I’m closer to 30 than I am to 20. Sigh. I have always wanted to be “a writer” but I’m lost somewhere in the prologue…whittling away at a story I may never tell. Likes: pop culture. my chihuahua. architecture. modern art. elizabeth street. contemporary designer apparel. food. travel. foreign films. speakeasys. live music. politics. hot sauce. surprises. running in the rain. strangers. wednesdays. fearlessness…and 100s of other random things… maybe even you. A southerner by birth, northerner by the grace of God, I’m simply a nyc gal who is lost somewhere on my constant exploration of the city and the life,love, and pursuit found within it. If you are so inclined… sap {at} lifelovepursuit.com Tumblr (3.0; @mascarah)http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="300" data="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=10014566&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF"><param name="quality" value="best" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="scale" value="showAll" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=10014566&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF" /><embed src="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=10014566&server=www.vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><br/><br/><p><a href="http://briefly-noted.com/post/435459315/a-few-friends-and-i-decided-to-continue-the-party">brieflynoted</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>A few friends and I decided to continue the party downstairs after nearly everyone had left on Saturday night and in doing so created this lipdub 100 percent in the moment. I’m far from sober, but as funny as it sounds, it makes me happy to see me so happy here.  I had major anxiety about turning 30 this year. I know it’s just a number, but why does it mess with you so?  For me, I think it has everything to do with the fact that my life has changed drastically over the course of a year and I’m still adjusting. Anyway, I’m glad I let go of it all and had a good time. Also, I’m so happy I have friends willing and ahem, also under the influence (remember this guys?), to be silly with me too! Thanks to the cast - Janey, Sarah, Kristen, Emma and Todd as well as Mike on camera! I’m glad I have this moment saved… dorky dance moves and all.</p> </blockquote> <p>How lucky am I to call these fantastic people friends?</p>http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/436870091http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/436870091Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:11:47 -0500lifelovepursuit<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyzah4afeg1qz7xu1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Love this joint.</p>http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/435108726http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/435108726Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:36:01 -0500<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyz75mMpEa1qz7xu1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sisters.</p>http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/435013189http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/435013189Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:24:35 -0500<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyyxjcyWVX1qz6gvto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://laurenfarmer.com/post/434745153/this-is-erin-she-went-and-had-herself-a-30th">lfarm</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>This is <a href="http://briefly-noted.com/">Erin</a>.</p> <p>She went and had herself a 30th birthday over the weekend and threw one hell of an Oscar-themed party. (<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/erincrum/sets/72157623576473364/">pics from the party</a>)</p> <p>Here’s what I know about Erin.</p> <p>She is quite possibly the sweetest person I know. She is kind and gentle, she listens and loves. She is thoughtful and sincere. She is a dreamer, and she dreams big. She’s determined and perseveres. She is stronger than she realizes.</p> <p>Erin is an inspiration to me. I push forward, because she does. I think the impossible is possible, because she does. I challenge myself to pursue my passion, because she does.</p> <p>I am ridiculously lucky to call her one of my closest friends. And I truly, truly hope that this 30th year brings more to her life than she could have imagined.</p> <p>Happy Birthday, Erin.</p> </blockquote> <p>Everything that Lauren said. Really, I definitely couldn’t say it more eloquently, so I won’t.</p> <p>Erin - you are a fantastic friend, a constant inspiration, a smart, beautiful, ambitious, creative, imaginative, kind hearted, warm, loyal friend. I can’t imagine my NY life (or my life in general) without you. Thank you for being my friend. I am so lucky.</p> <p>I can’t wait to see what 2010 holds for you. I’m sure it will be magical. I look forward to many more nights, adventures, and memories unfolding with you. xxo</p>http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/434788838http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/434788838Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:31:37 -0500erinfriendslove“So I would like to thank what this film is about for me which are the moms that take care of...http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/434783232http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/434783232Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:27:00 -0500quotespop culturesandra bullockoscars<object width="400" height="288" id="AOLVP_70670481001" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000"><param name="movie" value="http://o.aolcdn.com/videoplayer/AOL_PlayerLoader.swf" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#000000" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="flashvars" value="playerid=10032373001&codever=1&videoid=70670481001&publisherid=1612833736" /><embed src="http://o.aolcdn.com/videoplayer/AOL_PlayerLoader.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" allowfullscreen="true" bgcolor="#000000" width="400" height="288" name="AOLVP_70670481001" flashvars="playerid=10032373001&codever=1&videoid=70670481001&publisherid=1612833736"></embed></object><br/><br/><p><b>Sandra Bullock’s Oscar Acceptance Speech</b></p> <p>I cried. So well deserved. <i>Love</i> her.</p>http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/434774449http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/434774449Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:20:09 -0500sandra bullockoscar acceptancelove<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyx2q4DDnw1qz7xu1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b>Camden Harbour Inn. </b></p> <p>Love this feature in <a href="http://nymag.com/travel/weekends/camden/"><i>NY Mag</i> on Camden, Maine </a>and how it is becoming a Napa-ish hub of amazing food, cute places to stay, and fun little adventures. Bookmarking this for this spring when I will convince a man to take me here for a weekend.</p>http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/432453955http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/432453955Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:54:04 -0500lifetravelpursuitmainecamdennymag<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyvn7ySD501qz7xu1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.littlegiantnyc.com/flash.html">Little Giant.</a></p> <p>A classic old faithful standby. Delish.</p>http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/430797651http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/430797651Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:21:34 -0500nycfoodlovelittle giant<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyveyr9OOD1qz7xu1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Muse at MSG last night. To say that this show was amazing is an understatement. Easily in my top 5 shows ever. Even ranks above Britney ;)</p>http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/430519047http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/430519047Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:23:15 -0500musemsgFrench woman (in french): Wow. There really are a lot of fat Americans. American woman (in french):...http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/430514283http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/430514283Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:20:00 -0500chats<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kytrveKgfb1qz7xu1o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>My workday in computer mouse form (7.4 hours)<a href="http://iographica.com/"> ioGraphica.</a></p> <p>Check out<a href="http://laurenfarmer.com/post/426898935/today-i-tracked-the-path-of-my-computer-mouse-over#disqus_thread"> Lauren’s</a> and hat tip to <a href="http://moderation.tumblr.com/">Chris</a> for the 411 on this awesome little tool.</p>http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/428751923http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/428751923Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:06:50 -0500iographicacoolHim: Don't you think that's an awesome opportunity? Me: I don't know. It feels like going from the...http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/428725538http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/428725538Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:46:49 -0500chats<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kysmh26SP81qz7xu1o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Toying with the idea of getting a <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=14319&f=14495">pair of these (only $150 each! score!)</a> for my apt. As all us NYers know it’s all about the extra storage here. I’m torn though on the quality level, I know Crate & Barrel is okay generally…but the leather in photos just looks cheap. Has anyone seen these puppies in real life? They aren’t at the store on Broadway & Houston and I’m lazy.</p>http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/427699202http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/427699202Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:12:38 -0500crate and barrelrandomlifehome<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/swf/audio_player.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/427684142/tumblr_kysm3oIO8P1qz7xu1&color=FFFFFF" height="27" width="207" quality="best"></embed><br/><br/><p><b>Muse - Supermassive Black Hole </b></p> <p>Tonight. [& so excited I can’t even stand it]</p>http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/427684142http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/427684142Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:04:36 -0500tunes<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyqoktdaI81qz7xu1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The “campfire” at Abe & Arthurs.</p>http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/425514206http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/425514206Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:02:00 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyqnh0llgV1qz7xu1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The black daddy. Yes…They are exactly as thick and obnoxious as you’d think they would be.</p>http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/425464218http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/425464218Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:37:26 -0500<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/swf/audio_player.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/424622320/tumblr_kyq252VA7e1qz7xu1&color=FFFFFF" height="27" width="207" quality="best"></embed><br/><br/><p><b>Silversun Pickups - Lazy Eye [Acoustic Version]</b></p> <p>Who has a date with Muse and Silversun on Friday? This girl does.</p>http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/424622320http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/424622320Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:58:14 -0500tunes<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyput9ZLGP1qz7xu1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.apizz.com/">Apizz.</a></p> <p>A highly recommended (and very romantic) date spot in LES.</p> <p>Bonus: Steps away from <a href="http://www.mlkhny.com/cocktails/newyork/">Milk & Honey.</a></p>http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/424421634http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/424421634Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:19:57 -0500lifenycloveYou know when it just starts pulling you in all those directions? Well the truth is that there is so...http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/423634606http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/423634606Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:50:41 -0500lifelovepursuit<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyn0eiyoEv1qz7xu1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>As if <a href="http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/damages/">DAMAGES on FX</a> couldn’t get any better (which really, it’s a must watch) our friend (bottom) from the<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093779/"> Princess Bride</a> is now on the show.</p> <p><i>INCONCEIVABLE. </i></p>http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/421329706http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/421329706Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:27:00 -0500lifeloveprincess bridedamages