I’ve spent most of my (almost) five years here in NY living in Brooklyn, but tonight is my last night in this wonderful outer borough. I first moved to Park Slope in December of 2004, spent last summer in the West Village in Manhattan (loved it!), and last fall, I moved to a sweet little studio in a charming brownstone near Prospect Park, back in Brooklyn. I’ve made some great friends here, found some amazing restaurants, and truly enjoyed exploring the area. Neighborhood favorites include the farmers market at Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Prospect Park, Convivium, Blue Ribbon Brooklyn, Al di la, Total Wine Bar, Union Hall, Taro Sushi, and so many more I just can’t name. So I know I’ll be back to visit my friends and my old haunts.

But it’s time for a change, so I’m moving to Manhattan! I found a sweet (tiny) studio in a carriage house behind an apartment building in Chelsea. I’m very excited about my new neighborhood. I’m just a few blocks from quite a few goodies: art galleries, Chelsea Market, Union Square Greenmarket, a ridiculous  number of shops to organize my stuff and fill my closet, and best of all, I can walk to work in 25 minutes! No more stuffy subway for me, at least until winter comes, then I’ll make like a mole and head underground. So wish me luck, and I’ll catch you all in the city!

My mom used to say “pink is for girls, blue is for boys.” I wonder what she would think of this pink brownstone. Read more about it at Gothamist. I think it’s funny and sweet, but I wouldn’t want to live there. I did, however, live in a condo in a light pink building during my last year of college in San Diego.

I’ve found some pretty good stuff on the streets of Brooklyn, plus a few odd things people have left out for anyone to take. You know how the saying goes - one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. On that note, what do you think of these goodies?

If you feel it’s beneath you to perform such a task, you can do it in style with Poupou Royal! And the best part is they’re biodegradable! So get out there and pick up after your pet!

It’s one of those days where it’s hot before you even wake up. It’s not even 9am yet, and already 80 degrees. And for added fun, the a/c in my office has been on the fritz for the last few weeks. Aaah, summer.