The best way to travel is by foot. On-the-ground guides and photographs of a New York native.
How is it already July??? Happy second half of 2019, y'all! I'm ready for a relaxing trip upstate for this July 4 weekend. For those who were patiently waiting to see how my 5k went - well, that was rained out now I'm 0 for 3!!! Reader, I've signed up to run three 5ks and … Continue reading Lens on June 2019
May flew by with fun weekend trips and packed weeknights, and at this very moment, most of June has flown by as well! But I don't want to miss a monthly update. I don't see my schedule slowing down any time soon. I need a vacation... good thing July 4 weekend isn't too far off. … Continue reading Lens on May 2019
It's finally May, and thank goodness! I've been working on some big projects that finally wrapped, and with a few weekly activities (choir rehearsal, running in preparation for my first-ever 5k in May, and also taking very fun salsa classes with my husband), I felt like I'm back in graduate school! Honestly, the month was … Continue reading Lens on April 2019
Last February, my husband and I spent a week in Mexico City as a somewhat belated honeymoon. We love to eat and tried a number of different restaurants in the city. Here's a little review of the most memorable meals we had during our trip. We stayed in Roma Norte so you'll see some of … Continue reading Memorable Meals of Mexico City
Happy Spring everyone! We're slowly clawing our way out of the winter cold with plenty of sunshine! Flowers are starting to bloom and I'm excited to give my winter coat a break for a few months. New York City is blooming! I had plenty of after-work commitments which meant plenty of socializing with friends! My … Continue reading Lens on March 2019
We're three months into the year, which means I am a quarter of the way through my Low-Buy year. I set out on a mindful year in an attempt to shrink my beauty/body care stash by using up what I have, and to only buy replacements when I've run out of a category completely. You … Continue reading Low Buy 2019 Update: One Quarter Through!
Another month down, lots of relaxing in the apartment after our trip to Miami, and lots more great books read, and unfortunately a Low Buy fail. I still feel like I've been hibernating and taking it easy this long winter - I'm not complaining! Restaurants A few new-to-me places in the neighborhood and favorites beyond... … Continue reading Lens on February 2019
