HOLIDAY RECAP/GOODBYE 2011.

Homemade chicken pot pie for dinner... Delicious.
I'm willing to post the recipe/photo instructions, if anybody is interested, let me know.

Good morning.

Boyfriend hanging up our Christmas lights.

Homemade sugared soft ginger cookies.

Homemade chicken parm sandwiches for a quick dinner.

Christmas Eve breakfast.

Weee... It's Christmas!

My herb buttered turkey.
For the Christmas dinner that I hosted, this was the first time I prepared a turkey on my own.
It was amazing... This turkey was such a hit.
Absolute perfection.

Fortunately and unfortunately, I was too busy cooking the entire time my company was over,
so I didn't have the opportunity to take any of my own photos, which is disappointing.
My good friend Vanessa brought her camera and snapped a few for me.
I'm also wearing the apron my boyfriend made me for Christmas, so sweet.

Spiderman stocking stuffers.

Connie, my love... And Foxy, of course.

The day after Christmas, my boyfriend, Connie and myself did what else, but shop.
The photo above is our damage in Urban Outfitters.
I'm sure you aren't too surprised, ha.
I picked up some perfect things and also received some glorious presents for Christmas,
so expect a haul within the first week of the 2012.

Connie & I heading out last night to my little brother and boyfriend's birthday party.

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Well, 2011 is over and a new year is about to begin. This past year was amazing for many reasons. I've been lucky enough to share time and create memories with my family members. I've gained some wonderful friends that I'm positive will last me a lifetime. I have a loving boyfriend who is always aiming to give me the world. I am a lucky girl and for that I am grateful. School is coming along smoothly... I actually start my winter classes on January 3rd, so much for a winter break! ... But that's life. I'm not exactly sure what the future holds, but I'm sure things will only get better from here. My plans for ringing in the new year are pretty low-key compared to other years. Luckily, my good friend, Denise and I have our disposable cameras ready, so we'll have documentary. We'll be ringing in 2012 with some close friends, quietly, while preparing to venture out into Williamsburg for a wild party that my boyfriend is hosting, so there will be only one thing left to do...
DANCE.

I hope everyone had a wonderful 2011 and I hope greatness continues for you in 2012.
Happy New Year, my darlings!
XO

GOODIES, GLITZ & KITTENS.

I'm really not sure why half of my face is chopped and the sound is off...
But bear with me, I am too lazy to film with my Nikon, I apologize.
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Finally found a suitable album for my film photos taken in Paris.
I know, I'm super late, sue me.

This past weekend, my Momma bought a house!
I accompanied her on the inspection and afterwards,
we went for lunch in the town at WillyNick's Restaurant & Bar.
Such a cute, trendy little restaurant with delicious food.
So glad we'll be able to eat here frequently from now on.
Following lunch, we did some shopping at the Westchester Mall, then
headed back into the city for our gel manicures & pedicures at Valley in Nolita.
It was a great day of mother/daughter bonding.

Mexican style layered dip.

House salad with one of the best vinaigrettes I've ever had.

Margherita pizza.

My gel glitter manicure.

Thanks for reading and have a wonderful holiday!
XO

REFLECTIONS THROUGH FILM - PART ONE.

Over the summer, I ran through rolls and rolls of film...
As summer left and fall reigned upon us, those rolls of film were tossed to the side.
I procrastinated on the developing process, but finally decided to get on with it.
Last week, I dropped off two of the rolls and was able to retrieve them yesterday.
Not only am I slightly impressed with myself,
I'm also amazed at how while you're living in these moments,
you don't realize how valuable they are.
Many of the loved ones of mine that you see in these photos, like myself,
complained throughout the summer that it just "wasn't good enough";
we felt it wasn't meeting our expectations...
Now given the opportunity to reflect,
what we thought was boring, we now recognize as beautiful...
Please enjoy my summer of 2011 recap through film and expect more to come.
...Hopefully before 2012 arrives,
since I think these reflections are a wonderful way to bring in a new year.

No pork, Brooklyn.

White Noise.

Kreayshawn.

Piano's.

My beauties.

Liquor shopping.

On our way to the Big Bang 2.

The night I sat on the sidewalk and ate a slice of pizza.

Arrow Bar.

Coney Island.

Snack Dragon.

Tammany Hall.

Late nights turn into early mornings, summer sunrise upon leaving the afterhours.

The Hundreds.

Little Italy, NYC.

Ferrara's, Little Italy.

Florio's, Little Italy.

Beauty Bar.

Lit.

Fin.