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WhyDid Wisdom: It’s MY Party and…

By |January 20th, 2010|WhyDid Wisdom|
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Yes, it is my birthday (hope you got your shopping done early, folks).  I’ve even changed out of my typical grey/black uniform and am sporting a little hot pink number for this very occassion.  My fingers will soon be tired from opening all of my gifts, but my gift to you are some fun facts about WhyDid.

So while we nibble on cupcakes and dance on tables at Red Velvet enjoy these tasty tidbits about the lady behind the blog.

  1. I can’t whistle. I’ve never mastered the skill and have made it thus far without it.
  2. My favorite animal is a giraffe. Long legs, long necks, killer lashes, and they don’t bother anyone.
  3. I’m slightly narcoleptic. I’ve fallen asleep in Vegas… twice. I can basically sleep anywhere.
  4. I have a tattoo, but I won’t tell you where. (Sorry, Dad!!). It may or may not be the world’s smallest, btw.
  5. I think it’s easier to kiss boys I don’t like than the ones I do.
  6. I’ve been trying to learn French for the last year and a half (even though I took it in highschool and college) and plan on treating myself to a trip to Paris when I finally do.
  7. My first “adult purchase” was a pair of black Christian Louboutin pumps.  I live around the corner and aspire to own a pair in every color.
  8. I have a reverse birthmark on my neck. (Meaning it lacks pigment altogether and never ever gets tan).
  9. I think my dog is really just a hairy little person and I tell him as much. I just wish he could talk back.
  10. I got an “A” in Economics in college and nearly failed sewing.
  11. I have a school girl crush on Joel McHale.
  12. I’m totally superstitious. You won’t catch me walking under ladders or stepping on any cracks.
  13. I love pineapple. I have eaten so much in one sitting that I couldn’t feel my tongue.
  14. If I find something I like, I buy it in every color.
  15. I love costumes and props and think that theme parties are highly underrated.
  16. I buy myself flowers. Why bother waiting for someone else? (Though I appreciate when they do).
  17. My nails are chipped 98% of the time.
  18. I can’t stand when people take themselves too seriously. No one is that cool, I promise. (Play my reindeer games).
  19. Most of my favorite articles of clothing are from my mom’s archives.
  20. My parents thought I was going to be an architect because I used to draw floor plans as a child.
  21. I’m tone deaf and wish nothing more than to be able to carry a tune.
  22. I hate violence. It scares the living daylights out of me. So don’t bother inviting me to a boxing match, hockey game, or violent movie. I won’t go.
  23. I’m a complete and utter hopeless romantic and believe in fairytale endings.
  24. I say my prayers at night and take my vitamins in the morning.
  25. I have an amazing family and some of the best (not to mention beautiful) friends in the world and not one day goes by that I take them for granted. I’m a lucky girl.
  26. I share my birthday with one of my best friends and at times believe we may have been separated at birth. (Happy Birthday, PinkyToe!)
  27. There are very few things that annoy me more than leggings worn as pants.

Happy Birthday to me!

xx,

WhyDid

WhyDid Wisdom: What Comes Around Goes Around

By |December 28th, 2009|WhyDid Wisdom|
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So, after seeing my highschool boyfriend (with his two children) in the mall last night with my mom and grandma, I got to thinking.  I haven’t had the best go with the menfolk in the last couple of years (and it’s not just because I dump boys who wear True Religions). I’m thinking it might actually be my own fault.  I believe in a little something called “karma.” Heard of it?

I will be the first to admit that I was pretty AWFUL to my HS bf.  My bff, Jen, is probably laughing hysterically somewhere recalling some of my “stunts.”  I didn’t cheat on him or anything (as everyone is fully aware I am the “anti-cheater”), but I was just not nice. The sad part is, he was probably the kindest boy on planet earth. I just really didn’t appreciate it and actually resented him for loving me so much. He taught me a good lesson though- that whole, “the tighter you hold on, the faster it slips through your fingers” thing.  The more he cared, the more I ran.

Anyway, after experiencing a few more “adult” relationships, I realized, I would probably trade in the glitz and excitement for something a little more simple- unconditional love. Ha… guess the joke’s on me, huh, Karma?

Perhaps we all need to be a little more careful in the way we treat each other, cause I’m starting to think that it may eventually catch up with us. I know I’m a raving bitch when it comes to leggings worn as pants and VPL, but on your average Monday, I’m a pretty nice girl.  So what on earth did I do to deserve some of the heinous treatment I’ve experienced? I think we could ask my HS bf. Ever notice how you grow a giant goiter after making fun of someone else’s zit? Or how your thighs seem a little jigglier after scowling at the fat girl with a Big Mac? It’s Karma. And she’s a bitch.  So don’t be a homewrecker, or a cheater, or just plain old mean, cause eventually Karma is going to return the favor.

However, after my last “incident” with my ex, I would assume I’ve done my penance. The jig is up, Karma. I’ve paid my dues. Got the memo. Take your wrath out on someone else and feel free to send Prince Charming my way.

xx,

WhyDid

WhyDid Wisdom: Blue is NOT Your Color

By |November 8th, 2009|WhyDid Wisdom|
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Even with all the beauty tips and hottest fashion, real beauty comes from within.  That’s why it’s always important to give back.  Instead of buying that new pair of Manolo’s how about donating to a worthwhile cause?  Often times we are feeling so sorry for ourselves we can’t seem to think about anyone else, but the best way to get through your own troubles is to help someone who is less fortunate.  Trust me, it could always be worse. Check out these notable causes and start feeling beautiful from the inside out.

Summit On the Summit

Over one billion people on this planet do not have access to clean water. Something you and I take for granted every single day.  Beyond that, every fifteen seconds, a child dies of a preventable water-related disease.  Join Jessica Biel, Lupe Fiasco, Kenna, Isabel Lucas, Elizabeth Gore, and several others in their fight for clean water by visiting www.summitonthesummit.com and donating to the cause. They will be climbing 19,340 feet to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for clean water.

 

Children’s Cancer Research Fund

The Children’s Cancer Research Fund has raised almost $100 million in funds from high end events and fundraisers since 1980.  This money is used to invest in the research for a cure for childhood cancer. There are several ways you can help including donations, volunteering, and holding your own fundraisers. Visit www.childrenscancer.org to find out how you can make a difference in a child’s life.

American Humane

American Humane has been protecting animals and children since 1877. Through several different programs they have raised not only money, but also awareness about the cruelty daily affecting children and animals. Visit their website (www.americanhumane.org) to learn how you can become a part of the movement to protect our country’s most precious resources.

See, you’re looking better already.

xx,

WhyDid

WhyDid Wisdom: Moving Right Along…

By |November 2nd, 2009|WhyDid Wisdom|
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In my mere four years of living in New York City, I’ve lived in SIX different apartments. I’ve basically lived all the way up and down the westside.  First there was our summer sublet on 63rd and West End, followed by my first solo apartment right smack dab in the middle of Meatpacking. When I could no longer take the bottle popping noise from Wednesday through Sunday, I moved up to proper Chelsea to one of my very favorite apartments ever. Unfortunately, the owner sold it and I was back on the apartment hunt. I was, then, lucky enough to spend the next year living with one of my best college girlfriends.  At the end of that lease we both made the incredibly wise decision to move in with our significant others (sense the sarcasm?).  I moved into a beautiful apartment in Tribeca, where I lived for the past six months.  I thought this was the last stop on the train (at least for a while). I painted and decorated and made a beautiful home… and then, the fairytale turned more into a horror story.  When things crumbled for good, I again, was on the prowl for the perfect apartment.

Luckily, with the help of a couple amazing girlfriends, I managed to secure the holy grail as far as apartments for single girls in the city go. We had looked at several different apartments and felt more discouraged the more we looked.  Finally, we opened the door to the last one, and as cheesy as it sounds, we all teared up and knew this was “the one.”  So now, here I am in my new home with my loyal sidekick (my pup).  Now that the boxes are unpacked, it’s time to decorate. Feeling the need for a serious change (and not the kind that involves chopping/dying of my hair), I have decided to ditch my typical Moroccan/Bohemian look and have decided to go for “Mod Glam.”  My furniture (which I refuse to part with) is a bit modern, with clean lines, while my color scheme, pillows, and rugs suggest more of an old Hollywood glamorous feel.  Therefore, I have decided to combine them to create my very own girly space.  Below are some photos where I pulled my inspiration.

gasl_herrera_11apartment therapy44492499ccover-72091112070_EX1And while I lay awake on the morning of my move, full of anxiety… What did I do? I ordered chandeliers, of course!! I stumbled upon a website called www.gallery802.com where I was able to score TWO for under $300.

a46-370-4A46-387BLUESo while I lick my wounds and let my little broken heart heal, I will at least have a great space to sip pink champagne and gossip with the girls. Your living space can certainly make all the difference in your daily outlook. A healthy living environment means a healthy you.

xx,

WhyDid

P.S. I clearly consider myself a bit of a “moving expert” at this point. So, if you ever have questions or need suggestions, I’m your girl.

www.flatrate.com (highly recommend)- they may seem a bit more expensive, but it’s well worth it. I had a HORRIFIC experience with Oz Moving this go around.

WhyDid Wisdom: Know Your Role

By |September 25th, 2009|WhyDid Wisdom|
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I have really beautiful friends. Always have. And they are legitimately beautiful- not just because they are my friends and I love them and they’re “beautiful on the inside” (which they also happen to be).  They are grade “A” stunners.

For instance, one of my friends has the most ridiculously amazingly long perfect legs. I wish I had a pair of my own.  Another one has Rapunzel perfectly naturally blond hair and universally attractive facial features. Another one with an ass you could rest your drink on and rock hard abs.  One who never has a bad hair day and has perfect skin (I doubt she even owns zit cream).  The list goes on.  Walking into a room with this group, the record stops and conversation comes to a halt.  The best part is, they hardly notice.

Though it’s always good to roll with a group of beautiful girls, at times, you may feel like the ugly duckling. Fear not, pretty girl, you have your place in the crowd. Rather than get jealous, as many girls do, or resent your friends for their natural beauty, figure out your own special features.  If you can’t compete with your friend with the gams, but you have some ample bosom, play that up. If you have beautiful shoulders and toned arms, show those off.  Chances are, your girlfriends covet one or more of your God given assets. And thank your friend with the booty for the free round of drinks that were just sent over.

xx,

WhyDid

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