January Page: A toast!

Happy New Year! I'm still in that phase where it's hard to remember to write the date as 2014. :) It's been quite a chilly start to January, but I always love how cozy this time of year feels. It's sort of fun to just hibernate indoors (although I know by March, I'll be ready to get outdoors again!). What are your favorite things about this month? I love the feeling of a fresh start, winter hats and coats, and also the thought that, in just one week, we'll get to watch Amy Poehler and Tina Fey host the Golden Globes again! 

I also always think carefully about my resolutions this time of year. My goals this year are:

1) To plan more frequent phone chats with friends and family (texting is great and all, but there's nothing as fun as catching up and laughing over the phone!).

2) To practice yoga at least once a week. There is an awesome studio in my neighborhood, and I love going, but need to make it a routine.

3) To write more—for myself. I have lots of ideas swirling around, but I need to actually block off time to put the pen to the paper. :)

4) To continue to work on my French. My vacation to France and Italy is just five months away!

What are you excited about this month—and in the year ahead?

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January Page: A toast!

This is a little bit belated, but happy January, my darling readers! The holidays came and went so fast—I was home in Massachusetts, relaxing and catching up with family and friends. We even got snow! :) And now, I have some big news for the new year: I'm moving to Brooklyn! It's definitely an exciting change, but hard to believe I'm leaving the Manhattan apartment that I've lived in for the past five years. That said, I can't wait to move to a new neighborhood, and one that not only has a Trader Joe's, but Brooklyn Bridge Park, too. There's no better place to see the Manhattan skyline at night!

As 2013 begins, I gave some thought to a few things I'm looking forward to this year:

1) Settling into my new apartment—and a new borough, too.

2) Running another 10K in Central Park.

3) Visiting my little sister in California, and hopefully planning another trip across the pond.

4) Taking French lessons.

5) Finding even more time to write!

What are you looking forward to the most this year? January might just be one of my favorite months—there's nothing better than a fresh start. Plus, you get to wear cozy (and cute) winter hats, play in the snow, and fantasize about a warm weather escape. So, cheers to a wonderful and bright new year ahead—and thank you for continuing to read and keep up with my blog!

xx      

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Culture Page

There's lots to look forward to in 2012! This month, I can't stop thinking about three things:

1) The Artist

2) Smash

3) Season 5 of Mad Men — finally announced!

Are you planning to tune in/check out any of the above?

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