"Spring" semester always seems so ironic to me considering half the semester is spent during the winter months. However, hopefully it will be slightly warmer in DC as opposed to New York (fingers crossed!).
This semester is shaping up to be much busier than the last, I'll be interning in DC two days during the week and once during the weekend, along with an 18 credit course load. But after meeting so many amazing people last semester I cannot wait for what adventures will be in store.
It's been a week since I began my New Year's resolutions, and they have been going fairly well. The first day of a new semester has that clean-slate feeling, anything is possible.
Here's to a fresh start, and a great semester. I think it really is going to be a great one.
Best,
Theresa
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Friday, January 6, 2012
The Big 2-1
Wednesday, January 4th, was my 21st birthday!! Although it was a little chilly for my liking, I had an amazing day! As a birthday treat my mom took me to the Bobbi Brown Studio in Montclair, NJ for a makeup application. In a previous post I said that I'm slightly biased toward Bobbi Brown because she is also from New Jersey, but her flagship store really seals my favoritism. The studio has a hip, yet relaxed feel and the makeup artists are excellent. I left with a slew of new items, including Bobbi's new perfume, called Bobbi's Party.
That night I celebrated my birthday with my parents, and had a Kentucky Butter Rum birthday cake! Delicious!
On Wednesday I went with my mom to the DMV to renew my license! Finally! I'm not a big drinker at all, but just having the ability to go out with my friends, many of whom are already 21, on the weekends will be great. After all, getting dressed up to go out is half the fun! That night one of my friends and I took the train to NYC for my birthday dinner. We met two of my other friends at The Park restaurant in the meatpacking district.
I've walked by The Park, many times and always referred to it as that restaurant "with the trees." The Park features an indoor garden decorated with actually trees. The branches are wrapped with lights to set the mood, and various plants and bushes give it an indoor garden feel. The tables and chairs even look as if they should be set in an outdoor cafe giving the restaurant a cute, spring like feel--even in the middle of winter.
At the restaurant I ordered my first legal drink, a mint julep! (Im a southern girl at heart)
I had a wonderful time with my friends and it was the best birthday so far!!!
Best,
Theresa
That night I celebrated my birthday with my parents, and had a Kentucky Butter Rum birthday cake! Delicious!
On Wednesday I went with my mom to the DMV to renew my license! Finally! I'm not a big drinker at all, but just having the ability to go out with my friends, many of whom are already 21, on the weekends will be great. After all, getting dressed up to go out is half the fun! That night one of my friends and I took the train to NYC for my birthday dinner. We met two of my other friends at The Park restaurant in the meatpacking district.
I've walked by The Park, many times and always referred to it as that restaurant "with the trees." The Park features an indoor garden decorated with actually trees. The branches are wrapped with lights to set the mood, and various plants and bushes give it an indoor garden feel. The tables and chairs even look as if they should be set in an outdoor cafe giving the restaurant a cute, spring like feel--even in the middle of winter.
At the restaurant I ordered my first legal drink, a mint julep! (Im a southern girl at heart)
I had a wonderful time with my friends and it was the best birthday so far!!!
Best,
Theresa
Kentucky Butter Rum cake
A fabulous birthday surprise of brownie-cookie-brownie cakes!
Me and my mom pre-birthday celebration
Birthday dinner in NYC
Thanks Mom and Dad! I love my Movado watch!
P.S. Did you watch the results of Iowa?! Romney took first, but Santorum took second! You never know what will happen as the polls come in! Next up, New Hampshire!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Battle for the Hawkeye State
I am an avid news and politics fan, particularly of Fox News Channel, Fox Business Channel, and more recently CNBC. As of late, however, the news has focused on one state in particular--Iowa. What's so important about a state that is landlocked, bordering Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota? In all honesty I couldn't even think of what goes on in Iowa, except for possibly farming or manufacturing of some sort. This is where I am wrong, because during a presidential campaign year Iowa annually bursts onto the political news scene. Why? For the Iowa Caucus of course!
Here's the first question, what's a caucus? I am not a political science major, and I don't want to give false information so here's a link that can better explain the technical aspects of what occurs at a caucus, even just skimming through it I learned a lot more about caucuses than I had previously assumed.
So why is the Iowa caucus important? It is the first voter results that can potentially set the field for the future GOP nominee. All week political pundits have spoken about Romney, Gingrich, Paul, Perry, Santorum, and Bachmann, and who they predict will do well, and who will not do well. For those who do not do well in Iowa could signal the end of the campaign.
I personally am more interested in the New Hampshire and South Carolina primary races which are more closely structured to actual elections where voters simply cast a ballot for their nominee choice. Regardless, the 2012 election is one of, if not the most, important elections in history so get ready for a wild ride!
Best,
Theresa
Here's the first question, what's a caucus? I am not a political science major, and I don't want to give false information so here's a link that can better explain the technical aspects of what occurs at a caucus, even just skimming through it I learned a lot more about caucuses than I had previously assumed.
So why is the Iowa caucus important? It is the first voter results that can potentially set the field for the future GOP nominee. All week political pundits have spoken about Romney, Gingrich, Paul, Perry, Santorum, and Bachmann, and who they predict will do well, and who will not do well. For those who do not do well in Iowa could signal the end of the campaign.
I personally am more interested in the New Hampshire and South Carolina primary races which are more closely structured to actual elections where voters simply cast a ballot for their nominee choice. Regardless, the 2012 election is one of, if not the most, important elections in history so get ready for a wild ride!
Best,
Theresa
Sunday, January 1, 2012
we'll take a cup o' kindness yet for auld lang syne
It's hard to believe it's New Year's Eve once again, 2011 flew by faster than ever. A year ago I was typing college application essays in the hopes of transferring to a new school, and by August I was moving to a new city, and into a new dorm. It's all part of a new year's resolution that defines my life. Carly of The College Prepster, I am following your mantra and making it my New Year's resolution, because, well, it's so applicable to my life. That resolution is: live your dreams.
I have a lot of dreams, some bigger and more important than others, but this year I took the crucial steps to go after them. I also learned that sometimes what we think to be the best way to achieve these dreams doesn't happen as planned. I didn't end up transferring to the school I thought would be the best choice, although I did get in, but instead I ended up at a school that has helped me understand where my dreams are headed in the future more than I ever could have imagined.
In order to live my dreams I've broken this resolution into smaller resolutions to help me along the way:
1. Stay in shape and continue to live a healthy lifestyle...it's a stress reliever in so many ways!
2. Stay in tune with business and political events...2012 will be HUGE in terms of politics and I can't wait.
3. Meet new people...Being a transfer student forced me to do this, and I not only want to further develop the relationships with the people I was fortunate enough to meet this fall, but also meet more people this winter and spring.
4. Network, network, network...did I mention network? Utilizing every connection and contact to learn more about various careers will be crucial as I prepare for my (gulp!) senior year of college.
5. Read...something other than my Facebook newsfeed and textbooks.
6. Explore Washington D.C. New York is quite possibly my favorite city in the world, but having moved to D.C., I am on a mission to explore some new neighborhoods and tourist attractions.
7. BLOG. TWEET. TUMBLE. My blog took a backseat as soon as I got to school, and I won't let that happen again this semester.
What are some of your New Year's resolutions? Hope you are able to stick with them!
Here's to 2012!
Best,
Theresa
Thursday, December 29, 2011
I may not have traveled the world, but I sure have tasted it.
On Tuesday afternoon, I went back to NYC with two of my closest friends as part of an early 21st birthday present from my parents. No sooner had we dropped off our bags in the room did it begin to rain. Armed with umbrellas and duck boots we braved the conditions and headed to the nearest indoor shopping center. Luckily, the hotel was only a block away from Columbus Circle and The Shops at Columbus Circle Time Warner Center. This indoor shopping center is a must-see for any serious shopper. Its home to a wide range of stores from Williams-Sonoma and Whole Foods to J. Crew, Sephora, Cole Haan, and Tourneau.
One of my friends spotted a waffle truck outside the shopping center, and it just so happened that I had heard of the food truck before. Known as Waffles and Dinges, (pronounced ding-gus) these Belgium waffles were a real treat. Each waffle came with one topping, referred to as the "dinges". We all choose speculoos as our waffle "dinges". What is speculoos? It's a concoction of caramelized gingerbread cookies which have been melted into a nutella-like substance. One of my friends has loved nutella for years, but one taste of speculoos had her reconsidering her love of said hazelnut spread!
Later that night, as we continued to brave gusty winds and pouring rain, we headed to one of my favorite spots in all of NYC, Union Square. Located on the outskirts of Greenwich Village and the West Village, Union Square has a really young, urban feel to it. When school is in session, students from New York University tend to frequent the area, also giving it a college-town feel to the neighborhood. On the weekends, Union Square is home to the Union Square farmer's market, one of the best greenmarkets in New York. On this particular night, we were headed to one of the best places for dessert, Max Brenner's. Upon opening the door to the restaurant, which was packed, I was instantly hit with the smell of chocolate. Max Brenner's is famous for its dessert options which include a variety of fondue options, smore's making, and even chocolate pizza. We opted to share a fondue, which was excellent.
After Max Brenner's we walked around Union Square and stopped by a bookstore called Strand. It's home to 18 miles of books! This is not your everyday Barnes and Noble. Although very hipster in its decor, Strand has a wide variety of classics, fiction and non-fiction, best sellers, bios, textbooks, and more! It's a great place to stop for books about New York City, or unique New York City souvenirs. I could easily spend an afternoon looking around, and I am already planning my next visit to Strand.
We then left Strand and headed to St. Mark's Place. St. Mark's Place reminds me of a seedy boardwalk. On this street there are small storefronts offering tattoos, and piercings, as well as others promoting karaoke, cheap dim sum, and pizza for only a dollar a slice. Yet again, because of its proximity to NYU, St. Mark's is notorious as a college-friendly haven, especially for the more artsy crowd. Although I like to frequent St. Mark's to mostly gawk at the absurdities, it does have a few good cafes that specialize in chai tea. We bought two pots of Moroccan chai tea, which provided a relaxing end to the night.
The next day we headed to my old stomping grounds--Chelsea! The neighborhood of Chelsea has so much to offer in the way of food, architecture, and art, as well as the Fashion! It's home to the Fashion Institute of Technology, where I used to go to school! Our first stop was the High Line, a new must-see outdoor walkway. Somehow this walkway mixes the comfort of a botanical garden in the hustle and bustle of factories, studios, and the neighboring West Side highway. It was very windy on the High Line yesterday, and only the holly leaves were in bloom, so I recommend visiting during the Spring and Summer months.
For lunch, we ate at Cafeteria. I have been to Cafeteria more times than any other restaurant in New York it is that good. The food is unique, and the atmosphere is trendy, hip, and loud. It is always packed, and the sound of various conversations gives it the cafeteria-like atmosphere. Yesterday I had Cafeteria's notorious specialty, the "mac attack," a sampling of three macaroni and cheese flavors including: cheddar and fontina, smoked gouda and bacon, and original macaroni and cheese with truffle oil. Each was amazing.
For our last snack of the day, we visited the Doughnut Plant adjacent to the Hotel Chelsea. Again, this doughnut shop is no ordinary Dunkin' Donuts. Here, they serve up such flavors as: marzipan, pear, valharona chocolate, panettone, vanilla bean, and gingerbread, among many others. I had a peanut butter and jelly doughnut! This consisted of a vanilla cake with a peanut butter glaze, sprinkled with peanuts, and a raspberry jelly center. Delicious!
*I'm not into punk or Rock n 'Roll music, and I never understood the hippies of the 1960s. But I do find American history, as a whole, quite interesting. When I pass by the Hotel Chelsea I like to take a moment to stand outside the lobby and think about the icons of American pop culture who stayed there. They include: Mark Twain, O. Henry, Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams, Dylan Thomas, Allen Ginsberg, The Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Joni Mitchell, Frida Kahlo, and Diego Rivera, just to name a few.
A great time was had by all, and I loved going back to some of my favorite neighborhoods in NYC. Hopefully I'll be back in the city once more before returning to DC next week!
Best,
Theresa
One of my friends spotted a waffle truck outside the shopping center, and it just so happened that I had heard of the food truck before. Known as Waffles and Dinges, (pronounced ding-gus) these Belgium waffles were a real treat. Each waffle came with one topping, referred to as the "dinges". We all choose speculoos as our waffle "dinges". What is speculoos? It's a concoction of caramelized gingerbread cookies which have been melted into a nutella-like substance. One of my friends has loved nutella for years, but one taste of speculoos had her reconsidering her love of said hazelnut spread!
Later that night, as we continued to brave gusty winds and pouring rain, we headed to one of my favorite spots in all of NYC, Union Square. Located on the outskirts of Greenwich Village and the West Village, Union Square has a really young, urban feel to it. When school is in session, students from New York University tend to frequent the area, also giving it a college-town feel to the neighborhood. On the weekends, Union Square is home to the Union Square farmer's market, one of the best greenmarkets in New York. On this particular night, we were headed to one of the best places for dessert, Max Brenner's. Upon opening the door to the restaurant, which was packed, I was instantly hit with the smell of chocolate. Max Brenner's is famous for its dessert options which include a variety of fondue options, smore's making, and even chocolate pizza. We opted to share a fondue, which was excellent.
After Max Brenner's we walked around Union Square and stopped by a bookstore called Strand. It's home to 18 miles of books! This is not your everyday Barnes and Noble. Although very hipster in its decor, Strand has a wide variety of classics, fiction and non-fiction, best sellers, bios, textbooks, and more! It's a great place to stop for books about New York City, or unique New York City souvenirs. I could easily spend an afternoon looking around, and I am already planning my next visit to Strand.
We then left Strand and headed to St. Mark's Place. St. Mark's Place reminds me of a seedy boardwalk. On this street there are small storefronts offering tattoos, and piercings, as well as others promoting karaoke, cheap dim sum, and pizza for only a dollar a slice. Yet again, because of its proximity to NYU, St. Mark's is notorious as a college-friendly haven, especially for the more artsy crowd. Although I like to frequent St. Mark's to mostly gawk at the absurdities, it does have a few good cafes that specialize in chai tea. We bought two pots of Moroccan chai tea, which provided a relaxing end to the night.
The next day we headed to my old stomping grounds--Chelsea! The neighborhood of Chelsea has so much to offer in the way of food, architecture, and art, as well as the Fashion! It's home to the Fashion Institute of Technology, where I used to go to school! Our first stop was the High Line, a new must-see outdoor walkway. Somehow this walkway mixes the comfort of a botanical garden in the hustle and bustle of factories, studios, and the neighboring West Side highway. It was very windy on the High Line yesterday, and only the holly leaves were in bloom, so I recommend visiting during the Spring and Summer months.
For lunch, we ate at Cafeteria. I have been to Cafeteria more times than any other restaurant in New York it is that good. The food is unique, and the atmosphere is trendy, hip, and loud. It is always packed, and the sound of various conversations gives it the cafeteria-like atmosphere. Yesterday I had Cafeteria's notorious specialty, the "mac attack," a sampling of three macaroni and cheese flavors including: cheddar and fontina, smoked gouda and bacon, and original macaroni and cheese with truffle oil. Each was amazing.
For our last snack of the day, we visited the Doughnut Plant adjacent to the Hotel Chelsea. Again, this doughnut shop is no ordinary Dunkin' Donuts. Here, they serve up such flavors as: marzipan, pear, valharona chocolate, panettone, vanilla bean, and gingerbread, among many others. I had a peanut butter and jelly doughnut! This consisted of a vanilla cake with a peanut butter glaze, sprinkled with peanuts, and a raspberry jelly center. Delicious!
*I'm not into punk or Rock n 'Roll music, and I never understood the hippies of the 1960s. But I do find American history, as a whole, quite interesting. When I pass by the Hotel Chelsea I like to take a moment to stand outside the lobby and think about the icons of American pop culture who stayed there. They include: Mark Twain, O. Henry, Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams, Dylan Thomas, Allen Ginsberg, The Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Joni Mitchell, Frida Kahlo, and Diego Rivera, just to name a few.
Box that the waffle from Waffle and Dinges came in.
View of Columbus Circle from the Shops at Columbus Circle Shopping Center. The stars are hung each year during the holidays and constantly change color.
The stars at night
Chocolate fondue at Max Brenner
18 miles of books at Strand
Only a small section of the many, many books
We love winter accessories
The cutest MasterCard ad
"mac attack" at Cafeteria
A great time was had by all, and I loved going back to some of my favorite neighborhoods in NYC. Hopefully I'll be back in the city once more before returning to DC next week!
Best,
Theresa
Monday, December 26, 2011
munchy marathon
This past holiday weekend I quite possibly baked more than I ever have. (Or at least since Thanksgiving!) Besides reading, running, working out, shopping, sight seeing, blogging, and the many other activities that occupy my time during winter break, I love cooking. Food is one of my passions because there are so many things associated with it. Food is more than just something you eat, it's about the bonding that occurs while preparing it, the history behind a family recipe, and different cultures. Food brings about old memories and creates new traditions. I have a huge sweet tooth so I'm partial to desserts. But I love trying new recipes for all types of meals.
Since I've been home for break my mom and I have baked the following desserts:
Pizzelles: an italian wafer-like cookie typically made around christmas. Anise oil is typically added to the dough giving it a licorice flavor. The dough is pressed using an iron, which gives it the unique pattern. So tasty!
Creme de menthe bars: a simple holiday cookie, but refreshingly yummy. The bottom layer is composed of a light chocolate cake. A layer of mint frosting is spread on top, and a third layer of melted chocolate goes on top of that. Heaven.
Peppermint chocolate bark: the version of "bark" that my mom and I make involves the following ingredients: saltines, butter, sugar, chocolate, and candy canes. I will post the recipe in the near future!
On Christmas eve morning I made light, fluffy, lemon ricotta pancakes, they were luscious.
My mom and I made a chocolate cake with "magic," vanilla meringue frosting for Christmas eve dessert. The "magic" factor comes from the crunchy texture of the meringue mixed with the smoothness of the vanilla frosting. It was delectable.
I also helped my mom make Christmas eve dinner and Christmas day dinner. I don't know how she does it, it felt as if we were in the kitchen all day! Regardless, I had a great time.
Since I've been home for break my mom and I have baked the following desserts:
Pizzelles: an italian wafer-like cookie typically made around christmas. Anise oil is typically added to the dough giving it a licorice flavor. The dough is pressed using an iron, which gives it the unique pattern. So tasty!
Creme de menthe bars: a simple holiday cookie, but refreshingly yummy. The bottom layer is composed of a light chocolate cake. A layer of mint frosting is spread on top, and a third layer of melted chocolate goes on top of that. Heaven.
Peppermint chocolate bark: the version of "bark" that my mom and I make involves the following ingredients: saltines, butter, sugar, chocolate, and candy canes. I will post the recipe in the near future!
On Christmas eve morning I made light, fluffy, lemon ricotta pancakes, they were luscious.
My mom and I made a chocolate cake with "magic," vanilla meringue frosting for Christmas eve dessert. The "magic" factor comes from the crunchy texture of the meringue mixed with the smoothness of the vanilla frosting. It was delectable.
I also helped my mom make Christmas eve dinner and Christmas day dinner. I don't know how she does it, it felt as if we were in the kitchen all day! Regardless, I had a great time.
Peppermint bark, peppermint hershey's kisses, and the creme de menthe bars
the platter featured above and chocolate cake with "magic" vanilla frosting! :) yum!
Tomorrow I'm headed back into the city with my friends. We'll be staying overnight which will make the trip even more enjoyable!
Best,
Theresa
Merry New York Christmas
"Call on your angels
Come down to the city
Crowd around the big tree
All you strangers who know me
Bring your compassion
Your understanding
Lord how we need it
On this New York City Christmas
Yeah I'm sending you a Merry New York Christmas
And a prayer for peace on earth
Within our time
Oh, the sidewalk angels echo hallelujah
And we understand them
Now more than ever."
-Matchbox 20 A New York Christmas
I had a fantastic time in New York City on Thursday with three of my closest friends. The weather was unbelievable, at one point it was 59 degrees! It was the perfect temperature for a light jacket and scarf. My friends and I took the train from New Jersey into New York Penn Station. Penn Station was decorated for the holidays, there seemed to be garland everywhere! We then walked through the hustle and bustle of Times Square. Personally, I'm not a fan of times square, there's just a little too much going on all the time.
We headed up to one of my favorite parts of New York; Rockefeller Center. One of my favorite parts about
this area are the underground corridors that are primarily used by those who work in the buildings in and Rockefeller Center. There are many shops and restaurants underground where you can grab a quick bite to eat, see men getting their shoes shined, and even spot a CEO or two. I spotted Roberta Myers, the editor-in-chief of ELLE magazine, brush past me.
We took a few pictures near the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, who can resist? Next up was a stroll down fifth avenue and a stop at Tiffany's. Have you ever been to the 4th floor of Tiffany's? Can you guess what's there? I'll give you one hint: "Diamonds." Each of the rings on display was breathtaking.
After we stopped at FAO Schwartz, a ritzy, wonderful toy store made famous by the movie "Big." My favorite part of the store is the Muppets section, filled with kermit the frog puppets, and dresses for dolls "approved" by Miss Piggy. Custom-made muppets are available for $99.99.
Across the street from FAO Schwartz is one of my favorite establishments in all of NYC, the Plaza Hotel. I've been to the Plaza on various occasions, but visiting at Christmas is one of my favorite traditions. Inside the lobby was a gleaming, hot pink christmas tree representing the famous storybook character Eloise, a rambunctious young girl who lives at the Plaza. The tree was decorated by none other than Betsey Johnson!
Following our trip to the Plaza we had a late lunch at John's pizzeria, located on West 44th street, in the heart of the theater district. It's right across from the theater where Phantom of the Opera is performed. John's "No Slices" is a great pizzeria where, as the slogan says, you can't order just one slice! We ordered to small pies which was the perfect amount for the four of us. The restaurant space used to be a church but was later converted into a restaurant space. It has a beautiful interior, and I highly recommend visiting if you are in the city.
I had a wonderful day, but it was a little bittersweet to revisit all the places I would walk by everyday when I was going to school in the city. Yet on a positive note, when I miss New York City I can always come visit.
Come down to the city
Crowd around the big tree
All you strangers who know me
Bring your compassion
Your understanding
Lord how we need it
On this New York City Christmas
Yeah I'm sending you a Merry New York Christmas
And a prayer for peace on earth
Within our time
Oh, the sidewalk angels echo hallelujah
And we understand them
Now more than ever."
-Matchbox 20 A New York Christmas
I had a fantastic time in New York City on Thursday with three of my closest friends. The weather was unbelievable, at one point it was 59 degrees! It was the perfect temperature for a light jacket and scarf. My friends and I took the train from New Jersey into New York Penn Station. Penn Station was decorated for the holidays, there seemed to be garland everywhere! We then walked through the hustle and bustle of Times Square. Personally, I'm not a fan of times square, there's just a little too much going on all the time.
We headed up to one of my favorite parts of New York; Rockefeller Center. One of my favorite parts about
this area are the underground corridors that are primarily used by those who work in the buildings in and Rockefeller Center. There are many shops and restaurants underground where you can grab a quick bite to eat, see men getting their shoes shined, and even spot a CEO or two. I spotted Roberta Myers, the editor-in-chief of ELLE magazine, brush past me.
We took a few pictures near the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, who can resist? Next up was a stroll down fifth avenue and a stop at Tiffany's. Have you ever been to the 4th floor of Tiffany's? Can you guess what's there? I'll give you one hint: "Diamonds." Each of the rings on display was breathtaking.
After we stopped at FAO Schwartz, a ritzy, wonderful toy store made famous by the movie "Big." My favorite part of the store is the Muppets section, filled with kermit the frog puppets, and dresses for dolls "approved" by Miss Piggy. Custom-made muppets are available for $99.99.
Across the street from FAO Schwartz is one of my favorite establishments in all of NYC, the Plaza Hotel. I've been to the Plaza on various occasions, but visiting at Christmas is one of my favorite traditions. Inside the lobby was a gleaming, hot pink christmas tree representing the famous storybook character Eloise, a rambunctious young girl who lives at the Plaza. The tree was decorated by none other than Betsey Johnson!
Following our trip to the Plaza we had a late lunch at John's pizzeria, located on West 44th street, in the heart of the theater district. It's right across from the theater where Phantom of the Opera is performed. John's "No Slices" is a great pizzeria where, as the slogan says, you can't order just one slice! We ordered to small pies which was the perfect amount for the four of us. The restaurant space used to be a church but was later converted into a restaurant space. It has a beautiful interior, and I highly recommend visiting if you are in the city.
I had a wonderful day, but it was a little bittersweet to revisit all the places I would walk by everyday when I was going to school in the city. Yet on a positive note, when I miss New York City I can always come visit.
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree using Instagram.
"Eloise" Christmas Tree at the Plaza Hotel
Penn Station actually looked nice! We took a picture in front of a Christmas tree just to prove it.
Making fun of the rediculous animal hats being sold in times square. I was the elephant.
Outside of FAO Schwarz
A color photo of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
I'll be back in NYC next week for a little pre-21st birthday fun, I can hardly wait! Hope your holiday shopping is almost finished!
Best,
Theresa
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