[2018] 361/365: Dunkin Donuts

How festive! I love when companies do stuff like that! I went to buy a gift card and figured what the hey! So an iced caramel macchiato and blueberry donut holes for indulgence it was!

I had a drug test today that consisted of chopping off some hair and a saliva test. People think it’s just a few strands but in reality it’s over 100! Literally a chunk. It feels like a buzzcut in that area.

I cannot believe it’s already the weekend soon! Thank goodness!

there are only a handful of people at work today so it went by a fairly slowly but also quickly. Rush really sure how that happens but it just does. After work I went and met up with Michelle and her family at Lupe Tortilla. It was a last minute decision to meet up so Matthew, Claire, Susan and David were all there. I’ve known them for so long and it melted my heart to see David so differently. His Grandpa Bear is definitely showing and it’s so dang adorable.

[2018] 360/365: Claire

I was fairly surprised when Claire reached out to me and was okay when I held her. I was able to get a selfie in and Michelle was able to catch our moment. She is definitely Miss Fussbucket as Michelle calls her but she just wants love. Excuse my messy hair … It was raining.

We didn’t get much time together but anytime was better than no time. I cannot wait for them to move back down after Matthew’s residency. Two more years!

The day started out with Sissy making a breakfast casserole for us.

[2018] 359/365: Rizzo’s Christmas Picture

After breakfast we all changed and Rizzo had a quick photoshoot after I rearranged the presents to look more presentable for pictures.

My gifts from the clan. In most excited about the money I got from Lasik from my secret santa and Mum and Dad not shown! It’s going down next year. Who wants to be my designated driver?

We all took naps, played a few rounds of Decrypto, I think it’s called, then all got ready and headed over to Katie’s for our annual Christmas dinner. We opened presents, not shown, and hung out and talked.

It’s a bummer I have to go to work tomorrow though but I guess making money is worth it! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

[2018] 356/365: Hallacas

I finally had time to make my Hallacas! They are SO pretty compared to tamales. When it comes to comparing the taste though, I’m not able to. They are so different in texture and flavour. I was taken aback by the olives but other than that I thought it was delicious! I have my fingers crossed that Salim follows through and save me a few he’s making with his family. If I have those I can make a better judgement.

I’m pretty much the designated gift wrapper in my family. I remember wrapping my own gifts when I was younger so I was never surprised when I opened it. It’s better now. They just throw me everyone else’s gifts instead.

Liliana sent me a Christmas present! And I love it!! Thank you so much! Emmy helped me unwrap my presents and she couldn’t stop playing with the cup.

Work was a little whrilwind. Not many people were getting work done since many were on vacation and sat talking, mostly.

After work I met Mallory to get pedis. She then went to pick up JJ and I met her at her house.

[2018] 355/365: Homemade Tamales and Salsa

John came home with two dozen chicken tamales and a dozen dessert tamales as well as salsa made by someone at his work. I was drooling because I’ve been wanting tamales!

They were super delicious with the home made salsa! The dessert tamales were not a bit and I didn’t feel well eating that. More chicken tamales please!

I am really hoping I will learn how to make tamales but lately people have been telling me Hallacas are way better, a Venezuelan tamale. I have one in my fridge not yet eaten but if that’s better then I’ll be aiming to make that instead. Haha