This is a stand in Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market. They serve my favorite Philly Cheesesteak. Photo Credit My last day at my current job is Wednesday, March 2nd. Hopefully that day will be the last day I work in retail ever! 10 years has certainly been long enough. Training for my new job will be…
Month: February 2011
~happy news~
Cheers to me! Photo Credit As you guys may remember from this post, I have been waiting to hear if I was offered a job. …and… I got the job!!!
Italian Cooking Show Review: Extra Virgin
Extra Virgin with Debi Mazar & Gabriele Corcos Have you guys seen the TV show Extra Virgin on the Cooking Channel? If you haven’t yet, check it out! It’s a cooking show based in Tuscan cuisine and hosted by actress Debi Mazar (proudly from Queens) and her Italian husband Gabriele. They shoot the show from…
My New Red Wristlet
In my last post, I was looking for a deep red clutch for evening. …and the winner is: Kenneth Cole Reaction Wristlet The wristlet strap is a little loop inside that you pull out. I’m very impressed. 🙂 I purchased it today at Lord & Taylor for $35!
The search is on…
…for a sophisticated deep-red clutch. Kinda like the red that “italiagal” is in… In searching the internet, my favorite is this one: Kenneth Cole Reaction Antiques Wristlet at Lord & Taylor It appears to be the color I want; will have to see in person though! The red handbag I carry practically everyday is this perfect shade (although…
Study Abroad in Italy
My friend C’s enhancement of my photo of Piazza Navona in Rome I want to work in a study abroad office on a college campus one day, helping to affect the kind of life change I’ve gone through (in falling head over heels in love with Italy) in others. I subscribe to a listserv…
job interview
Photo Credit I had a job interview today and it went really well. I think this chick’s gonna hire me! I am so happy! Remember, one of my New Year’s Resolutions was: 2. Find a new job and escape retail. The position is an Apartment Leasing Consultant for a local community, a pretty much non-ghetto…
enjoying the little things
Photo Credit I suggested to my saintly sister that she make her famous meatballs tonight, not being very serious …and she actually did! They are always delicious!
Cutting the Cappuccinos and Croissants
Panera Pastries Photo Credit I love Panera! I visit one for their delicious cappuccino and chocolate pastry at least twice a week, sometimes three times! Each visit is just under $5. Even though I’m on track in saving for my trip to Verona, Venezia, Padova e Milano next month, I want to have more– just in case and…
Chinese New Year
My Personal Photo of Philadelphia’s Chinatown Gate at the corner of 10th and Arch Today, February 3rd, is the Chinese New Year 2011 aka the Lunar New Year 4709. It is now officially the Year of the Rabbit. Going from the Year of the Tiger to one of the Rabbit, it should be a more…