Happy Birthday Courtney!!!

Look how f-ing adorable we were!

Tomorrow marks the occasion of my amazing sister Courtney's birthday! She is turning 29, but doesn't look a day over 21. Courtney has always been the much needed voice of reason in my life (along with my mother).

Growing up in a house of women can be pretty taxing, especially when your sister and her slumber party friends come into your room late at night and laugh at you talking in your sleep, but I could not imagine having a more loving and caring big sis.

Walking her down the aisle at her wedding is one of the most meaningful moments in my life and I am eternally grateful for that honor. It was easy though, knowing that she was being blessed with such a great husband, and a damn good brother-in-law.

Now look at how good we turned out, man we're attractive! (Thanks Mom!)


HAPPY BIRTHDAY COURTNEY! I love you more than words can express!

Happy Easter

I hope the weather down in Florida is a bit more pleasant than up in New York right now, at a brisk 36 degrees. Nonetheless, we have a fun day of Easter festivities planned. The girls downstairs are having a little Easter party, and then we're cooking some delicious dinner.

So I thought this would be a better time than ever to show you the awesome little church on the end of our block. This is Trinity Lutheran Church and I walk by it every day on my way to work. I really like the green roof and incredibly detailed windows, it makes our street very attractive.

I hope you guys all have a great Easter!

Courtney and Stewart's Christmas Present

Hey guys,

New name, new look, and (probably to my mother's delight) less food. I can't begin to say how excited I am to be living out in Queens, despite the added 25 minutes of commuting. I'm surrounded by really good friends and the much more laid back atmosphere of Astoria matches my personality much better than the turbulent pace of the city. So posts will generally revolve around good times at the apartment and interesting things I find in Astoria. There will still be a little Manhattan, and a little food thrown in.

That being said, I finally got the chance to make the trip down to SoHo to use the fantastic Christmas gift I got from Court and Stewart, a gift card to one of my favorite stores, Sur La Table.

After extended mental debate with myself, involving but not limited to pots/pans, knives, stand mixers, and espresso makers, I finally cemented my decision. So I give you:

The Atlas 180 hand crank Pasta Roller

Isn't it nice?

I have yet to make my first batch of pasta with the roller, but when I do, it will be documented.

Thank you so much Court and Stewart, my roommates and I will have many great dinners thanks to your gift. And when you can finally make it up to visit, I'll organize a nice pasta dinner for you.