Girl Meets Life | a lifestyle blog by Gracie Gordon
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I love a good cafe.
Yesterday Erica and I spent a few hours at one of our favorites, (cafe-by-day, bar-by-night) VBar in SoHo. As someone who loves good coffee and also works remotely, I look for a few key things in a cafe.
Good food and drinks? Check.
Cozy and inspiring atmosphere? Check.
Free wireless? Check.
Yup, VBar fits the bill.
(For more of my favorite cafes, scroll to the bottom of my NYC page.)
What things do you think make for a great cafe?
Nothing makes me feel more productive than doing laundry.
Baby Bo’s in Murray Hill is my favorite place in the city to grub on authentic Mexican food.
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It is not a normal part of life to be in bondage to anything. “Christ has set us free to live a free life.” Gal 5:1
When watching a movie, always pay close attention to the “boring parts.” They may just contain a crucial part of the plot.
The nights where you don’t even know if you feel like going out generally make for the best of nights.
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I forgot how much I love award season. And by award season I mean fashion commentary and Ricky Gervais.
Crumbs should probably hire me as their spokesperson.
What did you learn this weekend? And who was your best-dressed at last night’s Golden Globes??
Always double-check that your phone keys are locked.
Despite what I previously thought, New Year’s Eve doesn’t have to suck.
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I guess I know what’s not one of my New Year’s resolutions…
(Baked French Toast from Elmo)
What was the best part about your holiday weekend?
No, I haven’t been secretly training for a 26.2 mile race. You know you can trust me on that one. I have, though, had quite the crazy holiday week – complete with 32 hours of work and a one exciting day after the other.
After spending a few days with my family in Pennsylvania, I headed back to the city on Wednesday to celebrate the second-to-last night of my beautiful friend Emily’s life as a bachelorette with a big dinner at Matilda. Then Jessi and I met up with our two favorite Arizona boys Corey and Eric to show them a night out in NYC. We went to 1OAK, and it was a good night.
Fast forward to Thursday night where Corey and Eric’s band Rescue Lights had their first NYC show at Pianos. I can’t even remember the last time I’ve been to a concert, and I must say that homeboys are good!
(Check out their music here.) After the concert we all went to Southside and bopped around. Another fun night.
And then there was yesterday, where we laughed and cried and danced the night away to celebrate Chad and Emily’s marriage. It couldn’t have been any. more. perfect.
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Okay, so I may not have ran an actual marathon, but feeling like I did can sort of count…right?
I’m currently being as much of a bum as possible before heading to my pre-NYE festivities, followed by the main event. Let’s just say I can’t wait to bounce around in my obnoxious “I’d-never-wear-this-unless-it-was-nye” dress…
See you in 2012, creeps 
xoxo G
What are your plans for ringing in the new year?
Dear John Barrett Salon,
How can I ever go elsewhere? My hair is the biggest, blondest, and happiest it’s ever been.
(My colorist was Carlina and styled by Adam. Both highly recommended.)
Dear guy sitting next to us at dinner,
Thanks for treating us to (a second round of) dessert. You clearly know the way to a woman’s heart.
Dear nightlife,
I know you didn’t have much to work with since most people were out of town, but you still managed to deliver quite the fun night for us.
Dear Jessi,
A couple of things: 1) best BFF Christmas date ever 2) we could all learn a thing or two from your impeccable handling of clingers 3) thank you for this amazingly beautiful and first-ever FreelyBe necklace (available soon)!
Dear Jesus,
…Um, what would I do without you? Happy birthday.
Merry Christmas Eve, babes. xoxo G
Apparently we’re “a force to be reckoned with.” We don’t agree but, thanks…?
Chicken Pad Thai from Room Service never. gets. old.
New Year’s Eve was…cute. But that’s about it.
You don’t need a MySpace page to take cheesy mirror shots with your friends.
Despite the crowds, there’s nothing like Macy’s Herald Square during the holidays to get you in the Christmas spirit. (The Bobbi Brown makeup stand isn’t so bad either.)
I’m healthy. See?
What did you learn this weekend? Do anything Christmas-y??
