"Your path at 22 will not necessarily be your path at 32 or 42. One's dream is constantly evolving, rising and falling, changing force...It is our failure to become our perceived ideal that ultimately defines us and makes us unique. It's not easy, but if you accept your misfortune and handle it right - your perceived failure can become a catalyst for profound reinvention...Whatever you think your dream is now, it will probably change and that's okay..." - Conan O'Brien | 2011 Dartmouth Commencement Speech
getting deeper.
1. Given the choice of anyone in the world, whom would you want as a dinner guest?
This is an extremely hard question to answer because there are so many people I'd want to invite. Hmm...let's see...I'd invite Judy Blume as a dinner guest because she was my favorite author growing up. I actually gave myself the middle name Judy when I was in elementary school because I loved her that much. I wrote Grace Judy Lee on all of my classroom and homework assignments.
2. Would you like to be famous? In what way?
I don't necessarily want to be famous, but it'd be very cool to be recognized on the street by a fan. What would I be recognized for? Hmm...for a brilliant novel I wrote?
3. Before making a telephone call, do you ever rehearse what you are going to say? Why?
Nope, I never rehearse what I'm going to say before making a phonecall. But, if I get someone's voicemail - I usually record three to four messages before getting it right.
This is an extremely hard question to answer because there are so many people I'd want to invite. Hmm...let's see...I'd invite Judy Blume as a dinner guest because she was my favorite author growing up. I actually gave myself the middle name Judy when I was in elementary school because I loved her that much. I wrote Grace Judy Lee on all of my classroom and homework assignments.
2. Would you like to be famous? In what way?
I don't necessarily want to be famous, but it'd be very cool to be recognized on the street by a fan. What would I be recognized for? Hmm...for a brilliant novel I wrote?
3. Before making a telephone call, do you ever rehearse what you are going to say? Why?
Nope, I never rehearse what I'm going to say before making a phonecall. But, if I get someone's voicemail - I usually record three to four messages before getting it right.
4. What would constitute a “perfect” day for you?
A perfect day for me would look like this: Wake up at 9:00am, grab doughnuts and coffee at Sidecar, clean my apartment, have lunch with a friend, read for a little and spend time with family. Perfect!
5. When did you last sing to yourself? To someone else?
Sing to myself last? Today (right before answering these questions). To someone else? I hummed songs to my friend's newborn baby a month ago.
6. If you were able to live to the age of 90 and retain either the mind or body of a 30-year-old for the last 60 years of your life, which would you want?
The body of a healthy 30-year old, of course! Health is seriously so important - you can't enjoy life to its fullest if you're sick, you know?
7. Do you have a secret hunch about how you will die?
While picking wild berries in the forest? No, wait...while leading a revolution! I'm kidding. I honestly want to die peacefully surrounded by friends and family.
While picking wild berries in the forest? No, wait...while leading a revolution! I'm kidding. I honestly want to die peacefully surrounded by friends and family.
8. For what in your life do you feel most grateful?
My family. Sundays are my favorite day of the week because I get to hang out with my parents, brother and dog.
My family. Sundays are my favorite day of the week because I get to hang out with my parents, brother and dog.
9. If you could change anything about the way you were raised, what would it be?
Growing up, I based my worth on the grades I got on my report card. When I got a bad grade on a test, I hated myself because I felt like a failure. No one really encouraged me to explore my interests or asked me what I was passionate about growing up. I remember I legitimately wanted to become an archaeologist after watching Jurassic Park eons ago, but I never thought it was okay to want to become anything besides a doctor.
10. If you could wake up tomorrow having gained any one quality or ability, what would it be?
I'd want the ability to teleport around the world and beyond.
#newyorkcity
A few photos from my New York trip! The photos are not in any particular order.
At the airport waiting to board the plane to New York!
Chicken, gyro & rice @ The Halal Guys.
I like the gyro more than the chicken and I LOVE the white sauce.
The ShackBurger @ Shake Shack. It was amazing. #omg
The Upper West Side location is my favorite.
The Upper West Side location is my favorite.
The Chocolate Chip Walnut cookie @ Levain Bakery.
My favorite cookie is the Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip cookie.
Passed by The New York Times in Times Square.
Working here used to be my dream.
Lobster roll @ Luke's Lobster.
The most amazing lobster roll I've ever had.
Hot dog @ Grey's Papaya.
It's the sort of thing you have to pick up if you're in New York - it's a thing.
Pizza @ John's of Bleeker's Street. Finally got to try pizza here, so I was happy. I would definitely try the pepperoni next time because that's how I like my pizza.
Pizza @ Joe's Pizza.
I like coming here for pizza when I visit the city because this is where I had my first New York style pizza eleven years ago.
Banana pudding @ Magnolia's Bakery.
It's another thing I do when I visit the city. #haha
Though my feet were in pain most of the time, it was great seeing the Brooklyn Bridge for little while. It was too cold...brr.
Seth Meyers was also at the Toy Fair. #socool
Cronuts @ Dominique Ansel Bakery.
My roommate pre-ordered our cronuts two weeks in advance.
If you do that, you can avoid standing in line for hours. They were pretty delicious. Glad I got to try the original cronut.
I took this photo of the CNN building in Columbus Circle simply because Anderson Cooper works there. #teehee
The everything bagel with cream cheese & lox @ Ess-A-Bagel.
This is by far the BEST bagel I have ever had in my life.
One of the most beautiful buildings in New York City, The New York Public Library.
A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder. #broadwaymusical #unexpectedlycharming #hilarious
Chinatown.
Soup dumplings @ Joe's Shanghai. One of the best meals I had in New York. #sogood
I love milk tea and New York had Coco Fresh. #thankgoodness
Juice Generation (New York's version of Jamba Juice). #lovedit
Inside of the Grand Central Terminal. #beautiful
Outside of the Grand Central Terminal. #magical
It was so cold in New York...so cold...
Peter Luger's in Brooklyn. Love the red brick.
Yummy steak.
Catching up with friends @ Momofuku Ssam Bar. #fancyfood #delicious
Catching up with friends @ Rice to Riches.
The view from our hotel room at Pod 39. #sopretty
#ihavethisthingwithfloors #andmyshoes
Marble statue of the Three Graces. #socool
I love chandeliers.
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