i guess i can now cross “get mugged in new york city” off my bucket list

Just kidding. That was never on my bucket list.

Let’s discuss my priorities. For some reason, I am more thankful that that jerk didn’t know I had a camera than the fact that I am okay (minus a purple eye).

{what can I say? I really love my camera}

Still, I cried.

It sucked.

Why am I not sleeping like any other normal person that hasn’t slept in over two days and was just mugged in New York City, you ask?

Well, my anxiety is kind of off the charts right now. And consequently, so is my stomach pain.

The bus ride home was the second longest ride of my life. First, the driver wouldn’t let me on the bus because I didn’t have an ID with me. I said, “but I was robbed and he took my wallet” and he said, “sorry, but that’s against the rules.”

So then I’m like, “but he took my wallet! What am I supposed to do?”

And he goes, “you don’t have any form of identification with you?”

Oh my God. No. He took my wallet. My IDs would be in my wallet, obviously. People are so stupid.

Whatever. I did end up getting on the bus.

And in case you were wondering, the (first) longest ride of my life was that time last year when Mike and I took a train from New York City to Vermont. The train broke down about eight times, give or take, and we met a highly intoxicated woman (both legal and illegal substances. She smoked up in the bathroom) from the Bronx – let’s call her D – who claimed her mother was the first female on America’s Most Wanted list.

I still have D’s phone number.

little updates

{Israel}

{1} Last night I spent the night at the hospital in excruciating pain. If you are a good soul, you might want to visit the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America and make a donation so that some smart pharmacist out there will come up with a cure someday.

{It would be extra cool if that smart pharmacist was Mike. I think he’s smart enough, don’t you think?}

{2} This morning, I still went to class. I kind of want of wanted to keel over and die.

That being said, I really love my classes this semester. Learning more about photography? Yes please! And who knew I was good at drawing fashion illustrations? Apparently, I am kind of decent.

{maybe I will sell fashion illustrations on Etsy rather than jewelry since…I still don’t know how to make jewelry…but Papi’s girlfriend does, and she’s promised to teach me}

{3} My roommate Jessica is taking a medical leave of absence this semester and I am kind of depressed about it.

{when I asked Mike, “why is everyone dying!?” – NOT THAT ANYONE IS ACTUALLY DYING, by the way – he goes, “2012 baby”}

{4} Mikos (“the mucus”) seems to be doing better. But he’s teething bad. Bastard bit me so hard the other day.

{5} I have a tumblr now. It’s for one of my classes, but I am kind of in love. Also, I have no idea how tumblr works…

{6} I am going to le city this weekend to take care of some business (medical and professional). Also, so that I can go to Whole Foods (what, do you really expect me to go this long without a Whole Foods?) and Peanut Butter & Co. (speaking of, the other day they tweeted me and I felt so famous). I love New York.

And food, clearly.

{7} the end.

a recap in pictures

 

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(1) a fancy night at the Hilton in Times Square, courtesy of Mike

(2) Mikos’ first trip to the big city!

(3) “Mikos, mommy is going to work here someday.” (RIGHT? RIGHT!? Some fancy editor will read my blog and hire me. Because I’m just so charming. You know. And my puppy is so cute.)

(4) fluffy puppy in the park. Albany, NY

(5) Mikos’ new big husky friend

(6) anniversary gifts from Mike

You guys, I’m zonked. I learned so much about myself and my relationship this weekend. I love Mike.

mcqueen

photo via

So tomorrow, the one and only Julie Sabo is coming to visit me in New York City. We are both beyond upset that the Alexander McQueen exhibit at the Met is $50 per person. Because we are broke ass college students. Who need money for things, like, say, food and stuff. You know. So I guess for now, we will have to admire McQueen from afar.

Gahh.

Speaking of food, today I legitimately had frozen yogurt for dinner because it was 102 freaking degrees outside. I almost cried. I thought I would burst into flames like, any second now. But I didn’t. Obviously.

I can’t wait til fall. It’s my favorite season.

it’s getting hot in here

It’s hot in New York City, guys. I try not to complain too much because I do go to school in Siberia (I mean, Syracuse, New York), so a little sunshine is always happily appreciated, but my God. By the time I get to work, I am drenched in sweat. You’d think I just jumped in a pool. It’s disgusting. Waiting for the subway is a miserable experience. It’s actually suffocating in there. All I want to do these days is stay in my apartment, AC on full blast, watching trash TV (lately, I’m obsessed with watching old seasons of Jersey Shore. Probably because I was just there!). And drinking Starbucks sweetened passion iced tea. Yum.

I still love you, New York.

P.S. I haven’t forgotten about Tribute Thursday. Don’t you worry.

an (incomplete) recap in pictures

 

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(1) A Beast ride with views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the new World Trade Center, and other New York City landmarks.

(2) A (way too long and very very interesting) train ride to the Jersey Shore. Interesting because this man (who legitimately looked like he could pull a knife on me) decided it was his duty to be the DJ for the entire train and kept playing music from his phone (no headphones!) at full volume. RUDE. I have no idea what the songs were about, but one of them kept saying HOLLABACK! I don’t think my description can do the situation justice (and here I thought I was a good writer).

(3) Seaside Heights, as seen on MTV’s incredibly classy and educational show, Jersey Shore.

(4) Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge. The view was incredible!

(5) Baked By Melissa cupcakes. Baby cupcakes = love. Look at how happy my sister looks! We love little things. And we love cupcakes.

Besides all the events pictured above, we went to the midnight Harry Potter premiere (I am a huge fan of the books; the movies are okay. But now I want to read the series all over again. When I was younger I was one of those Harry Potter freaks that went on websites like mugglenet.com all the time. Yep. Awkward confession). I’ve also been through a bit of a roller coaster with a friend (ex-friend?). Whatever. I don’t want to talk about it and I’m glad it’s just me and my sister now.

So sorry I went MIA for a while! I’ll comment on all your blogs as soon as I can.

i’m back!

Hello.

I am Debbie. 20 years old. I go to school in Siberia Syracuse University. Did you know it’s the worst winter city in America? Well, now you know.

It’s okay because I like the snow (as long as I get to stay in bed). And skiing.

But fall is my favorite season.

I am a junior majoring in magazine journalism with a minor in sociology and a specialization in fashion and beauty communications.

Enough about Syracuse.

I’ve lived in many places and three different countries: Israel, Costa Rica and the United States.

My dad Papi and my younger sister Ariela live in Costa Rica, still. As well as our dog, a Yorkie named Justin Bobby. Not Justin Bieber. Justin Bobby, from The Hills. Although I do love me some Biebs.

I want to be like Ariela when I grow up.

I have recovered from an eating disorder and sexual, verbal and emotional abuse. I do not talk to my mother.

I have a boyfriend. His name is Mike. He is Egyptian. But he has dirty blonde hair and the most gorgeous blue eyes. All I have to say to that is: the milkman.

Mike bought me a Siberian husky puppy. His name is Mikos. We both like Greek things. And Greece.

A lot.

I love to travel.

I was a gymnast for 10 years. I still follow the sport and love it with all my heart. I am mildly obsessed with Soviet-era gymnastics. And by mildly I mean extremely.

I am extremely accident-prone.

I also have Crohn’s disease.

Writing is my favorite thing in the world. I also like photography and street fashion.

My dream is to move to New York City after I graduate from college.

I have a longstanding love affair with Nutella.

And hamsas and evil eyes. I even have a hamsa tattooed on to the inside of my right wrist. I love it.

And speaking of tattoos. My friend Matt tattooed “Debbie Cutie Face” in the inside of his lip. I’m that famous. But really, he may or may not have lost a beer water pong bet against me.

I’m addicted to Etsy and online shopping. It’s a problem.

That is all you need to know about me. I think.