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Weekend Adventures: Fete Paradiso on Governors Island

Posted on August 25, 2013 by chezsylvia

One of these days I will travel afar solo.  People who have done it swear it’s the best thing ever.  I believe them, but I am also not a brave soul and fear the unknown, especially when alone.  Something to … Continue reading →

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Race Report: Riverside Park Summer Series 5K

Posted on August 23, 2013 by chezsylvia

You know you love an activity/hobby/sport/what not, when you start trying to get other people to come do it with you. I love running, and for a couple of years have been trying to get people at work to run … Continue reading →

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Pork Chops and Peaches for dinner

Posted on August 11, 2013 by chezsylvia

The one thing I love about summer is how many fruits and veggies are now in season.  Peaches, berries of all kinds, squash, kale and corn. While I was on my Sunday Run-day this morning, I realized that it is … Continue reading →

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Travel Adventures: Rhode Island Mini Holiday

Posted on August 6, 2013 by chezsylvia

My friend Alli was kind enough to invite me up to her parent’s summer house in Rhode Island for a mini holiday.  Five and a half days of something other than regular life.  It was just what I needed.

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Searching for a Running Buddy, Stopping for Shrimp and Coconut Grits

Posted on July 21, 2013 by chezsylvia

Finding a running buddy is like dating. You can run a lot with an assortment of people, hoping to find the right group or person you click with enough to start meeting on a regular basis. The unwritten rule of … Continue reading →

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Not Just for Bagels and Frosting: Peanut Butter and Cream Cheese Sandwiches

Posted on July 15, 2013 by chezsylvia

I switched cable providers recently.  When I moved in, there was only one provider to choose from.  It seems when they built the building, they entered into a contract with this provider and everything was wired up for them.  However, … Continue reading →

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No Skinny Jeans for this Girl

Posted on June 29, 2013 by chezsylvia

I recently came across this: The 157lb dissection. I loved it.  I love her honesty, how she just lays it all out there asking us to judge her.  My favorite line?  “The way you look should be a by-product of … Continue reading →

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For My Wonderfully Supportive Brothers: Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on June 1, 2013 by chezsylvia

Let me start off by saying I have two wonderfully supportive brothers who love to show said support by constantly giving me a hard time about everything possible.  To the general public, they can sound harsh and mean as they … Continue reading →

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Friday Off Leads to Trouble: Bourbon Bacon Cookies

Posted on May 24, 2013 by chezsylvia

It has been awhile since I took a flex day.  I decided at the 11th hour to take a day off and treated myself to a four day weekend.  Was I going to do anything exciting?  No.  Was I going … Continue reading →

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Night Photography Workshop: Brooklyn

Posted on May 19, 2013 by chezsylvia

This week has been pretty exciting.  Filled with three nights that had me out and about way past my bedtime!  It’s a record for a girl like me! One of those nights were spent in the lovely boro of Brookyln. … Continue reading →

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