Family weekend part II

Sunday was really nice, too! I got up early again to get some things at the grocery store, oh I have to tell you: I cannot sleep in anymore! It is like impossible since I'm here, I'm always awake around 7/8am. I think it is really good because then I start the day earlier and have more time. Don't you love the smell of fresh air in the morning? Around 5/6am it is really nice outside in the summer! I want to try to go for a run that early one day :) 

So after that I started working on my hostfather's day present :) I wanted to make strawberry shortcake sliders with whipped cream! I got this recipe from Simply Recipes and it turned out perfectly! I was afraid it wouldn't work out at the first place but everyone liked it! :) I recommend this website and I've tried their rice pudding recipe as well! Easy and delicious dessert!  

Family weekend part I

This weekend I am not in the city because I didn't feel like going and I just wanted to hang around and relax :) Actually this sunday is the American father's day!

Saturday morning I got up early and after my breakfast I've decided to go to the lake for a swim instead of a run. I ended up going there not really swimming but rather tanning because the high schools' swim team was there and I didn't really want to swim laps in front of them =D It was still very nice and I am just a water lover. Summer is the best time of the year!!!

Sneak Peek: Diary #2

Fri. June- 8:

* 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Lincoln Center NYC, you have to watch it!!!

After Garance Doré's and Scott Schuman's speech I had tears in my eyes, such an amazing and inspiring couple in the fashion industry, keep doing what you love!!! 

- finally finished the book: Glimmer- How design can transform your life and maybe even the world by Warren Berger: really good book!!! Speaks from my soul! ♥

I need to write down all the resources/ facts. I recommend it to everyone (not just for designers) out there! :)

Sat. June- 9:

- hanging around in town, getting applications done! Yes!

* I do need a big black handbag with golden straps (classics)

* every celebrity is wearing Isabel Marant now! 

Sun. June- 10:

- I've met with Sarah, a girl from my hometown in Germany, she's heading home soon! :(

* Flea Market: Hell's Kitchen: one summerdress, cutout in the back and one oversize shirt b/w, pictures are coming soon

I was like: 'Hey Sarah, let's stop by the flea market since it is close to the High Line just to have a look, I don't want to buy anything, need to save up money for Calif. 

Well, I was successful :D but thank you S for holding me back!!! xx

- High Line: it was soooo hot! Around 86 degrees, it went crazy this weekend! That's why we needed to buy some ice pops! :) And there's new street art around the High Line, check it out!

- Chelsea Market

- Big Apple BBQ in Madison Squ. Park, we've had Beef Brisket from Hill Country NY, a must for meatlovers!

* Starbucks with Sarah, she brought me some Neon Purple Pink nailpolish by China Glaze! LOVE IT!!!! I was going crazy because it turned out MATT!!! THANK YOU :-* 

- at night: hanging around with friends in Brooklyn, Williamsburg

- didn't work out all weekend, feel fat :D now I need to focus again>> back to work!

- optimistic: how bad do you really want it? >> discipline! YOU CAN DO IT!

Sneak Peek: Diary

Hey guys!

I haven't posted anything since two to three weeks, I am so sorry! I really need to update my pictures and tell you about what was going lately.

Actually you know what? Since I'm having a diary for my thoughts and daily life, too, I'll just give you a small sneak peek about my past time :)

Thurs. May- 31:

- I'm in a REGGAE mood!!! - summer, sun and sunshine :)

- Bob Marley- Don't worry, be happy!

- Patrice: Sunshine>> Keep moving, keep spinning/ you better love yourself!

- 'Murder she wrote'

- Collie Buddz- Gimmie love

- perfect weather! I've booked my flight to San Francisco for August! It will be sooo much fun, my friend Tabea and I, we are going to rent a car for a roadtrip (San Fran- L.A.- Santa Monica- San Diego- Grand Canyon- Vegas- Yosemite Nationalpark- San Fran)

- I've found out that our lake here in town is open to the public, I need to check it out and swim!!! :)

- three months left, craaaaaazy! time to enjoy!

- The sky is the limit! Follow your dreams!

Fri. June- 1:

- Perfect day, haha! Swam in the lake, it was dirty and cold but very relieving! Awesome feeling afterwards! Never ever give up! Push harder!

- Coffee Peeling once in a while: after showering I just use ground coffee to rub it on my thighs and legs, rinse with warm water and then when you're still in the damp put bodylotion on!!! Your skin will thank you for :)

- oh and yeah once in a while I allow myself one piece of dark chocolate after dinner: 85% cocoa by Lindt- the best!

Sat. June- 2:

*Fashion- Fav:

Elin Kling: fashion blogger, entrepreneur, swedish, blond, young, skinny, lots of denim, looots of denim! white oversize blouses, blazers, really nice heels

*couldn't resist it! Forever21- order: although I need summer dresses I ordered some dresses for going out, I don't really go out at night here in the U.S., but whatever! Will wear them when I'm back home.

*colour peach + gold: nice match, perfect for summer

*in need of high heels! Will start buying new ones when I'm back..

*in need of summer dresses because I don't have any here!! :D especially a maxidress made out of jersey

- I do love the feeling of aching muscles! :)

- looking for schools/universities in good old Germany

- I do not live in the past. Period.

- being healthy and happy, enjoy life, smile :)

Mon. June- 4:

- rest of the weekend turned out pretty good:

I just like American BBQ with corn and meat :D

I have to confess that I'm a meatlover, sadly. Want to try to be a vegetarian, but it might work a lot better when I live on my own>> Weekday- Vegetarian would be a start!

I played freesbie :) and we've made pear- sauce without sugar of course but with cayenne pepper! Yummy!

Sunday night: wanted to see Kristin before she left for home again, after a lot of thinking I've decided to go into the city (it wasn't my intention that's why): You only live once right?!

I've met with Kristin and Matze and their friends in Chinatown, we went to: Joe's Shanghai, which is apparently world famous for its dumplings. Indeed! The dumplings were really good and the other stuff, too :) I've had the dumplings and beef soup, shanghai style, very mild for my taste! I like it hot :) Dessert at desserttruck, delicious warm molten chocolate cake with vanilla ice- cream: cheatday!

Great GOOGAMOOGA

WOW, what an awesome weekend! 

Everyone was busy, everyone was gone, but I still wanted to go into the city. Lovely New York. I've found out of this festival: GOOGAMOOGA! 

Vietnamese food in Chinatown!

I do miss all these cakes, dumplings and rice dishes. It reminds me of home.

It is very funny though, I live in Germany, but at home we're having vietnamese food.

I wish I could make them, when I'm back, my mum has to teach me how! Vietnamese dessert is soo sweet and sticky, love it! It's not everyone's taste but I grew up with it.

How to describe vietnamese cuisine?

Dear New York,

you make me happy ♥

A day with me in the city could look like this =)

There is a lot more to see in this wonderful place! I love it, I am definitely coming back as soon as possible! But for now, I am trying to spend every minute here to explore more things and moments.

You want to know, where we've been?