Christmas Festivities

This year has been a very festive and fun Christmas. There have been lots of parties and fun events to attend and I think that is one of the reasons why I love this time of year so much. There is always a celebration and something to look forward to. 

Earlier this month my roomies and I through a house warming slash Christmas party. The three of us invited our closest friends and we all had such a great time. I love when you can put a random group of people together and everyone is so nice and interested in getting to know each other. 

Paolo's friends through an ugly sweater party, which I was really excited about because I haven't been to an ugly sweater party in years. To be honest, it has taken me a while to find a group of friends to hang out with. I have a few friends that I met and have been close with since I moved here a few years ago, but it has taken a while to meet a solid group of people. Now, thanks to my boyfriend and him introducing me to all his super great friends I feel like I have a family here.

Dirty French 

Lower East Side 

For our work Christmas party we ate at this fantastic French Bistro on the lower east side called Dirty French. I loved the food but I really loved the restaurant atmosphere. They have a lounge area with a fire place burning and Christmas decorations every where. It was really cozy and perfect. 

My friend Amy and I literally wore the same outfit to my holiday party!!! LOL

These are the faces of people after the party is over...tired and ready to go to bed. 

Aren't these two guys the cutest (Roman & Paolo) 

Bring on the Snow

So....it snowed a bunch last night and you know what? I am not too mad about it. There is suppose to be snow at Christmas time, it's what makes it complete!! I think the winter is cozy and beautiful. 

This morning my roommate Mackenzie texted me, and she said "as soon as you wake up we are getting bagel sandwiches" and that is exactly what we did. We walked over to the market near our apartment and treated ourselves to a delicious breakfast. 

Also, on another note, I am thrilled that John Legend has a new album out. Two years ago I went to his concert in Utah at Kingsbury Hall and I couldn't stop listening to his Love in the Future album! Now, I can't stop listening to Darkness and Light!

I connect really well with his music. Not only is his voice AMAZING but he sings about love, romance and heartbreak (all my favorite topics). It's a ritual of mine to come home from work and make dinner while John Legend is playing in the background. I often play Ordinary People, Each Day Gets Better and Slow Dance...but I mean it's so hard for me to pick favorites. I love all his songs for different reasons.  What can I say, I really am such a hopeless romantic and John Legend's music just feeds my soul! So...from his newest album, I posted a few of my favorites that I have on repeat. Enjoy!