Southern in the City: February 2010

Monday, February 15, 2010

Duke's

So I’ve lived in Manhattan for 2 years this month. I have tried (and cried…well no actual tears just yet) to be okay eating those fake mayonnaises like Miracle Whip or Hellman’s. But, Manhannite Southerners…all together now: “It isn’t MAYONNAISE unless it is DUKE’S!”

I found it tonight as I prayed my way through FAIRWAY on 74th & bway.

There may or may not have been a tear on aisle 8 tonight :). Now to make homemade chicken salad!

Monday, February 8, 2010

Channeling Johnny Cash

"I've been everywhere man. I've been everywhere."

So I realized this morning, I'm exhausted.

I was thinking through why this could be the case as I was flying back to New York...again!

I've always loved traveling and even prayed for a job/life where I could travel frequently. Welp...that's what I've got.

In light of celebrating my big bros/bff's wedding, Christmas, Campus Outreach's Annual New Year's Conference, grieving with a dear friend over the loss of her dad, seeing a friend off to South Africa, visiting people I love, plus work trips, travel has been my first name.

If you haven't heard from me...please, please don't take it personally. I've been investing in my friendships with the staff at JFK :).

Here's a glimpse of my life for the last 8 weeks (Dec. 9th to Feb. 8th). Hold on.

1) New York

2) Charlotte

3) New York

4) Charlotte

5) Washington, D.C.

6) Charlotte

7) New York (Oh yeah, I do live here and work here!!)

8) Winston Salem/Charlotte

9) New York

10) Los Angeles/Orange County

*Check out the name on that star. I knew my Nanny was a character

but didn't know Hollywood knew it too :).

11) New York

12) Seattle

13) New York...finally!

YIKES! I think I'm in the city for at least a month. I hope anyway. I'm tired of packing and unpacking and in desperate need to email/call you back :).