Last weekend we got all dressed up in “fancy dress” for St. Patty’s. of course it wasn’t fancy, but gaudy green, orange and white , flashing, and sequined garb. Sadly, we actually had people asking us why were were dressed that way, and even for a Sunday afternoon and evening, the pubs were fairly empty. We should have gone to the parade. We had a fun housemates day out though, minus the green beer I’m so used to.
This weekend was a step up as we went out for my birthday. We dressed up very nicely and went to a bar called paramount. It was a very swanky bar and in one of the tallest buildings in London. The 360 view was incredible, and, compared to the expensive price tag of going up the shard, we saved, even paying a little extra for our drinks.
We sipped our drinks, a G&T for me of course, and lounged on the black leather sofa with a view spread out before us. I could barely keep still though and loved walking around to see the view (and show off my pretty dress).
It was just what I wanted in a party; 11 people from 4 different countries, all dressed to kill, chilling in the candle light of a very cool LondonNot bad for a new life I’ve only been building for 5.5 months.
What a great memory to have for my 25th birthday! (Though I’m choosing to forget, quickly, the night bus home).
Diamond's Year Abroad 
Glad you had a great birthday.
St Paddy’s day is barely celebrated outside Canada – maybe more in Ireland – but sure as heck no way in ENGLAND which is where you are! LOL
As for the night bus – was it like the Harry Potter night bus? LOL
It’s celebrated in Australia too and we have two Aussies living with us. We didn’t realize it wasn’t a thing even though my one British housemate said so.
Oh man I don’t know the Harry Potter night bus but I bet it’s a joke about London night buses. Yikes. 🙂