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One subway ride to and cab ride back from LES: about $20.

A fun Tuesday celebrating two of my good friends’ birthdays: priceless.

My go-to breakfast lately: under $2.
(packet of regular oatmeal, ground flax, sliced banana, cinnamon, almond butter)

Having a healthier and cheaper breakfast than when I Seamless it: priceless.

One day off to get a gazillion errands done all over the city: only 6 hours.

Taking a break from the concrete craziness in one of my favorite city parks: priceless.

One new makeup product (review to come!) from Sephora: $28.

Treating myself to something I’ve wanted for weeks: priceless.

Finally trying Quest’s Peanut Butter Protein Cups: included in the sampler box they recently sent me.

The fact that they are delicious and include 20 grams of protein: priceless.

(full review to come on these as well!)

The new boat my dad bought for our shore house: none of yo’ business.

The fact that he named it “Neesie G” after my mom: priceless.

Accepting the invitation: a good dose of humility and surrender.

The fact that there even is an invitation: priceless.

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What is priceless to you lately? What’s your go-to breakfast right now?

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One girly date with Monica at Casellula: about $30.

Chatting about the fact that we have the same secret plan for our future: priceless.

A Sunday trip to the Pocono Raceway: a (much-needed) 36-hour escape from the city.

Going to my very first Nascar race with one of my favorite people: priceless.

One coffee to get me through a 7am train ride: $2.10.

Being close enough to Pennsylvania to make a last minute quick trip home: priceless.

My cell phone having a personal hotspot for internet access: free with my data plan.

The ability to pin while on the train: priceless.

Watching The Bachelorette After the Final Rose: staying up an hour later than I wanted to.

Finding out that Juan Pablo will be the new Bachelor: priceless.

One Blue Plate 2.0 from Blue Sage Grille: $19.

Eating one of the most delicious vegetarian meals I’ve ever (despite being a carnivore): priceless.

Getting myself to remember this promise: a daily practice.

This promise: priceless.

Your turn! What’s priceless to you right now?
Ever been to a Nascar race?

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Five fake flowers from a tourist-filled convenient store on 34th street: $6.

Braving Midtown Manhattan on a Friday during rush hour to complete our Kentucky Derby Hats: priceless.

Enough Mexican food from Baja Fresh to feed a small army: over $100.

Ending the amazing weekend by celebrating Cinco De Mayo with friends: priceless.

“Detoxing” after a long weekend of treating my body like crap: a boat load of my favorite healthy foods.

Having too much fun this weekend to even care about trying to be healthy: priceless.

Being in my mid-twenties and feeling like every decision I make is more important than ever: only a little bit stressful.

Realizing that at the end of the day, I have all I’ll ever really need: priceless.

How was your weekend? Did you celebrate Kentucky Derby and/or Cinco De Mayo?

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Finally being roommates with my best friend: took about 2 years.

Having a best friend who I can be silly and weird with but will also challenge me when I need it most: priceless.

Making the last minute decision to go to a Friday night comedy show: $24 cover.

Laughing my butt off for two hours straight: priceless.

Having an adventure day from 3pm – midnight on Saturday: way more than I’d like to admit.

Having an adventure day from 3pm – midnight on Saturday: priceless.

Deciding to stay in and cook Sunday brunch: stopping at 3 different stores for the needed ingredients.

Taking the opportunity to whip together a killer new concoction: priceless.

(That would be shrimp sautéed in bacon grease, topped with goat cheese, served with homemade guacamole. Unreal.)

Tickets to the Mansions on the Moon show: $10 each.

Spending a Sunday night seeing one of my favorite bands (and discovering a new one): priceless.

Not knowing what the future holds: confusing and kind of scary.

Knowing that the victory has already been won: priceless.

What experience have you found to be priceless lately?
What was the highlight of your weekend?

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Some new décor and dishware for the apartment: free as Christmas gifts for Erica and I.

Some new décor and dishware for the first time in ???: priceless.

A massive breakfast and coffee from the corner deli: $10.

Catching up with my best friend after a week of not seeing each other: priceless.

Getting caught up with work after the holiday: about 3 hours of our Saturday.

That work taking place on the couch while watching a movie and eating truffles: priceless.

A long-overdue night out with Jessi and Erica: a stolen phone…therefore no photos.

The fact that I have money saved and was planning on upgrading my phone soon anyway: priceless.

A ticket to the FreelyBe New Year’s Eve party at (the changed venue of) Mister H: $115.

Saying goodbye to an amazing 2012 and ringing in the new year with my favorite people: priceless.

(If you’re in New York, join us!)

Help a girl out! Thoughts on iPhone 4S versus the iPhone 5? I had an iPhone 4 and was perfectly happy with it…

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A perfect FreelyBe holiday party: one ski lodge-themed venue and a group of our favorite people.

The embarrassment of later finding out I was socializing with a head covered in fake snow: priceless.

One commute to Pennsylvania: a train ticket, good music, and some boredom selfies.

The flexibility of being able to work remotely for my dad’s company: priceless.

A cozy decorated office and insane holiday food spread: a happy heart and full stomach.

Having a “work day” of spending (much missed) time with my office family: priceless.

One girls’ dinner out: about five Cobb Salads from Elmo.

Getting to know the lovely miss Madi for the past year before she moves back to New Zealand on Friday: priceless.

What has been priceless to you over this holiday season?