Monthly Archives: June 2010

Putting the wallet away

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Lisette

If you know me at all, you know I’m obsessed with Twitter. My co-workers like to joke that I “work in-between tweets”. (I’m not that bad… I swear!) But anyways, I love Twitter because I can aggregate everything I love … Continue reading →

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Worth your money, pt. 1

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Lisette

Part of an ongoing series in which I name 3 items you SHOULD spend money on. Kind of like “Oprah’s Favorite Things”, but, you know, useful.

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Networking will set you free (literally)

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Lisette

Despite conventional thinking, the truly creative and outgoing can score free experiences in New York City. I know what you’re thinking: How does one have an amazing and unique experience for no bones whatsoever? There are a few simple answers, … Continue reading →

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A girl’s gotta eat

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Lisette

In terms of basic survival, being able to eat probably ranks #1 on the list. Humans can live in all kinds of places, but food is non-negotiable. You don’t eat, you die. But I’ve come to realize that in New … Continue reading →

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Cash only? Are you kidding me?

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Lisette

New York is one of the biggest, craziest, wealthiest cities in the world. Everything happens here first; it’s kind of like that scene in The Devil Wears Prada. Meryl Streep’s terrifying fashion editor character explains how a trendsetting chartreuse blouse … Continue reading →

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Your Benjamin Franklins make me uneasy

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Lisette

The weird paradox of being broke in New York City: If you have money (like, a lot) I will be uncomfortable.

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A quick word…

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Lisette

…before I dash off to dinner. And dinner has inspired this last-minute post.

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Come here often? Talk to me!

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Lisette

Are you young? Working? In a city? -or- Living on your own? Struggling to make it work?

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The 50/50 Theory

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Lisette

I follow @kitsunenoir* on Twitter. On a recent visit to New York City, he tweeted “It’s insane how beautiful everyone in New York is. I think I spend a majority of my time staring at people.”

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So, I like nice things

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Lisette

This is half my problem. Blame my materialism, my gender, my insistence on only using Apple products for my technology needs, but I really like nice things.

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