November Nothings

November. November. November.

A strange month in the life of LB. Working from home, saying goodbye to Franny Pants, welcoming four more years, eating a whole lot of pie... and spending a ridiculous amount of money.

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November 1, 2012 - Pic #306

I LOVE Pumpkin Spice Cookie season :).  
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November 2, 2012 - Pic #307

Cousin Chuck got married today :). Centerpiece was a castle, so obviously, I snatched it. Dad, however, is guilty of stealing the table marker for table #12... he knows me well :).  
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November 3, 2012 - Pic #308

Hard day today. Mom told me the Vet said Franny would not make it, so I made an unexpected trek to Albany to be with her.  
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November 4, 2012 - Pic #309

This was my view all day as I hung out with Franny, getting some QT. I'm glad I had this time with her, but it wasn't easy.  
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November 5, 2012 - Pic #310

RIP Franny Pants. Only 2 years old, yet so filled with life. When I rescued you from the foster home with your sister Zooey, you were but a tiny, scared, emaciated kitten. You hid under the couch your entire first night and wouldn't come out even for food. But that didn't last long :). Before no time you owned the place. You owned me. Eating my cheese danish, sleeping on my chest, whining every time I locked you out of the bathroom. I miss you Franny, more than you could ever know. I'm so glad you were my kitty. 
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November 6, 2012 - Pic #311

Election Day! It's 2012 - why are the ballots still paper? By the way... phew.  
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November 7, 2012 - Pic #312

Winter made it to November this year, but only for a short while.  
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November 8, 2012 - Pic #313

This is what 7 pounds of fudge looks like, made by Tara's mom. I'm pretty sure I'd gain a lot more than 7 pounds, though, if I ate all of this.  
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November 9, 2012 - Pic #314

Hard to believe, but this was my first time below 116th street since Sandy! Frequented Merrion Square with Mike, Manny and Carrie. 
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November 10, 2012 - Pic #315

While walking around The Strand browsing random books, I found this inserted in a mystery novel about a Spanish Ice Skater. Turns out it's part of a photo project by an artist named Fred Cray. He hides unique photos all over the world. They are unique because he destroys the digital copy after he prints the photo. This is number 5736. Read about him here: http://fredcray.com/images_unique_01.html
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November 11, 2012 - Pic #316

First of all, happy birthday Leonardo DiCaprio! I have known your birthday and your age since I was 12 (you turned 38 today... ouch!). It's easy to remember because you were born on 11/11/74, 11 years before I was born on 12/12. Ah... numerically meant to be.  

Also, had a movie date with Zack to see Wreck it Ralph. It was adorable and hilarious. Found this awesome photo op on our way out of the theater. 
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November 12, 2012 - Pic #317

This kitten is my work buddy. Everytime I get up, she takes my seat. She looks cuter in it than I do, anyway.  
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November 13, 2012 - Pic #318

Tonight I went to the Hayden Planetarium for a lecture on "exo planets", planets that orbit stars like the Earth orbits the sun. I truly love the Planetarium. Sometimes I wish I continued a career in science... I suppose it's not too late. For now, going to the museum will have to do :).  
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November 14, 2012 - Pic #319

SpaHa, our Spanish Harlem neighborhood coffee joint, thinks very highly (hotly?) of themselves.  
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November 15, 2012 - Pic #320

So, when did they start remaking furbies? I'm pretty sure mine would still be scaring the crap out of me if I didn't remove the batteries. No toy should have a mind of its own.  
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November 16, 2012 - Pic #321

When Tara's mom visited, she asked us what we need for the apartment. We really don't need anything, but she kept asking. I thought of a toaster, which is something I've wanted every since Meghan moved out and took hers with her. Tara was very much against the idea, though, and so we did not get one. However, it blurted out of my mouth, and Mom Brite would not look back! She got me this toaster for my birthday :). It's adorable, isn't it?  
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November 17, 2012 - Pic #322

Friend Thanksgiving, 2012! Laura and Annie made an awesome turkey. It was a wonderful time :). And Tali came all the way from Philly!  
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November 18, 2012 - Pic #323

Been sick with a sore throat and the sniffles. Luckily I have a comfy couch and lots of ring pops.  
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November 19, 2012 - Pic #324

Still sick... and looking for things around the house to take a pic of. More adorable stationery... this one's for Sesi :).  
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November 20, 2012 - Pic #325

D got these for me a long time ago and I completely forgot about them! Found them today and put them in their rightful place on the fridge. Cuteness party.  
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November 21, 2012 - Pic #326

Arrived home for Thanksgiving today, and Dad had already made the pies. This huge apple crumble pie was delicious!  
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November 22, 2012 - Pic #327

Took our traditional walk through the woods post Thanksgiving feast today.  
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November 23, 2012 - Pic #328

After a full night of shopping (10pm - 8am), this was all the damage we did. 90% done with my holiday shopping! Definitely bought way too much for myself, as well.  
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November 24, 2012 - Pic #329

Santa! Is it Christmas already? It's still November! At least he's jolly :).  
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November 25, 2012 - Pic #330

This is Dad's solution to the squirrels eating all the birdseed.  One of the many wonders in our backyard!
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November 26, 2012 - Pic #331

Got into the zipcar after class and immediately turned on the radio. I forgot that at 9pm tonight, the Empire State Building was going to show off its new LED light system with a timed show to Alicia Keys music.  I got to listen to the music on Z100, but missed the show. That's what youtube is for, though!
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November 27, 2012 - Pic #332

I went to a Marketo User Group at Moody's today in 7 World Trade Center. Got a rare view of Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial.  
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November 28, 2012 - Pic #333

At the Union Square Holiday Market with Carrie I found this awesome art stand. Inspiration for new art project!  
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November 29, 2012 - Pic #334

The Urban Garden Center next door changes for every season. I think this is my favorite one :).  
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November 30, 2012 - Pic #335

Made friends with construction workers along the new 2nd ave subway line.