Dinner Parties & Victor Jeffreys

All I can say about these pictures are dinner parties, really talented and cool friends, wine, and unexpected karaoke. It's not every day you show up to a dinner party and someone has set up a photoshoot.

I had never met Victor Jeffreys from Gawker before this dinner, but immediately I could tell how talented he was. When these pictures came out I was absolutely blown away - minus a few ratchet ones from karaoke later that evening. You can see all the photos here and here, and check out all of Victor's snaps here.

Enjoy!

Nine Months Later...

This past weekend I was recognized as a "local" by someone loitering out front of my apartment building trying to sell Statue of Liberty tickets to the mass of tourists that were scurrying by. I immediately laughed it off and texted one of my favorite people, "You would never guess what just happened!"

But does this mean I've made it? Am I a New Yorker yet?

Maybe, maybe not. The city is a lot less scary now. I walk straight through groups of tourists because, well, they'll get out of my way. I give subway directions to strangers now. I walk so fast I'm practically jogging. Regardless, I still say y'all, and my southern twang comes out after a few drinks.

So, just know, Old Friends, I miss you. Always will. I always want to hear from you, you mean the most to me. Maybe I'll come home one day. And New Friends, I'm so thankful for you for making this city my home, and helping me become a "New Yorker", or something like that.