They Say The Best Things in Life Are Free

As an intern in New York City this summer there are three words that describe me: young. broke. and fabulous (yeah, I know it's a clothing line but I'm the reality TV special!). I want to do all of the hip things in the City but I don't want to pay money for them, so instead of resulting in illegal activities I found things for free -- or very discounted, which has lead to my almost perfect summer. (#holdingbackmyperfectsummer:  I haven't found a summer fling and I haven't gotten an iPhone -- apparently their both out of stock)

Let's Go On A Living Spree: 

• Apple Soho Store iTunes Concerts: Thanks to Steve Jobs I've gotten to see some of my favorite performers this summer (still no iPhone though) These concerts are usually held during the week at around 7:00 p.m. Where else would you get a free hour-long intimate Talib Kweli concert? The highlight of my summer was rocking out with  The Roots from the second row (since I they looked like little bugs at the Prospect Park concert, I was sooo far away)  -- Questlove threw his drumsticks in the audience and I feel in love with Cap'n Kirk, he gave a whole Jimi Hendrix tribute session. (#sidenote: How I Got Over is the best album this summer!), even though I was two seconds away from my picture with them I did get to meet some of the band members. 

• Madison Square Garden: One of my good friends an intern at Madison Square Garden, not only did she get free tickets to a concert but it was my first time in there and it was a show to see two of my favorite artist of all time -- Maxwell and Erykah Badu (we missed Badu trying to see Common, which now that I'm writing this I think is pretty funny!) I really felt like Maxwell was singing to me and only me, well atleast some of the photos it looks that way. *snaps back to reality* 

• First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum: Every first Saturday from June to September, the Brooklyn Museum opens up from 5 - 11 p.m. with tons of free stuff to do -- from touring exhibits to arts and crafts to karaoke to dance parties.  I went during the first Saturday in July and got to tour the Andy Warhol exhibit, which was awesome. In honor of Warhol, there was an 80s dance party in the street -- oddly I felt like a 80s baby because I knew almost every song that was played. The last on before I got back to school is August 7th. 

(my besties) 

• On Broadway! : I've never been more happy to be a student until I got $27 tickets to see Fela last Saturday -- the tickets were "obscured view" but I saw everything just fine and we got to meet the actors after. Honestly, it was one of the best broadway plays I've seen (obviously, I mean it did win a Tony!) but I loved the dancing, the live music, but more importantly the message -- I left the performance feeling moved and informed. Now that I know there is a Student Rush or Lottery for so many Broadways in New York, I have to see at least two more. 

• EA Sports Launch Party: This party, hosted by Team Epiphany, was filled with movers-and-shakers, the DJ was dope -- no exaggeration, and all we did was play the new Need For Speed video game and network (of course there were complimentary drinks -- some blue Vodka that made my night great!) After, we went to Greenhouse -- free drinks all night! (did I mention the owner bought us a bottle? --- the young.broke.and fabulous life) 

Stay tuned for more free events :) 

Signed fabulously in Pink, 

Tahirah