First of all!
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012 EVERYONE!
Hopefully, this year will bring a lot of luck, happiness and success to everyone especially to all my blog readers. Thank you for reading and supporting my blog, I don't know all of you personally but thank you .
So now, I'm finally home after 26hr flight!
I was traveling alone for 26 hours from Japan to Los Angeles to Phoenix and Tucson (final destination) as the boyfriend had gone back a week before my trip. I was so excited yet so lazy and reluctant whenever I have to go on a long flight. Many other dramas I could ever think of: "What am I going to do to kill 26hrs"- "My legs, knees are going to be numb". But when the date drew closer, I just closed my mind to not to think of that and did it. And i did!
After 7 hours, I reached Narita International Airport in Japan!
Konnichiwa, Japan!
Pretty clean airport! A small duty-free store for transit passengers to shop while waiting.
I only had 25 minutes there, thus I didn't have time to shop for anything in the airport. On the way back Singapore, I did though! Bought a bottle of Japanese traditional whisky for my dad.
After Japan, it took me another approximately 16hours to fly across the Pacific Ocean. Landed in Los Angeles at 12.30pm local time, took another flight to Phoenix, waited for 4 more hours and boarded another flight to Tucson (Arizona). I arrived Tucson (the boyfriend's hometown) around 9pm local time and that I finally completed my traveling mission. I felt alive again the moment I saw him at the exit and I could never forget my feeling of how much I wish I had my bed to sleep on the airplane. It's like the most precious thing to me that time. Anyway, forget about the pain, it's time for pleasure.
The next morning when I woke up, everyone was preparing for the breakfast. I was a bit nervous as it was the first time I met his family but the nervousness didn't last long. Everyone was so friendly that made me feel like home.
Christmas decoration in the house
One of the many Christmas toys in the house. They look so cute and happy everywhere
Just a random shot of the lights that I found it very attractive :D
Handmade cookies that his mom did.
After cookies time, it's playing time. We went to play some games even though it was freezing outside at 0 degree Celsius. I couldn't stand, only managed to snap some photos and went inside.
Next day, I went for a drive to explore Arizona. It's a peaceful, big and quiet town in Arizona. People seem to enjoy their life here, no stress, no worry, not like in Singapore.
Spectacular mountain!
Took an artistic shoot through the mirror!
Hello! Another selfie shot.
The weather was just so perfect, sunny, bright and shiny. It's so dry that my nose, skin and lips were all dry out. Hate this.
Just a random tree in front of the house that I found so beautiful.
Evening! It's Christmas Eve!!!
The kids got so excited to open the presents from everyone in the house, especially from Santa Claus.
Look at the amount of gifts we had in the house!
I used to think Christmas is the time you will exchange the Christmas gifts with friends, family or whom you care about. You go to church, and you go out with friends on Christmas Eve. And that's why every Christmas Eve, I just went out with friends for fun, ate and drank.
I was told in details while I was there and having a chance to celebrate the first real Christmas with full of customs made me understand more about it.
We had a nice dinner on Christmas Eve with everyone. Then, the kids opened the presents from grandparents, parents, brother and sister. they went to bed early as they were told that Santa would come at midnight to give a surprise to everyone.
It doesn't matter how old you are, Santa will still give presents to everyone.
For me? Of course, I'm always a good girl plus last year was my first year I received presents from Santa, so he was very generous, he gave me plenty :D Look at what I got!
Victoria's Secret kimono robe in hot pink.
This kimono robe is worn by VS angels during their fashion shows in New York in 2011. I knew it because I just watched VS fashion show an hour ago; all the models wore this :p
Angel wings at the back made by shiny sequins.
Pink bathrobe. Super soft and comfortable
One of my favourite gifts: Juicy Couture pink Hoodie set
Especially with my name embroidered on it. Woohoo! I love Juicy stuffs.
Another favourite item: Coach passport cover
Super pinkie inside.
Versace handbag and perfume! in Pink too :D
Victoria's Secret pajamas
Hoodie and sweater
CK Euphoria perfume and sling bag bought to me by the boyfriend
Travel make-up set palettes as small as my palm.
And there are many other stuffs I have but it's too long to display all here. So here is the final pic of my Santa gifts
Seriously, I didn't expect that I would have so many gifts on Christmas. I felt so thankful and happy . That's what I have for Christmas, how about you guys? Did you have a good Christmas yourself? I hope you do.
Stay tuned for the next blog post when I'm going to share with you so much fun about my stay in Los Angeles. ;)
Again, Happy New Year all!
Love,
Crystal