Moments of Musing

It’s Okay … My Blog Name is Long

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Today, I’m intertwining 2 fun linkups!
Its Ok Thursdays

It’s okay that my blog name, City Girl Finding Her Place in the World, is quite long. I promise it suits me well. And it tells a bit about me. I am a female from NYC, hence “city girl.” I was born and raised here and I came back after college to attend law school here. If I were to move, it’s a 90% chance it’d have to be to an urban city, as well because I love diversity and (most of the time) the constant hustle and bustle.

…Now for the more complicated part of my blog name. As for “finding my place in the world,” while I love NYC, I’m not sure this is the place for my 24-year-old self to be right now and it’s okay to feel this way. It’s so crowded and expensive and my job prospects might take me to another U.S. city.

I love traveling. You’ll often read about my travels and see photos from them. I’ve lived in 3 cities – 2 American (State College, PA and NYC) and 1 European (Barcelona). I have been to 15 American states, 12 countries, and 3 continents. I hope to make it to all 50 states, as well as all 7 continents one day. I have a tendency to fall in love with (almost) every place I visit and it’s okay. I am always sad to leave a destination and I come back wanting to move there. I think each place was better than the last. But I think the biggest pieces of my heart are here in NYC (obviously); in State College where I went to Penn State for college; Barcelona, where I studied abroad for 4 months; and VA. Beach, where T lived for the first 10 months of our relationship and where we created so many great memories. He’s currently in Hawaii so I say my heart is there too, but while Hawaii is BEAUTIFUL, I don’t feel the same connection with it as I do VA. Beach – probably because I go every few months as opposed to every month. See what I mean when I say I fall in love with places??

Ultimately, I am looking very forward to “finding my place,” and having T join me next year. I don’t know just yet where that is but it’s okay 🙂 This favorite quote of mine explains my feelings quite perfectly:

“I accepted it’s okay to not be totally sure about where you live. It’s okay to be somewhere with most of your heart when a piece of it is somewhere else. It’s okay to love and appreciate where you are while still knowing that one day you’re going to want to try to be somewhere else, and it’s okay to not know when that will be.” 
— Amber Fox

What does your blog name mean? And what are you okay with?

A Winter Without UGGs

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If you look in my shoe closet you’ll find flats, rain boots, tennis shoes, sneakers, heels … But ::gasp:: no UGGs.
They’re missing from my shoe collection because I threw away my old pairs last year and then swore I wouldn’t be an UGG wearer again. . . Well, let me tell you all – don’t do it. This winter has been a chilly one and I have, on many an occasion, whined that I wished I had UGGs in my closet. Why did I swear off UGGs? Because I thought they were too pricey. You see, I am a poor law student and I’ve wanted more valuable things from my parents and T, such as money for Hawaii trips or an iPad mini … priorities, priorities. And I thought UGGs are not fashionable enough for being so pricey.
But I must’ve forgotten the reason why I’ve loved them all these years – their comfort and warmth. Since it’s already nearing March, I am not buying a pair and I am happy I can say that I successfully went a winter without succumbing to the UGG fad. But that success will be shortlived because you bet ya bottom dollar, I’ll be buying and wearing a pair (or two) next winter! (I will also be investing in good leather boots because buying cheap, low quality ones every year adds up.) 
Okay, that’s the most I’ve ever said “UGGs” in my life!

Hope you’re all staying warm 🙂
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What a Pain in the Neck!

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Both literally and figuratively. 
I finally went to the doctor after having neck and back pain since  the end of October. Well, I happen to have 3 bulging disks and muscle spasm(s) in my neck. I haven’t had an MRI of my back but it hurts so I’m sure I have some there, too. Now, this is better than my worst fear of what was wrong when I was suffering from headache, ear aches, chest pains and tingling in my arm so I’m not complaining too, too much. I’m keeping perspective, remember? 🙂 

I am bummed, though, because I can’t really work out. So I am putting myself on a diet. Sad Jackie is sad. I don’t really like “dieting” but I don’t want to get out of shape. Beginning today, I am dropping rice and sweets from my diet. Next week, I will drop flour. I’m nervous because I haven’t “dieted” in quite a while. Wish me luck!

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Music-filled Monday

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I am super busy today, which means my day will be filled with music as I type away on my laptop. Enjoy some of my favorite jams right now 🙂

And in honor of last night’s Oscars:
Jennifer Hudson looked and sounded a-mazing. I really look up to her with everything she’s been through from the murders of her mother, sister and nephew to her weight battle. 
As for Adele, I was so happy she won an Oscar. I think she has an amazing voice.
My favorite looks of the Oscar’s were:
Charlize Theron
Kerry Washington’s (dress only)
& Naomi Watts
Have a great Monday!

What Gal Doesn’t Love Sexy Panties?

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I came across this blog posting (http://www.pinklouloulove.com/2012/12/santa-drops-panties.html) in December and thought it would be super fun to do with my girlfriends. But December was a hectic month with finals, T’s leave and holidays so we decided to have a Valentine’s Day Themed Ladies’ Night Panty Party. Here are some pictures from last night:

Most ladies bought VS panties 🙂 We all picked numbers out of a hat. #1 went first and picked the person whose present (panties) she wanted to open. Then #2 picked and so on. Girls with higher numbers could “steal” someone else’s already opened panties if they liked them more, essentially forcing the girl whose panties she likes more to switch with her.

We then played some games for prizes. I made the above game – “Girl Talk Jar.” You pick a popsicle stick and ask the gal to your left the question (from “What is your #1 purse essential? to “What is your biggest pet peeve that guys do?”) on the stick. That person can give you up to 3 clue words and then whoever guesses the answer first gets 1 point. First person to 5 pts wins a prize. We also played Valentine’s Day-themed Bingo 🙂 I came home with sexy love dice ;), a nail filer and a nail polish. Plus, a VS lip gloss and chocolates in my goody bag 🙂 

And then we ate and drank the night away 🙂

 
Mini beef empanadas I made for the night 
It was a great night filled with lots of fun and was just what I needed as a pick me up from these last few days!