Ringing in the New Year in New York

I could not have finished out 2013 in a better way.  My friend Haley and I spent this past week in New York City. We had six days to pack in everything we wanted to do. As we were boarding the plane to head back home, we realized we did it all. I could list out our day to day adventures, but we all know a picture is worth a 1000 words, right?

 We finally arrived in the City.

 chrysler building

The Wharf, an Ole Miss bar in the City.  Seriously, the coolest place ever. We were able to watch the Rebs beat Georgia Tech!

  Serendipity 3. Need I say more?

NYE Preparations in Times Square.

Esquire Magazine with Harry and Haley.

9/11 Memorial

Wall Street Bull 

Good Ol' George

 Stock Market. One of my favorite buildings in the City.

Rockefeller tree. Christmas time in New York is unlike any other.

New Years Eve in Times Square. Every New Yorker's reaction to us going to Times Square was the same, avoid it. We decided that since we were there, we had to do it. It was one of the coolest things we have ever done. We met some of the nicest people that helped pass the time and made friends with the NYPD. When we saw the ball drop, everyone went crazy.  That was one of the most memorable nights of our lives.

Central Park

My favorite place in Central Park. I am a Gossip Girl fanatic, so standing where Blair and Chuck got married was a life time achievement.

The Met steps. Just call me Blair.

XOXO

After we saw the Broadway show, Chicago, we stepped out into a Blizzard. Literally. Our flight for the next morning was cancelled. 8-10 inches of snow. It was some winter storm, but in all honesty, we were totally fine with being stranded in the City!

Since our flight was cancelled, we were lucky to have an extra day there! We decided to brave the wind and the crowd to see the Today Show.  We ended up being two of the few crazy people who got out in that weather, so we actually got to be seen on TV!

Here is the link to our 3 seconds of fame:

http://www.today.com/id/49063771/ns/today-today_video/#53972380

 Until next time, New York. Can't wait to see you again soon.

XOXO

688 Miles with the Best Friends Around

This past weekend I traveled Mississippi from top to bottom and back. 688 miles to be exact. Saturday afternoon, my friend Mary Elizabeth and I headed down to Jackson for Mary Garner, Haley, and Mary Margaret's debutante party.  The party was fabulous and the location made it even better.  The Capri Theatre, a movie theater that boomed in the early 50's, was rented out for the event. There was a photo booth and flip books were made.  I was meant to live in the 20's because every time I go to a Gatsby party, it ends up being one of my favorites.  

Monday afternoon, six of us went down to the coast for our friend, Anna's, Debutante.  Anna looked beautiful and we all were so lucky to be there to welcome her into society.  688 miles, 6 girls, 3 nights, and one great weekend.  This one was to much fun not to share.

December Daze

It's now that time of year again. Finals are here, Christmas Break is less than a week away, and everyone has that tunnel vision only looking up when we reach the finish line on December 13th.  We are now in the period that I like to call "December Daze."  Every college kid is emotionally unstable, sleep deprived, and running on five cups of coffee.  Kids in the Honors College would give their left arm for a seat in the dungeon.  Thinking of going to the Library? Finding a seat in there is like running to the cornucopia in the Hunger Games. VERY hostile.  But hey, it's already Monday night.  No matter if you are done tomorrow or Friday at six, Christmas break can't be longer than four days away.  Here is a little bit of inspiration to get you through the week as well as a few things that are helping me out. Focus, study hard, and may the odds be ever in your favor.

Heather's Final Week Necessities

1. Starkbucks hot tea

2. Pandora Christmas Radio

3. Tri Delt chocolate chip cookies

4. Highlighters on highlighters on highlighters (I am one of those people who seems to highlight the entire page).

5. Midnight Memories Album

6. New York with Haley is only 21 days away

7. This

8.This

9. And this

If that's not inspiration then I don't know what is.  And yes, I have two exams tomorrow, but I am procrastinating by writing this blog.  Happy Finals Week!

Top photo credits to the Daily Mississippian