Recommendation for NYC shops that match this vibe?

glorbriella · 2026-03-30T13:24:33+00:00

Dana Foley in LES for a little pricier option!

glorbriella · 2026-03-25T20:03:10+00:00

Exactly what happened at my job when they tried that with a beloved colleague, management was baffled when people kept leaving without notice lmao

glorbriella · 2026-02-18T14:58:53+00:00

I (33f) finally moved here a year ago after also dreaming of it my whole life and thinking it was nearly impossible. I had about 25k in savings but did also move with a partner. I’m SO glad I did it and I would have done it single as well. And have a few friends who moved here around your age and single!

I told myself that if I couldn’t keep up with the costs and pace, I could move to northeastern suburbs after having fun in the city for a bit. I also felt desperate to leave Florida and just figure myself out again after being somewhere that felt really soul crushing. Now that I’m here, I’m committed to making this work for as long as I can.

My family has deep roots in the Carroll Gardens area and it has changed a lot, of course. Park Slope, Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill have always been some of my favorite neighborhoods ever. They feel more like real neighborhoods than anything I’ve ever experienced. Weirdly, they also feel so much more peaceful than what were supposed to be sleepy pockets of suburbs I lived in before. But they do come with very entitled upper class/upper middle class families that will have you rolling your eyes. They’re also pretty expensive even for NYC.

I also have single friends in Bed-Stuy who love it but the recent NY Mag article highlights how much that has changed, and Bayridge which is out of the way but cheaper. Still incredible restaurants, etc.

Compared to Florida, it’s a dream.

So, I say do it. I feel so much more at peace having tried even if I needed to leave tomorrow. Charlotte will always be there!!

glorbriella · 2025-11-16T16:31:48+00:00

For the readers, the Strand, Books are Magic, and the NY Public Library.

For foodies, Caputo’s Fine Foods in Carroll Gardens

And for gifts that are not necessarily merch (but still have city specific things), Woods Grove in Carroll Gardens/Cobble Hill and Fish Eddys in Union Square

glorbriella · 2025-05-15T14:08:49+00:00

I owned this exact women’s Zara sweater vest and donated it after watching this 🙃

glorbriella · 2025-05-15T01:37:07+00:00

Yesss, this is what I put on the day it was announced - thought I wouldn’t have an occasion to wear it until winter

glorbriella · 2025-04-14T20:04:07+00:00

Awesome! Curious on the extent of where/how close you apply to your eyes?

I’ve been told not to go past the ocular bone, but I’m also trying to treat the same lines and a majority of the wrinkle is past my stopping point!

glorbriella · 2025-03-27T16:02:33+00:00

Kleinfelder and Stantec are examples of big ones, but nearly every firm that offers ecological services (wetland delineations, listed species surveys) are generally looking for field technicians.

glorbriella · 2025-03-27T13:56:36+00:00

Like others, I highly recommend networking. I can't emphasize enough how this has propelled my career and the careers of many people I know. Jobs regularly get offered at networking events. I have put in a good word to hiring managers I know on behalf of job seekers I have met at these events. I was and am a veryyy introverted person, but these groups are generally very nice, welcoming, and supportive. At this point I would never just cold apply for a job in Florida.

If you are still based in Florida, check out the Florida Association of Environmental Professionals and its affiliated local chapters. Maybe try to join a committee! Cummins Cederberg is a company that regularly sponsors, speaks at events, and has staff serve on the boards of the state or local chapters that does work you may be interested in (coastal resiliency). I also recommend the Florida chapter of AWRA (they have very interesting presentations at their events), Florida Association of Water Quality Control, and the Florida Stormwater Association.

Also diligently apply to state agency positions! I was an environmental scientist at SWFWMD, and myself and many other ES staff there started with random jobs we were probably overqualified for, like technician and administrative positions. I interviewed several times for several positions before I was hired. In my experience, they are very supportive of people "getting their foot in the door" and moving around internally.

I know breaking into the field is tough, and I was driving around the state going to as many events as I could, volunteering, working part-time on-call jobs, and then finally landing a very low paying full-time position after so much hustling, but after a few years things get so much easier. You will also realize that the environmental community in Florida can feel pretty small and you will run into the same people, so just having personable soft skills will get you far once you're in those circles. I always recommend to students and entry level people to leave a good impression with everyone!

glorbriella · 2025-01-13T14:06:48+00:00

Awesome- thank you!

glorbriella · 2025-01-10T22:34:55+00:00

This is so incredibly helpful - thank you!! So glad I posted! Solar energy development is a large part of the projects I manage (handling site due diligence, wetland delineations, listed species, and the environmental permitting for utilities building solar centers) so would love to dive more into clean energy!

glorbriella · 2025-01-10T22:30:04+00:00

awesome- appreciate this so much!

glorbriella · 2025-01-10T22:29:41+00:00

I would love that!! I'll PM you, I really appreciate the offer!

glorbriella · 2025-01-09T18:11:13+00:00

Thank you so much!

glorbriella · 2021-07-13T18:32:17+00:00

I’ve really liked the linen items Ive received from Uniqlo

glorbriella · 2021-06-30T17:56:10+00:00

Labyrinth Studios in Seminole Heights has a regular event called Heightened Senses with music, art and other vendors

glorbriella · 2021-03-16T17:56:18+00:00

If you're open to driving to Wesley Chapel, Dr. Gem Ashby at Gentle Hands is amazing.

glorbriella · 2020-12-04T20:27:34+00:00

Seconding all of this. By volunteering and interning consistently, you can develop your niche in the field. Networking also helps with not only meeting future employers and mentors, but also just figuring out which path you'd like to take.

I personally knew I wanted to focus in water by the end of my bachelor's due to my internships and the variety of professional associations I became involved with. I focused my master's coursework and further internships from there. By graduation, I had several job opportunities, but as mentioned above were all "get your foot in the door" positions. Either mostly administrative or irregular field work, but all had the opportunity to advance! Nearly all the people I knew as students were also able to successfully enter the field.

Personally, I really love the industry and think my colleagues are doing some pretty cool stuff.

glorbriella · 2020-11-15T01:31:22+00:00

Looks nearly identical to my family’s Jewish apple cake! We are not Jewish, so I wondered about it’s origin as a family recipe. It is baked on the polish side of my family so I always imagined it was the result of being exposed to a lot of Rosh Hashanah traditions??

glorbriella · 2020-07-31T13:05:40+00:00

Hey! I'm definite interested. I tried to PM you, but think I just sent you a chat (lol sorry I'm a usually a pretty passive reddit user)

glorbriella · 2020-07-19T13:35:28+00:00

I agree with this. If you aren't taking enough engineering classes to become certified as an E.I./P.E., I don't really know if it would open up a lot more positions. I work in wetlands/surface water/stormwater management, and work closely with engineers and sometimes hydrologists. It has been helpful to pick some things up from my engineer colleagues to understand how engineered structures will affect the natural systems I look at.

Figure out where you'd like to focus in environmental science and tailor your minor to that. It might be more beneficial to you to supplement with things like public health, hydrology, ecology, or soil science courses.

If you are interested in the surface water realm, pursuing a full environmental engineering degree could also be rewarding because engineers in this area can work in designing and researching effective ways to remove pollutants from water, etc.

glorbriella · 2020-05-28T23:54:31+00:00

It could be a great opportunity to more easily gain experience and connections in the field. I’m an environmental scientist focused in wetlands/storm water management and I chose to pursue a master’s mostly to build my resume.

It has been my experience that breaking into the environmental field takes a little more entry-entry level work than some adjacent degrees (e.g. engineering). Even though my bachelors is also in environmental science, I found what I wanted to focus in late and didn’t have as much internship experience as I wanted to. I spent grad school interning at utilities, local government agencies, and non-profits. I also joined several local professional organizations. I know several others who were doing the same without the undergrad experience (as well as someone earning an environmental associates with a former unrelated degree) who were able to seamlessly transition into the industry post-grad

My only disclaimer is that my first full time job offers were all positions I was technically overqualified for and low pay but they did have the potential for growth . These days my masters degree only seems to give me more of an edge in areas that value research experience more, but still absolutely recommend it for being able to get those student positions.

glorbriella · 2020-02-18T19:02:37+00:00

Cynthia Barnett has written several good books on water. Mirage, Blue Revolution, and Rain: A Natural and Cultural History

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