After my down day of catching up on me time, laundry and cleaning the apartment it was December 31st.
First night in Boston. "First Night, Inc. is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to building community and celebrating diversity through the arts... ..Boston’s First Night Festival of the Arts, annually showcases the work of 1,000 artists in 200 performances and exhibits at 35 indoor and outdoor venues located throughout the downtown area on New Year’s Eve. This signature Boston event is the oldest and largest of its kind in North America, typically attracting about one million people from throughout the region. The day-long celebration runs from 1 pm to midnight each year on December 31. "
Myself and friends met for Brunch at The Pourhouse on Boylston to start our day of strolling the new and old streets in Boston. http://www.pourhouseboston.com/ Sadly when we arrived at 1130, Brunch had been taken off the menu as it was not the weekend, but I none-the-less enjoyed being served my wrap and fries in a red basket, typical American style.
I'm glad we had actually ate a bigger meal as we ended up wandering around most of Boston in so little hours.
From Boylston, we headed onto Newbury St, to the Charles River, upto the Hatchshell, over to the Boston Common Gardens and onto the Frog Pond Gardens. Where we watched lots of lovelies spinning and stumbling on the iceskating rink. We then headed into Bostons Northend, past Mikes Pastries and Modern Pastries, which were both just as hectic on the busy day. Our feet carried us onto the Boston Harbour front and into Fanieul hall to enjoy some various foods, warming us up and a quick rest stop. We then visited the Aqarium where we watched the sea lions cruise on their backs swimming around unaware of the changing of years ahead of them. The financial district was our next walk through part of town, back into downtown Boston where we finally got the T back into Northeasterns Campus. Throughout our footsteps around Boston we were able to witness the First Nights traditional acitivies of colossal ice sculptures dotted in various spots.
The evening proceeded onto three house stops celebrating with friends the end of 2012, and the beginning of 2013. It was lovely to meet new friends that welcomed me with cheer and laughter!
January 1st. After the celebrations from last night we continued onto Thorntons, a popular Husky brunching spot with friends to start the new year with a delicious meal. http://www.thorntonsboston.com/ After I filled my stomach with pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausages and the rest- the girls and I headed into Newbury St for some shopping. I bought my jacket which I had wanted to get, along with a heapful of Lindt chocolates, it was a New Year afterall- I'll start the gym soon, don't worry.. .
A slumber party ended our night with preparations for us all starting back on co-op the next day, January 2nd. No rest for the wicked.
It was a lovely few days with friends for the future. I am looking forward to whatever 2013 has in store for me.
Looking back on 2012- I can truthfully say it has been the best year so far of my little life. Having enjoyed the Highlands in Scotland, Amsterdam, a brief visit to London, being offered and accepted the internship with Northeastern University, moving out to Boston in June and having a 'whale' of a time so far throughout America. Being able to enjoy Thanksgiving in New Jersey and New York, seeing Washington DC for a long weekend, and becoming a Canadian for the week for Christmas 2012- I dont think I could have imagined this all happening, this time last year.
BRING ON 2013!
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