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

[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.