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rsvp: yes

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rsvp: yes

There is no other way to describe the last couple weeks as anything other than fun–pure fun.

To catch y’all up since we last chatted, as I mentioned, C & I headed to Playa del Carmen to celebrate my birthday-our first international trip since October 2019. Sunshine, seafood, beach hangs, books, beer, smiles and laughter was exactly what the doctor ordered to ring in another year around the sun and cure those NYC winter blues. Upon returning to NYC, it felt like the city (and spring?) had finally sprung. With low COVID cases, it felt like the appropriate time to venture back out into the city that we know and love- resuming playing tourist in our own city, if you will.

Let me tell you, fun- pure fun- is not overrated. Yummy 3 course meals at Anton’s in West Village, venturing to the Upper East to the Guggenheim (my first time since 2014; C’s first time ever), drinks at Katana Kitten, and delicious omakase dinners at Sushi on Jones. I recently attended my first Classpass class in 2 years [305 fitness anyone?] and was reminded of how much I love group workout classes, a 2019 staple of mine. Simply put, being able to RSVP with a resounding YES-no if, ands, or, buts about it-brings me so much joy. It may sound simple, but it has made a huge difference for my general wellbeing.

A friend and I were recently chatting, and I realized that I actually hadn’t been caught up on social for some time. I jokingly suggested it’s because I’ve been spending all my time offline, experiencing all the good vibes and creating memories IRL with those I love and care for most. And now that I think about it, I’ve got to say, I really love it.


Top: Tanya Taylor (via Rent the Runway)//Skirt: Tanya Taylor (via Rent the Runway)//Boots: Steve Madden// Bag: Staud (via Rent the Runway)//Coat: Elliatt (via Rent the Runway)//Earrings: Mejuri// Necklaces: Oma the Label, Mejuri

Loving this two-piece matching set?

Like the majority of my wardrobe, this Tanya Taylor set is rented via Rent the Runway. If you’d like to try an RTR membership (aka change your life), use code RTRFAM55E4D57 at checkout for 40% off 2 months of the 8, 12, or 16 item membership.

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a new perspective

I thought to myself, what a difference a couple of steps or rather a change in perspective can make. I remind myself that the same thing will be true when this is all over. [Because yes, this too shall pass]. In truth, I already feel a change when thinking back to when this all first started. And I take comfort in that. What a difference a new perspective can bring.

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a new perspective
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this is twenty seven

So while this birthday does look different--no big dinner at a fabulous restaurant with my closest group of girlfriends, no big party at my apartment, bringing all my friends from all parts of my life together, it doesn’t mean I’m any less loved. It just means we’ll have to ring in 28 with an even bigger bang!!

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this is twenty seven