Category Archives for Quotes

For Just a Moment

“Someday, when we both reminisce, We’ll both say there wasn’t too much we missed, And through the tears, We’ll smile when we recall We had it all, For just a moment. Time goes on, People touch and then they’re gone, … Continue reading →

08. June 2013 by Alyssa
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Life Lesson #26

“We accept the love we think we deserve.” — The Perks of Being a Wallflower Just something to think about.

05. June 2013 by Alyssa
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Just a Rolling Stone

Mick Jagger, on getting what he wants: “Sometimes you wake up in the morning and you look at your old spoon, and you say to yourself, ‘Mick, it’s time to get yourself a new spoon.’  And you do.” [M&M Nails … Continue reading →

30. May 2013 by Alyssa
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Fridays with Frankie D: Volume 11

After successfully making it through the past 48 hours, I’m pretty sure I can do just about anything.  For starters, I haven’t slept.  I’ve survived an 18 hour flight with enough turbulence to shave off at least two years of … Continue reading →

17. May 2013 by Alyssa
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Walking Along

“We’re all just walking each other home.” – Ram Dass [And sometimes those walks home include buffalo chicken pizza eaten on the floor of the filthy disgusting subway station.  YOLO.]

11. May 2013 by Alyssa
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São Paulo, Brazil

“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; The courage to change the things I can; And the wisdom to know the difference.” A beautiful prayer for a beautiful city.  I don’t ever want to leave. … Continue reading →

04. May 2013 by Alyssa
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Fridays with Frankie D: Volume 9

OY from Brazil! I hope the sun is shining bright wherever you are.  And, if it’s not, I hope you’re making your own sunshine. God, I’m lame. I had a few things weighing heavy on my heart this week and, … Continue reading →

03. May 2013 by Alyssa
Categories: Drinks, Food, Fridays With Frankie D, Friends, Guest Post, Hoboken, Quotes, Real Talk | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | 14 comments

Perfectly Imperfect

I stumbled across an interesting article the other day titled Instagram’s Envy Effect.  The first line reads: “Everyone’s life looks better on social media.  And that’s the problem.” I was immediately intrigued. Don’t be fooled; I love social media.  A … Continue reading →

01. May 2013 by Alyssa
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Biggest Loser

Linus Van Pelt: You know, Charlie Brown, they say we learn more from losing than from winning. Charlie Brown: Then that must make me the smartest person in the world. Speaking of losing… Rest in Peace, 2012-2013 New Jersey Devils. … Continue reading →

22. April 2013 by Alyssa
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Now & Then

This weekend, we had veeeeesitors! Our best friends from home came up from DC to visit for the weekend. FLASH BACK! (I think that this was the very first day of senior year in 2005.  How in God’s name was … Continue reading →

22. April 2013 by Alyssa
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