Since the day you came along, I look at life so differently.

This how I looked on December 25:

cabled knit cardigan: JC Penney.....tanktop: Kohls.....jeans: Charlotte Russe
socks: Target.....shoes: Chuck Taylor hi-tops
plastic right-hand ring: gift from the niece~!!
scarf: American Apparel, gift from Alannah~!!

Alannah sent me this tie-dyed circle scarf for Christmas, and it's safe to say it is my go-to scarf! I love it! Thank you, Alannah!

Brian and I spent Christmas night at my family's place. My siblings really know how to throw down a food feast: standing rib roast, turkey, potatoes au gratin, green bean casserole, stuffing, and mashed potatoes and gravy. There was so much good food! The niece and the nephew both got what they wanted, and as always, these two kids are the bestest.

So, all in all, it was an awesome Christmas!

It's an 80s Christmas~!

Happy Christmas!!

Because I heart Sheena so much....
Sheena Easton - "It's Christmas All Over the World"


Because I need to hear and see hot British guys...
Band Aid - "Do They Know It's Christmas?"


Because this is my most fave Christmas song of all time...
Wham! - "Last Christmas"

Glimmering under neon lights, I can see the look that's in your eyes.

This is how I looked on December 22:


I got into the holiday spirit by sprucing up my black outfit with green tights~!



sweater: Nordstrom Rack.....top: Kohls.....skirt: Ross
tights: Target.....shoes: Payless
hairclip: Target

You can see so much in me, so much in me that's new.

This is how I looked on December 21:


sweater: Loehmann's.....top: Kohls.....paisley print skirt: Lane Bryant
secret socks: Payless.....boots: Payless

Yes, this skirt is loud. But it's the loudness that drew me to this skirt in the first place. I wanted something really random and different to add to my skirt collection, and this certainly fit the bill.

The waistband is cinched with a safety pin because it's about three inches too big. I'm kinda sorta not a size 14/16, but I liked it that much. Plus, it was on clearance.

Saturday, December 19, 2009 - Part Two

- me & Rachel at Old Ironsides, Sacramento -

Rachel said she got her lovely purple dress from Overstock.com. She rocked this outfit with brown suede boots.

It's a tradition for us to see the Baby Grand Christmas show at Old I. This year, I dragged Brian along.

The highlight of Baby Grand's holiday spirit set is always their cover of Wham!'s "Last Christmas".

The first Baby Grand Christmas show I ever attended was also the first Baby Grand show I've ever been to. This was way back in 2002. I will never tire of this band. Never. :)

Saturday, December 19, 2009 - Part One

This is how I looked on December 19:



sweater: H&M.....tanktop: H&M.....jeans: Charlotte Russe
shoes: Payless


I think these shoes are from 2005. I remember seeing a couple of my coworkers wearing this style shoe, and I just really liked them. So, on my lunch break, I ran across the way over to Payless and bought a pair in black. Ah, the beauty of a mall job!

Anyway, these teal ones were ordered online.

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December 19 was a special day because Brian and I drove up to Sacramento to see my bff Rachel and her husband Shawn~!

To be continued... :)

Because when I arrive, I bring the fire.

This is how I looked on December 18:


sweater: Target.....sleeveless top: Ross.....skirt: Target
tights: Kohls.....boots: Payless

The morning of December 18 was my doctor's appointment. Round two of allergy prick testing. Last week, it was inhaled environmental samples. This week, it was food samples. My arms looked just lovely, with prick marks and numbers written in pen all over them.

Amame como la rosa a la espina.

This is how I looked on December 17:

pullover: H&M.....tanktop: Kohls.....skirt: thrifted
purple tights: Payless.....shoes: Payless

After work that night, Maria and I had dinner at a Thai restaurant at the nearby mall. Then we walked off our heavy meals by checking out the stores. We ended up buying matching sweaters at JC Penney because we are cool like that!

I won't be taken in by fire and ice.

This is how I looked on December 16:


cardigan: Nordstrom.....top: Kohls.....skirt: Wal-Mart
tights: Loehmann's.....shoes: Payless

I really like the print on the skirt.

The night of December 16 was the work Christmas party, and it was super low-key. It was at the bar of a Chinese restaurant in San Ramon. We basically chatted it up, had drinks and ate appetizers. The fried wontons stuffed with cheese were delicious. Sadly, I didn't partake in any cocktails because I had to drive home to San Jose.

Giving sweaters a break today.

I finally made my way to the apartment to get my tripod. Now, I can do photos sans flash and I don't have to have someone take my picture.

I was so happy to finally get my tripod back that I didn't bother to look in a mirror to straighten out my blazer lapel. Oyee. That's a cheap-o Steve & Barry's blazer for you! I like that it's a wool/polyester blend, but it sure is flimsy. I really shouldn't complain because it was $8.95. I miss Steve & Barry's.

blazer: Bitten by SJP, Steve & Barry's.....tanktop: Kohls.....skirt: Ross
tights: Loehmann's.....shoes: Payless

any way the wind blows

There was a crazy storm last Saturday. I braved the wind to get some footage of the palm trees swaying violently.

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This is how I looked on December 12:

sweater: H&M.....pullover under sweater: H&M.....tanktop under pullover: Wal-Mart
jeans: Steve & Barry's.....boots: Bakers Shoes
novelty yarn scarf: X-mas 2008 gift from Brian's bff

The layers were necessary to keep me warm under my purple wool coat.

Todo me recuerda a ti. Tu sombra sigue aqui.

Here's a dose of Sheena en espanol. Love!

I've been listening to this song a lot lately
and have been kinda sorta singing along to it in my car.
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This is how I looked on December 10th:


sweater: Nordstrom.....top: Ross.....skirt: Target
tights: Payless.....shoes: Payless

I was originally going to wear black tights with this outfit,
but the purple tights prevailed.

night star crossed. i wait my turn.

This entry consists of photos of me standing in my two favourite spots in the condo.

This is how I looked on December 6, 2009, on the balcony:

Volcom hoody: PacSun.....green shirt: Von Iva show.....skirt: NY & Company
tights: Loehmann's.....checkered Vans: PacSun

This is how I looked on December 7, 2009, in the kitchen:

sweater: Nordstrom.....tanktop: Nordstrom Rack.....skirt: Ross
tights: Target.....shoes: Payless

I haven't been able to enjoy the balcony that much this past week because of the brr, cold. As I've written before, I truly am a cold weather wimp. Also, as much as I love the view of downtown SJ, I get a much bigger kick out of looking at the eyesore that is the old Miami Beach Club building that is right across the street. It's hot pink and the name of the club is written in a totally 80s font.

The kitchen is the reason I promised myself to make at least three home-cooked meals during the week. The stove is awesome because of the radiant glass cooktop, which is easy to clean.

I am a cold weather wimp.

In order for me to survive the 40-degree weather on the half-mile walk from my place to the Shark Tank, I had to bundle up.

jacket: courtesy of Brian.....hoody: PacSun.....sweater: H&M
tanktop under sweater: Ross.....skirt: Ross
tights: Wal-Mart.....boots: Bakers Shoes
teal Santa hat: The San Jose Sharks Store

I am so spoilt by the usual mild weather in the Bay Area. This cold front is not fun.

By the way, I'm not a big fan of these Wal-Mart tights, but I purposely chose to wear them with these boots. These boots will pill up tights like no-one's business.

40 Things About Me

This survey was stolen from Rachel of Internal Sweetness.

1. Do you like bleu cheese? I think it's all right.
2. Have you ever smoked? Once and I hated every second of it.
3. Do you own a gun? No way.
4. Favorite type of food? My mom's cooking.
5. Favorite type of music? Pop music, mostly.
6. What do you think of hot dogs? Yum!
7. Favorite Christmas movie? Christmas Story.
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Water.
9. Can you do push ups? Currently, a few girly ones.
10. What’s your favorite piece of jewelry? My wedding ring set.
11. Favorite hobby? Knitting and crocheting.
12. Do you have A. D. D.? Totally.
13. Do you wear glasses/contacts? Both, but mostly glasses.
14. Middle name? Roslene, pronounced "roslyn".
15. Name three thoughts at this exact moment: 1. Why am I watching Jewelry TV. This channel sucks. 2. Brian sure is snoring loud. 3. Okay, I gotta change the channel.
16. Name three drinks you regularly drink: Water, tea, hot chocolate.
17. Current worry? My outfits for next week, since most of my work clothes are still at the old place.
18. Current hate right now? How cold my feet are. The Sharks losing the past two games. Having to finish packing and moving.
19. Favorite place to be? Bed.
20. How did you bring in the new year? Chilling out at home.
21. Someplace you’d like to go? Anywhere that "Man V. Food" and "Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives" have been.
22. Name three people who will complete this. HA!
23. Do you own slippers? Yes, for moseying around the home.
24. What color shirt are you wearing? Green.
25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? Nope.
26. Can you whistle? I can't whistle.
27. Where are you now? On the couch.
28. Would you be a pirate? No, because I don't want to get scurvy.
29. What songs do you sing in the shower? I sing in my car.
30. Favorite Girl’s Name? Dominique. Michael -- hey, I'm a huge Bangles fan.
31. Favorite boy’s name? Christopher.
32. What is in your pocket right now? My coat pocket has a Sharks ticket stub.
33. Last thing that made you laugh? The random fans at the Sharks game.
34. What vehicle do you drive? A silver 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe and a grey 1999 Hyundai Sonata.
35. Worst injury you’ve ever had? Spraining my ankle during my freshman year of high school and cutting my finger on the orange juice machine at Jamba Juice in college.
36. Do you love where you live? I LOOOOVE it!
37. How many TVs do you have in your house? One, but with two satellite receivers and two TiVos attached to it.
38. How many computers do you have in your house? Right now, 3 laptops. 2 of them are Brian's.
39. If you changed your job, what would it be? Beats me. Maybe something that's creative.
40. If you were granted three wishes, what would they be?
 That I can eat whatever I want without risking allergic reactions, weight gain or indigestion. That everyone I know is happy and well. That the Sharks win the Stanley Cup.

There's always something there to remind me.

Earlier today, I ate lunch while watching GemsTV on mute and listening to Dionne Warwick. All this in our brand new home. I am loving it!

Brian and I got the keys on Monday. So, we're in the process of settling in. :)

View from our bedroom window at night:

The HP Pavilion is off in the distance in the top left corner of the photo.

I did manage to get in two outfit shots this past week. Notice how joyous I am in the first shot and how worn out I look in the second shot. That's just how I normally look as the work week progresses. ;)

Also, I'm wearing the same shoes in both photos because the rest of my shoes are still packed away somewhere.

This is how I looked on Wednesday, December 2nd:

cardigan: Loehmann's.....dress: Old Navy.....tanktop worn under dress: Kohls
tights: Payless.....shoes: Aerosoles

This is how I looked on Friday, December 4th:

cardigan: Target.....secret tanktop: H&M.....pants: Wal-Mart
shoes: Aerosoles.....buzz: Barefoot cabernet sauvignon