I woke up this morning and just wasn’t myself – whatever that means. Emerging from my makeshift bed fort of pillows felt like an out-of-body experience. Tripping over a half-packed suitcase – well, that was nothing new to me. It wasn’t the fact that the chain-smoking couple next door was using my patio as their ashtray, and it certainly wasn’t a case of the illusive vodka-induced hangover. It was just one of those moments when I couldn’t connect the dots – kind of like when you flip …
For those who don’t know, I have been working part-time the past few months with New York-based digital and social media consultancy L2 ThinkTank. Watching the company evolve through a critical phase of growth has been nothing short of rewarding for an entrepreneur-inspired MBA student like myself. But let’s be honest – I’m in it for the perks.
Today L2 held its long-anticipated Generation Next Forum: an attempt to dissect the characteristics, the influence, and the brand affinities of tomorrow’s affluent consumers. Despite the fact that the event required a 5 AM …
If it should ever be mid-May and you find yourself in the company of a touk and a pea coat, take my advice – do your toes a favor. My shivering New York City toes have got some serious beef with me. Where I come from, they would be sun-kissed and sporting a sandal tan right now. Sorry, little guys. Not here – not toeday.
Since moving to New York City nearly four years ago, I’ve changed my sock collection, my opinion of what constitutes a reasonably priced entrée, my affinity for …
Yikes. It’s been a whirlwind of a 2010 thus far, but we’re finally back in the arts scene. Hopefully you haven’t forgotten how this works – just check out these fantastic finds from the past few days, and help us spread the love by sharing this post with friends and family. Don’t forget that you, too, can appear in our Top 5 Twitter discoveries of the Week by simply following us on Twitter and sending your favorite discoveries to @aliveasart. And now you can also connect with us on Facebook!
1. Kinetic Typography (via @designerdepot)
Anyone …
No one said love comes easily – especially in New York City. Photographer Michaela Dalzell learned that the hard way. She moved to New York City to get a Masters in Digital Photography at the School of Visual Arts, with hopes of eventually becoming a commercial photographer. Thankfully, Dalzell’s desire to understand the people of her new home took her in a different direction.
“I came here searching for my career. I kind of thought all New Yorkers were here, and they were just working. I didn’t think it was possible …