lost in translation

Well here I go going almost 2 and a half weeks with out blogging. In the midst of all that has gone on, I missed wishing each of you a Happy New Year and I hope it was splendid for everyone. As part of it being a new year I think back to last year when I began blogging and I see how far I have come in that time. Each of you have learned so much about me and I have made some really great blogger friends and I appreciate the support each of you give by reading my page. Enough of the cheesy though.

This Christmas I received some really great items which are essential to any college girl. I got a great monogram canvas bag from L.L. Bean, but somehow my mother must've thought the bag should fit me in it, so it is VERY large, but if you know me I don't pack light so it is ideal. I also got my annual Vera organizer from my best friend, this years pattern: Twirly Bird Pink. My parents also bought me a Pandora bracelet, though I am a little late on that train I am excited because it is something I can use for years. The sweet boy found me riding boots, I had been searching for months for the perfect pair and he found a Steve Madden pair that is just perfect! My father found me the perfect J.Crew blazer and Sperry duck boots, so I think it is safe to say I will be decked out for winter and rain.

The infamous bag, along with my other shopping treasures.

Otherwise, I am currently snowed in, many of you know I was supposed to be at the Governor's Inauguration and Gala today and instead am stuck in my apartment. It isn't exactly how I planned everything, I already had dresses all picked out, but apparently mother nature had other plans, so I will use this time for other things like blogging. I hope you all are having a pleasant new year and are fulfilling your resolutions.

Ash