well, hello.

I survived Hurricane Sandy, Surprise. 

I know you were all worried due to my lack of posting since Sandy was making her arrival. 

Thankfully, I only lost power during the storm and then migrated down south for a few days. 

There were many people that lost everything in the storm, I am thankful for all that I still have. 

The spirit of recovery in New York has been amazing. 

It's crazy how people come together during a time of loss. 

So, what's been going on during my {normal} leave of absence?

Since you asked...

One of my dearest friends, Gentry, got married. 

I was so happy I was able to be go home and be part of her big day. 

Also, I was happy to see all my other friends and family in the Natural State. 

My new roommate finally moved in. 

We are having a blast together!

I experienced my first NYC snow. 

It lasted a whole day! Crazy I know! 

Carly and Natalie {who is terrified of flying} visited NYC for Carl's 24th birthday. 

I spent my first Thanksgiving away from my family. 

I didn't make it to the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade but my sweet friend Arielle invited me to dinner with her family. I got the full-blown Brooklyn Thanksgiving Day experience. 

And now, I'm in my last week of my first semester of grad school. 

 Yay! Time to celebrate! 

xoxo,