Vegas Christmas via iPhone (Pt. 1)

Finally getting my act together. I've been taking a month long vacation and just relaxing and enjoying the new year. That and I thought my computer died so I couldn't upload pictures and/or blog - but it turns out the computer wasn't broken so I was just enjoying being lazy. I have yet to upload other pictures from Xmas and New Year, but I finally figured out how to download pics from my iphone to my mac.

Missing the fam already....

landing in LA, Mia, sleeping Mochi, Indian Bella, Bella taking pics of Mia and Caitlyn using Histogram, dericious cupcakes from The Cupcakery in Vegas - courtesy of Katrina, cheerleader Bella, sleeping Mia, our ice cream being made at Atomic #7 - liquid nitrogen was being "poured" into the mixers at this point, Healthy Heart with almond milk and agave sugar with whipped cream, Loren's Atom Split (I think - or it was a Strawberry Shortcake), Uri's Rocky Road (this place was amazing, making everything from scratch and choosing ur own ingredients, down to the sugar and milk, I need to go back there and try all the random ice cream mixes they had like.. Wasabi and Ginger?), me and Mia at Costco, Mia wearing my sunglasses, and the wonderful french braiding by Telley.

Say Cheeeeeese!

I've been back since Sunday, and I'm STILL trying to adjust to my normal routine. I hadn't even looked at blogs or even Facebook since before Christmas and I finally logged on yesterday to post some pictures. I still have to upload the pics and videos from Xmas/New Year, but for now, I want to post the music video my brother made for his girlfriend for their one year anniversary.
Cuz. It's so cute. And kinda cool. haha. love you doofus!

Three More Days...

till Christmas!

I've finally got some down time (i.e. sitting here at the airport) and thought I'd post some new things. It's been fairly hectic since I got back from Disneyland, baking cake pops almost everyday after work, buying White Elephant gifts, last minute (oh shoot I forgot that person) gifts, sending out the cake pops, sending out Christmas cards, and oh yeah, work. I'm glad I'm finally done with everything. Now if my luggage would just get to me in one piece that would be awwwwesome.

Being at the airport reminds me how much I hate it. I hate going through security, having to watch my stuff all my time, having my hands full with .. stuff. But here are a few things that help keep me sane when going through security.

1. I take off all jewelry, belts, phones, accessories, an put it in my purse or carry-on before getting to the airport, usually in the car so I don't worry about dropping anything and losing it forever.
2. I make sure my laptop is accessible - it's usually on the side pocket of my roller, or in my Tumi backpack. Either way, its somewhere where I can easily grab it and put it in the ugly gray bucket.
3. And lastly - SHOES!! I make sure I'm wearing shoes that will easily slip on and off and I'll always wear socks. It's gross not to.

Simple right? It's amazing how often I'll still see people fiddling with their things as they're trying to get through security.


Anyway - here is an update of my life via iPhone (thanks for the idea Uri!)
















pictionary at work, cold stone at work, my new nephew Kaelan, first batch of Christmas cake pops, experimenting with glitter gradient designs, "Christmas morning breakfast" at work, Thank You cupcakes from work, tower of Hennessey (not real), real fake tattoo, cake pop bouquet, pop rock chocolate candy, cheese and chocolate fondue at work, hanging out with my love at the airport before leaving

k boarding now... see you soon!

Disneyland Christmas

Disneyland during Christmas is even more magical than you can imagine. I love this place soooo much and I had a great time with Irwin, my bro and his gf, and my friend Thomas (aka Bui). There were a ridiculous amount of people there, but it didn't bother us at all. Rather than complain about the lines, we decided to stuff our faces the whole day. Nothing could get us down, and the weather was perfect, not too chilly or too warm. The best part of the night was watching the fireworks over the Sleeping Beauty castle, the fake snow, and everyone feeling all gushy while the lovey dovey Christmas music was playing. If you want to see the magical-ness, watch the video I took of the lighting ceremony of the castle. I want to go back every time.

Afterwards, we went to Uva bar in Downtown Disney to meet up with some old high school friends. LOVED seeing them! I didn't realize how much I had missed them till I saw them. I've missed my twin sister especially, so it was good to catch up with her.

Can't wait to be back home again for Christmas ^_^