[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

[2018] 353/365: Lunch at a Familiar Place

I have exciting news that cannot be shared yet! But I will once everything is finalized. I also had lunch in a familiar place. 

Other than that work has been very tedious but I’m getting so much done lately since Prisila has been taking care of the kids more, giving me more time to focus on my deadlines.

Couple of days left before it’s Christmas break! Eek! Can’t wait to see Emmy!

[2018] 351/365: Traffic and Pretty Skies

The gorgeous sky makes up for the two-hour traffic today. I am hoping to move out so that I won’t be in this situation soon. Aiming for a year but we’ll see. Maybe I’ll rent a place instead of buy because I’m poor.

Work has it’s highs and lows. Mostly highs lately but I am not sure how long that will last until it comes crashing down again. I can only cross my fingers and hope that all goes well, at least until the new year.

Sissy and BIL came over super early to have breakfast with me and the parents at the Black Bear Diner. It’s easily one of my favourite chicken fried steak places but I told myself to change it up and got the Scrambowl. I am not a fan of their biscuits only because I never liked biscuits to begin with.

[2018] 350/365: Rizzo Cuddles

The boys went home and the girls went to Target to shop. When I got home I cuddled with Rizzo for a bit and he fell asleep on me and he was too cute that I didn’t move even though I had a lot to do.

I received my Christmas present from Patricia! A necklace with a heart and infinity. I’m very excited to have a makeup organizer. A better one than what I have now. Eeek! Now I just need to clean my room before I can actually use it. Need to find a place for it. Thanks, Patricia!!!