Social Cocktails

Passion - Cee-Lo - "No One's Gonna Love You"

2013-06-14T09:55:00.002-04:00

I always love this song when I hear it, but forget that the video is 20x better. The emotion is just amazing across the actors and you just totally get pulled in to the entire thing. Love. Hate. Anger. All there.

Beautiful. Bastille.

2013-06-05T18:11:00.002-04:00

THIS. THIS. THIS. Bastille.

Or do you not think so far ahead (ahead)?
'Cause I've been thinkin' 'bout forever (Oooh, oooh)

Minute 2 gets me every time.

on traveling by yourself

2013-03-25T17:19:00.001-04:00

I think everyone needs to travel alone at least once in their life. It doesn't need to be to a foreign land, or for weeks at a time, but it's an experience I think everyone should have.

Traveling alone is different. You deal with yourself a lot more. You eat by yourself. (Try to not bring your phone with you to the table---it's a challenge) You eat the entire bread basket...by yourself. (or maybe that's just me) You learn to appreciate everything around you. Sounds of the beach. Sounds coming from the elderly client next to you discussing how mundane they've become (maybe that's just me again.)

I went to Fort Lauderdale this weekend for a quick day trip (like 24 hours actually) after a client meeting in Miami. Checked into the hotel, checked into dinner at 3030 Restaurant (my favorite) and ordered enough wine to celebrate a quick day at the beach and to celebrate the ending to a good work week.

Justin Timberlake : Mirrors on SNL

2013-03-19T09:43:00.004-04:00

I'm dying with this. Pure dying. Even the backup singers can't help but get lost in the music. SO GOOD.

A first timer at Bikram Yoga

2013-02-18T18:29:00.000-05:00

I'm not into yoga. I'm really bad at it. I'm not that flexible and for some reason I just can't hit poses for that long or bend sideways with my leg behind my head. (Sounds easy right?) But yet - despite knowing all of this, I decided to take Bikram Yoga this morning on my President's Day off.

I'm not a 100% newbie to yoga. I took a class a few months back at Area Yoga in Brooklyn. More of the Vinyasa style. Moving, but not sweating. Relaxing and yet I got a workout. I liked it but it wasn't a "workout" to me...compared to what I normally do for fitness: 2-3 high intensity SoulCycle classes every week, and runs around Central Park when it's warmer out.

But that said, I knew I needed to do something different. Everyone says you need to switch up your body workouts, change it up a bit so it hits different muscles. So I did.

Bikram is interesting. There's definitely a smell. There's a vibe. There are sounds people make that you don't understand and there is a lot of skin showing. But it's good. You SWEAT. My friend Matt told me I'd probably look down and have a pool of sweat underneath me. He was correct. You hit 26 posts. (Found them here on Pinterest naturally.)

I probably hit 3 out of the 26 poses properly, but I am told that's OK. I felt relaxed at the end and had a clear head. They are very good to newbies and are helpful and understanding. I mean, not everyone can hit those poses right away. I also understand why they tell you not to drink alcohol before. Going in there with a hangover would be absolutely brutal.

If you're interested in going check out Bikram Yoga NYC. They offer a newbie deal for the first week - $27 = 7 days unlimited. One class is $25 so it's pretty much a deal even if you go twice.

Run to this: Bastille Pompeii

2013-01-28T12:37:00.003-05:00

I have moments in Soul Cycle classes when I close my eyes and just get lost in the music. (It happened this weekend and I missed a couple of intervals but I didn't even care) I constantly keep an ear out for good songs that will improve my mood, whether at work or on the dreaded treadmill as the temperature continues to never be appealing for a run at 7am...sorry 3 degree weather.

Bastille, one of my latest favorites has that song. It's been on repeat since Friday. Pompeii. It's not out until March officially on their new album but the early releases have me playing this on repeat. Plus the new video is just awesome.

Enjoy.

Listen to This: St. Lucia

2013-01-22T17:37:00.001-05:00

I never go early to shows because I don't like waiting around to see the opening acts. That, and I'm also probably running late from pre-show dinner with my friends who decided that "ONE MORE GLASS" was a good idea so we're running in late.

Last night my sister and I saw Ellie Goulding at Terminal 5, but showed up early to see their opener St. Lucia. SO GLAD WE DID. This guy is good. The music is just clear and catchy and I immediately whispered (well, yelled amongst the loud folks surrounding me to my sister nearby) - I NEED THIS.

Top song I'm digging from them here:

Welcome Back Girls! We've Missed You.

2013-01-14T09:00:00.001-05:00

Bless you Lena Dunham for your writing, your wit, and your willingness to put it out there all over again for Season 2.

The show has turned into more of an event of "let me check off how many things I (or one of my friends) has done from the episode" vs. a "hey let's watch this great show on TV!". (NO I haven't made out with a gay guy...that I know of at least...but wait I totally know someone who has.)

Shoshanna is my absolute starting favorite so far this season (Her karaoke. Her pretend DJing. Everything.). I want to yell at Marnie to eat a hamburger. Hannah needs to stop changing bed pans for her ex boyfriend and Jessa - please do not divorce or do anything mean to Thomas John (Chris O'Dowd) because I LOVE HIM.

Welcome back Girls. We love you. AND APPARENTLY SO DOES EVERYONE ELSE.

The New Drink (Sanity Keeper) - The English Margarita at Ditch Plains

2013-01-10T15:15:00.000-05:00

Sometimes days happen where meetings run into meetings. Sleep doesn't seem to come as easily even if your normal routine of watching SVU before bed hasn't changed in months. Your muscles ache from "oh so good" workouts and yet you're still trying to get things going in the new year on a schedule that is normal.

These are the days when the only thing that will keep you (me) smiling (or not punching someone) is a dark bar, a good friend and a drink that just hits the spot.

This was last night. The drink: English Margarita. The bar: Ditch Plains. The mood: Immediately improved.

This just may be my new cocktail for the summer/year. Tequila, Cucumber water, lime juice, crushed ice. Put it in a PINT GLASS. That's it!

Happy New Year!

2013-01-02T12:02:00.001-05:00

DJ Earworm does it again with this mashup of 2012 and all of the great songs that were released. FUN, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Gotye, Adele - basically my obsessions and something I think I definitely heard in Soul Cycle. Listen and download it. You're welcome.

Bastille - Flaws (Recorded at Abbey Road)

2012-12-03T12:54:00.003-05:00

This guy's voice is gorgeous. This song and instrumental accompaniment just work.

Why People Magazine Got It 100% Right This Year With Channing Tatum

2012-11-14T14:23:00.001-05:00

THANK YOU PEOPLE MAGAZINE!!!

Gabrielle Aplin - The Power of Love

2012-11-09T15:22:00.004-05:00

Originally heard this cover in the new John Lewis Christmas advertising.

This girl's voice is gorgeous.

Another good one from Gabrielle here.

SNL - Fun - 'Some Nights'

2012-11-04T12:03:00.000-05:00

So awesome.

A computer just for women - please tell me this is a friggin joke

2012-10-23T17:32:00.000-04:00

OK. First BIC introduced the pen made solely for the ladies. And now Fujitsu has come out with its own line of...wait for it...LADY COMPUTERS. Named: Floral Kiss.

The laptop comes in three lady-friendly colors: Feminine Pink, Elegant White, and Luxury Brown - perfect to match our floral pants and dresses. The computer also comes pre-loaded with lady-friendly apps like a DIARY, SCRAPBOOK, and DAILY HOROSCOPE. I'm guessing the next apps will be your monthly period calendar, a location based wine store locator and a seasonal reminder app for when it's time to wear white pants.

I'm still not sure if this shit is real but just watch the video posted on the Facebook page and go from there.

Dance Fever - Bruno Mars on SNL

2012-10-21T11:31:00.001-04:00

Well this song is impossible to not dance to. This performance was fantastic. From the backup singers to the choreography.

Bruno Mars - Locked out of Heaven - SNL

love ellie

2012-10-17T23:54:00.000-04:00

What do I stand for

Most nights I don't know

Try

2012-10-12T09:08:00.000-04:00

I'm obsessed with this whole album. The first single is great.

Funny how the heart can be deceiving

More than just a couple times

Why do we fall in love so easy

Even when it's not right

Where there is desire

There is gonna be a flame

Where there is a flame

Someone's bound to get burned

But just because it burns

Doesn't mean you're gonna die

You've gotta get up and try try try

Gotta get up and try try try

You gotta get up and try try try

Try to watch this and not cry

2012-10-10T10:55:00.002-04:00

So beautiful.

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis : "Same Love" featuring Mary Lambert (who by the way needs to become bigger)

Power Song: P!NK - Just Give Me a Reason

2012-10-03T14:35:00.001-04:00

My instructor at Soul Cycle played this last night and I fell in LOVE. P!NK + Nate Reuss from FUN. Beyond good.

Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
It's in the stars
It's been written in the scars on our hearts
We're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again

Inappropriate Chairs

2012-09-27T14:55:00.000-04:00

As an expert on hot celebrities (disclaimer: I'm not- I just tweet about them constantly) I was obviously sent this chair on sale today on Fab.com by multiple friends and people on the Internet who think they know me.

Yes, a chair with Ryan Gosling's face on the seat. Yes, the title of the product being "Sit on my Face Ryan Gosling" with other celebs like George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Katie Holmes (really? Katie?)

This ridiculous thing costs more than $950 retails and $515 on sale at fab.com --- if anyone hears about someone actually buying one I want the story. I also want to know if they bought a set of 4 for the kitchen table.

SNL/ Mumford & Sons love

2012-09-23T19:31:00.000-04:00

SNL this week was lackluster. I'm sorry Kristen Wiig took a lot of soul away from the set when she left. I'm holding on to Bill Heder and Sudeikis but otherwise....snooze.

Musical guests Mumford & Sons of course were FANTASTIC. Clips below from their performance.

Whore's bath?

2012-09-21T17:20:00.000-04:00

This clip from Happy Endings represents everything.

Rainy day jam : AWOLNATION

2012-09-18T14:48:00.000-04:00

I have become OBSESSED with this album lately.

All I need, all all I need,

All I need, all all I need...

Is you

smiling

at me, all all I need,

All I need, all all I need,

All I need, all all I need...

is life, love

with you

Baseball

2012-09-17T21:16:00.000-04:00

Yesterday we went to the Yankees game. I ate carbs. Drank a beer. Introduced Lexi to the best thing ever made: DIPPIN' DOTS.

Hugged a Derek Jeter statue.

It was an awesome day.

Thanks Meg!