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  • A wasted trip

    It’s snowing outside. I knew full well this would happen and braced myself for the massive storm that was coming our way. Days before I came to New York, I switched my flight to get ahead of the impending snow and wind that threatened to cancel my flight. I figured it would be fine. But…

    awrensays

    February 11, 2026
    travel
    mindset, travel well, what do you want
  • When product placement works

    Finally, I watched F1. The film starting Brad Pitt and Damson Idriss playing two racecar drivers throughout their season with the embattled team Apex in Formula One racing. (I assure you it is much more interesting than my one sentence summary would have you believe.) Expensify is the title sponsor of the team. The name…

    awrensays

    February 10, 2026
    Marketing
    advertising
  • Gatorade changed this one thing about their coolers

    I worked a sporting event and noticed a special tag on the new Gatorade cooler. The Dunk Hydration Cooler, with “Gatorade Dunk Handles, made to balance the cooler while celebrating victories.” Of course, when Gatorade first started making coolers, it was to (ahem) hold Gatorade. The key feature of the design was the spigot that…

    awrensays

    February 9, 2026
    Marketing
    consumer behavior, sport, user centered design
  • Quick thoughts on this eye serum from Agent Nateur

    It was only a sample packet. Just a taste of what the holi (glow) ageless eye and lip serum from Agent Nateur could do for my eyes. With just that little taste, I’m intrigued. I was only able to use this product for a few days, so this will only be a first impressions post.…

    awrensays

    February 8, 2026
    Skincare
    eye cream
  • When I smell Jazz Club

    Imagine a distinguished gentleman, nursing a high ball glass of his favorite liquor, as the saxophonist’s melody heals his soul. This, I imagine, is the scene Maison Margiela Replica hopes to evoke with Jazz Club. To me, this scent is undeniably masculine and refined. It smells like a man in the best way. It’s not…

    awrensays

    February 7, 2026
    Fragrance
    fragrance review, maison margiela, masculine scents, warm fragrances
  • Timers and timers

    At some point, I don’t know how, I happened upon an interval timer website. It was a godsend as a decided to do my work using it. After 15 minutes, I would take a break to scroll the websites I wanted and then get back in it the next 15-minute block started. I would play…

    awrensays

    February 6, 2026
    Productivity
    advice
  • The Alderman was …

    It was a bright spot in a relatively undesireable hotel stay. The Alderman is tucked away inside the Hilton Motto Hotel in New York City. I was honestly surprised by the presence of a restaurant and bar in a lower priced hotel. But there it was, there to support me with my food needs. On…

    awrensays

    February 5, 2026
    travel
    Hotels, New York, restaurant
  • Regrettable hotel choice

    It was a regrettable mistake. At check-in, the front desk attendant asked me that simple question: Would you prefer a higher or lower floor? With the bias of hindsight, I can say it was foolish of me to say, “Higher.” My initial though was a that I higher floor would put me further away from…

    awrensays

    February 4, 2026
    travel
    Hotels, safety
  • I may never willingly stay at this hotel again

    You know how people will say expensive hotels are a waste because all you really need is just a bed? All you’re going to do is just sleep there and then you’re out all day. I thought I’d found the perfect hotel just for that: Hilton Motto Times Square in New York City. The room…

    awrensays

    February 3, 2026
    travel
    Hotels, New York, hotel, hotel-review
  • So you want to go to New York in a snowstorm

    My trip this past weekend to New York City was the ultimate in winter travel to the area. After years of being spoiled by mild temperatures, I finally got a taste of what the season can really be like in the Big Apple. A huge snowstorm came through the area, and I found myself in…

    awrensays

    February 2, 2026
    travel
    advice, New York, tips, what to pack, winter
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