Tuesday, March 29, 2011

New York Minute

Thursday was a busy day.
I had clinical all day, rushed home to take my nursing test,
and had about 15 minutes to pack for New York before I had to catch my red-eye!
It was hurricane Madison running around the house
but once the car was packed with my suitcases 
(yes, hint the -s...I may have had more than one)
and on the road, I was one happy New York bound girl.
The flight was good, lots of Gossip Girl (duh)
I got into New York at 6:00am and had my first taxi experience to the hotel.
Oh
My 
Goodness
It was like an episode of Seinfeld.
My cab driver: One glove (who needs 2?)
Ripped sweatshirt
McDonalds Egg Mcmuffin in hand
Let's just say I was holding on 
(for my life and also for my stomach)
But I made it to the hotel where Jane and Chelsey were sleeping
(they flew in a day earlier than I did)

I jumped into bed, and we slept for 4 hours.
Then got up and hit the town!


Jane used to live here, so she knows her way around the subway like the back of her hand!
Chels and I would just follow behind her.
Jane's dad flew in for the weekend too so we all had so much fun together!
We did so much this weekend, I felt like I was there for a week!
There were a few things on our list that we just had to do:
1. Empire State Building
(Jane is afraid of heights, so Chels and I ventured this one on our own with Jane doing what she loves..shoe shopping)



2. The Famous Serendipity's!


I am not kidding you, the most amazing desserts ever!

3. Statue of Liberty
This is something that Chelsey and I were so excited for!
We told Jane that we were going to make her a tourist for the day and buy her a 
statue of liberty hat.
Can't you tell she was excited!




It was absolutely freezing waiting in line!

When we were by the Statue of Liberty, we went to Ground Zero 
and saw the memorial and the location of the twin towers.
It was an experience I will never forget, and brought back so many memories. 
I was glad to see that they are rebuilding the tower.
(Thank you to all the firefighters that risked their lives)



One day when we were walking around, we found this candy store!
Of course we had to stop there
It was the most amazing thing I have ever seen.
Just imagine every candy you have ever eaten.
It was there.
We had a little bit too much fun
(and bought a little bit too much candy!)

And of course we had to go to the Hershey's and the M&M store


There was lots of shopping

and hot dogs in central park!
I am NOT a hot dog person, but I felt like I had to have one at central park.
It was actually better than I expected!
(but I don't think I will be eating more hot dogs anytime soon)

Of course, you can't go to New York without going to a musical!
We went and saw Memphis
which was absolutely amazing!!
The singing and dancing was so good!


One night, we were walking to dinner, and saw people ice skating at Rockefeller Center
So of course we wanted to!
So we went and rented skates and went ice skating!
It was so fun!



The trip was amazing! I will never have a vacation like this again.
Our hotel was gorgeous, and New York City is such a cool city.
From Broadways to Museums to Times Square to the Subway, everything is amazing
It is always nice to come back home
but New York will always have a little piece of my heart!




Friday, March 25, 2011

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Birthday Mamma!

Today's the day!
It is my wonderful, fabulous, amazing (and on and on) mother's birthday!
How I wish we could spend her special day together!
Thank you mom for being my best friend.
You are a rockstar.
The first person I talk to in the morning and the last person I talk to at night.
Love you!
Happy Birthday













 Fun Facts about the Birthday Girl!
She runs at least 7 miles a day...with no ipod
She makes the most amazing homemade spaghetti sauce in the world
{okay, who am I kidding, she makes the best everything}
She loves to play tennis
She can never stay awake during a movie {zzzzz's}
She has more jeans in her closet than a department store
She talks on the phone more than I do
{to her mom and sister of course}
She is the most competitive person I know
She is the shortest one in the family
{sorry mom!}
She is the best mom a girl could ask for!

Have a great birthday!


And at 11:45pm tonight, I will be flying to New York!!!
Great day indeed. 


Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

New York on my mind.

It is kind of hard to sit through Pharmacology right now
{okay, who am I kidding, it is always hard sitting through Pharmacology}
but today it is especially hard.
I just have one thing on my mind.
You would hope it would be...
that nursing test I have to take tomorrow 
{which may actually be taken Thurs afternoon depending on my studying ability tonight}
or that research paper I have to finish
or the gym that is calling my name 
or my mom's birthday present
{it's Thursday whoop whoop}
BUT
it isn't.
The only thing that is occupying this mind
is
New York!
The shopping
The musicals
The Empire State Building
The Gossip Girl Locations
{obviously}
The Waldorf Astoria hotel
The friends
The yummy food
and on and on and on
So, please brain, let's just focus.
2 more days.
you can do it!



It's Glee. Automatic Love. 

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Bangs Baby.

Well, it was time for a change.
So, I took the plunge and got bangs!
I figured what the heck. 
Why not.
What do you think!?
{remember this was after a long day of work}
{and ps I know...photobooth pictures...but the easiest thing I could think of ha}




I like them, and its good to shake things up a little!
Worked all day and came home to finish up a nursing paper.
All the roomies are gone.
What will I do!
{and since Gabby is gone I can't watch glee dang it!}
I am thinking of curling up with hot chocolate and watching Pearl Harbor.
Sounds good to me.
I was talking to mi madre on the phone
{typical}
who is out and and about who whishes I was there with her to go grab some dinner
and go see the movie Adjustment Bureau.
I wish more than anything I could be at home with you mamma!
Sending all my love.
Have a great saturday night!

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Happy St. Patricks Day.

Dear friends,
I hope you have a great St. Patricks Day.
I feel like I should celebrate!
Embrace and celebrate my Irish roots.
{and my red hair}
Unfortunately, the library owns me tonight!
Lots of work to get done before New York!
One week today.
So Excited!
Enjoy your day, wear green, don't get pinched!
Love, 
Madison

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

My Amazing Lil Sis

This gorgeous girl right here
aka my little sister








Just signed with BYU Soccer for Fall 2012!
BYU is ranked 7th in the nation for women's soccer.
They have an amazing soccer team!
Miranda has worked so hard for this, and now all of her hard work has paid off!
Here she comes BYU!!
She will be proudly reppin' the Blue and White Soccer Jersey
Congratulations Miranda.
I couldn't be more proud of you!
I love you so much!

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

It's Been a Year!

It's been a year!
A year this month since I started working at Nordstrom.
It started as a summer job
But turned into so much more!
I started in hosiery
{yes, you can laugh, but I loved hosiery! tights. leggings. holiday socks.}
And after a couple of months got moved to handbags.
And have been there ever since!
I look forward to going to work. 
It is so much fun.
Great environment.
Great friends.
Thank you Nordstrom for the best job ever!


Pete Nordstrom and my Store Manager

My mom and Papa came into town to surprise me when I got 
the All Star award. 
There I got to meet Pete Nordstrom!