What is Black Friday?

The Friday after Thanksgiving giving is an exciting day for shopping! Many Americans begin their Christmas shopping or plan to buy any big items like flat screen TV’s or digital cameras on this day for low, low prices. Bringing an unmanageable number of people from their homes the day after they just expressed how grateful they are for all they have.

It has been a tradition for families for years including my own. In the past years my sister and I have gotten up early making the first most important stop to Starbucks then off to Target where we'd join in line with all the other early risers waiting to burst in the door to buy an X-BOX or PlayStation for an incredibly low price. I go, never having money to buy anything but it's the excitement and the preparation for Christmas that makes the day an exciting tradition for many families.

Be sure to buy a local paper on Thanksgiving Day. All the ad's for the sales on Friday will be advertised. This will help you decide if it's worth standing in line at 2 a.m. You can always check online to see if the sale will apply online between a certain time. Then you'll have us all beat, but miss out on all the excitement. Wear good walking shoes and be patient as people will be extra crazy on this day. :) Just try to enjoy the experience and ignore the people who have forgotten the joy of Christmas!

Wanted to share my latest FREE find!

Free Sunday Mornings for Massachusetts Residents

Sunday, Nov 8 9:00a to 12:00p

at Harvard University: Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge, MA

Explore new exhibits see the Glass Flowers, gems, minerals and hundreds of animals from around the world. Touch real specimens and talk with museum docents at weekend gallery investigation tables. Admission is free to Massachusetts residents on Sunday mornings and Wednesday afternoons, 3-5 pm during the academic year (Sept-May).

Marblehead

This is a picture from Marblehead. It's so close to Boston with many cute shops and a gorgeous ocean view. You have to get there early though because the beach town shuts down kind of early. If you need a quick escape from the books you'll definitely want to check it out. Interested in checking it out let me know perhaps we can arrange a trip?

This Saturday!

I've had the pleasure of going to Water Fire in Rhode Island. This event has something for everyone. Whether your hoping to make new friends or looking for a romantic evening with your spouse you'll enjoy Water Fire. You'll walk along the river that is dimly lit with two rows of bone fires. Listen as you enjoy the music playing and taste local food from the vendors (bring cash). I personally enjoyed a Dell's lemonade which is native to Rhode Island. Providence, Rhode Island is a beautiful city. With a towering State Capitol building that will catch any passerby eye.

I've only lived in Boston two months. One of the first activities I attended was Water Fire. This event introduced me to several of my friends which made my first month here less lonely.......Get the studying done early so you can join us this Saturday. Check out the website for more information. http://www.studentfriend.org/Boston/index.cfm?page=56&IDEvent=3138

LABOR DAY!

The truth is you probably know why we celebrate Labor Day in America. So I'm not going to rattle off what you can find and probably have already discovered on wikepdia.com

Labor Day weekend is spent different for all families. Since it is the end of summer most people try to enjoy the outdoors.

It's common to spend this three day weekend with family & friends. In fact I'll be spending Labor Day with my parents!

Good weather is key because this can involve our favorite outdoor activities. Barbecuing is a classic, this can be done in our backyards, at a park, even the beach if it's near enough to our homes. Camping is also popular Labor Day weekend. (If your interested in going camping or just getting out of the city this October we're doing just that http://www.studentfriend.org/Boston/index.cfm?page=56&IDEvent=2744)

*I personally love sitting by the fire and making Smores. If you haven't had a Smore you are missing out! It's a marshmallow toasted over a fire until the middle has melted the outside should be a toasty brown shell, then pressed in between graham crackers with Hersey chocolate a delicious dessert. Thanks to some friends at my last camping experience, I enjoyed this Smore instead of the traditional graham cracker with RICE CRISPY treats!

However you choose to spend this Labor Day weekend whether it's your first or you've been in the States for many. REST and OUTDOORS is going to make this weekend worth while. If your interested in having a SMORE be sure to let me know. Perhaps we can make arrangements to do just that.

FREE! Museum of Fine Arts

Wednesday’s from 4pm to 9:45pm

On Wednesday, August 26th I enjoyed my FREE evening at the Museum of Fine Arts. I toured many of the halls, enjoying a cross cultural experience. Art from China, Japan, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Egypt, Italy & Greek! The Egyptian artifacts were larger than life. I found myself thinking of those who stood before these Egyptian treasures long before they made their way into the Boston Art Museum. Since many of the relics are tombs you’re faced with the undeniable truth. Our lives pass so quickly!

If you want to go the Museum of Fine Arts for a FREE Wednesday Adventure leave a comment, once we have enough people interested we’ll make it an International Student Discovery!
-Kimberly

FREE!

Everyone loves FREE! Especially International Students who have to live on a tight budget. I'm convinced you can enjoy Boston and not go broke! Stick with me and you can even explore with new friends, photo's and a great experience.