New York, New York

New York was AMAZING!! I've been before, but going back just before Christmas was completely different. It was also great to see Jenn since she's been travelling since the start of August. Plus, there's nothing like a trip to help you escape from reality for a week.

Day 1/2

I didn't arrive at my hotel until 11pm (that's 4am UK time) on Sunday night. So i pretty much just went to bed, but good old jet lag kicked in so i was awake a few hours later. Monday morning started with giant pancakes before i took my first trip to Macy's. Then i went to meet Jenn and David for food, cocktails, and a trip to Toys R Us. 

Day 3

The joy of snow wore off pretty quickly on Tuesday, and it wasn't helped by the wind and -2 degree temperature. Although it was kind of nice to feel like you've stepped inside a Home Alone movie. So we decided to go for pancakes, walked around Times Square, and then went to see the Rockefeller Center. And then at night, we took our first trip to the theatre to see Wicked!

Day 4

On Wednesday, we walked around eating cake batter ice cream while everyone stared at us like we were crazy. Then we took on a matinee performance of Phantom of the Opera, which was great apart from the slightly confusing ending. 

Day 5

Thursday was my favourite day of the entire trip. We took a walk up to The Met so we could pretend we were in Gossip Girl, and then spent the afternoon ice skating in Central Park.

Day 6
HI BROOKLYN!! We crossed the Brooklyn Bridge, drank the strongest drinks for $4 each, and then Jenn and David ended the night with a giant argument. I guess this is what happens we you drink lots on an empty stomach!

November Instagram!

1. I spent the first weekend in November up in Dundee with my best friend Cara, and we took on the Science Centre, Ryan Gosling and Nando's.
2. I discovered some vouchers for Pulp and ended up buying this t-shirt which some of my family seem to think describes some of my mood swings. Obviously IT DOES NOT!
3. A Christmas fair at Hopetoun House is officially the best way to bring in the start of the festive season.I took this photo in one of the gorgeous decorated halls.
4. My favourite Christmas tree is the world is inside Jenner's on Princes Street in Edinburgh. I always go and take a photo of it as soon as it goes up.
5. I've jumped on the green smoothie bandwagon this month! And for a first attempt, this one was really good.
6. The BBC version of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe will always be 100 times better than the films. I watch this on repeat as soon as it starts to get cold outside.
7. Yo Sushi have started serving chocolate banana sushi rolls. I had some with the family after my brother's hospital appointment. Trust me, they are AMAZING!
8. I started to replace my old breakfast of cinnamon buns with smoothies and healthy pancakes.
9. I spent last Saturday helping my mum at a Christmas fair at her work. I got to serve people tea and cakes, and then i came away with all these goodies for just £6.