Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone! This year for me was as wonderful as every year; overwhelmed by beautiful gifts, eating way too much food all day long, board games with the family, and of course the odd soap Christmas special. With travelling only a few weeks away, a reoccurring theme of travel necessities appeared as gifts from a selection of my relatives. A gold chain necklace, featuring a St. Christopher pendant (the Patron Saint of Travelling), was given to me by my mum as a means of keeping me safe while I'm away. Unfortunately, my photography skills are not that great and any photos of this beautiful present just didn't give it justice. However I did manage to snap some half decent ones of the journal my boyfriend bought me to write all my memories in. Made from an original sari, the book is made up of cotton paper with a real leather strap to fasten it. It's absolutely beautiful to look at...

Christmas Break

Not really sure what to do with myself for the next month as I am no longer working. So I've been filling my time watching Christmas films and making mince pies and gingerbread men. I think it's fair to say that this year I have felt by far, the most Christmassy in a long long time.

Last Day at Mudpie

Today was my last day at Mudpie, and it was a lot more sad and surreal than I could have ever imagined. Starting at the company the same month I left uni, I really feel like I grew into an adult at that place. After a long lunch at the pub I was given beautiful and thoughtful gifts, one of which has been on my wish list for months; the scratch card map of the world. Now when I'm back in June I can scratch off everywhere I've been on my travels. I really have made some great friends at that place.

Winter Wonderland

Last weekend me and the girls went up to London's Hyde Park for Winter Wonderland. Having never been before, I was buzzing for some fun festivities to get me in the Christmas spirit. I can't believe I haven't been before. Its completely free to get in and the attractions there aren't even that dear. There's a big wheel that allows you to see over entire London, as well as both a festive and extreme circus show, and of course the outside ice skating rink. The market is definitely a highlight, with numerous huts selling Christmas gifts as well as mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, mince pies and other festive foods. I would recommend Winter Wonderland to anyone who needs a little 'help' getting in the holiday mood. I'm gonna go back with the boy in a couple of weeks for a second helping.