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girl meets tumblr.

After what must have been years of wanting to start a Tumblr, I finally did it.

(As if I need yet another Internet/social media platform, right?)

Although I absolutely love blogging and will continue to do so, I’ve always been drawn to the simplicity and ease of Tumblr. So on weeks where I seem to be MIA (like this one), this is where you can find me.

scenes from new york, 12.

{one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven}

a real hero.

Obsessed…

jersey girl.

While I admit that I’m on my way to becoming a bit of a Hamptons snob, there will never be anything quite like summers at the Jersey Shore.

Growing up my summers were spent in Cape May - playing all day on the beach, riding bikes around town, and evening trips to the Wildwood boardwalk for rides and Mack’s Pizza. Over the past few years my family has relocated to the Stone Harbor area. I wish I could spend more time here during the summer like I used to, but just being able to escape here for a few days is all I need to get my dose of Jersey.

…and my dose of Dairy Queen. Seriously New York – why in the world don’t you offer my beloved home of the Blizzard??

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t actually locked in my room working all day (the life of an entrepreneur/hustler), but just being here brings me back to my childhood and what summer is all about.

I’m not exactly sure when I’m headed back to the city, so I’m just going to soak in the time with my family as much as possible.

Oh, and this.

What place brings you back to your childhood? Ever been to NJ?

the montauk beach house.

Over the weekend the girls and I called The Montauk Beach House our home.

MBH – right in the heart of Montauk – is having their official grand opening next week, but we were lucky enough to stay at the new hotel for Jessi’s birthday getaway.

Not only is the location prime (just a block from the beach and close to most shops, restaurants and nightlife) - but with a private beach club membership and special events at No 50 - The Montauk Beach House is almost like a destination in itself. The overall design and ambience is also exactly what a beach hotel should be.

Our room was cozy and beachy with a fun shabby-chic feel.

The pool area is right in the center of the hotel and surrounded by comfortable cabana-like lounge chairs.

Last but not least, the cafe in the lobby served our city favorite – Stumptown Coffee.

For more info or to reserve a room, visit The Montauk Beach House website.

What’s the most important thing you look for in a hotel?

my christmas.

…looked a little bit like this.

Family, food, relaxation, and a year’s supply of nail polish. What more could a girl ask for?

Now pardon me while I spend the day doing absolutely n-a-d-a. xoxo G

Next up – New Year’s Eve! Check out my favorite NYE dress styles.

well this made my day.

I was in PA yesterday for our company holiday party. My boss was short one Christmas card, so I insisted I didn’t need one.

He insisted I did.

…Daddy’s girl, much?

hey new neighbor.

(Speaking of small dogs…)

Your yappy little friend is driving me loco.

(not actual dog)

And the fact that it resembles a large rodent doesn’t help. Yeahisaidit.

Love,
your-neighbor-who-is-too-chicken-to-say-anything-so-she-rants-about-it-on-her-blog

better late than never.

A few months ago I said so long to BlackBerry and switched to my dad’s ancient old iPhone3. Even with the least-capable of the iPhones…and one that shattered the moment I dropped it on carpet…I have indeed become the shameless iGeek I swore I’d never be.

…one that just said “indeed.” Ugh.

Needless to say, this morning I decided to make an even deeper commitment and snag myself an iPhone4.

I thought about going for the 4S – but with all due respect, Siri, you seem pretty annoying and not worth my extra 100 bucks. I probably should’ve invested in the insurance option, though, since I may or may not have already dropped my case-less new phone flat on its face.

(Dad, you didn’t read that.)

Anyway, today I also got around to grocery shopping for the first time in…a couple of months.

Because…let’s be real…“cereal runs” don’t really count.

Gosh, being this productive on a Saturday is exhausting. I think I deserve a night out, don’t you?

How often do you go grocery shopping?

cozy.

Wait…where did this year go?

Can’t complain. Christmas = happy heart.

Fake tree and all

etc.