So I had to take this Code of Conduct course for our parent company IPG.  It was pretty much made up of all these fake instances of a fake company and the trouble one could get in to.  I tried to get out of it but after three threatening emails I finally took it.  It pretty much discouraged workers of having blogs.  HA.  Not happening.  As long as I don't talk about my political views or charitable organizations I'd like to support I'm good.

Sheeessssh.

Anywho.  This is a shortish week for me as I decided to take tomorrow off.  Woah.  I haven't taken a day off since the 5th grade (just like the commercial says).  We get these free days in the summer we can use whenever we want.  This has been a slow week post event and Fridays are typically the least busy of all the days in the week so yeah.  I'm sure I'll still be doing some sort of work.  Also it's the all staff meeting that I may or may not take part in.

I started the South Beach Diet again on Monday.  I've been doing really well.  The only thing I fight with is the fact that I should be eating little small meals all day and I just can't.  I'm never that hungry.  I've been living off almonds and salads pretty much.  I may venture out to the supermarket during lunch for some veggies and hummus.  Yum.  The only craving I've had was for Blueberry coffee at like 10 pm Tuesday night.  Weird.  Last night Roger made me this bowl of fruit that I LOVE but unfortunately I had to refuse.  Hardest thing ever.

So the other night I was positive the apocalypse was upon us.  I took this picture on my way to the gym on 3A.

So weird.  

New York.

Man I missed it.

Arrived in New York City on Monday and we were put up at the Dream Hotel.  Really funky and modern but you can tell it was a hostel like 5 years ago.  They played 90's tunes in the lobby - I'm talking Bell Biv Devoe, En Vogue and Boyz II Men.  Yeah crazy.  They put apples on the pillows and this blue light outlined the floors and the desk. And you COULD NOT turn them off.  I took a consensus the next day and no one knew the mystery of the blue light either.  So New York.

I ate one!  But don't worry they refilled them every night.

I took a photo of the crazy blue lights but they came out shitty in my camera phone.

Monday night I went out with Lauren who I missed SOOOOO much! We went to this place called Vnyl and their menus were made out of old 80's albums.  Right there I didn't care how the food was.  The place rocked.  My menu below.

Duh!  Love Lionel Richie.  Sex.  Lauren got Michael Jackson's thriller.  Food indeed was amazing even though we hardly ate any of it cause we were talking so much.  It was amazing to get together with her after being away from each other for 2+ years and catch up like we haven't missed a beat.  Love that gal and her super offish New York apt.  We grabbed some coffee after and chatted about ridiculous ness.  Twas a good night.  Went back to the ho and went sleepy sleep for a busy next day.

Got to the studio in the am.  Hustled to put my clients space together and merchandise it.  I put my first mannequin together and dressed them!  It's a very odd thing.  After I finished the whole thing it all fell and I had to do it again.  I was going to take some photos but that really killed my morale.

Anywho.  After everyone was done we went back to the hotel.  I did a little work and I got prepared to meet my client for a drink on the rooftop deck.  So nice.  So Sex and the City.  Then we went to meet everyone for dinner at Resto.  This place was insane.  They had a pig theme. Pigs feet, pigs ears, PIGS HEADS.  Yes pigs heads.  They deep fry pigs heads and put little ham sandwiches on the outside.  YEAH. They only serve two a night and by the time we got there they were sold out, to Steve's dismay.  One of the editors who came with us suggested it.  It was alright though.  For dessert they brought out a bunch of really fancy chocolates.  Oh and they had really yummy beers and they put them in fun non-beer like glasses.

Next day was the event.  It was crazy and as always I was still getting stuff together at the 11th hour.  I walked a mile to Staples to get some copies made.  Feet were KILLING.  But I didn't wear smart shoes.  A good amount of people showed up including my favorite and some new favorites.  Got some swag and it was really successful.  Then because I'm the nicest person I offered to get fedex labels - another mile.  Seriously I wanted to cut my feet off.

Left around 5 and made dinner plans with Molly and B with the boys.  I met the boys down after I freshened up and we waited forever for a cab forever because there were CRAZY insane downpours.  I wore a really cute dress (thanks Hill!) but this time wore my Chacos. We met at this sushi place called East.  It boasts a sushi conveyor belt that comes around and kind of lets you pick what you want.  However we sat in one of the private rooms on the second floor which came with a kareoke machine.  We decided it was too expensive but listening to the others around us was just as, if not more, entertaining.  It was a really good time.  We got drinks, tons of sushi and laughs were had.

Yum.  Most of it was gone by then but you get it.  Even though my feet were killing me I walked back 10 blocks before grabbing a cab.  I love walking at night in New York.  Such a gorgeous night.  Sad to leave this morning but good to get home.  

I want to go for fun soon.  Who's coming.

xo

Fact.  I fell in love this weekend.

In true Kristen fashion it is with an inanimate object.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2989521/0~2376780~6009391~6016197~6017771?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6017771&P=1

Helloo Lovaaa.  Yeah I kind of love them.  They put me back a pretty penny but - I got my holiday bonus - 6 months late but regardless, it still made my day.  I actually prefer it coming now.  I had so many bills around christmas I wouldn't have been able to have any fun with it.  So I bought those beauties up there.  I tried buying a pair of cheapies and they broke in less than a week.  Yeah it was a sign.  My Marc Jacobs ones are getting funky anyways.

I was going to model them for this here blog but I was afraid my photobooth would crack because of my hideous sunburn!  I really thought I was a superstar with the sunscreen yesterday.  I got out of the shower and put 30 on my face and 45 on my body and I come home in dire pain.  True story is that I didn't put any sun screen behind my legs and my butt sooo yeah it hurts alot.  I'm trying to wear pants around the house so my mom doesn't flip out.  I also have weird marks on my arm presumably from uneven sunscreen distribution.  Not cool.

The beach was great though and we decided we're going to try and make it a Sunday ritual.  So anyone who wants to beach it with us is welcome!

Saturday was also super hot.  I went to a Dunkin' event in Rhode Island and it was really great.  Not too many media showed up but the impact of the event was greater than any press it could have gotten.  And there were lots of cute boys there.  

After, I went home - did a little online shopping and enjoyed the pool for a while.  Went to Target for some fun summer stuff and a new shirt I plan on wearing when the big boss comes to town.  Robyn joined me for some thai food (even though she totes didn't want it - she's a saint) and it was amazing.  Sweet Lemons  on Rt 18 in Abington/Weymouth is AMAZING. Veggie tempura, chili fish, pad thai, thai rolls are the highlights.  I enjoyed a Dirty Martini (my offish drink of the summer).  Ack I want to go back right now.  Went back to go to sleep.  I was a loser on Saturday night.  Huge loser.

Now I am sitting my office in dire pain due to my burn.  My coworker is freezing and I am trying to convince her, with the heat that is coming off me  - that I could probably heat this whole building.

Dinner with the big boss on Wednesday.  Looking forward to it.  

Next week is the big week in New York where I hope to hook up with my sister from another mother Miss Lauren Brown who has turned into a serious new yorker and a few other faves.  There is a work purpose to this and I just saw the guest list - my secret BF will be there.  Blerg.

xo

So I know I have been wicked neglectful of this blog here but I just haven't had anything to blog about.

Well lie.  Denver was fun and totally not what I expected Denver to look like.  It felt like a resort  the place we were at.  Well it kind of was but it was just nice.  Felt like Florida at all times.

However the reason I post today is because Pat and  I went to see the Raconteurs last night and they were amazing.  Seriously amazing.  They are only that super super super short list of bands that are just 1 million times better live than you'd ever imagine (for the record other bands already on the list are the now defunct Hot Rod Circuit, Linkin Park *whateverrr* and Motion City Soundtrack).  One of those bands that when you go to listen to the album the next day you're like "Nah.  I can't." because you just can't.  It won't come close to how the song sounded live.  I could count 4 or 5 times during the show when I'm like I can't believe how many times I've skipped this song!  Example:  Old Enough, You Don't Understand Me, Blue Viens, Store Bought Bones.  Well fact I did LOVE store bought bones but they mixed it up, slowed it down and killed it.  Really I can't stop listening today.

We got a quick dinner before hand and headed in to the show.  Love Bank of America Pavillion also.  Best venue in Boston for sure.  I don't think it could ever be hot there because of the sea breeze and the back drop of the Boston skyline ain't so bad either.  

Ok totally can't see it.  But you get the gist.  So nice.  I would definitely go to a show there again.  We sat in the back where the cocktail tables are and to our surprise we had a reserved table.

Ok so all the tables we're reserved but w/e.  We felt special.  Some guy sat with us for a while and he was carrying around this weird tube.  We were convinced there was a gun in it - so we were confident that after we chatted him up about Mexican, photo booths and other mindless chatter - he would spare us.  We have very active imaginations.

Oh one more fun fact.  Jack White is NOT the lead singer.

The guy next to him in that picture is.  So weird.  I was like "Hey Jack White lost weight - and looks kind of hot" and Pat's like "That's not Jack White" Me: "Why is he singing!?"  So dumb.  The real singer actually looks like the lead singer of The Darkness.  Who BTW = not hot.

Must get back to work.  I still have the new album on my machine so if anyone wants it let me  know:)