MISERY ADORES COMPANY!!!

 Unfortunately we all have someone in our lives who seems to be perpetually unhappy. Though the sun is shimmering gorgeously against the back drop of a cerulean  sky, this individual would rather enlist the company of  you, "Friend", to hold the umbrella once again for them as they maneuver through their dark, and gloomy existence. It leaves one to wonder, must it always RAIN, Sylvia Plath? The old saying " Misery Loves Company" is the star in a drama I was unwillingly tossed into. Ms. M, as we will refer to her(Misery), came calling in the personification of a mutual friend of myself and boyfriend.  She had recently found out that her lover had replaced her for a newer model, and this reality left her a bit undone. So much in fact that she projected her anger toward anyone with even the vaguest of similarities to her ex-lover. Sharing the same Zodiac symbol as her love, I immediately fell victim to persecution. Her pain and loathing of situations completely irrelevant to my love life were brought very close to home...actually they were placed directly into my bed. Her therapy  in "over coming" her personal toils was to translate her failed relationship issues onto myself and lover's  relationship. She did this by identifying the characteristic that her ex and I  commonly posses. These similarities were concrete reasons why my man should reconsider his choices in loving me. Did she really desire for him to chuck me the duece? Was he actually considering it? A conversation between myself and lover quickly calmed my nerves, however I still racked my subconscious in hopes of finding her intentions behind this Smear Campaign against Mister Fish. I can only assume that her pain was so "DEEP" that she couldn't bear it alone. My advice to those who feel that pain and self loathing is a"group" exercise, guess again. The only way to get over pain is to LET IT GO! STOP DWELLING! Besides, most people cannot stand a party pooper!

            A  New Year, A New Begining

On the eve of my 26th birthday, I sit by my window smoking a cigarette. I am in a somber mood, simply reflecting upon the passing  year. Had I attained all that I'd assumed I would by now? Am I emotionally ready to depart from 25,and embarke upon 26,which is just 4 stops shy from the monumental 30. As a boy, I always assumed I'd be married by now.  27 was the year in which I would be financially secure, and by 28th I'd  be welcoming the birth of my first child.  Funny how God works,I guess. Although the ride has not been as predictable as I'd once configured, it has been quite magical. In retrospect, 25 as a whole was truly a year of childlike wonder,where I made the transition from adolescence stepping into manhood...one Prada loafer at a time.  Now Ladies, I admit to having a tad bit of apprehensions accepting the "RESPONSIBILTY" of being adult, and believe me I surprised even myself. 

Daily Nosh: Tuxedo Cookie

           In Honor of my 26th, lets dress it up a bit:

 

Couture Feather -Tier Sheath dress: Carmen Marc Valvo

Jeweled Platform Pump: Valentino

Jose&Marla Barrera Feather Cuff

Lace Top with Stretch wide leg pant: Zac Posen

Buckle Sandal: Prada

Fendi B. Pave Watch

Emillio Pucci Resin Pendant Necklace

Bajra Sequined  Embellished scarf

Roberto Coin Diamond Stud Earrings

Nosh Of The Day: The Darker The Berry....

Black Cherry

Trapunto hem Ikat dress by Oscar De La Renta

Christian Louboutin open-toed Very Passementerie Pump

Embroidered Scarf Alexander McQueen

Black Diamond &Onyx Earrings Joan Hornig

Featherweight Leather Jacket
Floral Print Dress Roberto Cavali

Knit Cardigan Jacket Armani Colozioni

Forever Tina Fringed boot Christian Louboutin

Pleated Shoulder Bag Christian Louboutin

The Word of the Day

Really,Now?!

I recently attended the annual Birthday B.B.Q for my fabulous girlfriend,  where the composition of trendy hipster and posh artsy individuals make for wonderful conversations. I decided that with the ratio of men and women being pretty similar, however age ranges between the two sexes differing slightly (older gents, younger women), I would be introduced to a vast array of ideals to feast upon. The topic of conversation was  "Relationships", and having chosen such a broad topic with all intentions, I sat back and was driven deep into the psyche of the party goers. Coincidentally enough, the destination majority of these voyages, though different in sex and social standing, made the common stop at a little place called "Independence".  

Which leaves me with the question: Can Independence in a Relationship truly exist?

Furnished by Wikipedia we review the word: INDEPENDENCE: 

 the self-government of a nation,country,or state by its residents and population,or some portion thereof, generally exercising sovereignty. 

The term Independence is used in contrast of subjugation,which refers to a region as a territory-subject to the political and military control of an external government. The word is sometimes used in a weaker sense to contrast with hegemony, the direct control of one nation by another,more powerful nation.

Independence can be the initial status of an emerging nation(often filling a political void), but is often an emancipation from some dominating power. It can be argued that Independence is a negative definition: the state of not being controlled by another power though colonialism, expansionism or imperialism. Independence may be obtained by decolonization, or by separation or dissolution.

Does this definition describe what the term Independent means to you?

A Girl's Gotta Eat!

Restaraunt Week 2008 NYC July 21-25/July 28-Aug 1st

The best accompaniment to " Living Delicious" is "Eating Delicious"! So Ladies, In the spirit of Restaraunt week, I suggest rounding up the "chicas" for a good old fashion Girl's Night. With 

some of the trendiest and yummiest New York Eateries hosting discounted rates on fine dining for lunch and dinner( Prefix :Lunch 24.07/Dinner 35.00) it would be a real boo-hoo to miss out.

Here are my picks, cause you know I love to NOSH!

Morimoto: Lunch 

88 10th Ave. 

212-989-8883

Nobu: Lunch

105 Hudson St.

212-219-0500

Brasserie 81/2: Lunch or Dinner

9W 57th St.

212-829-0812

Chinatown Brasserie:Lunch or Dinner

380 Lafeyette St.

212-533-7000

Ilili : Lunch/Dinner

236 5th Ave

212-683-2929

Daily Nosh: Sweet Like HONEY

In Honor of the Honey Bees

Colorblock Dress by Yves Saint Laurent

Small Oxford Sunglasses by Ralph Lauren (PL)

Lucy Croc-Embossed Clutch

Wide Chain Braceletby Stephen Dweck

Christian Louboutin Satin Peep Toe

 Silk Organza Trench Coat  by Dolce&Gabbana                   

Kleselstein-Cord Diamond Trim Heart Earrings