In grade eight, my teacher Mr. Morais asked us to write some advice for the people of the future. It was a vague project, but I was so excited to do it that I wrote mine at lunch and handed it in before the end of the day. He liked it, read it aloud to the class and forever gave me the gall to think that my advice to anyone was worthy. Here is that list. (Obviously, this is riddled with clichés and some of it is embarrassing to share, but there are some points that I still strongly believe in.)
Derek Jeter's Final Home Game
I am not a Yankees fan, but this was a fantastic game and easily one of the best nights I've ever experienced in New York City. I could tell you the specifics of the game or you could just watch the highlights here or read about it here if you didn't see it.
Not only was it an especially cinematic game, but the vibe in the stadium? I will absolutely never forget it. There will never be a way to express how insane this night felt. I can only imagine how hardcore Yankees fans felt about it. It was definitely the best baseball game I've ever been to.
The best parts?
Every time an Oriole hit a homerun, the fan who caught it would throw the ball back onto the field! The first time that happened, it was funny. But when it kept happening? Amazing.
The cleaners did the YMCA dance as they cleaned the diamond.
The guy that sat next to me proposed to his girlfriend.
Hearing that stadium blast Frank Sinatra's New York, New York when Jeter said goodbye on the field? I'm never gonna hear that song again and not think of that moment.
I will forever be thankful to my friend Bapi for offering me a ticket to this game. You're getting a gift, Bapi. I swear it's coming. I'm trying to think of something equally appropriate and great since you let me be apart of this crazy historic game. It was beyond kind of you to ask me to come, thank you so much.
TV Hangover at Videology
This place is probably the best thing about Brooklyn. It could be described as just a bar, but I think the more accurate label would be that it's a bar/screening room. You'll get a feel for the place just by looking at their calendar of events.
Once in awhile, they have a "TV Hangover" night where they show hours of a specific television show, with games and specials based on whatever show they're doing that night. I really wanted to go to this Lost one, but unfortunately my brother lives in another country and couldn't go with me.
Anyway, it's definitely better than just going to a plain old bar, so I'm telling you to check it out if you're ever looking for something a little bit more fun than a boring night out drinking.
Mom Says
Illustration by Andrew Hamm
Illustration by Andrew Hamm
Travel Jewelry Pouch
Available at Pottery Barn
Available at Pottery Barn
How have I never seen nor owned this beauty? I feel like it might have been only available to women of a certain class, but now some deviant at Pottery Barn snatched the idea from the higher ups and made it available to us simple folk for the completely (un)reasonable price of $80.
Don't get me wrong, I'm grateful. I'm definitely going to put it on my Christmas list. Look at it! It's gorgeous! And so practical! Can't wait to be a woman of a certain class.
“Faith is the art of holding on to things in spite of your changing moods and circumstances.”
New Parent Idea
Astoria Bier & Cheese
Remember how I'm a big fan of Murray's in the city? Well, with the arrival of these (two!) locations of Astoria Bier & Cheese in (duh) Astoria, I never have to get on an E train again.
This is the burrata plate I ate.
Full disclosure: it's not as good as the burrata at The Smith, but it's still pretty memorable. Here's their BLT.
I had a bite of that one and it was really good. I'm not crazy into beer, but apparently this place is known for it. Why is it called bier and not beer? I don't know, but I'm guessing that's what makes it more expensive? Just a theory. Anyway, if you're in Astoria looking for good cheese-centric restaurants, this is the place.
Sidenote: Happy Birthday to the best there is, the kindest kindergarten teacher on this planet and my best friend in the universe. You're wicked and I love you, Harmeet.
Dog Playing Dead
I can't describe how much this made me laugh.
Miss America
Everything about this is fantastic.