birthday.

Here's a couple of photos from my birthday celebrations. After school on Tuesday, mum, dad, my friend Susannah and I went to Frankie and Benny's for a meal, and then yesterday I had some drinks with my friends down at the pub. I've had such a good birthday, and it still hasn't quite sunk in yet that I'm an adult. To be honest, in my mind, I still feel about four! I would just like to thank (anyone who is reading this) that has made my birthday so special.

eighteen.

Yesterday was my 18th birthday! The mega excitement of last week took the attention away from my birthday a bit, and I hadn't really given it much thought. I was a bit disappointed that I was returning to school after half term as well, as my birthday usually falls in half term. Having my chemistry practical exam yesterday was also a bit of a bummer.

Nevertheless, I had a lovely day. School wasn't too bad, made better by seeing all my friends again. My friend Abbie even made me a cake which made me smile. After school, I bought my first legal alcoholic drink - berry cider - and opened some pressies and cards. I went to Frankie & Benny's for a meal with my mum, dad and friend Susannah which was lovely. Afterwards, we went back down to the pub to finish the night with some family friends.

Mum and Dad bought my a bracelet for my birthday from Tiffany's, as well as my holiday to New York. I had such a fantastic birthday, and now I have to get used to the fact that I am officially an adult!!

new york photo diary.

So, I'm back from New York, and pretty jet lagged. I'm glad to be home, but so sad not to be there. I had such an amazing time in my favourite place ever, and I really really didn't want to come home. I've decided that the best way to share my experience there is a photo diary, so be prepared for a picture heavy post that follows!

sunday

flight | times square | hard rock cafe for dinner | hotel lobby

monday

pancakes for breakfast | saw a school bus! | 9/11 memorial | statue of liberty | walked across brooklyn bridge

tuesday

shopping on 5th ave | carriage ride around central park | ice skating | saw wicked!

wednesday

went up the empire state building | shopping at macy's | radio city music hall | empire state building from top of the rock| shopping at bloomingdales | had a milkshake at johnny rockets

wednesday

buying sweets in wonka world | saying goodbye | chilling at the airport

"i want to be a part of it, new york, new york"

Tomorrow, I am off to New York. I fly out in the morning, so this will be the last post before I go.

Word's can't actually describe how excited I am. We have been planning this trip (for my 18th Brithday) for nearly 4 years, and the fact that it is finally here is just amazing. Got so much exciting stuff planned: Ice skating in Central Park, shopping, going up the Empire State Building & the Rockerfeller Building, as well as seeing Wicked on Broadway!

I doubt I will be able to post while I'm there, due to our jam packed days, but expect a photo overload when I get back!

larynjitis.

For the past week and a bit, I have been suffering from a hideous post exam stress lurgey. A full on cold, headache, and general tiredness hit me like a train last Sunday, and I've been feeling rough ever since. The "Big Freeze" hasn't helped, feeling cold all the time (I even put hand warmers in my slippers to generate a bit of heat!). On Friday, my voice had given up completely after spending most of Thursday sounding like I smoked 80 a day. I went to the doctor who diagnosed me with Larynjitis. A day off school and a weekend's rest has seem to have done the trick, and today I woke up feeling a lot better.

I need to get better soon, as I'm off to New York on Sunday!!