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January 21st, 2010 by Angela
Sometimes I feel like my previous life never existed, that I've always lived in New York, known the people that I know, done the things that I do but nope, there was a time when all I did was sit in a terraced maisonette in Deepest, Darkest Surburbia in my PJs, watching Come Dine With Me.
Today I wrote a list of all the things I do in New York that I never did in London...
1. Run. No, really. I bought running shoes, a sports bra, everything. I'm not a proper runner yet though, I can't work out what to do with my iPod. And I fall over after a mile.
2. Lady Maintenance. It's not like I was walking round London like a shriveled yeti but I wasn't taking care of myself the way I do here. I wax various parts of myself whether I'm going to be wearing a bathing suit or not, I get semi-regular facials and mani/pedis are literally a way of life. It's strange. I likes it. And cough, the boy doesn't seem to be against the waxing. Owwowowowowoww.
3. I never stay in. Honestly, a night on the sofa with Buffy rereuns is officially a treat these days. Most nights, it's just watching a local band with Alex, a casual drink at one of our local bars with Jenny or a quick bite to eat (followed by a casual drink at one of our local bars) but honestly, I'm out All The Time. Which leads us on to...
4. I never cook. Honest injun, I used to be a great cook. There wasn't very much I couldn't turn my hand to but wow, pasta and Ragu would be a chore now. We don't have a toaster or a microwave in our apartment, grocery shopping here is SO expensive whereas dining out is relatively inexpensive and there are always leftovers that a lovely man will wrap up for you to take home. To eat after you've had a casual drink at a local bar.
5. I make friends. Maybe this has more to do with the me never leaving the house part but I feel like I make a new friend every week in NYC. People are genuinely friendly and interested in talking to you, wherever you go. And even awkward old English me has met the most amazing people that I would never have spoken to at home. Mostly because the London versions of these people would be far too cool to speak to me whereas in Noo Yoik, I get to play the Brit card and am cool by default. Brillbags.
Of course there are things I miss. Mostly Come Dine With Me. And Percy Pigs. And Celebrity Come Dine With Me. Don't you just love Come Dine with Me?
Mood: Loving Noo Yoik
Currently listening to: The Drums, The Drums and nothing but The Drums http://www.myspace.com/thedrumsforever
Sometimes I feel like my previous life never existed, that I've always lived in New York, known the people that I know, done the things that I do but nope, there was a time when all I did was sit in a terraced maisonette in Deepest, Darkest Surburbia in my PJs, watching Come Dine With Me.
Today I wrote a list of all the things I do in New York that I never did in London...
1. Run. No, really. I bought running shoes, a sports bra, everything. I'm not a proper runner yet though, I can't work out what to do with my iPod. And I fall over after a mile.
2. Lady Maintenance. It's not like I was walking round London like a shriveled yeti but I wasn't taking care of myself the way I do here. I wax various parts of myself whether I'm going to be wearing a bathing suit or not, I get semi-regular facials and mani/pedis are literally a way of life. It's strange. I likes it. And cough, the boy doesn't seem to be against the waxing. Owwowowowowoww.
3. I never stay in. Honestly, a night on the sofa with Buffy rereuns is officially a treat these days. Most nights, it's just watching a local band with Alex, a casual drink at one of our local bars with Jenny or a quick bite to eat (followed by a casual drink at one of our local bars) but honestly, I'm out All The Time. Which leads us on to...
4. I never cook. Honest injun, I used to be a great cook. There wasn't very much I couldn't turn my hand to but wow, pasta and Ragu would be a chore now. We don't have a toaster or a microwave in our apartment, grocery shopping here is SO expensive whereas dining out is relatively inexpensive and there are always leftovers that a lovely man will wrap up for you to take home. To eat after you've had a casual drink at a local bar.
5. I make friends. Maybe this has more to do with the me never leaving the house part but I feel like I make a new friend every week in NYC. People are genuinely friendly and interested in talking to you, wherever you go. And even awkward old English me has met the most amazing people that I would never have spoken to at home. Mostly because the London versions of these people would be far too cool to speak to me whereas in Noo Yoik, I get to play the Brit card and am cool by default. Brillbags.
Of course there are things I miss. Mostly Come Dine With Me. And Percy Pigs. And Celebrity Come Dine With Me. Don't you just love Come Dine with Me?
Mood: Loving Noo Yoik
Currently listening to: The Drums, The Drums and nothing but The Drums http://www.myspace.com/thedrumsforever
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i absoulety love the books i heart new york and i heart hollywood! i cant wait for the i heart paris to come out. i would love to visit new york and LA sometime but as im only 19 i cant afford to atm but hopefully in later life i can..thanks for such a great read on both books.February 10th, 2010 by cally
I have just finished i heart new york it was fab, Im going to new york in 5 weeks and i am so excited and you book has now become my guide book i have read about 15 guide books and none of the have given me the insight into new york as much as your book has i will be trying to cram all the places angela did into my 4 day stayFebruary 10th, 2010 by Bianca
OMG...............I love I Heart New York, that as soon as I saw, I Heart Hollywood in the shops, I had to buy it straight away! I have just recently brought it, but I can not wait for I Heart Paris to come out, its making me want to travel so much (especially since I have never been out of Australia) lol!!!!February 8th, 2010 by Louise Price
I loved your book I Heart New Your so much that as soon as I put it down I started I Heart Hollywood cant wait to get stuck in and am sooooooo looking forward to I heart Paris. I would love to visit both New York & Hollywood and love your guides to both cites. I hope Angela and her man Alex keep traveling to new cites around the world along with all her lovely New Your friends. Fab books love them soooooooooooo much keep them coming I'm a fan 4 life xxFebruary 8th, 2010 by Deep
fantastic read loved it cant wait for angela's next adventure.February 8th, 2010 by emma mack
hello i think your writing is absolutely fabulous i red i heart new york on holiday last year and was distraught when i finished it i've just red i heart hollywood in under 2 weeks when i dont even read books usually and now im depressed again that i have to wait please never stop writing these books because i dont know what i would do without them ha! now im dying for i heart paris hurrrryyyyy upppp! lol your amazinggggg!February 8th, 2010 by Tomeeka
i love the i heart series i cant wait for i heart paris to come out, you're books make me wish i was in new york it seems so excinting and much more fun than london!!!!!!!February 7th, 2010 by Kara xox
I love love love your books I have just started i heart Hollywood i just got it today its fab!!!! I cant put it down, and i cant wait for i heart Paris to come out please write more books about Angela's travels I'm HOOKED he he love it xox