Birthday Festivities

Okay, so I may be almost a month late on my birthday post but I have a good excuse. I promise! I traveled to Canada (if you're wondering, it was beyond freezing), Mississippi, and Dallas. Not to mention, Superbowl happened. Hope you all caught our David Beckham for H&M commercial!

Anyway, my birthday plans were low key. Let's face it I'm not 25 anymore. Dinner and a night of karaoke is perfect for me. Not only was it my birthday, but we were also celebrating two of my other friends' birthday too! I had only invited a hand full of friends, because I really didn't want anything big. A college friend (Amber) who had told me she was coming from DC for my birthday, called that morning to say she's not going to be able to make it. I won't lie, that kind of put a damper on my day. I spent the rest of the day getting pampered and ready for our night out. The night started with dinner at Mezzogiorno. Food was delicious and the company was even better! Afterwards, we headed to a bar where we met up with more friends. While talking to an estranged friend, I felt a tap on my shoulder. There, stood Amber screaming "Surprise!" I was so surprised/happy/excited that I started crying. Yes, crying. It was that kind of night. I was overly emotional. Maybe it's because of the age I was turning (no, I won't mention that number). Maybe it was because I really love my friends. Maybe it was because I have so much going on in my life that not having to think about it for one night was exciting. Or maybe it was because I realized I haven't done many of the things I wanted to do by this age. It's tough to say.

Unfortunately, I don't have any crazy stories from that night. And that's how I like it. It's nights like these that make me appreciate the people in my life, and realize that I have the greatest friends in the world. And yes, I make that face a lot when I'm happy.

New Year, New Uh..

Okay, let's face it. Every year we say we're going to lose weight, write more letters, save more money, etc. Do we ever do it all? At least I know, I haven't. All over social media, people are proclaiming how great this year is going to be and how they're planning to change their lifestyles. I don't want to judge, but I am. Please stop telling everyone what you're planning to do and just do it. Am I right?

I've never been one to enjoy celebrating New Years. I've gone out maybe one time on New Years Eve, and living in NY, it's a nightmare to get home. Not to mention it was about 19 degrees out. So I spent this New Years at home watching movies, and enjoying the company of my family. I took this time to reflect on all the changes I've gone through in 2013. It was an emotional year to say the least. A lot of great things happened, and some things went horribly wrong but I learned from it. Hoping 2014 has some great lessons to teach!

With that said, I hope you all had a safe New Years. Wishing you a Happy and Healthy 2014!

High Five, it's Friday!

For the first Friday of the year, I want to start off with some year end pictures, as I spent this week at work and at home. It's hard to believe the holidays are already over and that we're already a week into the new year! I'm working from home today due to 11 degree weather and 10 inches of snow. Thanks mother nature. Unfortunately, I'm sick. Guess that's the price to pay for not going to work today.

 1. A couple of weeks before Christmas, my department at work threw a holiday party for the company. It was Gatsby/20's themed, and it was awesome! Everyone got dressed up for the occasion and it was a hit!

2. I traveled to Denver for the first time in mid December, and it was exactly what I had always imagined. I was there for work but we still had time to enjoy the city and the Denver Zoo in 20 degree weather!

3. The week after Denver, I traveled to Charleston, SC. Right next to my hotel was a park where this Christmas tree made of lights stood. The town was so cute and southern. I loved it and really want to make a trip there this summer!

4. While at work on Christmas Eve, I looked out of the window and took this gorgeous picture of this amazing city. It was raining, and it still looked beautiful!

5. Last but definitely not least was Christmas morning. I got some really great stuff. Let's just say Santa was good : ) Literally obsessed with my new Alex and Ani bracelets. 

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Hope you have an awesome weekend! Stay warm!