SATURDAY SAYINGS: LIFE INSPIRATION THROUGH THE UPS AND DOWNS

Happy Saturday, Blogland!
Today, I have some inspirational reminders for when life might be getting you down a bit to, hopefully, uplift you, and remind you to keep pushing through.
Keep smiling and embrace the ups and downs, they will, in the end, lead you where you need to be, even in the moments when you might not be able to see it.
Have a lovely weekend, and I'll be back on Monday! :) (image)

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PICTURE SHOW: LIFE LATELY IN AN INSTAGRAM

Happy Friday, Lovelies!
Hope you all are well.  A highlight from this past week for me was a sunset through the streets of Manhattan that literally stopped me mid-walk, it was too breathtaking not to jump into the street and grab a picture!
Sometimes in life, you need something that will simply calm you, and let's just say, seeing that sunset did just that, right when I needed it.  You will see it along with others from the past week below to wind down this last week in June...where did the month go?
I hope you all have a great weekend ahead, and I will be back again tomorrow with plenty, much needed, and hopefully inspiring, quotes!

The gorgeous sunset that stopped me in my tracks near Union Square on Wednesday evening.

Sitting by the lovely glow of candle light while listening to a rough cut of Gabe Dixon's new album.

Card writing from bed on a Sunday morning.

With the plant that was given to me my Freshman year in college for "good luck" fully blooming

and doing well so many years later, all thanks to my Marvelous Mother

who watched it for 9 years while I was in LA LA Land!

Snack time with some yummy grapes!

Working from my apartment's relaxing rooftop sun deck in the middle of Manhattan.

Multi-tasking, watching a little Wimbledon on my laptop while working.

Walked by Sushi Samba, the exact spot we filmed an episode of "Sex and the City" back in 2002.

Yummy homemade turkey tacos dinner at a friend's place.

Wishing Jeter a very Happy Birthday on June 26th.

Heading out for Lovely Lindsay's birthday dinner.

L'Artusi, a favorite spot of ours in the village.

Fun times at L'Artuzi in the village celebrating Lovely Lindsay's birthday.

Watching a lovely thunder and lightening storm from my apt. window. through the rain.

(All images taken on my iPhone via my Instagram.)

LINK UP: WHATEVER WEDNESDAYS - FIRST KISS

Happy Wednesday, Everyone!

I would like to thank Shay and Alissa for getting me on board Whatever Wednesdays, so fun! 
It premiered last Wednesday, where I wrote about my first time on a TV/Film set.

What a successful premiere it had, thank you all for such wonderful comments and feedback!

It seems the firsts theme continues, and the topic this week is...

F I R S T   K I S S

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My First Kiss

This would take me back to age 14, I believe, which was ___ years ago.

...and yes, I was a wee bit older than most, I suppose.

His name was Jeff, and he doesn't even know he was, nor were we dating.


I know, I know, how very scandalous of me!  LOL!

Actually, not really. It is because my first kiss was on stage, so, it was all part of the job kiddies!

It was during a production of a mystery play titled, "Done to Death."

Something I've always wondered is...

Does a stage kiss even count as a real first kiss?

Well, it was my first, so, I say, for the purpose of this post, yes.

As for my real, non-stage, first kiss...

Well, let's just say he knows who he is, and yes, we were dating at the time and are still great friends today! :)

LOOK OF THE DAY: FRIEND'S BIRTHDAY DINNER AT L'ARTUSI IN THE VILLAGE

Happy Monday, Everyone!
On Saturday evening, some friends and I dressed up and headed to the village for dinner at L'Artusi to celebrate the Lovely Lindsay's birthday, while she was in town from LA LA Land, and we had a wonderful time!
I chose to wear my new turquoise dress from Forever 21, and had fun pairing it with some fun jewelry and color blocking with a cobalt blue cami, since I don't like things to be too low cut or revealing...prefer keeping it classy! :)
Everything I wore was super affordable, at only about $60 for pretty much the entire look, and I simply love turquoise, aquas and blues together in the summer!  All in all, we had a lovely time! :)
Have a great start to the week, and I'll be back for another edition of "Whatever Wednesday" on, you guessed it, Wednesday! ;)  Stay tuned!

Turquoise Racerback Maxi Dress

(Similar Color Maxi Dress)

Forever 21 Love 21 Line - $27.80

Cobalt Blue Cami

(Variety of colors here, here and here)

Forever 21 - $4.80

Gold Beaded Belt

H&M - $12.95 

Gold Flip Flops 

(Similar Pair)

Payless - $5.99*

*(BoGo Sale)

Gold Dome Ring

H&M - $5.95

Gold Interlocked Bangles

(Very Similar Bangles)

Unknown*

*(had since High School)

16" Gold Fill Bars Necklace

(Necklace in Gold or Silver)

Freshie and Zero - Blog Review Gift

(All images taken on an iPhone 4s and some via my Instagram)

SATURDAY SAYINGS: LIFE, HELLOS, MUSIC, SMILES, HEART AND INSTINCTS

Happy, Happy Saturday, Blogland!
I'm back with an assortment of quotes for your weekend, which hopefully offer you a little inspiration.  I love how popular these posts have become on my blog, and will continue to pull quotes weekly that catch my eye and spark me from within to share with each of you!
It is beautiful in NYC and this evening a group of us are getting dressed up, one of my favorite things, and going out to a nice dinner to celebrate a friend's birthday who's in town from LA LA Land! 
Also, want to wish my college roomie and good friend, Kristi, a very Happy Wedding Day, wish I could be there to celebrate with them! 
I'll be back on Monday, but until then, have a Wonderful Weekend!!! :) (image)

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