Sunday, 28 December 2014

It's the most wonderful time of the year....


The National Christmas Tree, at the White House


Trees to represent each state

Christmas at the Barrazas




Zoe the raindear 



Hi everyone back home, I hope you've had an enjoyable Christmas? 
It's been a strange one for me, as it is the first ever time I've been away from my family!
However the lovely Barraza family took me in, fed and watered me and even got me my very own personal stocking presents! I'm so grateful :-)
I did get to skype the family also and open presents together, thanks mum, dad and Jess for my lovely presents, which I'll treasure, except for the chocolate, that stuff didn't last 5 minutes! 

Can't wait to visit home in the spring, my new years resolution is to save enough money to actually pay for the plane ticket :-) and of course to be happy and healthy!

Happy New Year xx


Friday, 26 December 2014

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!


Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all back home in the the UK and Ireland
xxx

Saturday, 6 December 2014

Feeling Festive!

Setting up the Christmas tree at the Rockefeller 

Preparing the ice rink 

Floating snowflake on 5th Ave




5th Ave Christmas windows 

Empire State Building

Radio City Music Hall

Thanksgiving at the 'Barraza' home



Festive inspired Birthday pressies from the fam, note handmade Christmas decorations from Jess and cup cosy knitted by my mum! They also slipped in that delightful magnet, which sums up how they feel about me, lol! 

Birthday present to myself!


Hi all,
It's been a a fun and festive couple of weeks! 
I took a trip to NYC, to see the Christmas windows at Bergdorf Goodman in 5th ave, the whole avenues looked really pretty with all the twinkly lights :-)
The Christmas tree wasn't quite ready at the Rockefeller, which is a shame, but I'm going to see the tree at the White house tomorrow, stay tuned for photos!

I got to experience my first Thanksgiving too, I was invited to my friend Sarah's house, along with my work colleague Mahesh, who's also from England,
The food was so yummy, and Sarah's family are so welcoming, I've been invited back for Christmas :-)

Also it was my birthday a few days ago, I got myself a fancy fur scarf and my roommates got me a bottle of champagne!

I got presents sent all the way from Manchester to DC from my awesome family, thank you so much! 


Also please note:
I put together these drawers all by myself!! Ta daaa....
I'm gonna stain and put new handles on it though (always a visual merchandiser!)