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2009-11-15T23:55:00.001-05:00

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09:57 Photo: tumblr.com/xvv41rjqe
16:17 Spotted in Central Park - Tim Gunn! LOVE!!! I'll so make it work, Timmy!
17:52 Trying to remind myself I'm in Bloomingdales for the bathrooms ONLY. And failing. Arghhhh. But love!
18:07 I have on a cap-sleeved dress. No jacket. Weather please... please don't goooooo!?!!
18:27 I've got 5k+ words to write for #NaNoWriMo. Almost home to get at it!

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2009-11-14T23:55:00.001-05:00

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10:22 Go Army! Beat VMI!! (and the rain...)
16:52 OH: That's funny when you're 26. When you're 30? It's called in-surance!
17:29 I ain't got no voice, but papa? Paparazzi!
17:46 I'm in Tapan, NY looking @ a sign for Kings Highway thinking wait. Isn't that in Brooklyn?!?
18:17 Here I go again on my own. Going down the only road I've ever known...
20:01 WHY aren't they playing the Bama/MSU game here?!? Ughhhh!!
21:49 My neighborhood pizza spot has their winter door up. Life as I know and love it is on pause for now...

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2009-11-13T23:55:00.001-05:00

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09:51 Ugh guilty. I *can't*!! Big problem right? RT @JustJon: @districtbelle twitpic.com/pa10k - How can you stay mad at a face like that?
09:53 Just had a phone call from co-worker in BARCELONA! Why oh why am I not there? Must fix that.
10:52 Mark-Paul Gosselaar is hanging out in my inbox. Gotta say, he wears brunette well as well. Way to go grown up Zack Morris!
10:58 A belated dose of chocolate? Yes please. Cause better late than never! wp.me/ptiiG-y4
11:59 Levi Johnston in Playgirl. Really? Yeah, stupid. Carry on. trunc.it/3c4wk
12:00 RT @nycgo: NYC Restaurant Week Winter 2010 dates announced: 1/25–2/7. Prices remain $24.07 for lunch, $35 for dinner. bit.ly/3bqRJs
12:07 I really want to try this chocolate flip. Sounds divine... bit.ly/1kEmne
12:17 Everyone keeps looking at me like I'm evil for coughing. #psdonthaveswineflukthxbai
12:21 Thought of @nandita when after reading her post (trunc.it/3cgkk saw a new NYC burger joint coming soon trunc.it/3b4b6
13:30 Did a little #NaNoWriMo over lunch. Almost to today's word count. Do more tonight, since I'm sick and playing hermit!
14:03 I have to complete my self assessment. Hate these. Really, what are you to do? Play down? Toot your own horn? Feel like it's a no win.
16:14 I just ordered my family's FABULOUS @HillCountryNY turkey. Can't believe already almost time to gobble gobble again. 2009, where'd you go?
18:47 Anyone know how to unlock a doc in Word on dumb Vista? I didn't lock it to begin with so confused :(
20:40 After fighting Windows for an hour (shakes both fists), I'm finally back into my novel. Did I mention I'm *so* a Mac girl?
21:13 Photo: solution: mini-laptop on the pillow, pupper on my lap. Genius! tumblr.com/xvv40ream
22:07 It really hurt. Bruiser! -> RT @MyDixieCup: I'm in timeout for headbutting mom. Apparently that's not ok? Oh well. Naptime here I come.
22:22 My cute apple tea pot just died as I was making my "throat coat" hot tea. Oh yes. All signs point to bed time for sickie. Zzzzzs out!

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2009-11-12T23:55:00.001-05:00

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08:18 Know :( Hopefully better soon... RT @PassionMD: RT @districtbelle: Food has no taste to me at the moment. Sadness. <- Thats tragic for you!
08:19 Woke up all stuffed up w/throat feeling like sandpaper. Working from home & in search of a doctor in a few.
10:44 Ditto! Still trying... RT @JennBerk: Welcome to the "we still have no idea" club! RT @drunkbrunch I have Google Wave! So uh... now what?
11:41 Oooh wonder if it's subway accessible? RT @ctreacy: RT @thenewyorkpost: Manhattan bulks up with its first-ever Costco: bit.ly/4sFNA7
14:52 Having the sniffles AND a dog that likes to shred things is NOT a good combination.
15:38 It's on! RT @PassionMD: @districtbelle @misskatiemo @Mizcity I'm horrible at it. But I'm always willing to go.
15:40 Yay! When do rinks open?!? RT @Miz city: @districtbelle I just got mine sharpened :D Can't waitto put them to good use :)
15:52 My head is still throbbing. Ugh. Sickness be gone!
16:56 Finished a quick Christmas card photo shoot. I don't play when it comes to Christmas cards!!
17:06 Awesome! @angelinadarling, foe next Fri? HAH! RT @altgeldshrugged: Shame will run you $14.99 plus tax at Target. tinyurl.com/yzb96qd
17:16 YES! HALP HALP... Just sayin... RT @JennBerk: @districtbelle time for a #waveup? (cc @PassionMD)
17:50 Dixie, the lean mean Kleenex stealin' machine! (punk) twitpic.com/pa10k
17:55 Misspellings drive me bonkers. This? Still always funny... bit.ly/5QSRa
19:12 Just ordered my Christmas cards. Yesssssss! And now? B-E-D!

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2009-11-11T23:55:00.001-05:00

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01:24 Walking home. Fun karaoke night. Heck yeah Chicago! Chilly now. Google Wave arrived. Much thx to @EmilysPearl. Tomorrow I'll play :)
10:34 Dear building, seriously. How many different drilling & knocking around variations can you come up with for holiday day of sleeping in? Grrr
12:03 WOOT!!! RT @AnnaOBrien: @districtbelle Ditto lol. Bank Holiday!!!!
12:06 Trying to decide where to head to in order to dive back into #NaNoWriMo. Far away from pup's barking. AHHHHHH!!!
12:36 A squirrel just flew by in front of my FACE!
13:10 Showing signs of life. Almond croissant = heaven!! And now, at least 2k words to go. Ready, set, WRITE! twitpic.com/p4npn
13:21 I love my neighborhood. I question if I could ever move to another area of Manhattan.
13:54 Bad Bollywood-esque music i s coming on now in coffeeshop. Makes me recall the Bollywood karaoke tune a group sang last night. Awesome.
14:18 Wow, someone just sent me link to Bollywood songs! I love Twitter. Gonna get that hookup when I go home. Ok, back to focusing on #NaNoWriMo!
19:54 Ughhhhhh. Think I am getting sick. About to go back to bed :(
20:08 Food has no taste to me at the moment. Sadness.
20:11 Think it's just a cold, but it still is annoying!!! RT @DonStugots: @districtbelle you are getting sick! OH NO!

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2009-11-10T23:55:00.001-05:00

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09:51 Word from @GrubstreetNY, Brooklyn Flea pops up in Manhattan 11/27 thru 12/24 in former Tower Records space on Lafayette @ 4th Street. Yes!
09:54 Usually get out early day before holiday. Fingers crossed for today. Could use few hours to work on #NaNoWriMo. 210 pages & 65.2k wds total.
11:16 Pop ... six ... squish ... uh uh ... Cicero ... Lipschitz!
11:17 If anyone out there has recs on temp placement agencies, please send me the names. Have a friend beginning the search process.
11:20 Good catch! Gearing up for karaoke tonight. Love Chi too :) RT @ginghamgrlva: @districtbelle Woo-Hoo! Love the Chicago sound track!
11:20 My favorite part! Sick, yes. Funny? YES! RT @JennBerk: @districtbelle and then he ran into my knife. He ran into my knife ten times....
11:25 Non-tech... she's done recruiting and mkt research. Gen admin typ e stuff. RT @jderekr: @districtbelle What field?
12:14 Awwww, Where's THAT pic?!? RT @angelinadarling: Just saw two "fat" Italian Greyhounds..they looked like pale tootsie rolls on chopsticks.
13:44 As I'm working my way through my #NaNoWriMo work, realizing I'm still lacking on descriptions. Will have to go back and fill that in more.
13:57 Up to 66.7k words (16.7k for this year for #NaNoWriMo) and 219 pgs total. Def productive lunch. Can karaoke tonight w/o feeling guilty!
14:17 Haha no... @least don't think so! RT @LaLa5F: @districtbelle HE HAD IT COMING! HE HAD IT COMING! ...(trying to tell us something here Lara?)
14:22 Don't they all? ;) Haha couldn't resist! RT @MmeMeow: @districtbelle He had it coming.
14:44 My tailbone still hurts from 2 wks back. Kids, this shows you just shouldn't fall off of step stools. #lessonoftheday
15:05 Her !! RT @CandidK: Okay, quick, help me break out of my current block: pick one: past, present, him or her? Go! #nanowrimo
16:35 It's almost Indian food and karaoke o'clock! Delightful...
17:13 I'm getting into my stride here in my new "expanded" role. Yeah! Nice way to round out the day :)

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2009-11-09T23:55:00.001-05:00

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09:46 Dunno yet. How many slots we gots? RT @srgause: @districtbelle @ctreacy, our #tweetup brunch is Nov 15th at 12:15pm. Who's coming?
09:46 Aww thx lady! RT @AnnaOBrien: @districtbelle if I can give invites.. I'll share with you. because you're awesome.. you to @skyle.
10:00 Have you invited anyone yet? RT @srgause: @districtbelle @ctreacy 6 but we can always add on!
10:20 Write ;) RT @CandidK: Um...so, I just found out I don't have work on Wednesday. What?! I LOVE unexpected holidays! SWEET! What to do w/day?
10:42 It can't be too big a group cause of the venue. Interested in joining? RT @PassionMD: @ctreacy Tweetup brunch?? cc: @districtbelle @srgause
10:49 Sunday, 12:15 at Calle Ocho. Mmmmm sangria! There's is the best! RT @PassionMD: @districtbelle When & where?
10:54 the 80s never die - Two of my friends recently celebrat ed their birthdays, and for their celebration they... tumblr.com/xvv3xshf3
10:54 Yessir! @srgause, looks like you & @PassionMD shall meet! & brunch ;) RT @PassionMD: @districtbelle I should be free.. Book me in please.
11:33 Yep Sun @ 12:15! RT @DonStugots: @districtbelle brunch? When?
11:46 The ladies room @ work smells like french fries. Eau de cru-el.
12:05 Google Wave envy! Even though I don't get it *(yet) RT @PassionMD: Are you on #googlewave DM me so we can exchange info
12:38 Much thx Netta! Yay :)RT @PassionMD: @districtbelle @ctreacy gotta give props & thanks to @nettap for the beach house hookup. #roadtripRun10
13:50 Had to find wireless during lunch. Turns out place I went is coffeeshop from season 1 of Gossip Girl. Funny. twitpic.com/owjl5
15:44 Eeeep. Behind on word count. Lots of writing ahead tonight! #NaNoWriMo
17:04 Ahhh thx for the scoop! RT @PassionMD: @districtbelle It's going to take a few days. That's what happened with @AnnaOBrien Cc: EmilysPearl
17:27 Fancy lady!RT @ctreacy: On my way to the Glamour Women of the Year Awards
17:28 Straight ahead for the evening? Tast-aye pizza and about 3k words to knock out, in that order.
17:32 I love the info flow on Twitter. Thx Jenn :) RT @JennBerk: @PassionMD took 6 days to get mine @districtbelle
22:59 Okay this pic from the @awesome80sprom is my favorite. Thx @srgause for your photographic skills! bit.ly/3BEO3I

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2009-11-08T23:55:00.001-05:00

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10:06 Pecan milk in process. Can't wait to try. bit.ly/4eAGPR twitpic.com/ord1u
10:16 Photo: wise words from Webster Hall… tumblr.com/xvv3x4v4i
11:48 Waiting for @SamLuterman to pick me up for brunch. Not used to the whole friends with cars thing anymore. Nice start to Sunday!
13:03 I love the vanilla bourbon french toast at Belcourt. Served with ricotta. Perfect. twitpic.com/orza1
13:04 The buttermilk biscuits with ricotta and local honey might be pricey ($7 for 2) but they are worth every cent.
13:58 Oh no! Thougt might catch you guys later but seems to be done. Next time @vanillabean45. Promise lady! Xx #beanbrunch
15:00 So in!! RT @PassionMD: missed you at #beanbrunch :-( bu t I have good news for you & @ctreacy about #RoadtripRace10. Ahem, free beach house.
15:33 ""I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a..." tumblr.com/xvv3xa2c3
16:11 Taylor Swift looks like she's eternally squinting. Relax girlie. Chill.
16:55 So I got one amazing dress at Urban Outfitters for only $9.99! And I got a second one for not $9.99... Win some, lose some!
16:57 My apartment smells like freshly grated nutmeg. In other words? Amazing.
20:04 Ok pecan milk is ah-may-zing! Now just waiting for chicken tortilla casserole to come out. And I'm not even hungry! #fbz
20:23 I just learned the top to my pan? Apparently not oven-friendly. Nor to be used again. #cookingfail

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2009-11-07T23:55:00.001-05:00

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09:32 Going back to sleep was a delightful idea! Tired from dancing last night. Place played old stuff - 50s/60s. Nice change!
09:33 Wise wise words! ;) RT @iNorio: Impulse shopping on iTunes. because even though I have no money, I have enough for more Britney.
11:19 Latest version of my work for #NaNoWriMo is on my desktop @ work. Ugh. I'm trying to pick up where I was from here and weave 'em together...
14:51 I'm pretty excited about my two new microplane graters! Yay for Williams-Sonoma.
17:52 My dress is so big it's invading the personal space of neighboring chairs. Ah 80's. So many extremes!
18:19 Starting with chorizo, coppa, jamon iberico, & manchego #fbz

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2009-11-06T23:55:00.001-05:00

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10:17 Coworker finally gets I'm single. Thank goodness. Note to self: this is why you *don't* yap about that part of life at work. Meh.
10:29 It is dead in the office. Anyone out there?! Bueller? Buuuuelllller??
11:29 Going to try out #FF this week. These ladies are doing NaNoWriMo/ NaBloPoMo too. Kudos. Write away! @nandita @CandidK @missheidi @mmemeow
12:32 YEAH! Thx RT @NaNoWriMo: NaNo word count widgets are live. Thanks to Paul Hawke and Dan for getting them working! tinyurl.com/yhsujod
12:40 Yes! RT @heidicappie: Hi if ur shop'n w/ @Jaxythatgirl, luv hominy, WE must be sum-kin! LoL. You're invited to our Design'n Women TEA-time!
12:52 Video: I just love this new song by Joss Stone. "If you find it hard to follow me… If I lose you in my... tumblr.com/xvv3vzl01< /li>
12:56 Very pleased with current wordcount - 11,585. Still ahead. Yes! #NaNoWriMo
14:01 My sweater dress looks stretched out at the bottom and can't decide if it's wearable for the evening or not :( Major boo.
17:02 I just became the mayor of pookie & sebastian on @foursquare! bit.ly/aIfKG
17:55 Trying out a Trappolini from Orvieto. Overhead lights in wine bar warmed me up enough to want white!
20:37 Sorpresatta and goat cheese with tapenade panini. Delish! twitpic.com/ojxb0
23:13 Here goes nothing...
23:27 Dear bus, we're breaking up. At least for tonight. Hope you understand.

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2009-11-05T23:55:00.001-05:00

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09:33 Went to a special showing last night of Frank Stella's work. He was there explaining how he made everything. Very fascinating!
09:51 Photo: Another cute pic, because I'm still in a Fall/Halloween state of mind. PS, I may have gotten a cute... tumblr.com/xvv3vadb8
10:31 Something about referecing inmates as a classification in legalese for a work handbook seems very much odd. When would that happen?!?
11:38 Ticket for New Moon? Bought. I'm officially 30 going on 13.
13:46 Awesome - thanks. I'm new to this kitchen stuff! RT @skyle: @districtbelle I use this bit.ly/z7fu1 to grate nutmeg.
13:46 Thanks to @FreshDirect, I should have everything to try out @nandita's pecan milk on Sunday. Mmmmm! bit.ly/LMBwI
13:54 Love my Fe nder guitar pick earrings. Makes me sad the vendor who had them @ the Young Designer's Market has vanished? trunc.it/3432n
15:22 I have an MBA but apparently can't unplug my own electronics cords at work. Oh well. Mandatory shut down @ 4pm? If you insist!
15:26 Don't think I ever shared Halloween pix of the human variety. Here goes... trunc.it/32eiy
19:02 Sitting in seasonal desserts class on empty stomach. Let the tasting begin! #fbz
20:14 Desserts were amazing. Want to try Buddhakan now to try her (Vicki Wells) desserts.
20:15 Needed meat to balance so much sweet. Not super hungry but trying a bit of my first ostrich burger. Curious. #fbz
20:21 Hmmmm looks like just a burger. Yet it's not... twitpic.com/ofcu9
20:42 Photo: I love my home… tumblr.com/xvv3vl6qf

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2009-11-04T23:55:00.001-05:00

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07:22 RT @PassionMD: "Moving on, is a simple thing, what it leaves behind is hard."
11:08 So so true! RT @ctreacy: "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain."
11:40 "Dear NaNoWriMo Author, By now you're probably ready to give up. You're past that first fine furious..." tumblr.com/xvv3upvfe
11:53 Photo: Spotted in Greenpoint. Not sure about you, but this is how I like to choose my brunch locales… tumblr.com/xvv3uq2sl
13:40 By the way last night? Super productive writing night. Almost to 9.5k words for #NaNoWriMo! I've earned heading to @srgause's bday HH!
13:46 @legallyheidi See you're off at it on #NaNoWriMo! Major kudos for writing in the midst of moving. That has to be hard!
14:14 I'd like to give shoutout to @sarahewayne & @yenietran for helping w/ sequencing on current chapter, & putting up w/experience IRL! #THWTPD
17:18 Oh! My Wednesday night just got a little more exciting. Yaaaaay hump day!

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2009-11-03T23:55:00.001-05:00

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09:14 Awww thx :) RT @PassionMD: @megtastic1521 you should follow one of my friends. she's also a writer similar to your NaBloWriMO...
09:43 For any of my tweeps doing #NaNoWriMo, here's my profile. Let's be NaNo budds! www.nanowrimo.org/eng/user/419404
09:43 Kindle! Love mine. Looooove mine. RT @chriscassanello: Hmmmm, Kindle or Nook?
09:53 "I have a history of making decisions very quickly about men. I have always fallen in love fast and..." tumblr.com/xvv3u29hw
10:20 nanowri mo - in full swing - Last night, I went to my first write-in of this year's National Novel Writing... tumblr.com/xvv3u2opl
11:02 Burger w/cheese & bacon! Amazing. RT @eaterny: RT @akelsick: Excited to try DBGB tonight! Recom mendations on what to order?
11:42 Yay! Ready to see those pix. RT @PassionMD: Uploading facebook pics from the past weekend make me want to have some chocolate...
14:15 Ikea just sent me a mailing about their cold weather offerings. No offense Ikea, but I think we broke up. That spark? It be gone.
14:57 HAH! I guess I got expensive :) RT @ToriFan247: @districtbelle well then in terms of scandinavian furniture, who are you seeing now? ;-)
14:57 YES! Picking up stuff there is too chaotic. GRRR! RT @DonnaMadonna: @districtbelle you've lost that post collegate cheap shit lovin feeling?
15:02 That's so grown up! Nice... Hmmm RT @devinTrix: @districtbelle We all grow up and leave our IKEA diapers behind. Hint: Sale at Conran's
17:49 Jealous! Ban on sweets lifted I'm guessing? RT @chriscassanello: I'm at Eleni's (75 9th Ave, 16th Street, New York). bit.ly/3PJPJ
17:50 I was planning on going to the write-in tonight, but think I need a NIGHT in. Off to get dog food and then get back to it at home.
18:17 Just got called saying won cruise from choc show. Mega scam. Not cool.

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2009-11-02T23:55:00.001-05:00

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10:44 YESSSS! RT @PassionMD: Yum #ChocolateShow09 with @ctreacy @JennBerk @chriscassanello twitpic.com/o0d2s cc: @fietsdief
10:56 Dear @PeanutButterCo, I had a lot of fun dancing with your super cute monkey at the Chocolate Festival. Much Love - Lara
14:26 Glad you enjoyed! RT @lil_lupie01: just made pumpkin corn muffins... so extremely yummy thanks @districtbelle
14:28 Crazy day. Not helped by untangling something I screwed up. Not my day :(
14:50 Thx! Not too long left... RT @JennBerk: @districtbelle that was my Friday last week ☹ Good luck and I hope the day gets better for you!
14:52 Wasn't able earlier to get #NaNoWriMo word count tracker badge for blog to work. Is this not functional yet? Or am I failing at Wordpress?
15:20 Love occasionally making a fool of myself :P RT @ctreacy: @distr ictbelle You crack me up! The Monkey dance was out of control =) Too Funny
15:21 Day has quickly brightened. I'm almost to my #NaNoWriMo count for the day and problem seems to have been resolved. Phew!
15:58 RT @CandidK Yay you! I'm going to a write-in tonight. I usually knock out a ton of words in those. Woohoo!
17:10 I totally forgot Veteran's Day is midweek next wk. Prob because I've never gotten it off, but hey, I'll take it. Woohoo to a midweek break!
17:15 Photo: Oh! Oh! Oh my goodnes… Oh my. foureleven: My inner Jersey Girl is crying. And shuddering in horror. tumblr.com/xvv3tme73
17:17 SO MUCH YES! :) RT @chriscassanello: @districtbelle Very zen and philosophical way of saying: I like to put chocolate in my mouth! hehe :D
17:20 Good luck on the first class!! RT @ctreacy: Class time! I'm actually looking forward to it! (@ Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC)
18:49 I spy Simbaaaaa! RT @PassionMD: In honor of @limespark & her @TrannyCats, it seems that my cat Simba is also on Twitter @SimbaKitten
19:25 More writing! (@ Saint's Alp Teahouse - Williamsburg in NYC) bit.ly/1q4WIQ
20:45 My memoir is 58,014 words, which is 192 double-spaced pages. That's pretty cool! Sorry. Needed a pat-myself-on-the-back moment. Carry on.
22:09 "Look ma! I'm patriotic!!" twitpic.com/o32ho
22:47 My girl, @MyDixieCup, makes occasional peep or 2! RT @PassionMD: @JennBerk Does the Kid have a twitter? like @SimbaKitten cc: @districtbelle

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2009-11-01T23:55:00.001-05:00

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01:32 I just walked the whole way home. Funny when a city of cabs becomes completely occupado!
09:06 Good luck!! Run lady, ruuuunnn!! RT @Cupcake4Charity: Wish one of our founders, @limespark, good luck in the NYC marathon!!!!!! #beatcancer
11:01 Chocolate Festival? Yes!! (@ Metropolitan Pavilion in NYC w/ @chriscassanello @ctreacy) bit.ly/3bUd40
12:39 Wise words formed in chocolate to summarize my feelings after almost 2 hours of chocolate. Oyyyy! twitpic.com/nvwon
13:21 Non-chocolate can be oh so yummy. Turkey burger plus cranberry aioli - FTW! #fbz twitpic.com/nw3zc
15:14 :( Just saw after got there @ 3 :( RT @nycnowrimo: ALERT: Venue change for today's write-in. It will now be at Lenny's Bagles.
16:22 You can tell it 's #NaNoWriMo time cause Frank's in the air non-stop at my coffee house. Ahhhh inspire me oh Frankie boy!
16:56 395 words in. Yay #NaNoWriMo is underway. I'm a bit out of practice though. Getting there.
18:48 So many LOLZ! Tasty... RT @PassionMD: I blame @ctreacy @districtbelle & Leslie for my Turkey Burger cravings. Must have that now for dinner.
18:49 True! Write now. Edit later!! RT @nycnowrimo: Grammar, spelling. A NaNo Jedi needs not these things.
18:53 Yes - break time! RT @chriscassanello: Epic #chocoup today! Future plans now include NOT eating choc...@passionmd @ctreacy @jennberk
21:53 Yes!!! Can't wait to see! @PassionMD: RT @ctreacy: Just took a group picture w/peanut butter monkey @chocolateshow09 <~ I'll post it soon!

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2009-10-31T23:55:00.001-04:00

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12:05 Just had a startling 2 car honk salute courtesy of mechanics along the expressway in BK. Apparently LL Bean backpacks? So hot right now.
12:53 My sister's homemade danishes are sooooo amazing. Yay @fietsdief!! #fbz twitpic.com/noyg0
13:47 "I'm a mouse... DUH." Love Mean Girls!!
19:50 A guy on my bus is dressed as Michael Jackson and is carrying a stuffed chimp. Love!!
21:35 Penne a la vodka pizza. So good! Boo fuel. #fbz twitpic.com/nsbfl

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2009-10-30T23:55:00.001-04:00

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08:28 Meredith was so competitive on @todayshow's Jeopardy. Doesn't she know the standard answer? What is... DOLLY PARTON!
09:39 Photo: LOVE! Hi office pup!! My dog would just love you. wompwomp: tumblr.com/xvv3rp600
09:42 Just wrote out my weekend plans and it sounded like one fabulously varied run-on sentence. Did I mention <3 Halloween?!?
10:01 Sassy suede! www.flickr.com/photos/districtbelle/4058411786/
10:06 Thanks @eaterny for sharing my pic of Tipsy Parson! bit.ly/1lb7bf
12:16 Now *that* would be funny! RT @jderekr: @districtbelle I had to look to be sure that Tipsy Parson was NOT a Dolly Parton-esque drag queen.
12:38 Because it's a time a writer can be socially interactive w ith so many people in your city #whyilovenanowrimo
12:41 And it's a group to eat all my baked goods who won't complain like my dieting coworkers. FTW! #whyilovenanowrimo
12:41 Kudos Miz Jaxy! RT @Jaxthatgirl: As of this morning, I've lost 19 lbs since Sept 2nd... WOoOo hoOoOo!
13:29 Still laughing over office email typo - regarding the necessary usage of "panty" recycling. Oh, that darn missing "r"!
14:04 Anyone tried seasonal variation on sugar cookie icing? Thinking on what I could add to mix to make it more seasonal for pumpkin sug cookies.
14:19 Kraft single costume. Pretty funny. bit.ly/4Gcnxs
14:39 This is awesome! RT @grubstreetny: You know you've thought about this. RT @cakespy The Emotions of Candy Corn bit.ly/41l5Xo
16:18 It's so Friday. I want to be in the elevator... running errands... perhaps munching on candy corn... Will this day *ever* end?!? Ugh
16:39 Thx 4 mention - need to play w/ lists!! RT @nandita: Check out the Food Bloggers Twitter list I've added to Listorious bit.ly/27NJPo
17:11 Wonder if Ricky's has adhesive for fake eyelashes. Not sure if I'm up for the costume store on the day before Halloween...
18:28 If this $5 falafel combo special @ Chickpea ever goes away, I'm in trouble! #fbz twitpic.com/nkye6
18:31 You can tell it's Halloween when you have to battle away 10 guys to see lipsticks at Duane Reade.
20:53 Cinnamon pumpkin chip loaf is in the oven! Smells amazing. #fbz
20:54 By the way, my new handheld Kitchenaid ("Classic 3")? Amazing! Can make it til more room for the big guy.
20:58 This is so true! RT @mirthful33: It's very difficult to tell if people are dressed for Halloween or just have poor judgement.
22:03 Watching The Jay Leno Show. Blame John Cusack. This'll never happen again. (Much <3, John. Boombox date soon?)
22:54 Interesting. Took an extra 25 min to bake in my soft-sided loaf pan. Finally done. Phew.
23:26 I'm trying on all of my costume parts. Dixie does *not* get the black strips though on my cheeks. Is there a fancy baseball term for that?
23:43 Puppies dressed as Frankenstein on Conan. Soooo cute!!!
23:53 The winning lipstick for my costume. It's called "Paparazzi Pink". Love it. bit.ly/2yjgG2

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2009-10-29T23:55:00.001-04:00

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07:11 {stretch} Oh yes yes... Sleeping in was oh so smart. Btw, I feel much more secure w/my newly installed high security lock.
07:12 And in the game of life, also known as locksmith versus super, know it's with a higher pricetag but locksmith? Always trumps super.
07:18 Wow. That's a new one for me... RT @AnnaOBrien: @districtbelle whenever I hear cuppycake all I can think is bit.ly/dCsnh
09:29 SIIIIII! Vamanos ;) RT @srgause: @ctreacy @districtbelle, so we are definitely having a Calle Ocho #tweetup on Nov 15th right?
10:07 Pommes Frites in EV to apply for license to serve wine. I support this venture! bit.ly/1sey0r
10:20 We're doing a co-worker's baby shower. Is it wrong that part of the whole thing I'm *most* excited about is a Costco sheet cake? So awesome.
10:25 Photo: Not a good way to end a fun Wednesday evening. Key stuck in door. Me managing to miraculously get in.... tumblr.com/xvv3r4jgl

10:42 Looking forward to seeing @MaritessQofM do her thing tonight. Never really seen a magic show. Intrigued!

13:09 Any of my other tweeps doing NaNoWriMo this year? Wanna make sure I've got everyone added as friends on the site for cheering purposes :)

13:57 Full review from last night's opening night at Tipsy Parson wp.me/ptiiG-xT

15:53 The vanilla cake w/ chocolate mouse layer, M&Ms, and tons of Diet Coke are *not* helping with my afternoon ADD!

16:24 Getting excited for #NaNoWriMo. First write in is late Sunday afternoon. Another on Monday. I'll aim to bake for Mon for @nycnowrimo peeps!

17:00 Photo: Let's get this show on the road! Warning, I may become a hermit for the month of November. Oh laptop... tumblr.com/xvv3raewj

18:09 It's highly annoying when a business is not at their address. Not cool. ANNOYING.

18:15 Chai tea infused vodka, fresh apples, topped with prosecco. Yes. That's a seasonal slam. #fbz

18:56 LOL. Cibar! Very cute. RT @PassionMD: @districtbelle I agree with @chriscassanello need a location to partake in this drink. Sounds awesome!

19:09 Key lime martini and hummus #fbz twitpic.com/nfzr3

19:14 Heard over drinks: "Ohhhh. I really like breakfast meats..." - always true. Always funny!

19:47 Late. Booking it. Should just make it. West side can be so mean.

19:55 Checking out @MaritessQofM's show! (@ Ars Nova Theater in NYC) bit.ly/XTWZM

21:42< /em> Just heard blaring on 10th Avenue... "Heal the world... Make it a better place..."

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2009-10-28T23:55:00.001-04:00
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09:29 Hmmm @dunkindonuts punkin coffee isn't half bad. Made the rain schmain a bit more bearable.

10:21 365days project - I particularly like this photo out of my 365days project. Thanks to Jon for introducing me... tumblr.com/xvv3qihns

11:04 Amen. RT @SMWomen: I'm cold and wet. And really tired of the rain.

11:33 Looking forward to beignets tonight. Mmmmm what a treat!

12:06 Pulling together some upcoming work obligations and between those & vacation, I'm gonna be outta the cube half of November. Nice!

12:23 Don't leave us hanging!!! RT @Orbitz: Drum roll please! And the 10 winners of the Orbitz Twitter Giveaway are.......

13:34 Going to choc festival on Sun if interested in joining! RT @srgause: @PassionMD too bad! I was looking forward to meeting you. Next time!

13:48 Finally, details of that great strawberry pomegranate pie I made recently. wp.me/ptiiG-xz

14:42 I'm doing something for an employee named Vladimir, which makes me think of New Year's 2008 and Zum Schneider. @fietsdief will understand!

15:04 Now a part of @FoodBuzz 's Featured Publisher Program. Getting used to the ad info on my blog. Think still looks ok.

15:05 Don't get me wrong now. Looking forward to it. Think it'll be a great opportunity.

15:19 Sure! RT @PassionMD: @districtbelle @chriscassanello @JennBerk @ctreacy @carlablumenthal Choco Sunday, can we get there at opening? 10?

15:23 Looks like 10am start time on Sun. @fietsdief still interested? Know that's early... Haha. cc: @PassionMD

16:08 I'd love to try! RT @drunkbrunch: Former assistant is now a pastry chef! She's working here and I can't wait to visit: www.threetarts.com .

18:34 This evening is a major julep #whompwhomp. Total false advertising.

21:50 Just tried the signature "tipsy parson" at Tipsy Parson. Oh. My. Tasty!! twitpic.com/nc6xy

22:51 Stuck waiting up for locksmith. Key in deadbolt. In my apartment but so not happy :( Not nice end to a good night. twitpic.com/nceyp
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2009-10-27T23:55:00.001-04:00
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10:44 Yeah! RT @Orbitz: We're giving away 10 free airline tickets today! FOLLOW @Orbitz & RT this msg to be eligible to win. bit.ly/3hZo37

10:46 I love how my life never ceases to amuse me. Something upsetting never fails to lead to something oddly intriguing & unexpected.

11:57 Cupcake tease! Can't pull up @ work since it's on FB :( RT @CrumbsBakeShop: Check out our New York Yankees cupcake! bit.ly/IOlMX

12:16 Photo: YUMMMMMMMMMMM! (and pretty!) nettap: tumblr.com/xvv3py434

12:20 Just looked at info. May have to do the same. Cuuuute! RT @chriscassanello: @districtbelle @nettap Cool, just ordered the apple pie one.

13:09 General Tsao, I'm on to your spicy self. Tricking me to eat peas and all... Pffft.

13:24 Btw, I caught up on brain candy last night (AKA Tool Academy). What morons. Getting Tool Academy tatts? That's tool confirmation!

14:11 Trying to think of another thing to bring for brunch. My sister's picky. Hmmm. Already taking sausage balls (mmmm).

14:21 Howdy neighbor! RT @AnnaOBrien: Hey Tweeps! Anyone going to actually say hello today or is everyone super swamped and making excuses?

14:33 Time's flying by. My next cooking class is next Thursday. If I take another class, def must *not* be dessert-related! I'm on a sweet roll.

14:41 Hahah yes! I love me some puns :) RT @ToriFan247: @districtbelle pun-intented? lol

17:52 Off to hit Trader Joe's for some cheap champagne and then home to mix up sausage balls for Saturday. Spicy sage sausage for the w-i-n!

20:10 Justin Long as Matthew McConaughey? Hilarious! #SNL

21:06 So so cute!! RT @butterlane: twitpic.com/n7j7v Cupcake-o-lantern at Butter Lane!

21:08 Eeep! RT @NaNoWriMo: The sites need a slight kick, and that kick is now in progress. (Just four and a half more days until noveling begins!)
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2009-10-26T23:55:00.001-04:00
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08:41 Yes! RT @AnnaOBrien: 50+ pictures of dogs in extravagant Halloween costumes bit.ly/DogCostumes @districtbelle @misskatiemo @passionmd

09:43 Much thanks to @AnnaOBrien! Love love this photo :) tinyurl.com/ylgsatr

10:40 Little before 6:30? Down w/ early in, early out! Also confirming their open date isn't pushed back... @srgause @ctreacy @PassionMD

10:56 Looks like moved to tomorrow... tinyurl.com/yfbldv8 @PassionMD @ctreacy Think @srgause can't do tomorrow. Suzanne?

11:07 Wow. I'd like to quit this day already.

12:01 Wait, where's that from?!? RT @PassionMD: Candy Corn Latte. Win!!

13:05 My chicken tortilla soup reheated is not good at all. Blech.

15:32 Somewhere between 6-6:30? As soon as p ossible on Wed hahaha. @srgause @PassionMD @angelinadarling @ctreacy

16:12 Goal for next month? Write. Goal for next week? Socialize. Good thing Halloween falls on the "fun" side!

16:30 Here's the menu. Get hongry now... ;) tinyurl.com/yfbldv8 @srgause @districtbelle @PassionMD @angelinadarling @ctreacy

16:40 I managed to fall off a step ladder yesterday (so graceful) and knock the crap outta my booty. Tailbone seems to be bruised today. Owww.

18:44 Yes!! RT @HillCountryNY Did you hear? We're opening Hill Country Chicken on 25th & B'way in the spring. Who's excited for fried chicken!!?

20:25 I'm thinking of making it a really early night. My hip's hurting from the fall. Is it true it's downhill from 3-0?!?

20:58 Oh my YUMMM! RT @fablivingnyc: Peanut butter bomb! (@ Atlas Cafe - East Village in NYC) bit.ly/o1yWM
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2009-10-25T23:55:00.001-04:00
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09:13 Thx! About to get my little ladybug ready... RT @nikisnotes: @AnnaOBrien @misskatiemo @districtbelle @passionmd Enjoy the parade :)

11:02 Life is better in leggings.

12:00 Halloween doggie parade!! (@ Tompkins Square Dog Park in NYC) bit.ly/30GRt

16:39 Off to see a filming for a Comedy Central comedy show. Only second time I've seen a comedy show.

17:24 Happy @fietsdief and I took the Montel Show's approach and dressed to impress. Hello front row to the John Oliver taping.

17:32 Photo: Bring on the laughs!! At the Skirball Center, front row for the John Oliver taping. tumblr.com/xvv3ou1cd

17:47 Frosting is for ALWAYS! RT @wafflesgirls: RT @alicejxx frosting isn't just for cupcakes anymore.

21:29 See you guys tomorrow?!? @srgause @ctrea cy @PassionMD

22:13 Laughing. Yesterday play by play while getting ready for bed? SEC football. Today? Same for Iron Chef. Good luck to @Boqueria 's man!
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2009-10-24T23:55:00.001-04:00
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09:55 Have a great race ladies! RT @sarahmerion: twitpic.com/mpx21 - @carlablumenthal all bright eyed and bushy tailed at @humanracenyc

09:57 Dixie is striking a "senior portrait" pose haha. She's sprawled out and leaning on me with one side only. Hilarious.

10:48 Pumpkin spice. Oh so nice!

12:26 Moved to tomorrow! RT @AnnaOBrien: Who's going to see dogs in ridiculous costumes with me at Tomkins square? ♫ blip.fm/~fbyod

12:40 Made @lil_lupie01 's oatmeal pumpkin pancakes. Tasty! Wonder how it'd taste switching nutmeg for the cinnamon. Powdered sugar next time.

13:09 Catching up on Grey's. Still not sure on this show anymore. This past week's ep is making my head spin!!

13:29 Photo: Cute little puppy in my lap. Lazy rainy Saturday. tumblr.com/xvv3o5fbx

13:31 Photo: Now this is what I need for the next Snuggie bar crawl. I should take Dix with me in the pink one I've... tumblr.com/xvv3o5g12

13:38 Can't wait for tomorrow's Puppy Halloween Parade! Missed last year (had food poisoning). Dix's resting up! firstrunfriends.org/

16:39 Just finished chicken tortilla soup. Not bad. Next time, including ALL those seeds from the jalapeño.

18:18 BLOCKED!! #GoBama

18:34 Do I hear lightening?!? Nooooo. Party FOUL!

18:36 So much NOOOO!!! RT @LaLa5F: @districtbelle ... AND THUNDER!

18:36 Awwww. @MyDixieCup is sacked out. Pooped from running errands with me all day. twitpic.com/msq0n

18:57 Wow! Big finale for Alabama v. Tennessee . Can't believe UA wasn't stronger tonight in general though.

19:51 CMJ (@ Village Underground in NYC) bit.ly/2PnSVT

21:15 Oh! Gotta see... RT @SECSportsUpdate: State returns tipped pass at goal line 100 yards for TD. Gators 13-10 with 27 seconds left in half.

22:01 NYC version? RT @Moxieinthecity: Yay! Found a Gallery in Boston where we can host our Art, Wine & Introductions event! Look for it Dec 3rd!

22:01 Back to catch the final quarter of UF and MSU. Sounds like it's a good game! Largest crowd ever at Davis Wade stadium. Love SEC...

22:06 Listen to all those cowbells. I've got a fever and the only prescription... DING. (I love Christopher Walken)

22:45 I made myself a vampire. Mwahahahaha... bit.ly/1q4PcQ
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2009-10-23T23:55:00.001-04:00
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08:56 Well, the Boars Head delivery man likes my outfit.

09:38 Haha wise wise words... BEEF! RT @lil_lupie01: @districtbelle always nice to be acknowledge by a man that handles meat for a living

09:39 Nah... RT @DrivenIdealist: RT @districtbelle Well, the Boars Head delivery man likes my outfit. | He delivers to your house?! Shut. up.

09:45 Aww hugs! Sage soon, btw? RT @AnnaOBrien: People I <3 @Digitalinfant @districtbelle @brett @db @mizcity @misskatiemo @limespark @passionmd

09:50 Photo: Wise wise words… simonegrant: tumblr.com/xvv3nj6v4

10:04 Photo: Does anyone know if this is legal? 10 days without heat and hot water with no notice doesn't seem like... tumblr.com/xvv3nje5n

10:51 Calling landlord. Putting on my angrrrrry face.

< em>12:00 Day is shaping up nicely. Quiet @ work. Wine bar for catch-up post work, followed by CMJ shows tonight. Not too shabby for a Friday!

13:34 So much great food from my trip South. Remembering these amazing grits... wp.me/ptiiG-xt

14:31 Interrrresting! Call the management company & super says the boiler will be up and running by the evening. *Magic* Warm water, here I come!!

15:26 Broccasion? You being sexist? RT @chriscassanello: @JustJon Werd! In that case give me another shout out too and lets make it a #broccasion

15:52 The growth of PC terminology in employment makes company handbooks of any sort kinda ridic in some parts. Wordy wordy wordy...

16:58 Every day needs more cowbell... DING! RT @jderekr: This Friday needs more cowbell.

16:59 Shut 'er down! List of locations for tonight? Check. Don't wanna be fumbling i n the rain...

17:54 So wanna try too. RT @Cocoabebe: @misskatiemo how is 5 Napkin - I've heard a lot about it it may not be for tonight but it looks amazing!

18:18 Waiting at restaurant bar for my friend. Glass of cotes du rhone. Watching the server caramelize onions. Fabulous smell.

21:40 And I know everything's gonna be al-right... RT @jennyalison: And I'm singing Uh Oh on a friday night.

22:43 Thinking this random nap was genious. There's a bathroom line wrapping around venue.

22:44 The upstairs hush hush toilet seems to have gone the way of the do do bird (sadly).
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2009-10-22T23:55:00.001-04:00
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08:47 Big dog + rude owner = big wad of poop on my shoe. Grrrrrr.

12:45 I'm typically more a sweet than salty person, but these @popchips are totally amazingly hitting my salty button!

13:19 @fourquare Help. I keep checking into Quizno's and telling it it's not in the list and then it checks me into the wrong one...

13:33 Finally found out Tompkins Sq Halloween Dog Parade date. It's Sat. But looks like it's gonna rain. Boo. tinyurl.com/yk7gffe

15:03 Amused iTunes version of "Eternal Flame" is accompanied by the Spanish title translation - "La Flama Eterna". Viva Las Bangles!!

16:48 Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen kinda creep me out. They never truly smile. Do they actually *have* teeth?

16:49 Fun! I need to take a pic and play... RT @Lo212: New Moon makeovers!! bit.ly/18vh5B

19:27 Catching up on Glee club. I wanna have the movez like these kidz...

19:45 I've got a confession. I kinda think Noah's cute... #Glee

19:52 "Someone get me to a day spa, STAT!" Haha. Love it. #Glee

21:19 HAHA!! RT @wafflesgirls: It ain't officially the holidays till Mariah Carey squeezes into a slutty Santa outfit and pretends to be 12.

21:55 Perfect name! RT @PassionMD: How's the twitterverse doing tonight? Getting tired of work & thinking about going out & catching "WINEFLU". :p

21:56 They've got grits there?? So gotta hit that up... RT @EmilysPearl: Getting THE grits at Lily's @rshotel. You jealous. I know.
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