be in pain, but to actually feel like they are on fire.

I've learned that there is no perfect jacket for 60 degree weather.

I've learned that I need to wear lotion on my hands.

I've learned that no matter how hard I try, I will always buy too many groceries to comfortably walk home carrying them.

I've learned that wearing less clothing attracts unwanted attention.

I've learned that I can make killer pasta salad!

April 15, 2007

I've learned that this new trend of blousy shirts might possibly be the best fashion forward idea yet.

I've learned that you should just leave it up to your mom to find you a scarf that isn't itchy.

I've learned that all you need to do is go out with a group of girls you haven't seen in 10 years to make you feel like you belong.

I've learned that you can't ask some random girl in Virginia Beach where she got her purse without her looking at you like you are crazy.

I've learned that I don't have to plan a trip to Vegas each year to make my husband happy on his birthday.

I've learned that after an entire lifetime of picking at my hands, I was destined to get an infection at one time or another!

I've learned that the key to a flight leaving on time is US AIR.

I've learned that nothing is better than a NYC radiator.

I've learned that my new addiction is wild cherry Luden's cough drops.

I've learned that paranoia will drive you crazy even when there is no reason at all to be paranoid.

I've learned that I will always manage to sit on a bus where the person behind me is snoring, the person in front of me is talking on a cell phone, the person next to me has a baby that will not stop crying and the chair I'm sitting in is broken.

I've learned that if I complain enough about how cold I am, my husband will ask the bus driver to TURN OFF the air conditioner.

I've learned that it actually can take two hours to drive 20 miles in NYC.

I've learned that catnip and a scratching post might save my furniture.

I've learned that even when you have nothing to do, you still don't want to wash laundry!

Passover

There is a whole lot of construction going on in the Atlantic Center subway station. It’s been going on forever. If you don't already know, Atlantic Center is the biggest subway station in Brooklyn. All the main trains run through and it just happens to run right underneath TARGET and well, lucky for me, Target is about 20 minutes from my apartment! Woohoo – time to stock up.

So I decided to go to Target today after work. I needed to get a few odds and ends. You know, the regular – mousse, conditioner, a frozen pizza, a bag of York Peppermint Patties (ok throw the soft batch Pepperidge Farm Cookies in the basket too!). So I’m walking up those never ending sets of stairs that I’m constantly walking up and down each day and I see this pretty odd character at the top of the stairs. Ok, so I’m being nice… he was a THUG. Seriously.

I’m minding my own business with my ipod pumping out some Norah Jones, hoping he thinks I’m listening to JayZ so we have something in common. And there I am waiting for the elevator—no one around—and I see him following behind me. I’m thinking to myself…”Shit! This is so not safe.” But whatever—I keep my cool. I live in NYC, you don’t think this hasn’t happened to me before? I try to ignore him as he taps me on my shoulder and asks me if the elevator is going up to the street, and I lie saying that I wasn’t sure— hoping I wouldn’t have to get in the elevator alone with this guy who is three times my size while I hold my Michael Kors bag, wearing my brand new Pumas and my $200 SEVEN jeans.

We get in the elevator alone – just the two of us and I think to myself—“What is the worst that can happen to me here? I might look small – but I can beat some ass if I need to!” There we are in the elevator while he tries to make small talk with me and I’m thinking…”Hey! Wait a minute. This guy isn’t too bad. He’s cool, right?” We’re laughing in the elevator hoping it’s taking us up to the street, the door opens and he’s like…”I smell FRESH AIR! This is a good sign!” And inside I start to feel bad that I was actually afraid of this guy. I start to walk away as we casually tell each other to have a great night and all of a sudden I hear him say…”Hey! Can I ask you a question?” I turn around, “Sure!” Thinking he’s gonna ask me if I “gotta boyfriend” or some shit. He looks at me and asks…. “Do you know about Passover?” I start laughing. And he’s like…”Girl! I’m serious! I want to know about Passover! When does it start?” I say “It started last night. Tonight is the first day.” He asks, “How long does it last?” I tell him “eight nights.” He then asks me…”What’s this holiday about? Can you tell me? I want to learn.”

This guy was serious. I start to tell him that I really don’t know. I felt so bad saying this, and I even mentioned to this guy that my dad might kill me if he knew I was saying that I really didn’t know. He asks me….”Is it a secret? Or do you just not want to tell me?” For once in my life, I really wanted to teach someone something, and I honestly couldn’t because I really didn’t know.

As I sit here on the second night of Passover, studying my Haggadah, I hope I see this guy again. I’m pissed at all the years I sat at that dining room table doing the seder with my family while I giggled my way through it (because well, that’s what I do when shit gets all serious). Honestly, I want to see him again because I want him to ask me "Why is this night different from all other nights?" And I'll tell him that this night is different from all other nights because all we can eat is some soup with this ball that tastes like a sponge, some chopped liver that you would never eat on any other day of the year, some cardboard cracker that makes you constipated, some stuff called horseradish that will clear out your sinuses for days, and you’ll wash it all down with a nice swig of Manischewitz!

April 1, 2007

I've learned that you need to take the first train that comes because you never know when the next one will.

I've learned that I'll never understand why it's ok for a black person to wear a button that says "I LOVE BEING BLACK!" but that it's not ok for a white person to wear a button that says "I LOVE BEING WHITE!"

I've learned that you can iron a shirt, but if you wear a coat for an hour, the shirt will be a wrinkled mess by the time you get to work.

I've learned that you know when it's starting to get warm when you see the fruit cart on the side of the road.

I've learned that it's not easy to find a pair of jeans that fit me correctly.

I've learned that a paper clip isn't going to hold up my hair.

I've learned that a bowl of chicken soup isn't going to keep me from being hungry.

I've learned that you should keep your own box of tampons at work because those machines are expensive.

I've learned that it sucks to be handicapped in NYC because people do not give up their seats on the train for ANYONE-- even if you are holding a cane!

I've learned that a cupcake two nights in a row is good for the soul.

I've learned that just because it looks like a hole in the wall restaurant-- it might actually be good!

I've learned that you need to slow down every once in a while because you might accidentally buy the wrong train ticket (twice as much money!) and there is nothing you can do about it!

I've learned that you need to actually bring a friend when going shopping because a sales person will tell you look fabulous no matter what.

I've learned that you need to budget yourself when you go shopping-- when you say you need ONE pair of sneakers, that should mean ONE PAIR. And when you say you need a black cardigan, it doesn't mean you need the white one too.

I've learned that if you have fun with your family, the two hour commute is worth it to see them for the day.

I've learned that people just have no train manners-- STOP YOUR DAMN WHISTLING!

March 24th, 2007

I've learned that a homeless man could really be asking for money to feed his cat instead of asking for money to buy drugs.

I've learned that you can never predict the amount of people there will be at the post office at any given moment.

I've learned that snow and ballet flats do not make a good combination.

I've learned that when a person truly appreciates a gift, they call you immediately to thank you for it.

I've learned that you shouldn't cut a night short while spending time with a friend just to go home to watch a television show they will replay the following night.

I've learned that shopping and holding 20 pairs of jeans on your arm will cause you to wake up with achy shoulders the next morning.

I've learned that as much as I love a coat, it's not going to be any less itchy on my neck then the last time I wore it.

I've learned that it's not a good idea to eat a cupcake after having a stomach ache all day.

I've learned that the Banana Republic spring sale is possibly the best thing ever.

I've learned that when you go to a restaurant often enough, the waiter/waitress will start to remember what you like to eat-- even down to the condiments you ask for.

I've learned that the cold weather makes me bitter, but all it has to do is just get a little warmer for me to say I love New York City.

March 17th, 2007

I've learned that it can most definitely be 20 degrees and 70 degrees all within a 48 hour time period!

I've learned that sometimes it pays to get to a show early.

I've learned that it feels good to have a plan.

I've learned that people will never learn that they need to hold on to the pole while riding the train!

I've learned that the slightest bit of warm weather will bring out a cockroach. WHYYYYYYYY????

I've learned that cockroach will come out at 6:45am just as I'm waking up without glasses on but I will still know exactly what it is.

I've learned that all Charlie has to do is hear the way I call his name to know there is a cockroach in our apartment.

I've learned that many people think I have a "dream job"... but when it comes down to it, it's still just a job and there are just as many problems as any other job (if not more).

I've learned that everything you've always stood for in your life will somehow make you decide the route you need to take.

I've learned that I don't want to be elderly and still taking the subway train.

I've learned that all it takes is five minutes of walking in pumps to cause a blister.

I've learned that two very different people can have the same issues with friends and be able to console each other.

I've learned that I could just be Vice President of a company one day.

I've learned that in New York, 1-2 inches of snow actually means 3-5.

I've learned that you just need to keep smiling because things have a way of working themselves out.

March 10th, 2007

I've learned that I shouldn't wait for my husband to clean the litterbox on his own- he needs constant reminding.

I've learned that underwear in the mail is the best unexpected present!

I've learned that there will always be cat hair on the ironing board.

I've learned that it won't hurt me to ride the subway home at 9:30pm.

I've learned that I can't wait for my husband to get off work anymore-- I need to start making my own plans.

I've learned that a rerun of Grey's Anatomy will piss me off.

I've learned that there are only so many days you can work a 10 hour shift with no break.

I've learned that I never know when concerts are coming to New York and I miss out on tickets to concerts that I'd really love to see.

I've learned that when it's below freezing, fashion doesn't matter-- wear the heavy coat!

I've learned that I need to start ordering two boxes of Samoas from the girl scout cookies!

I've learned that talking to your three best friends all in one day is a sign that you're going to have a great week!

March 3rd, 2007

I've learned that once in a while you need to look down at the crotch of your jeans because you might actually have a hole!

I've learned that you should NEVER forget your cell phone when you work 10 hour days.

I've learned that a job does not define who you are-- a job is JUST a job, it is not your life.

I've learned that even at your most trying times, there really are people looking out for you.

I've learned that it's easy to realize you miss a friend when you start talking to them again after 10 years.

I've learned that there is no reason to ask my husband what we need at the grocery store.

I've learned that you are happier when you have a good friend at work.

I've learned that washing dishes at the end of the day is the absolute last thing I want to do.

I've learned that my cat's meow is quite possibly the most wonderful sound ever.

I've learned that sometimes you have every intention of getting a cupcake, but once you get there, you just want a brownie!

I've learned when your husband doesn't sleep well, you don't sleep well either.

I've learned hearing the Thong Song in the morning on your iPod basically guarantees you a good day.

I've learned that Butterfingers© are the most expensive candy bars-- but you when you want one, you have to have one.

February 24th, 2007

I've learned that just when you think the floor has stopped creaking, wait for a 20 degree day.

I've learned that Wednesday night dinners at a diner have a way of making you feel better.

I've learned that a sick husband doesn't make a happy wife.

I've learned that you shouldn't wait five days to see a doctor when you are sick because you might actually have more than a cold! (echem- pneumonia!)

I've learned that just because Valentine's Day candy is 75% off doesn't mean you have to buy some.

I've learned that nothing is better than having a big floppy lap cat who sits on you every single night while you watch television.

I've learned that dropping a Hershey Kiss in a cup of coffee does not make a mocha (that's for you Kristen!).

I've learned that the snow in NYC gets nastier and nastier every year.

I've learned that you don't realize how much you miss your best friend until you see her.

February 19th, 2007

I've learned that there is no such thing as too much to learn in one week! It's been a VERY LONG week, people.

I've learned that people cancel plans and there is nothing you can say or do to stop it from happening.

I've learned not to get too excited about an apartment until you actually see it-- pictures do nothing!

I've learned that all it takes is to see some Garbage Pail Kids to make me feel like I want to be 8 years old again.

I've learned that I'm not sure how I cleaned before Lysol Disinfecting Wipes were invented.

I've learned that it's basically impossible to find the perfect Valentine's Day card for your parents.

I've learned that there is one more thing I need to check before walking out the door in the morning so our cats don't ruin EVERYTHING, and that is making sure our closet is locked!

I've learned that sometimes you just have to clean the pasta sauce off the counter in the morning and not bitch about it.

I've learned that I really don't lose anything -- I just temporarily misplace things.

I've learned that it's not smart to have white gloves when you live in NYC.

I've learned that just because someone asks for a tip doesn't mean you have to give it to them!

I've learned that I will never get used to the snow, and I will never like it.

I've learned that rain boots might keep my feet dry, but they DO NOT keep them warm.

I've learned that some people just can't be pleased no matter how hard you try and no matter how good of an attitude you have.

I've learned that no job is secure.

I've learned that all a woman really wants is to be a mother and stay home with her children-- any woman who says they'd rather have a career over a family is completely full of shit.

I've learned that my cat is still trying after two years to get used to the other one.

I've learned that you should NEVER say..."my week can't get worse" because it most definitely can.

I've learned that when the airline says your flight is canceled, cry for about 10 minutes-- then after that, start making phone calls and DO NOT GIVE UP on getting the first one out the next morning.

I've learned that if you bitch enough about the airlines being completely out of control, they will give you two free round trip tickets to anywhere in the Continental U.S. just to SHUT YOU UP!!

I've learned that you must wear socks to the airport-- UGGS do not cut it when you have to take them off and place your bare feet on the freezing cold floor.

I've learned that a 70 year old woman with multiple surgeries to her face looks weird standing next to her husband who hasn't had any work done.

I've learned that it's never too late to make a change-- a positive change, a career change, a location change, a life change.

I've learned that sometimes you need your best friend to tell you that you just need to pack it all up and get the hell out-- and you need her husband to convince your husband the same thing.

I've learned that it's ok if you're the only one that sees the rainbow-- it just means that you are the one who has to get the other person to recognize that there is one.

February 10th, 2007

I've learned that five hours of playing a video game will impair your ability to do anything with your hand for days.

I've learned that even when the thai food menu says it isn't spicy, expect it to be spicy!

I've learned that it doesn't matter how late you are-- don't forget your hat when it's 10 degrees outside!

I've learned that you should wear jeans that make you feel good about your body-- if they don't fit, don't wear them!

I've learned that just because a person calls your their best friend doesn't mean you have to call them yours.

I've learned that the smörgåsbord of food you order at a diner will most definitely give you a stomach ache the next day.

I've learned that just when you really need copies of a major document for a major meeting, every single copy machine in the office will malfunction and NO ONE will want to help you fix them.

I've learned that you just can't wear sky-high heels everyday-- you have to give your back and feet a break.

I've learned that nothing will stop the constant creaking in our floor other than the weather getting warmer.

I've learned that everyone dreads the beginning of the week, but at the end of the week, people are astonished at how fast time flew by.

I've learned that sometimes your body just needs to fall asleep on the couch at 10pm on a friday-- especially when the cat is curled up right next to you.

Learning Each Week - February 9, 2007

I've learned that I don't always have to go to Bloomingdale's to find a great pair of jeans-- the Gap is perfectly fine (and so much cheaper!).

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I bought a pair of jeans at the Gap for $10. Now, in anyone's case, this would be a fabulous deal. But in my case, it's even more of a deal because I'm one of those girls in New York City that feels it's necessary to spend more than $100 on a pair of jeans. Oh yeah, just like that song, "Seven Jeans, True Religion… I say no, but they keep givin'." But the truth of the matter is- the only person who is givin' is me and my checkbook.

I used to think that buying a pair of jeans at the Levi's store for $40 was a big purchase. I've always been the one to look for deals on clothing, and believe me when I tell you…. the jeans I'm buying at Bloomingdale's are being bought on the clearance rack. I'm getting last season's Citizen's. And I don't care what you say… last season's jeans are a bargain!

So I saw the 1969 Gap jeans on the clearance rack, and they were cute, so I decided "hey, why not?" And as I stood in the dressing room, I realized…. Holy shit. I think they might actually fit BETTER than the jeans I'm purchasing at Saks for $100!!! I think I'm being robbed!

I figure this: today, I'm $90 richer and I still look fabulous.

February 3rd, 2007

I've learned that you can't get to the top by being nice all the time.

I've learned that just because you spend $50 on some earphones, doesn't exactly mean they will stay in your ears.

I've learned that the best day to splurge on a good restaurant is on payday!

I've learned that friendships change, people grow up, and you are the one who decides who you want to grow with.

I've learned that people who don't live in New York City are blinded by the fact that snow is the devil and we do NOT pray for it here-- in fact, we are all very happy we haven't had any accumulations this year!

I've learned not to wear my VANS when it's below 40 degrees outside.

I've learned it's ok to cut a night short just so you can get home to watch your favorite tv show.

I've learned that it's not about WHERE you go to lunch, but about the PEOPLE you are going with.

I've learned sometimes you just need to start a friendship over- forgive, never forget, but move on!

I've learned that I don't always have to go to Bloomingdales to find a great pair of jeans-- the Gap is perfectly fine (and so much cheaper!).

I've learned that guys don't realize you're married when you have gloves on your hands.

January 27th, 2007

I've learned that a true friend is one you haven't seen in YEARS and still wants to see you on her trip to New York.

I've learned that nothing will prepare you for 20 degree weather.

I've learned that you need to know your limit when it comes to chips and guacamole (oh and maybe those margaritas too).

I've learned that catching up with a friend is time well spent.

I've learned that I love hearing about single people's dating stories, but I'm so happy that I never have to go through it again.

I've learned that one of the best parts of life is when your husband is waiting up for you at 1am.

I've learned that the bus will never come on a morning when it's 8 degrees.

I've learned that sometimes you just need to wait for those boots because what will cost you $800 (ok, $400 with discount) will end up being $80 at a sample sale!

I've learned that you can be so angry with someone, but that overtime you will cool down and realize you want to be friends with that someone again (i love you, Kristen).

I've learned that nothing is what it seems on the outside-- and that sometimes you just have to let a person explain their actions.

I've learned that Papa John's Pizza is not as good in NYC as it is in Virginia Beach.

I've learned that it's perfectly ok not to have any plans for the weekend other than eating at specific restaurants!

January 20th, 2007

I've learned that leaving just ten minutes earlier each morning guarantees a seat on the train.

I've learned that sometimes a $17 cab ride is worth every single penny.

I've learned that you shouldn't complain about gaining five pounds when you are a size 2-- especially to a woman who has battled with her weight her entire life.

I've learned that even fleece is itchy! How is this possible?!?!

I've learned that sometimes you are the one who has to make the first move to rebuild a friendship-- and sometimes that's ok, but other times it's not.

I've learned that snow will eventually come to New York City-- maybe not in November, maybe not in December--- but it will come!

I've learned that one of the best things after a three day weekend is the four day work week following it.

I've learned that wet feet are unpleasant-- but wet feet wearing UGGS is even worse.

I've learned to keep a spare umbrella at the office.

I've learned that music has a way of knowing EXACTLY the way you feel about something.

I've learned that sometimes, just sometimes it's ok to take the phone away from your ear when you don't feel like listening to what the person is saying on the other end.

I've learned that no matter what time you leave home when you absolutely HAVE TO be at work at 9am-- you will not get there on time.

I've learned that the next apartment we live in, we will not be neighbors with a firehouse.

I've learned that if you get a paper cut from a redwell folder, you might as well just chop your finger off (that's how bad it hurts)!

I've learned that when you really need to vacuum, the vacuum will mysteriously break for no reason what-so-ever!

I've learned that receiving an unexpected card in the mail can make your day-- or even your week.

January 13th, 2007

I've learned that people are really cranky when the weather goes back to being cold after having a day of spring-like temperatures.

I've learned that it's perfectly OK to cause a scene in a diner when it's absolutely necessary.

I've learned that no one likes Mondays- but it's even worse when it rains!

I've learned that the entire city of NY goes into a state of panic when there is the slightest bit of a gas smell-- ok, so who am I kidding, it was BAD!

I've learned that when you have a meeting with the CEO, it's a good idea to wear the clothing from head to toe.

I've learned that the bus is even more crowded when it's raining.

I've learned that just because I was able to do one hundred sit ups with no problem five years ago, does not mean I can just whip out one hundred sit ups now.

I've learned that even if you work for a high fashion company does not exactly mean you'll be able to tell the difference between your company's clothing and The Gap.

I've learned that just because you think a person knew you so well years ago, doesn't mean they know the person you are now.

I've learned that if your gut is telling you not to go out after work, listen to it because something might be needing your immediate attention at home.

I've learned that it's alright to check and recheck and recheck and recheck again to see if your gas is turned off after you've cooked.

I've learned that you don't realize how much you'd miss your animals until something happens that might endanger their lives.

I've learned that there has to be a balance between your professional and personal life.

I've learned that every relationship is something that needs to be worked on and if one side of the relationship stops caring, then you should too.

I've learned that as much as you tell the guy who makes your chinese food that you DO NOT want celery, expect to have to pick it out of your food anyways!

January 6th, 2006

I've learned it's possible to hail a cab on New Years Eve in the rain-- all you have to do is pray and RUN!

I've learned that people actually enjoy setting off their car alarms in our neighborhood at any given time of the day (or night!).

I've learned that sometimes a $20 giftcard to Starbucks is better than a bottle of Dom Perignon.

I've learned that the look my husband gives small children means I'm not going to be able to pull off this whole "pregnant?!? maybe in 10 years" thing much longer.

I've learned that I can spot an addict from mile away because of the experiences I've had in my life.

I've learned that feeling left out is possibly the worst feeling in the world.

I've learned that I'm allergic to neosporin! (WHO THE HELL IS ALLERGIC TO NEOSPORIN?!)

I've learned that happiness is commuting to work with your husband.

I've learned that text messages are everyone's main form of communication and I AM OVER IT.

I've learned that the cupcake shop closing early one night can really make me have a breakdown (literally).

I've learned that it's absolutely possible to have a 70 degree day in NYC in JANUARY!!!!

I've learned that there is no point in putting labels on friendships- sometimes it's just a fact that you can be closer to someone you've only known for 3 years than to someone you've known for 12. (especially when geography is involved)

I've learned that sometimes you just need a little sparkle.