Library Time

It's just too good. Anya Hindmarch Newspapers and Magazines Tote ($110).

Quote of the Day

“If I am occasionally a little over-dressed, I make up for it by being always immensely over-educated.” - Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest

Kitchen Confidential

I never thought I'd say it, but this is my dream come true. Now I just have to learn how to cook.

Summer Friday

After many work projects, a hectic move, and a sofa hunting expedition in Southampton, I'm taking a much-needed Summer Friday tomorrow. Now I just need to decide what to do.

The Old Guard

As a web editor, it's hard for me to believe some journalists still cling to analog. But there was W editor-at-large Lynn Hirschberg in the New York Observer today quoted about her archaic habits.

"I'm going to buy an iPad! I'm going to buy an iPad! I don't have a computer, so this is a big moment for me," continued Ms. Hirschberg.

And how does she write her stories now without a computer?

"I don't type them," said Ms. Hirschberg. "I give a handwritten copy to someone who types them, who I pay."

The Arcade Fire

After a few listens to the new Arcade Fire album, I've found my new favorite song of the summer. It's a little long but worth the listen. Think Blondie's Heart of Glass – part deux.

Working Wardrobe

In work-related research today, I stumbled on my new favorite blog: The Working Girl, Esq. Esse, a corporate New York lawyer, chronicles her high-fashion looks for her highly conservative day job. She's smart, stylish, and has a huge salary to fuel her shopping addiction. And even though I can wear jean and tank tops to my office, I feel a teensy bit more inspired to put some thought into my everyday wear.

Introducing: The New Sofa!

The wait is over! It only took me one week in the new apartment to buy a Design Within Reach Twilight Sofa. I found the new love of my life through a Craigslist ad (go figure), and after a drive to Southampton and back with my other love, it was all mine. It's more modern than any other piece of furniture I've owned, but I think it will be a great focal point for our living room.

Sofas

We moved to a new apartment last weekend, and I'm obsessed with buying a new sofa. Maybe obsessed is too soft a term. Roommate Rachel: "Once we get the new sofa, what are we going to have left to talk about?"

Palm Reading

At our office health fair on Wednesday, I had my palm read for the first time. It only took about four people convincing me to do it. And still, I was very skeptical.

Apparently, I am a "water hand." It brought weird visuals to mind, but I accepted it nonetheless. It means I am sensitive and take things personally (nailed it right on the head). She told me I am a clear and independent thinker, even if my emotions cloud my judgment sometimes. And I need solitude to clear my mind and connect with my thoughts, rather than being around other people all the time. She said I am "creative, creative, creative" and it looks like I'm on the right career track.

I don't think any of these things were a revelation to me, but she did tell me how I could use this information in my everyday life. When I'm feeling overly sensitive, I need to take a step back and think critically about the comment rather than just react. Also, I need to be with someone who understands my need to be alone and is willing to give me alone time to re-energize.

So far, I think I'm on the right path.