RUBIN HALL HERE WE ARE:)

I was so tired last night I didn't have time to blog, please forgive me! Yesterday we slept till 1030 or so and ate at the famous Seinfeild diner named Tom's. We saw a movie star at the diner that we recognized but couldn't pin point his name! After wards we walked back up to St. John's Cathedral, we wanted to see it during the day and take pictures. We toured the inside and both of us said a quick prayer. The church is amazingly beautiful, I wish I could pass by architecture as statuesque as that everyday! We had to get our walk in so we made way down broadway all the way to 74th street where there was a lohmans. Just as we were walking in with cameras in hand (like true tourists) a clean cut lady around the age of 40 approached us, at first we were timid but we listened. She had 2 extra orchestra seat tickets to Banana Shpeel a Cirque Du Soile production showing at the historic Beacon theatre. Ended up another couple that had committed to attending with her and her husband had backed out and the show was starting in 10 minutes, they had no choice but to give the tickets away. We immediately accepted but were cautious! The show was fantastic, how lucky are we. Looked up the tickets after we left the show, 199.00 a pop!

After the show we walked two miles back to 109th and broadway our home for just one more night! Kallie made plans for us to eat dinner with her child hood friend, rachel atland. We took the subway down to the financial district and met them at her brothers apartment that had a roof top view, how gorgeous it was to see the city at night! They took us to a pizzeria where we enjoyed a eggplant pizza, yummy. Going out was another priority of the night, kallies other friend Kate Taylor from UK had a connection at the Hudson Terrace, we got a table and free drinks provided! :) We only stayed for a bit because we were tired, I swear we walked 6 miles yesterday, no wonder everyone here is so skinny.

This morning we took the subway down to 53rd and met Aunt Libby for church at St. Thomas's. The service was an hour and thirty minutes which neither of us are used to. It was nice seeing Aunt Libby and the boys choir sang magnificently. Bloody Marys in the Parish hall after wards was a treat and so was the great french bistro we walked to for lunch. I had the eggs benedict, mmmmm. Aunt Libby is so pleasant and fun to be around, I enjoyed our time together and plan to meet her Saturday for Mississippi in the Park. Rubin Hall is getting adjusting to me and Kallie, we blare Dixie Chicks and sing along. Washington Square park is only 3 short blocks away there were several bands and acts going on. My friend John Love may meet up with us tonight, he just flew into new york and will also be interning. Tomorrow is my first day at work! ah.

-Until then much love :)

friday

took a walk along the hudson river, saw some beautiful sailboats. after i met with tailor byrd, larry was so nice and went on and on. we had lunch with one of kallies family friends at la bottega. we had the artichoke salad and truffle pizza which was to die for. we walked around the meat packing district and jennifers apartment (the friend we had lunch with). it was tiny and makes you appreciative of space and a back yard. we babysit kassies friends 5 kids fromo 630-10. we took them to strauss park and the beautiful st. johns cathedral where we saw a white peacock. how unusual to see such a thing in the city. i am sooooo tired and calling it a night. hope all is well! xoxo

thursday!

Today was a big day, me kal and kassie took the subway down to the wall street area. kassies son was born deaf, so since he was a child she has played a huge part in contributing to THE CENTER OF HARD of HEARING. It was very emotional for kassie to see the young children trying to communicate with a speech therapist. Hopefully me and kallie can make time to volunteer, they need some photos taken and someone to update their facebook etc. After we shopped at a store named Daffys it compares to a TJ MAX. Then hit Century 21, talk about overwhelming! It was like a zoo in there!

Kassie took the 1 back to 11oth and we made our way to watts street. Kallie had a informational meeting with Next Modeling whom she is interning for. As I waited in the lobby I admired all the beautiful boys! I was in heaven-loving the boys! We shopped around the area, (at places we couldn't afford, and no dad I didn't buy anything!) Came home around 4 took a nap and then got ready for dinner at a place called the Heights. The Heights is a popular spot for all the Columbia students, we ate on the roof top! The chilli was an excellent choice. At dinner I sent a formal email to my boss at HH concerning appropriate work attire and schedule. He responded, "Wear something cute"....cute be a long week!

xoxo Dora Lee

watch this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsDoD6jj3S4

I got another internship at HAUTE HIPPIE. So excited. I will be doing everything from answering phone calls and marketing to sketching. It was located in the penthouse of a super cool building. Of course everyone there was super intimidating and very chic looking. The guy that interviewed me could probably tell I was nervous and told me I was "sweet". (lol) I start Monday morning at ten a.m. After I had the interview we took the subway back to Kassies and had lunch then went on a hour walk along the hudson. I saw my first dog park. I was ooooing and awwwing. I miss Jack!

Kassie is so precious and gave me a new swimsuit she had bought but didn't fit into! Her apartment has 3 bedrooms and a theatre. We are going to her sons music recital tonight then all going to eat at some out door restaurant they like. Kallie has to meet with NEXT MODEL tomorrow so I will go with her and look around near by while she chats with them. Top shop is one block away so that will be a fun place to browse around. Last year when I visited top shop I found my self picking through clothes next to two of the gossip girls, very fun! I honestly don't know what I would do with out my i phone. It has a subway map app and a map that detects your current location and routes you to your destination including walking time and milage!

Taking a nap, talk soon, miss and love you all!

10:25 am and I am off!

Friends and Family:

I am excited about what this summer will hold for me. Although I am nervous I know that this experience will be one I'll never forget. I am thankful I have parents who are delighted to support me in this adventure. I meet Kallie in LGA at 4:00 o clock and we will take a taxi to her aunts at 110th and Broadway! Cassie Depava is Kallies aunt, she has been on One Life to Live for 20 years and also sings. She has a four bedroom apartment in the upper west side. This week will consist of getting metro cards and finding our way around the BIG APPLE, museums (and resisting a new pair of heels may be tempting!).

LOVE YOU ALL!

Things I'd like to do brefore the summer is over:

-MOMA

-MET

-PLAY

-PICNIC in the PARK

-REDEEMER CHURCH

-MISSISSIPPI in the PARK

-NORAH JONES free outdoor concert in Brooklyn June 9

-BRIAN YATES Gallery

-DC for a weekend

PS. DWTS tonight, vote for evan and anna!