weekend recap

The weather in London is getting colder and colder by the day but this year I'm not hating it! It actually feels like Christmas and winter here.

This past week flew by and dragged on at the same time. I think I am so looking forward to being home with family and friends in just 3 short weeks that time seems to be moving in slow motion. But I have been so busy with work and seeing friends that the weeks fly by.

On Friday night, I went to after work drinks with friends at our usual spot on King's Road - the Big Easy. After that, I met up with Adam and his work friends in Farringdon at a pub called the Smithfield Tavern. When my friend Whitley came to visit earlier this year we went to dinner at this pub and the food is seriously good! But Friday night was just for drinks and celebrating. It was packed full of Adam's co-workers who are a bunch of really great people. I adore his work friends!

much needed Sol after a long work week

the Christmas tree at Big Easy (do you see the American flags?!)

On Saturday I skyped with mom & dad right before decorating my little Christmas tree. With all the decorations everywhere in London I couldn't hold off any longer on putting up my own decorations! Last year I bought a little fake tree and even though it's nothing special, it makes me happy. The rest of the day was filled with relaxing and watching tv. Then Adam and I headed to St John's Wood to walk around and get dinner. We hit up the Duke of York pub before grabbing dinner at Cafe Rouge. After a yummy dinner, we went to Hyde Park to meet friends at the Winter Wonderland Bavarian Beer Village. It was packed and such a fun atmosphere. It was only open until 10 so after leaving there we went to a pub in Kensington called The Wilton Arms. After a drink there, everyone was ready to head home. 

My little Christmas tree

love this chandeliar in St John's Wood 

the big wheel at Winter Wonderland

inside the Bavarian Beer Village tent at WW

3 North Carolinians in London + 1 Brit :)

Me and Alexandra

Allison and Warren

The girls

Overall another great weekend! I'm so lucky to have great friends here in this big city. I'm definitely missing my family and friends back home though and wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

xx
K