A Month (or Two) in NYC?

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Ruffle Blouse (On sale! I’m wearing an XS for reference. Love this more casual ruffled tee, too. Also: Tuckernuck’s sale has been extended! They’ve always been known for a good ruffle, haha.) / Rag & Bone Jeans (Mine are sold out, but these are VERY similar. I also love these from Paige. As you know, I’m a Rag & Bone “Capri” convert, haha.) / J.Crew Pumps (Sold out, but here are some amazing plaid holiday shoe options: one / two / three / four / five — And more below! #OMG) / J.Crew Coat (Particularly love it in “Sandstone.” Also available here. If you need sizing help, I’d say the coat is pretty generous. I’m wearing a size 0, and I have a lot of room for sweaters.) / Similar Necklace / Louis Vuitton Tote / Monica Vinader Bracelet c/o

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Mitch and I spent a couple of days last week in New York, and it was so great. Going back is always bittersweet; a mixture of so many emotions. I have to admit that my plan was to live in NYC forever… and meeting Mitch–who eventually led me to Chicago–threw me for a loop. ;) It goes without saying, though, that I’m ecstatic my little plan didn’t work out. (Really ecstatic.) But man: it always feel good to go home.

While we were there, we decided that we missed New York a little too much. So we came up with yet another plan: in a year, we’re going to rent an apartment there. We’ll probably only do it for a month or so, but we’ve come to the realization that while we know we can’t live in NYC full-time, going back for a few days here and there just isn’t enough. And while there are logistics to work out, they aren’t as complicated as we thought they’d be!

Ruffled tops

The only “out there” decisions I’ve ever made have been quitting my editorial job to teach in the South Bronx and leaving New York for Chicago. Typically, I go the safe route. It’s just who I am. But this is one “out there” decision I want to add to my list. You know those books in which the protagonist decides to totally change up her life? Like, she ups and moves overseas or something. Granted, I’m not in a crisis over here. Life is pretty wonderful, actually. But this is something that sounds like so much fun to me. I mean, yes, I lived there forever… but I always had a 9 to 5 (for all intents and purposes) while there. Why not take advantage now, when I can do so much more with a flexible schedule? And while Emma’s still young enough and not yet in school?

Why not?

We’re also thinking about doing this in London or Paris. Far more adventurous, haha. Though right now, we’re leaning towards New York.

But do we think I’m crazy?