December Daily Recap Part 2

So apparently I totally failed the #decemberdaily challenge, even under my own rules. In my defense, I was traveling when it started but I didn't want all my photos to be about that... and then I got home and had nothing to interest to photograph, and then it was already Christmas Eve...

So anyway, continuing with last weekend's post (part 1), here's the next and final part of the #decemberdaily challenge.

9. A&G. I'm obsessed with giant letters and ampersands. Actually, one of the things on my Christmas wishlist were these at Urban Outfitters, but apparently they've decided to sell online everything I want. I found (yet didn't buy) these at Hobby Lobby which is now my most favorite store in the whole world.

10. Christmas decor. There's a chance EVERYTHING is prettier in December. The lights, the colors, the weather... I loved finding beautiful decorations all around, like these at the Shops at La Cantera in San Antonio. Having free hot chocolate and brownies at William Sonoma, wasn't so bad either.

11. Mercado del Carmen. Back home in Mexico, but not quite at home yet. I had to travel to Mexico City to deal with some procedures to get an important document. Lucky for me, this place was very near by and I got to visit it and eat the most delicious treat ever (vegan Nutella stuffed chocolate chip cookie, anyone?).

12. Goodies from Texas. Everytime I go anywhere, I try to bring back 'souvenirs'. Sometimes it's a mug, a tequila shot glass, and a plate from that place. Others, is cookies, peanut butter stuffed m&m's, magnets, and monogrammed Christmas ornaments. At least this time.

13. Early Christmas presents from me to me. I have been a fan of these ladies and this lady for a long time time. I visit their blogs everyday and in a way, reading them has inspired me in many ways. I couldn't wait to get my hands on their books and now I can't wait to recreate EVERYTHING on them.

14. Pancake bar breakfast at home. I'm the biggest pancake fan in the world, and since I can never make up my mind on what to put on them, I usually make a lot of small ones and then I can eat at least one with each spread and toping I like. Also, I had my best friend visiting that weekend and did not eat all those pancakes myself.

15. Celebrity Bffs. Celebrities have bffs just like us mortals, and I saw the photo of Emma Stone and Taylor Swift and had to send it to my own bff as she's bffs with Emma Stone (in her imagination) and I love T.S. So naturally when she came to visit over the weekend we had to recreate said photo (not very successfully). In our defense, A does not have the patience to put up with this kind of girl crap. *Also, this is what we call 'How you think you look/How you actually look'.

16. 23 de Jordan.  So, this is a long story for another time, but basically, every 23rd, I post a photo of a 23 on Instagram, as it is A & mine anniversary. I took this photo at Hobby Lobby in San Antonio and thought would be perfect for the December edition. 

So that's all... and hopefully next year I'll be able to do a better job with this challenge.

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December Daily Recap Part 1

I first read about #decemberdaily in this blog back in December and decided I'd give it a try, but under my own rules. For example, I most definitely would not make a scrapbook out of it. Instead, I thought I'd take only Iphone photos, share them on Instagram and then tell the stories surrounding each photo in this blog. So here it is, the first part of my December:

1. Seasonal coffee at Starbucks. A and I usually go out for coffee once a week, after he comes home from work. We talk about our day and just enjoy each other's company. We do this at home every night too, but we think it's important to sometimes get out of the house as well. There aren't many coffee places near our house, but I don't mind having Starbucks when is either Pumpkin Spice or Toffee Nut latte season.

2. Christmas Tree at home. That is, my childhood home in Veracruz, and the tree my mom decorates with dad's help, and this year, mine too.

3. Roadtripping. Mom and I took a little vacation visiting relatives in Laredo and San Antonio, TX. Our flight was early and we didn't have time to eat breakfast, so after crossing the border, my uncle stopped at a gas station where we got coffee and Bimbo treats (who knew they had those in the US?). Also, I went to the restroom.

4. Chicano restrooms. We stayed at a friend's house in Laredo. She's American but was married to a Mexican man for many years. She's what you call 'chicana' and her home is Mexican Style. I found it quite funny that there was a sign in her bathroom indicating what it was for.

5. Trust in the powers of the universe. I loved seeing this little mantra on Raquel's fridge. A good reminder that we get what we ask for and we attract what happens to us.

6. A walk by the river. Mom and I hadn't been in SA in probably 20 years, so it was really nice to get to visit this place again together. The early Christmas lights and decoration were a great touch also.

7. Seasons. Unlike where I live, seasons not only change in Texas, but also, you can tell they do. I loved seeing the trees with different leaf colors. This photo was taken after an embarrassing attempt of myself to be showered by brown leafs.

8. Angel. This little pup belongs to Raquel. She was friendly and cuddly and made our stay more homey. Helped us miss Camilo (our Pug) a lot less. She would jump on the sofa while we were watching tv every night and fall asleep on our lap. I miss her.

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