Loves in London: Ruby, Miranda and Matt Fashion

Last weekend I went back to London AGAIN but this time I brought my Chelsea along for the ride! I was excited to go back again since I love London so much..I love it even more since Matt is there so its extra sweet and extra special to me.  The plane ride was a bit weird since I felt drugged from my coffee. I haven't had much coffee here, and anyone who knows me wouldn't believe that since at home I basically live on coffee. SO i was feeling very anxious..the plane ride felt like 7 hours..it was only 40 minutes. We finally got off the plane and took to Tube to Matt and started our weekend of adventures.

That night we went to Suki, one of my favorite sushi places in the world and after a fabulous meal,of course my luck..I threw it all up in the floor. That coffee really did me in..SO ANNOYING! Just adding it to the list of all my shenanigans. We went back to Matt's that night since I was sick but we made up for it the next day by getting tickets to see Matilda for only 5 pounds! If thats not bargain shopping i dont know what is. The play was amazing and we ate amazing Greek food and froyo..it was perfect! We went to the Roxy that night, I've never been there but we had a good time as always <3

Our last day was relaxing and we basically did photo shoots by Big Ben and the London eye..typical haha Oh the highlight was getting iced lattes at Starbucks!We missed them so so so much..I still want my green tea so bad..I can NOT wait for it. Mom if you're reading you MUST bring this to the airport or else..Trenta unsweetened iced green tea with two splendas..please and thank you :) I am a very lucky girl to have both Matt and Chelsea in my life but I'm even luckier that they love each other and get along so well. I am truly a very very blessed girl to have such amazing people as my best friends.

It was sad to leave London and Matt again but I'm seeing him this weekend in Amsterdam and then the next weekend in London AGAIN! I also got back to Dublin when tragedy struck in Boston. The bombings at the marathon was something I never expected, no one did. It was really a reality check and made me really wonder how people could do something like that..its sickening. Thank God all of my friends in Boston are okay but I am still praying for those not as fortunate.

I'm off to Amsterdam this weekend so fingers crossed I'll come back alive (sorry Ma heheh) I'm so excited!!! Thats all for now!

Cheers to lotsssss of special brownies and of course all the beautiful things I'll see in Amsterdam ;)

xoxo

B

Surprise Landing in LONDON!

So I can finally spill the beans about the secret I did my very best to keep! On Friday I surprised my sister Alexa in London. She was there on a school trip with the Passport Club, which I started with Matt in high school. Being my sneaky self, I HAD to surprise her and plan this whole trip to London...which was extremely last minute.

As expected she was surprised! It was worth it to see her face light up when she saw me. It was great to see some old teachers but it was so special to be in London with my sister and experience things with her, even if it was just for the day. We were walking through the Tube and I just thought of how lucky I was to be there with her. I just grabbed her and hugged her and walked like that with her for a while..I didn't want to let her go, I missed her so much but I felt it even more when I was with her. I can't believe that my baby sister is traveling and growing up..its hard to believe. It feels like yesterday that we were playing Barbies and dress up. I wish I could get those years back sometimes but I guess its all about looking back and cherishing those moments and memories.

After a great day, I had to say goodbye. I was meeting Matt and his family for the rest of the week. I stayed until Tuesday so I could spend Easter with my second family :) So yea I said goodbye to Lex, I was upset and then her bus pulled away and I lost it. I couldn't stop crying..there I was in the middle of London sobbing like a baby. I think I just got really homesick since she was the first person of my family who I've seen since January. I've seen Matt but I know in the back of my head that I'll see him a bunch of times and hes a 40 minute plane ride away if I need him. But through the tears and the heartbreak, I was so glad to see her and to watch her grow up and be her British govna self in London.

The rest of my time in London was spent with Matt and his mom and aunt.We had a beautiful time and Easter. I really love them and their company. They crack me up and they made me feel less homesick after I left my sister. It was nice to explore London with them especially since it was their first time there. Its always comforting to see Matt..He truly is my reflection..me to the T! I'm blessed to have him in my life and to be able to share his family <3

It was so nice going to London. From the moment I arrived at Heathrow, I felt a sense of comfort. Its so hard to explain but I do think of London as a home. It holds a very special place in my heart and every time I go back I get more and more attached to it and fall more deeply in love with London. My heart just feels warm when I'm there and my eyes light up like a kid in a candy store. I love it so much! I'm going back to London twice more during my stay in Dublin, so I am sure I will add to the list of beautiful memories and experiences that I am lucky enough to have.

I'm off to Belfast tomorrow with CIEE on a school trip..Shit I never stay in one place for long, but I guess thats the beauty of this life right now. I'll enjoy it while i can!

That's all for now...Cheers xxx