We’re on a little class break. Very short, so here’s the latest synopsis. Tuesday night, Ko Sushi. Loved it–tasted different than southern sushi. David said it was because the water is different? Wednesday, in class–groups got together to start working on the final project. My group is doing an analysis/rebranding of the flailing Gap stores….

I’m realizing that if I don’t sit down every evening and write down what I did that day, I forget. Right now, we’re spending every morning in class, and every afternoon on a field trip. So much walking, and I’m so tired by the time I get back to the room, that I just sort…

First of all, New York is filthy. I’ve been doing a ton of walking, in my flip flops, and every evening my heels and ankles are black with grime. It’s not like I’m stepping in muddy puddles, or giant piles of trash—it’s merely this messy city. I bought a foot scrubber, and my heels are…

Actually, Sunday afternoon. I just walked over to Trader Joe’s, a grocery store with a Hawaiian theme. Everything is “Joe’s” brand, from produce to meat and dairy, and it’s all healthy, organic food. I picked up some almond butter (like peanut butter, but better for you), a loaf of high fiber bread, and some low…

Last night I met up with an old friend for dinner at Lamarca (no website). It was tiny, VERY casual, delicious and only $14 for a salad, bread and large pasta dish. They’re only open on weekdays and they close at 10, so we headed out to find some dessert. Landing just a few blocks…

Today, we had a guest speaker who talked about all sorts of fascinating things: the 80/20 rule, managing brand equity, buying for retail stores, the value of a business background relating to design. I took four pages of notes. No fancy restaurants tonight; David left this morning, so I feel a bit lonely. I pulled…