Tag Archives: NYC
Dating In The City
Posted on 22. Jul, 2010 by Karri Wells.
From what I hear New York is a great place for singles. I wouldn’t know. I always seem to go against the grain when it comes to these things. When I lived back in Iowa I was dating, while most of my friends were married or engaged. Then, I moved to New York – now I’m the one in a relationship, while most of my friends are dating and single. Funny how that happens.
I enjoy hearing about the dating escapades of singles in the city. My friends have some pretty great stories – some are funny, others outrageous and several very sweet. Some of the dates turn into relationships while others remain memorable anecdotes. It’s no wonder that Sex & The City was so popular.
A friend recently told me about this guy Brian, who just moved from Wisconsin to New York. Brian is taking this online dating thing to a whole new level, he is crowd sourcing dates. His goal is to go on 30 dates in 30 days with 30 different women. (This has all the makings for a blockbuster romantic comedy). He is getting set up on these dates via his website, Dating Brian. If you or someone you know might be interested drop him a line. After each date, both Brian and his gal each give a recap of what they did and how they thought the date went. So far Brian has been on two dates – and I’m already hooked. I can’t wait to see what happens on the next 28. He seems like a really nice guy, and I’m hoping that this experiment goes well for him. Follow Brian’s 30 day quest
What has been your most interesting dating experience? What is the craziest thing you ever did to get a date?
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Hello Brooklyn!
Posted on 21. Jun, 2010 by Karri Wells.
Jay Z – “Hello Brooklyn” from Gregory Solenström on Vimeo.
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Man Gets Carried Across New York City
Posted on 29. Jan, 2010 by Karri Wells.
In an effort to prove the “friendly-ness” of New Yorkers Mark Malkoff asks strangers to literally carry him across the city. So the next time someone tells you New Yorkers aren’t nice, show them this video.
Thank you to my bud Asher who found this 
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Totally Blogging About New York
Posted on 17. Jul, 2009 by Karri Wells.
I arrived in New York Wednesday morning with three over stuffed suitcases drained and exhausted from the previous three days of packing and preparation. Everything I own has been given away, put into storage, or was crammed into those bags. If you live in Des Moines, right now would be a good time to visit the Salvation Army on Grand, there is some good stuff there.
I’ve been a New Yorker for two whole days now. The city is overwhelming. Everything is taller, faster, louder, add “er” to the end of any adjective and you are describing my new home.
Wednesday night we headed off to the Ziegfeld to see the new Harry Potter. It was a huge monstrous theater that was uber red velvety. I have never seen a theater so huge in my life. The audience was rowdy, there was a lot of clapping and laughing at things that weren’t funny.
Afterwards we enjoyed a delightful dinner of cheeseburgers and beer at “The Burger Joint” located in Le Parker Meridian hotel. Apparently it’s some famous burger spot. The walls are covered in sharpie scrawlings of the rich and famous.
Yesterday we walked down Bedford Avenue, and experienced real life hipsters in their natural habitat. Everything I’ve seen on “Look at this Fucking Hipster” is 100% authentic.
Last night we enjoyed a drink on the patio at The Bushwick Country Club. It’s a nice little dive that serves baskets of cheesy poufs complete with a mini golf course out back. When I say mini golf course I should clarify that there are only three holes, one of which features a windmill made of PBR cans.
I’m really enjoying it here. Everything is so new and exciting. I feel like a little kid at the state fair. Lots of people, bright lights, and things I want to eat.