adventures of mascarah.
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
![[Pursuit: Explore] Revisiting Your Old Stomping Grounds
Over the weekend I took a few minutes to go back to my old neighborhood and visit my old apartment (not pictured above - I’ll get there). I walked the halls, stood on my old door step, said hello to my old super, got a ginger ale from the crazy bodega proprietor who gave me gingerale and the occasional bag of Milano cookies.
I wandered up and down the streets where I used to walk Elle. I thought about who I was then, wayyy back in October 2006-December 2008 and who I am now. I remembered some of my great times there, some of my bad times, and how now that I only live a $7.15 cab ride away - I somehow feel like it’s another city in some ways, another chapter in every way.
When I moved into the West Village I used to walk over and stare at this building, pictured above, and located on West 11th. It is the home of Julian Schnabel. It is called the Palazzo Chupi and is as tall as an average 17 story building. It is extremely obtrusive, doesn’t match the conservative brownstones that surround it, and is widely disdained by the locals. Yet it is visited by many people as a site of modern design, innovative, beautiful.
That’s the funny thing about life - how something could be beautiful to some and horrendous to others. How your perspective on a building or a person or an opportunity can change. How what you thought you wanted might end up being what you already have…
I encourage you all to go back to one of your old stomping grounds. To close your eyes and remember…to soak it all in…. And then to go home just a little bit more grateful for that part of your journey.](http://27.media.tumblr.com/xFX7HFUwdpu3qxa60mO7Jo6Do1_500.jpg)
[Pursuit: Explore] Revisiting Your Old Stomping Grounds
Over the weekend I took a few minutes to go back to my old neighborhood and visit my old apartment (not pictured above - I’ll get there). I walked the halls, stood on my old door step, said hello to my old super, got a ginger ale from the crazy bodega proprietor who gave me gingerale and the occasional bag of Milano cookies.
I wandered up and down the streets where I used to walk Elle. I thought about who I was then, wayyy back in October 2006-December 2008 and who I am now. I remembered some of my great times there, some of my bad times, and how now that I only live a $7.15 cab ride away - I somehow feel like it’s another city in some ways, another chapter in every way.
When I moved into the West Village I used to walk over and stare at this building, pictured above, and located on West 11th. It is the home of Julian Schnabel. It is called the Palazzo Chupi and is as tall as an average 17 story building. It is extremely obtrusive, doesn’t match the conservative brownstones that surround it, and is widely disdained by the locals. Yet it is visited by many people as a site of modern design, innovative, beautiful.
That’s the funny thing about life - how something could be beautiful to some and horrendous to others. How your perspective on a building or a person or an opportunity can change. How what you thought you wanted might end up being what you already have…
I encourage you all to go back to one of your old stomping grounds. To close your eyes and remember…to soak it all in…. And then to go home just a little bit more grateful for that part of your journey.
![[Pursuit: Explore]
A perfect uptown day - The Boathouse for lunch followed by a museum, a boat ride, a little summerstage action or drinks at the Carlyle. Or all of the above.
Courtney wanted to go to the Whitney. I was so excited to go there, it had been a year since I’d been. I forgot how awesome it is.
If you live in the city you have to go before September 6th to see the Claes Oldenburg exhibit. His vinyl/wood constructions of hamburgers, cigarettes, random appliances, intstruments and my favorite - the flying blueberry pie, is fantastic.
Perfect days like this supercede any horrendous weather and make me fall in love with NYC all over again.](http://28.media.tumblr.com/xFX7HFUwdooffcilwquxY9U1o1_400.png)
[Pursuit: Explore]
A perfect uptown day - The Boathouse for lunch followed by a museum, a boat ride, a little summerstage action or drinks at the Carlyle. Or all of the above.
Courtney wanted to go to the Whitney. I was so excited to go there, it had been a year since I’d been. I forgot how awesome it is.
If you live in the city you have to go before September 6th to see the Claes Oldenburg exhibit. His vinyl/wood constructions of hamburgers, cigarettes, random appliances, intstruments and my favorite - the flying blueberry pie, is fantastic.
Perfect days like this supercede any horrendous weather and make me fall in love with NYC all over again.
![[Pursuit: Explore] : Take a stand in the sand.
[Barefoot Wine is a client of my agency, so read this with that understanding.]
Barefoot has teamed up with Surfrider Foundation for their annual Beach Rescue Project, a series of beach clean-ups across the country, likely on a beach near you.
I hope you’ll decide to join me and donate a few hours of your life and volunteer for one of these clean-ups (21 + only). It’s just a little way to help with the restoration and preservation of public beaches that so many of us frequent during the summertime.
As a reward for your efforts Barefoot & Surfrider throw stellar post clean-up celebrations, some with artist Mason Jennings (he’s great!) and one big one (not announced yet!) with a full-fledged concert. More on that later.
Even without the tuneage support you’re guaranteed for a rewarding day that will get you a farmer’s tan, free celebratory fun and beverage, AND the knowledge that you contributed to cleaning up your local community.
Here is a full list of beach clean-ups. RSVP (required to attend). I hope to see you there.
Note: These opinions here are my own personally & only and not representative of my agency or Barefoot Wine. I am not a spokesperson for either. One of the many reasons why I personally love Barefoot other than the price point are events like this. I hope you’ll come and check them out personally and let me know what you think. I’d love your feedback, as always.](http://28.media.tumblr.com/xFX7HFUwdocv15kefhI3Ia6po1_500.jpg)
[Pursuit: Explore] : Take a stand in the sand.
[Barefoot Wine is a client of my agency, so read this with that understanding.]
Barefoot has teamed up with Surfrider Foundation for their annual Beach Rescue Project, a series of beach clean-ups across the country, likely on a beach near you.
I hope you’ll decide to join me and donate a few hours of your life and volunteer for one of these clean-ups (21 + only). It’s just a little way to help with the restoration and preservation of public beaches that so many of us frequent during the summertime.
As a reward for your efforts Barefoot & Surfrider throw stellar post clean-up celebrations, some with artist Mason Jennings (he’s great!) and one big one (not announced yet!) with a full-fledged concert. More on that later.
Even without the tuneage support you’re guaranteed for a rewarding day that will get you a farmer’s tan, free celebratory fun and beverage, AND the knowledge that you contributed to cleaning up your local community.
Here is a full list of beach clean-ups. RSVP (required to attend). I hope to see you there.
Note: These opinions here are my own personally & only and not representative of my agency or Barefoot Wine. I am not a spokesperson for either. One of the many reasons why I personally love Barefoot other than the price point are events like this. I hope you’ll come and check them out personally and let me know what you think. I’d love your feedback, as always.
