Dinner Parties for Fun and Profit!
Posted on September 28, 2008 - Filed Under Everything and Nothing | Leave a Comment
Today is possibly the most exhausting Sunday I’ve had in a while. But a good exhausting – spent the bulk of the day cooking for a dinner party stealthily concocted to “introduce” two friends of ours. And it was quite a spread we put before them! We ended up serving: Beef braised with yogurt and [...]
Read More..>>Book Review – The Host
Posted on September 26, 2008 - Filed Under Books, Everything and Nothing, Writing | Leave a Comment
Who else thinks silver eyes look cool? (from Wikipedia) In the year since I’ve been out of school, I’ve had a lot more time (and money) to pursue one of my true passions – Books, books, and more books! The Host is bestselling author Stephanie Meyer’s (Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse) first foray into the world [...]
Read More..>>Emilie Simon – The Cutting Room Experience
Posted on September 25, 2008 - Filed Under Everything and Nothing, Music | Leave a Comment
As I write this, my eyes are getting heavier by the minute; the clock ticks perilously to 2 AM, and every fiber of my being is calling for the warm bed behind me. But I dare not finish the day before telling you about my awesome evening – getting to hear Emilie Simon (a noted [...]
Read More..>>Brits Reconquer America!
Posted on September 23, 2008 - Filed Under Everything and Nothing, Work | 1 Comment
And it looks like Barclays has wasted no time in marking its new territory. Friend of a co-worker e-mailed this around: I, for one, welcome the new British Overlords!
Read More..>>Things I’ll Miss Most about Jersey…
Posted on September 22, 2008 - Filed Under Everything and Nothing, Writing | Leave a Comment
As our British Overlords transition us to our new roles, chances are that many of us will be moved out of the Jersey City office. While that moment can’t come soon enough for me, looking back, I realize that crossing the Hudson every day wasn’t all bad. Among the things I’ll miss: The charming small [...]
Read More..>>Man Versus Dog Days
Posted on September 21, 2008 - Filed Under Everything and Nothing, Writing | Leave a Comment
One warm summer evening, a friend and I were walking the city streets in search of delicious Thai food. Suddenly, she turned to me and asked: “Are you one hundred percent honest with yourself?” Like any good question asked under the stars, I gave this one serious thought, but it didn’t take me long to [...]
Read More..>>New Writing Page Available!
Posted on September 21, 2008 - Filed Under Everything and Nothing, Writing | Leave a Comment
If you’ve hit Roving Hearts recently (and have been really, really observant), you’ll notice that there’s a new page up on the sidebar – Writing. That means that I’ve gotten up off my rear and finally uploaded some of the poetry you’ve heard so much about. Oh, there’s lots more – scattered like ashes all [...]
Read More..>>The Insolvency Chronicles, Part 3
Posted on September 20, 2008 - Filed Under Everything and Nothing, Work | Leave a Comment
Saturday, I don’t think I’ve ever been happier to see you in my life! You’ve finally brought closure to a madcap week filled with more drama, suspense, and uncertainty than an episode of 24. And when all is said and done – I’m still standing, though for how long can be anybody’s guess. [...]
Read More..>>Karma Strikes 23rd Street
Posted on September 19, 2008 - Filed Under Everything and Nothing, Writing | Leave a Comment
In case you hadn’t noticed, I love New York City. The neighborhoods are fascinating, the day-to-day pace breathtaking, but it’s really the people who make it live and breathe, each with their unique stories. You never know which one of them you’ll encounter – not even on the way to work. For all intents and [...]
Read More..>>The Insolvency Chronicles, Part 2
Posted on September 17, 2008 - Filed Under Everything and Nothing, Work | Leave a Comment
My co-worker e-mailed me the below pic this morning. It’s nice to see that the rest of New York feels our pain: Meanwhile, in response to yesterday’s news, the mood of the office has perceptibly shifted. Most of us seem to agree that since Barclays has purchased the company’s headquarters, data centers, and Capital Markets [...]
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