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As you may have noticed, I have been on a bit of a
break from EK. There's been a lot going on in my life lately...from moving to a
new apartment, traveling, working and even being under the weather a couple
times. I struggle with the desire to share and the importance to keep things
private and live in the moment. I am sure others go through the same feelings
especially with the rise of social media causing so much pressure to share
everything whether its necessary or at the very least interesting. Sometimes I
feel that it makes it hard to truly enjoy what is happening when you’re always
trying to capture it. Being a blogger, that is just what you do...well what you
are supposed to do.
I decided to give myself a self imposed summer break where I would take
a step back and fully enjoy what was happening in my life and focus on me (and
Chicken of course). After 5 years on the Upper East Side I have finally made
the big move to a new place in a downtown neighborhood. I miss Central Park
tremendously, but overall the change has been one for the better. Another big
change is that I now have family (my brother) in the city; I moved here without
knowing anyone, its been a nice change to have him here. Enough about NYC,
let's talk about the wonderful chances I had getting out of the city this
summer: going home to Chicago, the Hamptons (2x), Germany, Spain and back to
Morocco. I'm trying to be better about saying yes and living for the
experience, I'm such a planner and budgeter; basically I overthink everything
and wait to make a move (must be the Libra in me).
(Above picture - Tangier, Morocco at Sol Achakar)
Over the Mediterranean
Dusseldorf, Germany airport
Me in Old Town (Dusseldorf, Germany)
Me in Asilah, Morocco
Asilah, Morocco
Sunset in Tangier, Morocco
July 4th Fireworks (NYC)
South Street Seaport
Relaxing pool side in the Hamptons
Sir Ivan's Castle
The Frying Pan (NYC)
Blooming trees in Central Park
Lounging with the selfie king Chicken
Southern style BK brunch with friends
Governor's Island Crawfish Festival
Lobster roll from South Street Seaport Smorgasbord
Al fresco brunch in the Hammies
Appetizer at La Marina (same dish Chef Kelvin Fernandez won this against Bobby Flay on Beat Bobby)
Group Pics at La Marina (bday girl in the middle)
The Metropolitan Museum - China Through the Looking Glass
SeaGlass Carousel in Battery Park
After Party at Hotel Chantelle
Surprise family dinner at Beauty & Essex for my mom :)
I'm finally getting re-inspired to bring Exclusive Kat back to life and get back into why I started it. To answer that I started EK to be an escape from my reality, where I could write about all that interests and the cool places I get to go to from time to time helping to offset being in a corporate-esque type of job. Now that New York Fashion Week is back what better time to return. :)
Be yourself; everyone else is already taken - Oscar Wilde
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How can I describe Sir Ivan's Castle….It was like a (rich) dream land. Lush grounds, expansive mansion (shaped as a castle) fountains, tennis/volleyball/basketball courts, there was a carousel and so much more. Even the portable bathrooms were luxurious! We began our day in front of the 5th Ave Library to board the Hampton Jitney. Some dressed to the extreme others were more tame. After the 2hr+ ride we finally arrived. As we walked up to the grounds we were greeted with capes, crowns and cocktails of course. From that moment I knew this was going to be a night to remember. Sir Ivan treated us very well, dinner was catered, plenty of amusing activities and later he performed his song for us. All of this & I still got home in time to relax all day Sunday.
Sir Ivan's performance
Romona & Sonja from Real Housewives of NYC
Just a section of this beautiful castle
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