The Wandering Eater

I have about a week and a half left ’til school’s over. I’m happy and unhappy about that statement. If you’re wondering why I’m happy, it’s a given, no more class work, papers, and tests; unhappy it’s because I can’t go out to eat that often and the fact that finals are coming closer…my unfortunate future. But what can I do really?

Ever since Turkey Day (Thanksgiving) passed, almost every single freakin’ building in Manhattan has been decorated with Christmas lights, decorations, or even large displays of Christmas stuff out in the open. It’s impossible to forget that Christmas is coming since it’s in your face the entire time.

These ginormous ornaments are found on 6th Ave & 51st - 54th Streets

Those of you are wondering; no I didn’t get to see the tree lighting. I just took the pic the morning after @ 7 AM.

Also my parents listen to 106.7 FM and that radio station plays Christmas songs 24/7. I don’t think I could take it anymore! I’ve already went on a frenzy of writing Christmas cards in calligraphy and seal it with the wax. (I know, I’m very old fashioned but it’s very old-school elegant that make the receiver feel very special.) Those of you who got my card, know what I mean. Also wrapping gifts for a few friends in the Japanese technique is time consuming. But you will see what I wrapped later since I’ve given one of my friends her present.

Anyways, the weather is also anti-Christmas/winter since the entire week it’s been near or above 60 degrees Fahrenheit (about 16 degrees Celsius). I just don’t remember has it ever been this warm for so long. Not like I’m complaining, but I just hope that there will be a white Christmas. Also I can’t comprehend the fact of ice skating in this warm weather either. In Bryant Park yesterday morning around 7:30 AM, I snapped a few pics there and there was a long line waiting for them to open the rink up after the Zamboni finishes paving the ice.

Zamboni on ice

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