I went to Toy Fair about two weeks ago and it was a really cool experience. My grandpa owns a company called Huckleberry Toys, that makes phone cases, locker posters, finger puppets and other fun stuff. Heres what their stand looked like: And here are some of my favorite toy companies for kids of all ages: Kikkerland Eco-Kids Fun fact: I'm allergic to play doh. So when I saw this companies organic/natural products, the 4 year old inside of me squealed. Thank you to eco-kids for giving my friends and I a free sample of your clay that won't make my hands blow up! Ty Ty is making toys for the new movie The Secret Life of Pets, and they are too cute. Pirastra Because who doesn't like INTENSE coloring? Squishable My friend Jade and I were so excited when we saw this stand, to be quite honest. THEY'RE JUST SO CUTE AND SOFT. THANK YOU TO MY FRIENDS THAT CAME WITH ME. ALSO, I DIDN'T INCLUDE ANY OF THE COMPANIES THAT WEREN'T VERY NICE TO US (AND THERE WERE DEFINITELY A FEW). KINDNESS GOES A LONG WAY:)
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After I gave up all of my favorite carbs, like pizza, mashed potatoes, pasta, I tried finding something to replace my most beloved heavy carb; Cream. Cheese, Bagels. Ugh, I could've ate that for the rest of my life. But, I actually did find something that gives me the same satisfaction; avocado on toast! I never really liked avocado other than in guac (I make a mean guacamole, by the way. Maybe I'll post my recipe), but here's what I do to make it taste good: And of course I spread it on whole wheat toast.
There you have it! Something that has healthy fats and will make you feel artsy.It's so easy, good for breakfast or dinner, and WAY more colorful than a cream cheese bagel! P.S. I topped it with some salsa, that makes it taste better. Three different schools and two boroughs...that only brings us closer. So my closest group of friends from middle school, who I haven't seen in 5ever, and we decided to throw a little reunion party. With the new year, all of our resolutions were to be healthy & fit (most of us just got Fitbit's) so that was the perfect theme of our get together. All week we were so excited; texting and post things on snapchat, then having people text us and say "What's the Booty Toes? Is that, like, a band?" (LOL, it's an inside joke). So that night, we ate so much healthy food that we probably ate back the calories we would've if we stuck with pizza, lol. We had the greatest time just talking whilst listening to Dee's AMAZING Spotify playlist (Grabdistoughtitty). Two of our friends also did body paintings that they saw on Tumblr, which were SO impressive. Friday night made me realize just how much I missed them all. When I decided to go to a school that NONE of my friends were going too, AND that was not even in my borough, I thought I would be completely disconnected from ALL of my friends (which is what I wanted from most people, but not them). But real friendships can't be broken up by what school you go to or all your different schedules, because real friends will make time for each other and won't let distance get between them. This Friday was honestly the most fun I've had in a while (and relieved some stress from school, haha) and I can't wait for more adventures with my girls (or should I say Toe's?). LOVE MY TOES<3
I've been a fan and have watched Grease for my whole life. (Even though 5 year old me said in my head, "Why does Sandy have to change for a man? This teaches a bad lesson!"). BUT, from the second I heard this was happening, I thought it was a bad idea. Mostly, because NOBODY. WILL EVER. LIVE UP TO. OLIVIA. NEWTON. JOHN. The first thing that got me mad was everything about Sandy's role. 1. That whole ridiculous cheer thing was not in the movie. WE GET IT. JULIANNE HOUGH CAN DANCE. 2. WHERE IS THE AUSTRALIAN ACCENT??? It's just simply not right to make Sandy from freaken Utah. Vanessa Hudgens was just great. It's also extremely impressive that she did such and amazing job, considering her dad died the night before. 'There Are Worst Things I Could Do' was so heartfelt. She's just fantastic. Keke Palmer's number was my favorite. I never realized what an amazing singer she was. (No, I never got to see 'Joyful Noise'). I thought Carly Rae Jepsen's acting was some of the best in the whole show. Except for that dreadful song she sang in the diner. (I quickly got a text from my friend Sophia: Why does this song sound like Carly Rae Jepsen wrote it? ). The boys were good too, especially Jordan Fisher, who had a voice like a legit angel. (Side note: I thought it was a wasted opportunity to not make Nash Grier play Danny. Even though he most likely can't sing and seems like kind of a jerk, I always thought something about him looked a lot like John Travolta). The cameos were pretty funny too. Joe Jonas was surprisingly great and Mario Lopez is just a funny guy. AND, UM, BOYZ 2 MEN. So in the end, Grease live was not terrible, and I actually think it's one of the better one's, out of all the live theater events that have been on TV these past few years. (NOTE: I did not get to see 'The Wiz' live, but I heard it was fantastic). But in the end, I still tuned into The Kardashians and Hollywood Medium instead. (NOTE: If you don't watch that show you're missing out. Tyler Henry is freaken adorable). So what did you think? Was it a mess or was it magnificent? Hey everyone, just wanted to let you know that I'll be performing in a cabaret on February 23rd! So I'll be doing two songs and it starts at 7:00 (doors open at 6:30). It's at the "Don't Tell Mama" on 46th between 8th & 9th. Hope some of you who're from the NYC area can make it! Tickets are $12 (+2 for drinks). If you come, say you're there to see Caroline at the front door. Thank you!!!!!!
Reserve tickets here. Here's some pictures of some fun times in the summer. The cold makes me nostalgic.I HATE TO WISH THE TIME AWAY BUT I REALLY CAN'T WAIT FOR SUMMER, AND THE POOL DAYS, AND SMORES, AND POLAROIDS OF PANCAKES, AND LATE NIGHT TALKS ON TRAMPOLINE, AND THE SIGHT OF THE OCEAN AND UGHHHHHHHHH.I'M SO. HAPPY. IT'S. OVER.So I think I've come to the conclusion that I'm the biggest dumb ass I've ever met.
I wish I was joking. 1. TUESDAY: I had Global. I've never been too bad at global. John Green get's me through it. (If you don't watch Crash Course whilst studying, you've been doing it wrong the whole time). So my teacher makes a review sheet thats just about 16 pages. (I wouldn't consider that a review sheet, more like all of our notes from the first semester to now). We asked him numerous times to shorten it or at least let us know a little specific general units that are going to be on it. My teacher wouldn't budge, so instead I memorized five pages about the fricken Chinese Dynasties when there were 3 questions. So I was completely underprepared basically. It's not my fault I can't remember over 1,000's of years. Sorry. 2. WEDNESDAY: Italian. Not aweful, but not good. You know when someone says 'omg it's like reading another language;? This was like that (LITERALLY), but in the way that I'm suppose to know the language. But the things I know perfectly are: Posso andare al bagno/ Non capisco. 3. THURSDAY: Math and Science. For math, I've never been good but I finally felt confident until I saw the test and forgot what math was. I'm not even joking, I couldn't remember a single equation, or way to use my calculator other than addition or subtraction. These were just some of the things running through my head while taking it; I am in this class? Have a written or digested a single thing my teacher said this year? Do I even know what Living Environment is? 'This is the easiest science class you'll take', they said. I'll be lucky if I get a 40%. 4. FRIDAY: First I had my sight singing final. I was confident because I had been practicing a lot. Then I got called up to read a piece of sheet music and I don't know what went wrong. I got so nervous I literally couldn't see the page. My vocal final was the worst one I ever did, (I had to sing a classical Italian opera song), but it could've gone worse. I think it was just not good because I was so exhuasted from this whole week. Well, there's always next year, right? Ugh, there's next year too. *Took away the Manhattan, just in case I go to a good restaurant somewhere else in the tri-state area*
At this restaurant I literally had one of the best meals I ever had. It's a steak house on 50th in Midtown. I got a blackened salmon caesar salad (it's kind of my go-to meal). The salmon was the best I ever had, so thick and flavorful (but I could barely finish it). The best part though, was dessert. We ordered the flourless chocolate cake with raspberry sauce, which was so rich that you only needed one bite. It was basically fudge). We also got the 7 layer chocolate cake. One slice was enough for six people to share. The cake was literal bliss. It was. The best. Cake. I. Ever. Had. If your going to a broadway show or wanna do something really nice for someone's birthday, take them to the Palm. The food is worth every dollar. I go to a school where the arts are embraced and for at least two periods a day, kids get to do what they love. You walk in and you just feel a great vibe. This week it was the opposite; kids crying in the halls, the emotionally exhausted looks on their faces. This is because on Tuesday night, a sophomore vocal major committed suicide. I didn't know her, but I have friends and teachers that knew her very well, and they're devastated. The school has brought in grief councilors, but i've seen comforting go on that they could never do. Specifically the girl's chorus that she was in. I knew they were close, but this week I've seen them push through this like a family; crying together and constantly hugging each other. She was in my locker section, and I saw someone have a box of tissues taped to their locker with a note that just said "Blessings.". I think by 8th period, all the tissues were gone. Who ever did that set the trend of going the extra mile of being supportive, and now at least five lockers have them, one with a cup of Q-tips with a note that says "in case your make-up runs". I have never seen such support from so many different people.
I don't know what was going on in her life or why she took her own, but I sure do know how many people are grieving over her loss. I wish she would've known how much people loved her. Rest in peace. My friend, Brynne, got my best friend, Jade, and I tickets to see 'Fiddler on the Roof' on Broadway, and it was really great. I'm not the biggest fan of the movie, so I was so impressed. Tevye was outstanding and hysterical, while also making me cry when he disowns his daughter. The cast seemed like it was small, which makes you develop a closer relationship between the audience and the performer. The minimal amount of sets and the simple dances (they're obviously hard, but the actors make it look easy) really make you focus on the content of the story and also sets the tone of the time period. I really enjoyed this musical so much! Thanks Brynne for the tickets!
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