Posts from the ‘Misc.’ category

Towel Folding with Ashley Connors

Ashley is one of my very good friends from high school who lives in San Francisco.  We went through many potential FWB lessons and finally after visiting her amazing and well decorated apartment, it was decided.  Ashley would teach me how to properly fold a towel.  She learned this folding technique from her friend, Jen, and now she passed on the goodness so we can all learn how to consistently fold a towel like Martha Stewart. Today, my roommate even made a comment about how well I folded my towels.  Benefits!  So, I suggest you all try to learn this simple folding technique.  Thanks, Ash for legit changing my future in towel folding.  Much love.

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Roundoff with Dagny

I learned how to do a roundoff from my friend, Dagny.  Dagny is an awesome gymnast as well as a very aware and fun nine year old. We spent a lot of time in Tahoe together and it’s always refreshing to gain the perspective of a nine year old including paying up for dropping “F” bombs (The price is $1) and watching Taylor Swift videos.  Thanks again, Dagny, for being a great friend, showing me how to do a roundoff and of course, convincing Yoni to have a dance contest with a ribbon.

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Making A Button With Sharon Lefkowitz

My friend, Sharon, is super creative and seriously crafty and I must say, I’m a little envious of her skills. She even has a craft corner in her apartment.  Today, in said craft corner,  Sharon shows me how use her button maker to make button pins.  We had an awesome time making this FWB and I’m totally inspired to dedicate more time to arts and crafts.  Thanks Sharon for the inspiration, bomb lunch, and good times!

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Counting to 5 in 5 Different Languages with Currie

For my last FWB while on my #35dayadventure, I learned how to count to 5 in 5 different languages from my new friend, Currie.  I met Currie through Sofia when we all met up in Phuket towards the end of our trip.  I definitely continued practicing counting for the rest of my trip but can’t claim I know all the numbers.  Traveling made me realize how grateful I am to have English as my first language but really wanting to become more fluent in other languages.  I guess I just have to keep traveling and practicing to do that;)

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Riding a Motorbike with Sofia

After riding on the back of the motorbike for 4 weeks all over Southeast Asia, it was my turn to drive.  My good friend Sofia insisted that this be her lesson even though I was obviously hesitant.  She learned in Myanmar where she currently lives and works as a teacher.  Sof was confident that I could do it.

I’m happy to report that my skills improved immensely and the next day I drove for about 30 min on the roads of Phuket in the rain.

Thanks Sof for being an amazing teacher and encouraging me even when I was beyond nervous.  You are the best travel buddy a girl could ask for!!!  xo

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Sarong Pants with Emilie

While in Ubud, Bali, I met Emilie through my friend, Melissa.  I saw her sarong tied in a very cool way and asked her if she’d be willing to teach me on the Internet of course.  I loved getting to know and hang with Emilie during my trip in Bali. It was so great to see Melissa have such good people in her life.  thank you emmie for teaching me your sarong skills and I can’t wait to show off my new amazing leather bag that you designed.  peaches and bananas xo

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Thai with Ethan Lieberman

While in Bangkok, my friend, Ethan, teaches me some Thai phrases.  Ethan is currently teaching English in Thailand for a year.  It was so nice to hang out and see a familiar face in such an unfamiliar place.  We filmed this FWB in a park by the Chao Phraya River.  Bangkok was a great first stop on my 35 day adventure.   You can check out some of my pictures through Instagram.  I promised my mom I would upload as much as possible so she knows I’m ok and she can have a vicarious journey.

***I’m sad that I can’t edit my videos like I normally do but I bought the wrong converter 😦 I’ve learned that flexibility is key when traveling as well as going with the flow.

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A Hiatus Video with Fallyn Smith

As you can see this is not an FWB lesson.  FWB is on hiatus due to moving, the flu and preparing to for a month of travel.  Instead please watch  this video montage I made as part of the application process to attend “The Bold Academy.”  It was really fun to make and it really proved how powerful the year of 2012 was for me.   Unfortunately, I am not able to attend The Bold Academy due to finances but I think my coming adventures will help me get to where I am supposed to be.

As most of you know, I’ve recently moved out of NYC.  On December 6th, I’m leaving to spend 35 days in Southeast Asia.  I’ll be traveling to Thailand, Bali and Laos.  I will be traveling by myself and meeting up with friends along the way. I’m super excited for this experience because this was one of my goals in 2012- Figure out how to take a long trip by myself to an awesome part of the world.  On January 10th, I land in SF to reunite with my favorite city and my new home.  So here goes nothing.  I’m excited to bring Friendships With Benefits abroad and can’t wait to meet my new friends who will soon be my teachers.   Stay tuned. 🙂

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Sexual Growl with Brad Malat

There are two kinds of friends when it comes to Friendships With Benefits.  The ones that say they have nothing to teach and the ones that know exactly what they want to teach me.  Then there is Brad.  Brad gave me about 4+ choices to choose from including how to walk NYC streets to the Sexual Growl.  I obviously chose the latter.  Thanks Brad for being so awesome and eager to participate in Friendships With Benefits.  You are a man with many talents and I’m a woman who needs to practice her sexual growl.

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Watching Football with Andrew Teie

My friend Andrew taught me all about football on Sunday at a bar in the East Village.  Andrew and I work together at LivingSocial Adventures and he is an avid football fan.  This FWB was so fun to make and I’m confident that it will definitely benefit me in the future.  There is a lot of good info, so you’ll basically be an expert in football when you’re done watching this including how to maximize your experience at the bar.  Thanks Andrew for being so down to make this video!  Much appreciated;)

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