Dear Blog,

So this weekend sure did come and go quickly. Friday night was low-key. Paul and I went to dinner in Grand Central (they actually have some pretty good restaurants) and then just kicked-it. Yesterday was also slow - cleaned house and made some sewing repairs - I have have been getting complaints that the hole in my robe was getting a little out of control so something had to be done. We had dinner at Locale, a cute Italian place up the street in Queens and then walked over to Sam and Brina's - they have this dog omelet who's just the cutest ever. Today I went to Williamsburg and scoured some vintage stores with a couple of the girls from work. Here's the thing - I always have the hardest time finding anything worth while anymore in these places. I just find myself rooting through a rack of 70's polyester double-knit with a bunch of other hopefuls desperate to stumble upon a fashion treasure, until I realize that the place had been picked of all the good stuff years ago when Williamsburg became the popular place to be, or be seen at least - whatever, I'm over it. I did come upon some great "new stores". There are some great, and yes, very tiny little shops that have a well-sorted selection of covetable jewelry, clothing by new labels such as Vena Cava, and various housewares, furniture, and eccentric odds and ends. I gotta say that when it comes to vintage or antique scavenging, I can get down and dirty with the best of em', but really kids, don't we all have enough old tee-shirts and beat-to-hell leather bags. Embrace the new!!!
Oh, and enjoy the emo/hipster pic - they're harder to find than you'd think.

Love,
Kate
xoxo

Dear Blog,

So the first day back from a 4-day weekend is always the hardest. Plus, I have like 2 new people to orientate and I am having vivid flashbacks to my long lost days as a high school link leader. On Friday Paul and I flew to Sandusky Ohio for Phil and Leena's Indian/Presbyterian wedding - pretty crazy if you ask me, but beautiful nonetheless. Leena was beautiful and Phil is just the best guy in the world and Leena is very lucky to have him. It was a 3-day extravaganza. On Friday there was a BBQ at Leena's parents house and then that the night, the Sangheet(probably didn't spell that right) with Indian food and then, of all things, karaoke. Saturday morning was the Mendhi party with all the girls and then Leena's family (the aunties) adorned her with golden bangles(a giving away of the bride to the grooms family). I got my Mendhi on, a small motif on my left palm. That evening was the rehearsal and then the rehearsal dinner which was larger than some weddings I've been to. They played this really cut "so you want to be married" trivia game and it was hilarious - Phil's parents are great. The next day was the wedding, and Phil even came in on white horse. The reception was wonderful and the party seemed to go on well into the morning, even after everyone made it back to the hotel. I flew back last night and was pretty exhausting. I am a little jealous of Phil and Leena b/c they were flying to Neece(probably didn't spell that right either) - but after all, it is they're honeymoon. Ok, well wish me luck blog - I could use all the luck you've got to get me through this week.

Love,
Kate
xoxo