A Thankful Hump Day

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Happy almost Turkey Day my merry friends! In honor of the holiday and the day we all collectively say "why on earth did I bother coming into work?" (aka, today) I've compiled a fantastic list of distractions for you. I wish you all safe travels, delicious meals and a few moments of peaceful reflection to remember that no matter the challenges you face, there is much in this world to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving.

* I love this NYC tradition more than you can possibly imagine.

* Big Squishable Animals. Yup.
* So funny. So true.

* Some people should really stay off of Facebook.

* The truth about what will be on your tv all day tomorrow.

* So easy, you can have THESE on your dessert table even with less than 24 hours notice. Sure to be gobbled up (hehe).

* Why Friday just might be more awesome than Thursday.

* Two really cool ways to support those still recovering from Hurricane Sandy HERE and HERE.

* 49% of me says "ahhh! so dangerous!" but 51% says "damn I want to try that". (Skip to 1 minute mark).

* Be thankful for what you have. Be charitable to those who have less. 

Hump Day Distractions

One day a "Zach Morris phone" reference will draw
blank stares from my children. Sadsies.

I need this week to get a move'on it. I feel like every day has at least 25 hours (26 of which are spent at work). In my post-election day haze (a 1:30am acceptance speech Mr. President!? Really?) a mind-numbing few minutes browsing internet goodness is definitely in order. Happy Wednesday my friends.

* Cheaters never prosper (especially when your eyesight is as bad as THIS kid's).
* The most adorable game of Memory ever
* For once, I'm happy that the country is feeling blue:) 

* An awesome retro hairstyle for those of us with only moderate hair DIY skills (Pin it HERE)

* Ahhhhhh... *contented sigh* [via CupofJo]

* These people absolutely nailed "Halloween at work" 

* Kids are always good for a smile (#7 and #9 are personal favorites:)

* Lastly, NYC (as well as so much of New Jersey, Long Island, Westchester and Connecticut) are all still recovering from Hurricane Sandy. If you live in the city and want to help, click HERE for a great list of ways to aid in the recovery efforts.

Normal(ish)

Hey Sandy, NY has a message for you...

Today is going to be a normal-ish day. I'm back at the office... but the majority of my colleagues are not. I'm packed and ready to move... but my new apartment is not able to welcome me (powerless). My family is safe and mostly unscathed... but my city and so many friends, are not as lucky. It feels a little strange to act normal-ish. Yesterday I went on an exploratory bike ride:

Even where there's power, it ain't safe in the street

Our neighborhood crane is still dangling

...and downtown, is a ghost town (Meatpacking Dist)

Pumps in the West Village are working overtime

You no longer need scuba gear at the
Brooklyn/Battery tunnel 

Thankfully, NYC has not lost its sense of humor:

"Bill Clinton" & a lady friend attempt to hail a cab
on First Avenue yesterday afternoon

Tomorrow we will shoot for "normal", but today I think it's ok to settle for "normal-ish".  Once again, I quote my favorite poet:

Just like moons and like suns,

With the certainty of tides,

Just like hopes springing high,

Still I'll rise.

Hump Day Halloween/Horrible Sandy Distractions

Light the night with a little Halloween cheer.

If ever there was a time for distraction, this is it. Today is lacking in fun tricks or treats for my beloved NYC and so many others in the northeast. For the first time in four decades, the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade has been cancelled and there are no school children proudly boasting costumes because NYC schools are still closed. All "three New Yorks" are still recovering from Sandy. But in the midst of destruction, let's find a moment of laughter, a distraction from whatever Hump Day challenges you face. Wishing all my merry readers a very Happy Halloween... may you find some delicious candy and a moment of spook-tacular fun no matter what else your day has in store.

* Google's homepage is a creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky good time today.

* Light up your power-less apartment with an awesome Jack-o-lantern. Free stencils HERE.

* And speaking of Jack-o-lanterns... these people are sick.

* A simple way to Halloween-ize your manicure.

* THIS is the coolest way to use a Bjorn EVER.

* Why have kids if you don't mess with them every once in a while?

* Same could be said for your pets.

Sandy

Sandy

Sandy

Sandy

So many Sandys, so little time... Here in NYC, Dr. H and I are hunkered down in our apartment, well stocked with soup, candles, mac cheese (duh) and bottled water. We're watching the white caps on the Hudson River (not a common sight) and hoping that we don't lose power (because the 22nd floor is a lot less awesome without an elevator). This Sandy is one feisty lady... 

I'm taking the unexpected day off as a chance to finish packing (will our move scheduled for Wednesday actually happen!? I don't know, ask Sandy!!) so I leave you only with THIS. Stay safe my friends.