It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

One week until Christmas! It's weird, but I don't really feel like it's the holiday season. I don't know if it is because we are in a new place and I don't know how to get into the spirit here. I feel rather disappointed that I am not more excited and jolly. We have done plenty of Christmasy things this past month.

On December 8th we went into the city and saw the grand tree of all trees at Rockefeller Center.

So cute:)

One day I will ice skate here.

We can tell my hair has had about enough

Kickin it in Grand Central Station

And of course it wouldn't have been fun w/out our friends the Stokes and the crew from The Office!

I guess I just really need to remember the reason for the season. We attended a well done Christmas Pageant on Saturday put on by our ward. This week is full of festivities and work parties! Matt and I get to go to my home for Christmas this year and I am so excited! I love being home for the holidays. That is really what it is all about!

Ok this picture has nothing to do with Christmas but it is hilarious! Matt sporting a mullet at our ward Halloween party.

Oh The Weather Outside Is Frightful

It is 3:00pm and I am at home wrapped in a blanket w/ the TV on. Yes that is right, I am home on a weekday at 3pm! Only because the weather is so very frightful. It is raining ice outside so they had everyone leave work early. So cold! It took me 30 minutes to get home while normally it takes 15 minutes. Not too bad. I am beginning to remember why I dislike Winter so much. Next stop after CT is somewhere warm w/ a no snow policy!

Lovely Ladies

Les Mis was well.....interesting. No, really we enjoyed it but we could have done without some of the gestures during "Lovely Ladies" and "Master of the House." On the other hand, we appreciated the uplifting messages found in this timeless musical. For example don't steal bread in France and you can blame anything on a prostitute. The music was great and the performers did a wonderful job.
We also went with our friends to see the great dying Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center. Did you know that its LED lights are powered entirely by solar panels? It's the first "green" Christmas tree. hehe. I'm sure Al Gore is proud.

A Spoonful Of Sugar

Matt and I learned that a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down. Well we needed that valuable lesson in our lives, especially in Matt's(work, work)! We saw Mary Poppins last Saturday w/ my fam. It was quite good. Not much like the movie, had some old songs, some new. No penguins, but did have a naked dancing statue. We all starred in awe for a few minutes before really understanding what was going on before our eyes on a Disney produced show. I also quite liked the scene where the toys come alive and dance around the room scaring Jane and Michael. I don't know what kind of toys they have in London, but I had nightmares that night. Other than that, it was very very good. Really enjoyed the special effects and the props. Go see it! We are planning on seeing Les Miserables next. Of course we have to wait for Broadway to end their strike rampage.

Twilight

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Ok they have announced Twilight. It is in pre-production and no open casting calls:( I really thought I was meant to play Bella.

That's What I'm Talking About

So I'm sitting at work today when over the loudspeaker comes the announcement that today is Employee Massage Day. Apparently once a month a massage company comes in and does 10 minute massages for any of the employees. I was all over that and had a wonderful relaxing day!

Good News, Good News!!!

After a work free summer and a month of strenuously searching, I have found a job!
I got a job with Greenwich Woods, a health care center for the elderly. I start on Tuesday and I will be 1 of 3 social worker's working with the residents doing intakes and discharge planning. Woo Hoo the search is over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Home Sweet Home

Here are some pictures of our quaint new home. We live on the second floor and really rather enjoy it. It's a one bedroom apt. but we also have access to the attic which Matt thinks will be the perfect place for his Halloween party!

Scranton Rocks

2 days and counting! Are Jim and Pam together? Well we've been waiting for 3 months to find out so what's another 2 days?!

As far from NYC as we can get without really leaving

Disclaimer**It's about a year later and I just re-read this post and realized that it is extremely negative. Let's just say we had a hideous experience with the Queens apartment and being homeless for about a month. So when I wrote this I was still working off of my negative energy. And just an FYI, we love NYC and go in at least once a month. So please don't think I'm some crazy negative person. Thanks:)

Hey y'all it's smart and smarter here (matt made that up, I didn't ask who is who). Connecticut is treating us well but for a price. You can tell I don't deal with change very well! Now I do love NYC, I have loved going to the broadway shows, concerts and spending $22 to see a matinee showing of "Ratatouille". Matt and I have seen "The Phantom of The Opera" and I saw "Hairspray" on my own. For Matt's bday we saw The Moody Blues at the Radio City Music Hall. I was able to go to the Manhattan Temple and it is gorgeous. We love being close to family too. My fam lives 3 hours south of us in PA and we love to visit them. Matt takes the 45 minute commuter train straight to Grand Central Station which is connected to the Hyatt. I am currently looking for a job. I have had a few interviews and things look promising. Well That is that.

Peace out.