Category Archive: New Jersey

Dec 23

And We’re Off!!!

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Bags are packed and flat is cleaned because we are heading home tonight! Here is a list of things I’m looking forward to over the next 2 weeks (in no particular order): Family Friends Manicures Pedicures Salads Dunkin Donuts Shopping Taxis Bagels with cream cheese & lox/nova Christmas Windows Nail salon massages Refine Method Bloody …

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Sep 29

Flashback to 1950 & 1981

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When I was home last week my Mom pulled out a box full of every wedding invitation she has ever received.  Actually there were multiple boxes and I went through every single one. It was so much fun to see some pretty ugly invitations and some great ones at the same time. My 2 favorites …

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Aug 22

10 Lessons I’ve Learned

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A year ago today I walked through Customs at Heathrow Airport having no idea what to expect but I was ready for the journey.  It was my first time living with Jon, I was a student again after 4 years of being out of school and I knew about 5 people in the country. I …

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May 24

Found It!

I was never able to find a deli that made the perfect mozzarella and roasted pepper with extra vinegar sandwich outside of my hometown.  I never even found it in NY….until now.  I was walking to the tube after work and noticed a small deli.  I walked inside and knew it was going to be …

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Apr 08

Packing Sucks

As you know from the last post I’m in NYC right now. I’m home for about 25 days so that’s a lot of clothes and other things. Somehow all of this Fit into this silver suitcase I brought about 25 shirts, 6 pants, 10 dresses, running gear, 4 pairs of shoes and other random things. …

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Apr 08

Home Is Where The Heart Is

You hear that phrase over and over but no matter how many times you hear it it’s still true. I’m heading home for a month and I couldn’t be more excited to see my family and friends.  My 27th (wow) birthday is on Saturday so I can celebrate it at home which makes me ecstatic to say …

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Feb 28

ABCs of ME

I’ve seen some bloggers play the ABC game so I wanted to join in on the fun. A. Age: 26 but I’ll be 27 in 40 days! B. Bed size: The Brits call it a king but I’d say it’s more of a queen. C. Chore you hate: Cleaning the bathroom. D. Dogs: Dogs.  Jon …

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Jan 20

American TV

American TV Is amazing.  I don’t care if people say it’s trashy or wrong.  I love it.  Having been in the UK for 4 months now I’m really missing Bravo, Food Network, Cooking, ABC, NBC, TLC, and Style.  The list could go on and on and on. I haven’t even watched OWN yet! Well we …

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Jan 13

To iPhone Or Not To iPhone

That is the question. I’m eligible for an upgrade for my US phone and when I’m home in April I might be getting an iPhone.  I’m addicted to BBM and it’s the easiest way to stay in touch with my friends back home since it’s free.  I’ve been using Whats App with some iPhone friends and it …

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Jan 12

Sushi Takeout

Take out & delivery are not as common here but you can do it at some places.  I took out sushi from Ukai 2 nights ago and was satisfied with my choices. I ordered edamame, a spicy tuna roll, a salmon avocado roll and 2 pieces of spicy salmon nigiri. As you can see from …

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