Lunch, bowling, shopping and SNOW!

Am shaking off this horrid cold that MacD gave me, and we set off into Boston.  We lunched on Newbury Street then headed for a game of bowling. MacD won (obviously), I got a strike and Fahd had a great time sliding down the alley.

Kings Bowling Boston

After bowling we hit Filene's Basement for a spot of shopping.  There was so much stuff in there it was hard to move around.  I purchased a hat with the gift voucher from the Fellows, and Fahd got some cosy jumpers & a hat.

Luckily we did shop for the winter woollies as tiny snow flakes started to fall as we headed home for a power nap prior to Toad tonight. We even heard Wham Last Christmas on the radio.  Such a kissmassy day! It's almost like being back in Scotland!

College Football

So catching up on my blogs...


Last Saturday it was freezing.  I was driving and I followed the sat nav and sadly it took us on a rather indirect route.  Once I finally found the football ground I then found out there was no parking.  A little more stress and a ride on a school bus from one campus to the football ground I made it! About an hour after kick off but the game is so long it doesn't matter.

The best bit about football - half time entertainment

Football is not my game - 
1) It's outside and in November in Boston that is not so great
2) The seats are very uncomfortable, they are cold metal benches.  The seasoned football goers had cushions and padded seats to make it more comfy.  No one told me in advance 
3) It goes on forever, the game that keeps stopping, the ball doesn't go anywhere and I have no idea what is going on.  I think I like rugby better.


But the cheerleaders being thrown in the air was entertaining as was the Boston College students throwing each other in the air - I think there must be a health and safety rule about that though.

Thanksgiving break - and my BIRTHDAY!!

We survived our MCFE presentations last week and celebrated with a bit of late night dancing.  Big thanks to Fahd who very kindly drove MacD and myself home after the night of dancing - sorry for demanding MacDonalds the whole way home :)


Our leadership journey on Mon & Tues, led by the amazing Karen Ayas, started this Thanksgiving break well.  We reflected on our lives, our strengths and our mission crippling habits.  The day was topped off with a home made cake (pic to follow) from the house of lockdown ladies for Sandrine & myself (we are birthday buddies!).  Thanks for the presents!! The wine went down a treat last night.


We also wrote a to do list for the next 7 days, mine is rather long and includes cleaning my room.  I have never been sure how the clothes just end up scattered everywhere and why my keys constantly hide from me.


So to today - what a great start to being 25 (again).  Pancakes, bacon and maple syrup made by MacD plus presents and cards - wow.  We are heading off to social security office, which although not the highlight of the day must be done.


Also got a fab basket from my sis & Khiem, ma and pa, Harry and Chloe - thanks guys I have almost eaten everything but not cracked open the champers yet!

Celtics on court action - yes basketball again

Thanks to Prof Marken who arranged for us to get our pic courtside at last nights Celtics game.


Celtics 114 - 83 Wizards


Rondo is still the man!

Babson Beaver

Me, Babson Beaver and Jojo - what a happy trio

NY in pics

breakfast

Sandrine and Love!

Me & Love

Jojo Times Square

Me in Times Square

Largest margarita ever - yum

finished the day the way I started - with a little bit of pig!

New York, New York

4 Saltire Fellows on the Bolt bus 

We are on the way to New York yipppeeeee! We are on the Bolt bus and the 4 of us are traveling  together.  We are 3 hours into the trip.  I have eaten all my snacks, had an arbys burger/sandwich thing (not very nice but did the job) and the wifi is a bit slow so I am BORED.


Hopefully we will be in the Big Apple (Jojo hand in the air) in about an hour.  Will report back again later.