...fifteen grande Caramel Macchiatos later

Good morning precious! I can't believe tomorrow will be the last day of my internship with HarperCollins. It was fun being a responsible adult; working from 9 to 5, sitting in production/planning meetings and guzzling coffee. What I'm going to miss most is my boss (Daphne) and her assistant (Edie). They are such phenomenal people and I'm so glad I was given the chance to work under them; it's been everything delightful! Also, I'd like to give a shout-out to Lisa for actually putting me onto this fabulous internship. Without you Lisa, the world wouldn't be as beautiful.
I've learned so much from this experience and I am forever grateful. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!



OFF TO THE SASS!

It's snowing today and you know how much I love the snow. I just love Winter. Anyway, since it's snowing the 6 train decided to go extra slow...but the conductor would abruptly slam on the brakes at every train station. (This so happened when I was trying to sit down.) My rear-end was about two inches away from the train seat and ERRRRRRK...conductor slamed down on the brakes...



nearly throwing me into the lap of a lady. She looked so pissed that I couldn't restrain my laugh, when I blurted an embarrassed "Sorry." I would have been pissed too if someone large-framed and dapper tried to sit on my lap lol.

Anyway, I was supposed to go to a screening for "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" last night (because I'm not paying to see it) but the odds were against me. My friend Melrose can't read "change of plan" text messages so I was in the line by myself...until I was over it. (Sorry Melrose...I blame you.)

Overcome by gloom I decided the only thing to do was to shop...

away. And did I?
I bought this beige fedora,


a messenger bag (that will serve as my new gym bag),

and this chic sweater from Le Chateau.


I was so over the "Mall Cop" screening after my mini shopping spree. Retail therapy cures any ailment. I bet most political battles could be settled if people just came together to sit in the front row of Sass & Bide's Spring collection (which I haven't seen yet...bad Gabriel lol).



OH! I have a new word of the week for you. The new word of the week is...
Assassinista: One who is anything but frivolous in regards to fashion; a marksmen of style; Gabriel Anderson.* (was that a shameless plug? lol).
Ex. "I'm so glad Michelle Obama is improving her style. She'll be an assassinista in no time."


*(I heard the phrase "assassinista" in a planning meeting...but it was used in a different context.)

Speaking of fierce, let's get to the quote of the day (Jan 15th):

"Miscommunication is the fault of all included parties. (Unfortunately) No one is psychic so don't depend on others to read your exact thoughts. Talk it out, start over and move on with your beautiful life."

With that being said, I have to communicate with my "father" to increase my funds before I have to head back to Hartford. Anywho, I wish you the best of happiness. Stay true duckies.

Peace, love & Obama,
Gabriel Anderson

A-List Updates

Good morning my sexy lil' duckies. I'm not even going to ask you if everything is "alright" because I know it is. Life is beautiful and if you're having an ugly day, you better show God your receipt lol. Anywho, the train ride to work was so weird today. First this sketchy-looking guy kept starting at me...



and whenever I knew he was looking I would roll my eyes. This stopped his staring for about two seconds...then he would continue! It got to the point where I rolled my eyes so much I caught a slight headache. (This is what happens when God shows off creating you; people just never know when to quit.) A few stops later he gets off (thank you Jesus) but I guess the "obnoxious quota" wasn't filled on the train because a group of 20-something ladies run, to sit in the space next to me.



The girl closest to me smelled like a cocktail of discount perfume & 'pleather' and kept bumping me because she was telling an intense story (no, I wasn't eavesdropping). The bumping got annoying after awhile. But I didn't say anything because all of them were really pretty. It's hard for me to tell pretty girls what they're doing wrong; I appreciate beauty too much. But if they had been ugly (woooooooohuh!) they would have felt the wrath lol.

In regards to (yesterday's) A-list news, one of the barista's at Starbucks is always so nice to me. He's always like...



"Hey, how are you?" "See you tomorrow," or "You again?!"

LOL, little things like that make my life.

In addition, I had a business lunch, with an alum from my school (University of Hartford), who actually helped me get my internship with HarperCollins. Amazing, right?!



We went to this chic little spot called Mangia; it was divine. She had me cracking up, sharing stories about New Year's Eve and Hartford. I had a great time. Plus, she took care of the bill. She's such a phenomenal woman. (Thanks Lisa!)

FAT UPDATE!
I learned how to make a Milky Way Latte at work yesterday.



This little package (above) has so much flavor. (That sounded so dirty lol) I love Milky Way Lattes! It felt like God was juggling my taste buds.

OH! SASS UPDATE (not for me but this guy who was driving a Range Rover last night).

As you know New Yorkers are always in a rush (myself included; ask any of my friends how fast I walk). So on my way home a bus decided to try and 'beat the light," only to block the light for the opposing side of traffic. So this guy driving a Range Rover decided to try to ease up on the crosswalk, after the light turned red. All of a sudden, a lady wearing this hot mink, starts walking in front of the Range Rover and...



violently slaps down on the Range Rover's hood...AND GIVES THE GUY A "WATCH IT B*TCH" FACE! Everyone of the corner (including myself) just looked at around at each other like, "Did that just happen?" It was hilarious! What makes it more hysterical is the guy driving the Range Rover backed-up a little.

Speaking of backing-up, I was taken aback yesterday because my supervisor told me they're throwing a party for me this Friday.



Isn't that exciting?! I was so surprised. Plus, she complimented me on my work ethic. I felt so appreciated. I'm going to miss this job. Hopefully I'll get a job with HC this summer.




I've kept you waiting long enough, let's get to the quote of the day (Jan 14th):

"You are what you say you are. Saying something aloud gives life (belief) to the said statement. Say positive things (no matter how far fetched you think they may be) and watch them appear before your eyes."

I have something to share two things with you. These are not sexy.



I hate Long John's. I think if they were called "LJ's" I'd wear them with pride. Today I'm wearing them and I'm sweating like a lamb in a slaughterhouse.

AND...



HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY GRAHAM! I love you man! BROMANCE lol! Don't do anything I wouldn't do (which means you can do whatever the hell you want lol).

I wish you the best of happiness. Stay true.

Peace, love & Obama,
Gabriel Anderson