On Being Vulnerable

Posted on December 26, 2008 - Filed Under Everything and Nothing | Leave a Comment

As my childhood fades into a pleasant memory, people often ask me what I miss most about it. Summer vacations, Pokemon Cards, and Mr. Softee are high on that list, but give me a moment to speak, and I’ll go on and on about what I really miss - being invincible.
Yes, I realize it was [...]

Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom or: How Sickening (literally) Vacations Can Be!

Posted on December 1, 2008 - Filed Under Everything and Nothing | Leave a Comment

As the sun went down, and the lanterns around the park came to life, I should have realized that the soothing Florida heat would not last forever. Still, I planned to be back in my room before the worst of the night’s cold, and so I ventured out, clad only in a green polo [...]

FW:FW:FW: Things Girls Don’t Realize About Guys - THE TRUTH

Posted on November 13, 2008 - Filed Under Everything and Nothing, Writing | Leave a Comment

My friends, we live in a time of utmost uncertainty. The internets are rife with information that is incomplete, half-true, or just plain wrong.
Take for instance, an e-mail I got this morning while I was wasting time on Twitter looking for another job. The subject: Things girls don’t realize…Take NOTE. Looking at the headers, I [...]

Where’s My Bailout?

Posted on November 3, 2008 - Filed Under Everything and Nothing | 1 Comment

I meant to write a post like this earlier, but I was waiting for the world to end. Seeing that it’s still here, I figured I’d go ahead anyway; more than enough interesting things have happened to make this an entertaining blog post!
Ever since the start of the economic crisis Well, “start” wouldn’t be quite [...]

What’s the Artist Got To Do With it, Anyway?

Posted on October 26, 2008 - Filed Under Everything and Nothing, Music, Writing | 1 Comment

Not too long ago, I wrote a love letter to Roving Hearts, identifying Waltz for Koop as a gem within the world of nu-jazz (or whatever you want to call it) -seamlessly sampling decades of jazz to produce new classics that, note for note stand alongside their predecessors.
I still consider myself a Koop-a Troopa (sorry, [...]

Work Lesson #2 - Why Instant Messaging Sucks

Posted on October 17, 2008 - Filed Under Work | 1 Comment

I’ve noticed a common thread across relationships - both personal and professional. When the other person “needs to talk” to you, it’s never a good thing.
My boss sent me one such note after a particularly grueling business meeting, just as I was about to head for lunch. As it turns out, he was displeased I [...]

Apple Picking - Not Just For Laptops!

Posted on October 13, 2008 - Filed Under Everything and Nothing | Leave a Comment

With all the 70+ degree days we’ve been having, it’s sometimes hard to forget that we’re in the middle of October - the heart of autumn! With crisper mornings and beautiful foliage that serve as a memorable prelude to every winter.
This past weekend, my family and a group of our friends decided to celebrate the [...]

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 purposes, [...]