Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Intern and The City: Perspective

My editor returned from her mini-vaca today and she put things in perspective regarding this heatwave we have going on over here in the east coast. Our conversation went something sort of like this:
"So how's everything?"
"Good, Good. Just trying to finish this update for
you."
"That's good, but I mean outside of work."
"Well, it's freakin' hot outside!"
"You guys are funny. You consider this hot, but this is
nothing compared to where I'm from."
And she's right! Although the sudden heatwave is unbearable (sort of), I'm sure it's way above 100ยบ somewhere else. I still think it's disgustingly hot though, haha! I'm not a big fan of hot weather, but I do enjoy wearing cute dresses around this time.

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Moving on, today when I was writing an update for my internship, the subject matter justified my love for being a New Jersian! I wrote about paid family leave. In 2009, New Jersey along with Washington will join California in allowing paid family leave for workers who need to take time off to take care of their family. Ahh, not only do we have the lowest gas prices in the country, but our employees will be getting paid leave. We're awesome! Do you have pride for your state, county, ect.?

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Secretista

P.S. My shoes are on their way!
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21 comments:

  1. Economy of StyleJune 10, 2008 at 9:10 PM

    Cute look. I love the white shoes with the outfit.

    And, way to go Jersey! Paid family leave is a crucial social welfare policy.

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  2. Chelsea RaeJune 10, 2008 at 9:57 PM

    pride in which state? MI (where I was born), CT (where I live), or NY (where I go to school)...I think I'm just going to start saying I'm from Hawaii or something cool like that...haha!

    It was beyond blazing in the city today, I thought I was going to suffocate during my walk from my office to Starbucks 2 blocks down. And since I'm from Mich where it snows 8 months out of the year I can say it was en fuego...

    AND...They sent my confirmation the next day, but my shoes came in 4 days— don't worry, yours will come soon enough!

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  3. AnonymousJune 11, 2008 at 12:45 AM

    it looks like your're floating!! love it :)

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  4. Sharon June 11, 2008 at 3:32 AM

    Another cute dress, secretista-I'm pleased you have the weather to show them all off!!

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  5. AnonymousJune 11, 2008 at 3:48 AM

    Love the scarf, it really rocks. What is more, the detail on the side of your shoes is adorable.

    Hugs from Angel.

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  6. Style SpotJune 11, 2008 at 3:54 AM

    wow you look really fantastic and so happy :D!

    xx

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  7. Debbie ShiamayJune 11, 2008 at 6:21 AM

    You look cute! love your flats! You can pull of all your looks with that cute smile.

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  8. Imelda Matt - The Despotic Queen of ShoesJune 11, 2008 at 7:17 AM

    Your pictures are starting to take on a CK quality to them and I LO.V.E it!

    Payed leave to look after sick relatives...crikey I take the Australian way of life for granted!

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  9. ElizabethJune 11, 2008 at 10:07 AM

    You look great, as usual.

    Right now, I'm pretty bitter about the gas prices in California. I love it here, but this is getting ugly.

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  10. AnaJune 11, 2008 at 10:18 AM

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  11. AnaJune 11, 2008 at 10:19 AM

    yeah its so so hot here
    cute scarf

    stop by my blog

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  12. Kira AderneJune 11, 2008 at 10:35 AM

    for sure I love my country and specially where i live. I am from Rio de Janeiro, but I live in Recife. A great city, a capital with a great beach :)

    You look gorgeous!
    Love that scarf, i have one so alike!

    a kiss,
    see you!
    Kira

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  13. SammieJune 11, 2008 at 11:52 AM

    I'm from Jersey too, and I love it. Even with the super high housing costs, and the high "guido" quotient, I pretty much adore living here.

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  14. hannahJune 11, 2008 at 11:52 AM

    love this ensemble!

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  15. zurichlamplightJune 11, 2008 at 12:17 PM

    You go to school in New York, though! That's awesome. :) Believe me, when I start school, I'll be visiting NYC as often as possible.

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  16. Clumsy GirlJune 11, 2008 at 12:38 PM

    I also can't stand weather it is just so uncomfortable.
    CG,

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  17. AnonymousJune 11, 2008 at 12:52 PM

    Hi there, I added you to my blogroll, too. Thanks so much!

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  18. Times of GloryJune 11, 2008 at 1:44 PM

    Darling, compared to what you said, London is bit... We have the top petrol prices! It is getting ... bit crazy!

    You look soooo adorable even under this weather! Superb!

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  19. Saneeta Renee June 11, 2008 at 7:16 PM

    That's awesome you're from, Jersey as well. Good luck on your internship this summer :)

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  20. triangle eyesJune 11, 2008 at 11:00 PM

    Yeah, I guess you could say I'm pretty damn proud to be African. Yes, I know it's a continent, but seeing as I've grown up all over it, it's hard for me to pinpoint one country.

    Born in Nigeria, Senegalese name, Primary school mostly in Kenya but Switzerland and the UK as well, graduated from high school in South Africa and now, I'm in New York.

    Heck, I'm just glad to be from planet earth.

    Oh, and hate to break your bubble missy but Missouri has the lowest gas prices in the nation.

    http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SavingandDebt/SaveonaCar/CheapGasInMissouri.aspx
    (I swear I didn't google it, it was just a top headline on msn.com - I use hotmail)

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  21. Jen (MahaloFashion)June 13, 2008 at 10:44 PM

    The scarf makes all the difference!

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