The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Christmas in New York is amazing! As you walk by the huge Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center you hear the sounds of trumpet players and carolers on the street and catch a glimpse of the Empire State Building beaming in green and red. It is a Christmas lover's dream and I am taking advantage of the festivity with three hour walks around the city and ABC Family's countdown to Christmas movie specials at home. While I am loving this time of year, there are moments when I wish I had loved ones near by to share the joy with. Luckily, a friend from home came to NY on a visit and I was able to meet up with her in Times Square for some girl talk and wine. Paulina and I were here on business a couple of years ago so we are no strangers to having fun in the Big Apple together. It was so nice to spend some time with a fellow Cali girl:) Even though I miss my family and friends from home, I have been fortunate enough to make some amazing new friends. I am definitely not alone in being alone in this city as many of my friends are here without their families as well. So after a Thursday night happy hour, Christine and I stopped by the tree to take our 'family' portrait.