Category Archives: Life

BRIDE GUIDE: Registries are better than Santa.

Posted by Cari in Life, Marriage, Thoughts, Wedding and tagged with , , , , , , , , ,

This is a totally selfish and shallow post and I will love every moment of writing it.  Demi and Michael got nuthin on my Disclosure! (90s movie anyone?)

Registries are literally the best things to happen to a future couple, oh you know, besides the whole engagement, marriage and eternal love thing.  They literally are better than Santa.  They might be better than Disney. Whoa I just said that.  Never again in your adult life will you be able to make a list telling people what you would like and have them get it for you.  This is a once in a lifetime experience and opportunity.  Savor the flavor and go big or go home.

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BRIDE GUIDE: The Plus One

Posted by Cari in Life, Marriage, Wedding and tagged with , , , , , , ,

When I first started going to weddings, I actually dreaded getting a “plus one.”  I was single and didn’t know who to bring.  Do I bring my gay bestie or a guy I’d dated a few times?  If I go alone, how many times will I be asked who I’m dating?  When is my wedding going to be? How is my career? It just opens the door WIDE open to why my life wasn’t complete yet or at least that’s how I felt.  A part of me was single and ready to mingle.  The cliché tells us that weddings are a place to meet hot dudes who are thrilled for their romantic buddy. If I catch the bouquet, I could be next! Squeal…. and barf. LOL.

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RIP

Posted by Cari in Life and tagged with , , , , , ,

Robin Williams. Geniuses like him do not exist anymore.  This man invented funny. He made it a new art form.  He was gifted, talented, blessed and cursed by his own demons.  He was an inspiration to me in so many ways as he should be to any actor.  Robin Williams was the master, a legend.  He will be missed every day.  We will always wonder what else he had up his sleeve.

 

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Right place, right time

Posted by Cari in Life, Marriage, Real Estate and tagged with , , , , , , ,

How could I have neglected my blog for this long?  To my loyal readers, though you may be few, my sincerest apologies.  The past few months have been busy with life things, weddings to perform, and many little trips with the Hubs.  You cannot imagine how crazy my life has been.  Or maybe you can.  How many of you have tried to sell your home?

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Boys and their toys

Posted by Cari in Life, Marriage, Thoughts and tagged with , , , , , ,

Electronicals. If you married a techie as I did, you probably have a multitude of different electronicals around the house. We have Wii, PS1, PS2, PS3, PS Move, PSMobile, DVD players, TVs, Apple TV, computers, tablets, iPhones, Androids, etc. etc. I’m not saying all of this so that someone will rob me.  I’m just astounded by just how many electronicals you can collect.  As technology is racing towards a finish line that will never come, how many electronicals will you welcome into your life? Are they taking over?

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NJTransit is my version of hell.

Posted by Cari in Life, Thoughts and tagged with , , , , , ,

I’ve been taking NJ Transit for a long time now.  Since high school.  A LONG TIME. My main routes have been consistent and consistently SUCKY. From where I live in NJ, it is the easiest way to commute into NYC.  There are trains but they are more expensive and far away.  Driving in is my favorite but between the cost of parking, tolls and the immense traffic, it is also not the most convenient way of traveling. The quick 15 miles into the city should be easier than it has been of late. It can literally take 15 minutes to 90+ minutes to get into Manhattan.

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Concierge Corner: New Yorkumacation

Posted by Cari in Concierge, Life, Thoughts and tagged with , , , ,

Oh NYC you have taught me so much. Over the years, I have subletted in “the City” as it is called several times but my heart has always been in North Jersey. I’ve heard people refer to Bergen County as “the Annex” since it is basically like a borough. I love my borough but as a person who prefers the best of both worlds, the suburban life outside this crazy city, I can safely say that I also abide by the rules and lifestyle of this city as a now and then resident. A tourist said to me the other day, “New Jersey, New York, same thing!” (This tourist was almost correct but I won’t start ragging on Central and South Jersey right now!)

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Fuzzy wuzzy was a…. wife.

Posted by Cari in Life, Marriage, Thoughts, Wedding and tagged with , , , , , ,

I got married in September which equals 6 months of good, bad, sleepy, cranky, sexy, cuddly love. We’ve officially moved in together and combined our lives. I’ve even started the name adjustment process; since I’m keeping it all in some crazy capacity, I feel like I have an identity crisis. What name does the doctor have, what address do you have for me, what name did I use??? But I digress. Another blog, another time.

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Out of the ashes comes a new song.

Posted by Cari in Life, Musical Theatre and tagged with , , , , , , , , , ,

I have not been auditioning for the past three years.  No, I didn’t quit the biz. ‘t you asked the me back then if this was all possible, I would have looked at you like you were on crack.  I’m always auditioning.  Well, for the right thing…. if I’m not working… if I’m not sick… if my new headshots are done… if my agent can get me an appointment…. if… if… if…

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