Life
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2019, What’s Good?
Happy 1 Year of Shaytakesthecity.com! I still remember where I was when I decided to start my little personal passion project. I had such a desire to give you all an insight to my life. I aimed to provide insight to the good, the bad, and the Rosé moments of my life. Let’s take a moment to address the elephant in the blogosphere. I haven’t written a post since August 2018. Ahh, how dare I give you such dope content over 2018 and proceed to drop off the face of the blogosphere. I will allow you to start booing me, especially after my big comeback post in August, but let…
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A Tiny Turbulence Never Hurt Anybody
Guess who’s back, back again– Shay’s back, tell a friend– Guess who’s back, guess who’s back? At this moment I truly feel like that Eminem song– about his comeback to the music game. I am back from my unplanned hiatus from the blogosphere. Over the last month I have learned that it is crucial to take a break from your craft to allow your creative juices to replenish. Without planned or even unplanned breaks, something that you love can easily turn into a chore. I am actually happy that I took my break. I have had time to process a lot of changes, and so many great things have happened…
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2019, What’s Good?
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Happy Hour 101
The first rule of happy hour is: you do not talk about happy hour. The second rule of happy is: you DO NOT talk about happy hour! Hopefully you are both young enough or old enough to get that reference. If you are like me, you were first introduced to the concept of happy hour when you dove into the workforce. Somehow working and discounted drinks seem to blend perfectly. I must admit that I did not understand the concept of happy hour when it was initially presented to me. It seemed like an excuse to drink. Do not get me wrong, it might look like that on the outside…
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2019, What’s Good?
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Rain Rain Go Away, Come Again on a Weekday
A few weeks ago, I enthusiastically wrote about Spring 2018 being cancelled. Oh boy, was I completely wrong. I fell for the lure of the outdoor patios and rooftops because they promised me memories of my favorite Summertime activities. As I sit here on a packed subway train with a soaking wet shoe and a gloomy sky, I realize that Spring is in full swing. We have reached the perfect combination of rainy mornings, cloudy afternoons, and unmotivated city dwellers. The smiles that were once painted on everyone’s face is replaced with the dread of leaving the house to brave the rain. Over the last few weeks I have found…
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2019, What’s Good?
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The F it Stage in Life
A few months ago, I was invited to a friend’s brother’s 21st birthday celebration. Initially when I got the invite I was excited because this is a milestone birthday for most people. I would be able to have a glimpse of my early 20s. But that journey down memory lane made my excitement quickly disappear. I started to get flashbacks of my own 21st birthday. It felt like the ghost of 21st birthdays past. The one lesson I learned from that night is that 21st birthdays are unpredictable– and I do not think my knee can hold up. Let’s have a moment of realness. I am in my late 20s…
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2019, What’s Good?
