Fountain of Youth - Part II

What I wouldn't give to go back to Bar Night Season!! The rigorous practices, Frat/Sorority bonding, getting to hang out w/ Randi everyday!! This is and always will be, one of my fondest memories!

Love, Lili

Not to the Knicks!

Pistons pooped out!

Last night was tragic for the Detroit Pistons, who suffered an embarassing loss to the New York Knicks. I had the displeasure of witnessing this incident. Who loses to the Knicks??? It was just awful. Accompanied by a group fully covered in Pistons attire - are heads hung slightly lower as we exited the Garden on that rainy night. If only the Stones would have brought their "Automotion" who I think could have helped save them. Well, at least they would given a little bit of dignity back to Piston fans - as their dancing would have far surpassed that of the Knick City Dancers - who were not at all what you would expect from a NYC dance team!

There was no technique involved in their routines. The dances were fast . . . but they mainly consisted of excessive pumping, thrusting, and humping. Where are the switch leaps? The Foutes? The Triples? And all the other difficult moves that only a KCD is supposed to be able to do! The Knick City Kids - who is a dance group consisting of kids who look to be between the ages of 8-12 held more talent than the 20 somethings!

VS

Love, Lili

Slept through the Holidays

Hope you all had a wonderful holiday! This is late, I haven't written since mid-December. I know you are all so upset you haven't heard from me in such a long time, there are soooo many people who read this! Anyways, Xmas break was a perfect opportunity for me to write. Our office closed and I was in Erie from the 18th thru the 31st. Unfortunately, I was sick from the 20th until around the 6th of January. Who gets sick for that long??! Seriously! It was no fun. But I would have rather been home, having my mom and dad take care of me, than here in the city by myself.

Now that I'm all better, I'm back at it and you can expect more frequent posts. This morning I'm at my favorite coffee shop in the village. It is organic and they play Sinatra....who could ask for anything more?! I'm working on the treatment for this screenplay that had been in my head for quite some time. It is so difficult. I need to put myself in a place to be able to write. I have to be in the mood. What I am writing is kind of personal and I have to go back in time, put myself in situations that I would rather forget in order to bring back the emotions I felt at that time so I can put it into my writing. Now, you would think . . . why the hell would I want to do that??! Why would I want to make myself depressed and upset??! Well, I just like the story and really want to create it. So, if I have to go back to a negative time in my life for a few hours. . . so be it. When I'm done, I'llj ust put on some upbeat music, go to the gym, and be happy again! :)

Sorry, no pics today. I know those are the best part of any blog! I am going out tonight . . and that doesn't happen much, so I will surely have some pics next time.

Have a faaaaab weekend all!!

xoxo

Love, Lili

Fountain of Youth

Not a day goes by that I don't wish I could be 22 years old and back at Michigan State. Those were, and always will be, some of the best years of my life. For those of you still in high school, contemplating whether college is or is not for you - I say, "Go For It!" I promise you, you will have a blast! However, it's all what you make of it. If you sit in your dorm room and don't get out there, meet people, join organizations, and get involved - then yeah, you probably will be miserable and not last long. I made some of the best friends I will ever have at MSU and in Chi Omega. I honestly can't imagine my life without them - or graduating without them.

Serenading Pikes - During pledge term at Chi Omega

Troy and I after MTV Barnight (Greek Week Dance competition)

Aaaaand....to be young again! I had so much stamina back then . . . in terms of going out! Sure, I can bust out 8 miles and am not old in that sense - but when it comes to going out to the bar, I'm such a grandma. What happened?! Getting old is no fun. My friends and I could get away with so much. Now, I need to be mature and responsible. Once in awhile I wish I could just act like I did back then. I guess that is what the Landshark is for. The Landshark was our (my friends and I) bar of choice at MSU. I know I can go back there at 30, and act like I'm 21 again. I can't wait for that! Well, not to be 30 . . . but to go back in time.

Love, Lili

I was running. . . . (said in the voice of Forrest Gump)

Good morning New York! This is what I saw this morning. This is what I see every morning I run along the Hudson (which is most days). I used to despise running . . . but with a view like this, how can I?! It is so relaxing. Just me, my music, the pavement, the rising sun, and my thoughts. Running puts me at ease. And with studs like these volleyball players around . . . who wouldn't want to go running by them! ;)

What music do you listen to when you run? Usually I need Linkin Park, Eminem, Britney, and any other type of hip-hop music. However, yesterday and today I ran to my "Walking" play list - which consists of Moby, Azure Ray, The Fray, and other slow, mellow tunes. I ran between 7-8 minute miles for 8 miles yesterday and 7 today. You would think, with chill music, I would run slower. Why did this happen? I have had a lot on my mind recently, and those songs coincide with what is going on - maybe that has something to do with it. Or, maybe it was just a change in pace, literally! I wasn't listening to Britney Spears 'Radar' and 'Piece of Me' over and over again!

I should change my music more often. This will help me with my challenges on Nike+ (http://www.nikeplus.com/). Right now I am signed up for 5 different races.

1- Who can be the first to 60 miles (I reached 60 today!)

2- 4 Weeks til Christmas - I'm No# 5 out of about 25. But those who live in a warm climate have an unfair advantage. I can run when there is ice and snow on the ground . . are you kidding me?! The guy who is winning - his last run was 17 miles! I can't log that everyday. So, I'm happy w/ fifth place right now. :)

3 - Steeler Fans Only

4- Big Ten vs SEC - BIG TEN is winning!! of course!

5- Fastest 3 miles - I just joined this challenge today. The first place guy is 3 miles in 22 minutes. Usually I do between 23-26 . . so with a little work - I can beat him!

I encourage anyone who likes to run, or wants to start running, to purchase the Nike+. It tracks how far you go, how many calories you burn, your pace, and you can race others from all over the world on Nikeplus.com! Aaaand. . . . when you record a new personal best for the mile, burn an enormous amount of calories, among other accomplishments - Lance Armstrong or Paula Radcliffe will congratulate you. :)

Love, Lili

Diane von Furstenberg Sample Sale!!!

DVF sample sale is this week. We have a ton of merchandise from July, August, Fall base and I think a few other seasons. If you are in NYC you should definately hit this up! We'll be replenishing merchandise throughout the week . . . so even if you can't make it until Friday, there will still be a ton of dress, sweaters, etc to choose from!!

Love, Lili

Once Upon A Time . . .

Why do people live in the past? I've encountered a few bumps in the road recently and they all involve past experiences. Now, I'm not one to point fingers or judge - I myself tend to think of things that have happened in the past and let them control my life. I tend to dwell. But, being aware of this has helped and I am making a conscious effort to live in the moment. You should be aware of your past and let it help you in the future - but it shouldn't control your future! What is the point of dwelling on something that can't be changed? You just create all of this negative energy and emotions toward something that doesn't exist anymore. I know it is easy to live in the past. It is easy to be unhappy. It is easy to look at others as the cause of your unhappiness, when you really should be looking in the mirror. But most people, won't like what they see, so they don't look. They don't look and they continue to be miserable. I wish people could realize how much better life becomes once they face their problems - whatever they may be. Maybe it's a past relationship that is hard to let go of. Maybe it is someone who needs to be forgiven. Whatever the case may be, it needs to be dealt with. It's in the past, therefore, it isn't real anymore. Stop being upset over something that isn't real! Stop letting something that doesn't exist anymore control your life and relationships with others! I promise you, once you stand up to this you will be free! A huge burden will have been lifted off of your shoulders and your life will fall into place. All of the pieces will come together and you will be able to sit back, relax, and watch everything unfold into something great!

Trust me, I've done it. Once I stopped blaming all of the pathetic assholes from my past - mostly high school kids - I was finally able to free myself of all the problems I was having. (I say ALL sounding like I'm this troubled person - I'm not. I have had a very great life - there have just been a lot of challenges as well) There was a time when I was constantly reliving my high school days when people called me fat, told me to lose weight, and made fun of me for other ridiculous things. I always went back to that time and saw them as the root of my troubles. Once I realized I was doing this to myself - as hard as that was - a lot of good things started happening. I stopped living in the past, in a time that wasn't real anymore, and now deal with any problem by pointing the finger at myself first. I feel so much better! And so will you!

Love, Lili