Whitney in the City

Why do I think living in Manhattan is so fantastic?

Because it is.

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Dec
4th
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Happy birthday, Mom! I won’t reveal her age, but I will say this: I love you very, very much and I miss you oodles. Can’t wait to see you at Christmas. :)

Happy birthday, Mom!

I won’t reveal her age, but I will say this: I love you very, very much and I miss you oodles. Can’t wait to see you at Christmas. :)

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Dec
2nd
Tue
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Comb your hair and don’t wear sweats. Control your hyperness (cut down on the sugar if you have to). Don’t act desperate.
— 9-year-old Alec Greven in his book, How to Talk to Girls
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This is where I want to spend my birthday. Thanks to Sara for finding it — my plan to turn her into a Crazy Cat Lady is working perfectly (purrfectly?).
This is where I want to spend my birthday. Thanks to Sara for finding it — my plan to turn her into a Crazy Cat Lady is working perfectly (purrfectly?).
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sarakatherine: Whitney and I just bought tickets to see BSpears in New Jersey on March 13th. Squeeeeee!! Can’t wait! Meredith and I bought tickets to her tour our freshman year of college, but Brit cancelled to go play with K-Fed instead. Needless to say, we were devastated. Hopefully this time around will be more succesful.

sarakatherine:

Whitney and I just bought tickets to see BSpears in New Jersey on March 13th. Squeeeeee!!

Can’t wait! Meredith and I bought tickets to her tour our freshman year of college, but Brit cancelled to go play with K-Fed instead. Needless to say, we were devastated. Hopefully this time around will be more succesful.

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Nov
29th
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I just like to smile. Smiling’s my favorite.
— Elf. I watched this movie at least 100 times the week it came out on DVD. It always makes me happy and puts me in the Christmas spirit. :)
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Jana and I are both watching 'Elf' on TV

  • me: You smell like beef and cheese, you don't smell like Santa.
  • *three minutes later*
  • Jana: I just heard that part. Are you ahead of me?
  • me: No, I knew it was coming. :)
  • Jana: Of course you did.
  • Jana: Remember when you used to practically recite the whole thing in our dorm room? Pure talent. Underappreciated I tell you.
  • Jana: You'll show the world. Just wait. You'll show 'em.
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After a fantastic week in the city, Mom and Kelsey departed at 4:30 a.m. to head back to Abilene. I can’t put into words how much it meant to have them here and introduce them to my current home. It’s also a great feeling to show someone new around the city — it’s almost like you fall in love with NYC all over again. My favorite part? Going to the opening night of New York City Ballet’s The Nutcracker, which was absolute perfection. I really, really need NYCB season tickets. Or a boyfriend to take me to the shows. Because everyone in Manhattan is out of town for the holidays, I spent my afternoon alone in Union Square. It’s amazing how, in a city of so many people, there are times you feel completely alone. I’m trying to stay entertained til everyone returns to town on Monday, but I’m definitely going through post-holiday depression.

After a fantastic week in the city, Mom and Kelsey departed at 4:30 a.m. to head back to Abilene. I can’t put into words how much it meant to have them here and introduce them to my current home. It’s also a great feeling to show someone new around the city — it’s almost like you fall in love with NYC all over again. My favorite part? Going to the opening night of New York City Ballet’s The Nutcracker, which was absolute perfection. I really, really need NYCB season tickets. Or a boyfriend to take me to the shows.

Because everyone in Manhattan is out of town for the holidays, I spent my afternoon alone in Union Square. It’s amazing how, in a city of so many people, there are times you feel completely alone. I’m trying to stay entertained til everyone returns to town on Monday, but I’m definitely going through post-holiday depression.

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[Flash 9 is required to listen to audio.]

Pride can stand a thousand trials
The strong will never fall
But watching stars without you
My soul cries

[des’ree]

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Nov
28th
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Whitney, whenever you talk all I hear is ‘blah blah blah.’ You need to make your sentences more interesting.
— Kelsey, my 10-year-old sister
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So many brave people ice skating in Central Park.
So many brave people ice skating in Central Park.
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On the Staten Island Ferry checking out the Statue of Liberty.
On the Staten Island Ferry checking out the Statue of Liberty.
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Yesssss. I need a Crazy Cat Lady action figure for my birthday.
Yesssss. I need a Crazy Cat Lady action figure for my birthday.
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Enjoying the most amazing breakfast ever at Max Brenner in Union Square.
Enjoying the most amazing breakfast ever at Max Brenner in Union Square.
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Nov
27th
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Thanksgiving, NYC hobo-style: Instead of making reservations at an over-priced restaurant, Mom and I whipped up some homestyle food here at the apartment, which included a rotisserie chicken, grilled asparagus, loaded potatoes, cheesy broccoli and rice, deviled eggs, avocado salad and crescent rolls. Oh, and pecan pie a la mode. Not as delicious as Mom’s cooking in Abilene, but very, very close. And served on paper plates! So classy.

Thanksgiving, NYC hobo-style: Instead of making reservations at an over-priced restaurant, Mom and I whipped up some homestyle food here at the apartment, which included a rotisserie chicken, grilled asparagus, loaded potatoes, cheesy broccoli and rice, deviled eggs, avocado salad and crescent rolls. Oh, and pecan pie a la mode.

Not as delicious as Mom’s cooking in Abilene, but very, very close. And served on paper plates! So classy.

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Yay Thanksgiving!
Yay Thanksgiving!
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