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

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!