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my own personal meme

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So it’s a good thing I got a new computer when I did because I tried to boot up my old laptop this past Monday and I got the Windows blue screen of DEATH. Rob tried to resuscitate the poor thing but it was too late. 🙁 Luckily I had already saved all my music and important files to my external hard drive so I only lost a few miscellaneous things. Phew. That was a close one.

OMG OMG OMG! Everwood: Season 2 is finally coming out on DVD. I’m so pre-ordering it right now.

Now a meme…
Comment to this post and I will give you 5 subjects/things I associate you with. Then post this in your LJ and elaborate on the subjects given.

Sarah gave me the following:

1. Gossip Girl



My favorite show of the moment (though sadly I’m a few episodes behind). I’m addicted to teen dramas and GG fits the bill perfectly. What’s not to love about gorgeous Upper East Siders, their relationship dramas and overly extravagant lifestyles? Nothing, I tell you. Blair is my favorite character by far. Her insecurities (about Serena, her mom, boys, etc) make her self-obsessed, stubborn and sometimes cruel but I find her to be a fiercely loyal and incredibly compelling and flawed character. Not to mention that she’s got great style! I became (and still am) obsessed with headbands and colored tights because of her. No, I’m not kidding.

As far as my shipping preferences on this show, I’m pretty traditional. I ADORE Blair and Chuck (they are smoking together). And I also like Dan and Serena. I don’t know why either. I like Serena well enough as an individual character but I have to admit that Dan kinda sucks. But for some reason, I find them really sweet together.

Anyway, I’m so happy this show was renewed for next season — I just need to get cracking and get caught up.

2. Teen Dramas



Ah, yes. Sarah knows me well. Teen dramas are my favorite kind of TV show. I love them. I’m drawn to them. I can’t help it. It all started back when 90210 premiered. I was only 11 so I wasn’t supposed to watch it since it wasn’t exactly age-appropriate but I did anyway. I loved the West Beverly crew and I had a huge crush on Brandon. I remember buying BOP magazine each month because they used to have so many “posters” of Jason Priestley. Hee.

Then in high school when the WB launched, it was like they created a network for ME! The WB gave me Buffy, Dawson’s Creek (my most favorite show ever, if you don’t know), Felicity, Roswell, One Tree Hill and Gilmore Girls to name a few. Sure, I watch and enjoy procedurals and dramas like CSI, 24, and Prison Break but I’m not as invested in (and as obsessed with) the storylines and characters as I am with my teen dramas. There’s just something about them.

3. Diesel



My little baby puppy. Ok, I have to admit that when Rob originally wanted to get a dog, I didn’t want to get one. I didn’t want the responsibility. But Rob had his heart set on it so I agreed. He found Diesel through a registered AKC breeder and we went to visit him one weekend in May 07 and my heart just melted. I love him so much.

4. Pacey/Joey



My OTP forever and ever. (One True Pairing :D) I don’t know if I’ll ever love another TV couple as much as I love Pacey and Joey. Their journey took me by surprise and I loved watching every minute of it — their sarcastic banter (all of season 1), their genuine friendship (dance lessons, driving lessons, the B&B), and finally their romance (“I remember everything” dance, Pacey buying Joey a wall, sailing away on True Love). Even now, 6 years after Dawson’s Creek has gone off the air, I still pop in my DVDs to watch my favorite moments or visit Pages of True Love to get my fanfic fix. I don’t think I’ll ever change.

5. California



I’ve lived in beautiful California my entire life. I was born and raised in sunny Southern CA (in a sleepy town called Cerritos, to be exact). I moved up to the Bay Area for college where I ended up staying for 11+ years. And now I’m back in Orange County (no, my life is nothing like The OC). I feel very lucky to have experienced different parts of the state and I can’t imagine living anywhere else.

That was fun!

christmas meme 2008

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Hope all who celebrate had a fabulous Thanksgiving! I know I did. We had a low key day in the city — first lunch at Victor and Susie’s (Rob’s brother and sister-in-law) and then for dinner we all headed over to the Laos for a huge FEAST. Turkey, corn pudding, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, rolls, pumpkin pie… OMG. ITWASSOGOOD.

Some other good things I did this weekend:
— Went to the Social Security office to officially change my name. CRAZINESS. But now I get to practice my new signature! It’s the little things…
— Hit the Black Friday sales. Wasn’t looking for anything in particular. Just wanted to check out the deals. Bought a bunch of DVDs for Christmas presents. And for myself too. Couldn’t help it!
— Went to Bakesale Betty’s in Oakland and picked up a chicken pot pie and strawberry shortcake for Friday dinner. SOYUMMY. The fried chicken sandwich (you can get it in salad form too) is awesome too. Check it out. Seriously.
— Walked Diesel around Fourth Street in Berkeley. Had the most amazing Meyer Lemon sorbet at Sketch. And visited my little slice of paper heaven, Paper Source.
— Made holiday sugar cookies with Rob.
— Bought and decorated our Christmas tree. Pictures to come.

Since I’m in the holiday spirit, I’m going to do this Christmas meme I found…
Welcome to the Christmas Edition of getting to know your friends!
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?
WRAPPING PAPER! By far. Part of the fun is actually wrapping the presents and then embellishing them with bows, ribbons, tags, etc.
2. Real tree or Artificial?
Real. I just love the smell of a real tree. Plus, the whole process of going out and picking the perfect tree is one of my favorite things to do.
3. When do you put up the tree?
The day after Thanksgiving.
4. When do you take your tree down?
I try to take it down the first weekend in January… but sometimes it’s later because I’m lazy.
5. Do you like egg nog?
No, although I am a little intrigued by the eggnog latte at Starbucks.
6. Favorite gift received as a child?
I feel like I always have a different answer for these types of questions because I have a terrible memory. I think it would probably be the Barbie dream house I got from my aunt when I was really young. Maybe 6?
7. Do you have a nativity scene?
No. We don’t have anywhere to put it even if we had one. My dad has one, though, and he always waits for me to come home on Christmas Eve so I can set it up for him.
8. Hardest person to buy for?
My dad. He’s one of those people who has everything he needs. And is super picky.
9. Easiest person to buy for?
My friends Robyn and Carmen because we send each other wishlists every year. So easy! I don’t have to guess and I know they’ll like anything I get.
10. Mail or email Christmas cards?
Mail! I love getting letters in the mail and I love passing that feeling on to others.
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received?
Nothing really comes to mind… maybe clothes that weren’t my style or didn’t fit?
12. Favorite Christmas Movie?
ELF! It’s the best!
13. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?
No.
14. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?
Arrozcaldo. Basically rice porridge. YUM. My family has it every year on Christmas Eve. We eat it a few hours after dinner while we’re waiting to open presents.
15. Clear lights or colored on the tree?
Clear/white.
16. Favorite Christmas song?
Classic – “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” (pretty much any version). Pop – *NSync’s “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays.” Hee.
17. Travel at Christmas or stay home?
My dad and Rob’s parents all live in Southern CA so we always drive down there to spend the holidays with them.
18. Can you name all of Santa’s reindeer?
Nope, probably not. 😛
19. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning?
Both! My family opens presents on Christmas Eve (we’re not a very patient bunch) and Rob’s family opens presents on Christmas morning.
20. Most annoying thing about this time of year?
The (rude) crowds. Too many people out and about grumbling about buying presents.
21. Favorite ornament theme or color?
I have a gold theme on the tree as I do every year.
22. What do you want for Christmas this year?
For Rob to take me to Disneyland! 😀
23. Who is most likely to post?
Sarah probably. I think she just might love Christmas more than I do!

That was fun. 🙂 Happy December everyone!

tv meme again

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I was tagged by Ceci for this meme…


1. Post these rules.
2. Each tagged person must post 8 things about themselves in their journal.
3. At the end, you have to choose and tag 8 people.

1. I have been absolutely obsessed with headbands lately. Totally the influence of Miss Blair Waldorf.
2. I’ve never had anything “done” to my hair besides a cut — no perms, coloring, highlights, etc.
3. I adore the holiday season. My “holiday season” starts in October with my birthday… it’s like a triple whammy with my bday, then Thanksgiving, and finally Christmas. Love it.
4. My favorite lunch pastime (when I can sneak out of the office, that is) is to walk over to Union Square and do some window shopping at H&M and Sephora.
5. I would LOVE to spend my 30th birthday in Paris. *sigh*
6. I haven’t worked out regularly since the wedding. F to me.
7. I recently discovered the show What Not to Wear on TLC and it promptly went on my Tivo season pass list. 😀
8. I’m currently obsessed with tart frozen yogurt. YUMMY.

Everyone should do the meme (not going to officially tag anyone)!

Also, a TV meme that I stole from Jen…

Name a show you can’t miss:
Gossip Girl, Chuck, Supernatural.
Name an actor who would make you more inclined to watch a show:
Hahahaha. Joshua Jackson. That’s what happened with Fringe. I’m not entirely sure I would have been so interested in the show if he wasn’t cast. Love him. I would also follow Emily Van Camp anywhere. Before she was on Brothers and Sisters, I only watched the show when I remembered it was on. Once I heard she was cast, I started watching it regularly so I could figure out how her character would play into the storylines. That’s when I discovered how great a show it is and I was totally missing out even without her in it. I’d probably also be more likely to watch a show if Leighton Meester was in it — she rocks.
Name an actor who would make you less likely to watch a show:
??? Can’t think of anyone really…
Name a show you can and do quote from:
Dawsons Creek. Heh.
Name a show you would recommend everyone to watch:
CHUCK!!! Monday nights. NBC. Be there. Also, Privileged needs some love too.
Name a TV series you own on DVD:
I’m a DVD whore. Seriously. I have so many. Let’s see… Felicity, Friday Night Lights, One Tree Hill, Dawson’s Creek, CSI, Brothers and Sisters, Gilmore Girls, Heroes, Lost, Friends, Sex and the City, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Everwood, 90210, Smallville, Alias, 24, The OC, Roswell, Firefly, Veronica Mars.. etc etc.
Name an actor who launched his/her entertainment career in another medium but who has surprised you with his/her acting chops in television:
Rebecca Romijn (models turned actors are not usually so good)
What is your favorite episode of your favorite series?
“True Love,” Dawson’s Creek
“The Gift,” Buffy the Vampire Slayer
“Foreverwood,” Everwood
Name a show you keep meaning to watch but you just haven’t gotten around to yet:
Rome (I promised my best friend Carmen I would give it another shot). The Tudors (I’ve had disc 2 of season 1 from Netflix for months now). The Office. How I Met Your Mother.
Ever quit watching a show because it was so bad?
Not really. Once I get into a show and connect with the characters, I’m hooked until the bitter end (unless I just get bored like I did with Ugly Betty). I contemplated giving up on Alias (after the season 2 finale) and One Tree Hill (in season 2 when Anna and Felix arrived and then again in season 4 with Haley’s pregnancy) but I was (am) too invested in the characters.
Name a show that’s made you cry multiple times:
Everwood. I cried when bad things happened. And when good things happened. That show really got to me. Gawd, it was good.
How often do you watch TV?
Uhhh. Every day. 🙂
What’s your favorite/preferred genre of TV?
I’m drawn mostly to (teen) dramas (Dawson’s Creek, One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl, etc). But I also enjoy the secret identity/spy/superhero type of shows, like Buffy, Chuck, Alias, Reaper, Heroes.
What was the first TV show you were obsessed with?
Beverly Hills 90210. I was only 10/5th grade when it premiered so I wasn’t supposed to be watching it but I did. I was so obsessed that I used to horde my money to buy BOP and Teen Beat so I could tear out the pictures of Jason Priestly. Heh.
What TV show do you wish you never watched?
Reality shows like the ones on MTV and VH1… My Sweet Sixteen, Flavor of Love, I Love New York, etc. I don’t actually sit down and watch these shows but even seeing a glimpse while flipping channels drives me crazy.
What is the weirdest show you enjoyed?
I enjoy a lot of random shows but they’re not really weird… Say Yes to the Dress (I cannot stop watching this — I still love looking at wedding dresses), Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, Ace of Cakes, The Rachel Zoe Project.
What TV show scared you the most?
I get scared EASILY so I tend not to watch shows that would freak me out. But serial killer storylines always get me, like the Carver storyline on Nip/Tuck and the Blue Paint Killer on CSI. ((shivers))
What is the funniest TV show you have ever watched?
I’m not a huge fan of sitcoms. I don’t know why. But I always used to laugh out loud at Friends. ??? Sorry, I’m lame.
Do you prefer TV to films?
TV. I love following my favorite characters week after week.
Name current TV relationships that you love.
Blair/Serena, Gossip Girl. They are so dysfunctional. I adore them.
Nathan/Haley, One Tree Hill.

weemee

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I got bored.

So I created a WeeMee!



Me in Paris wearing a comfortable hoodie and jeans and sipping on coffee. Ahhh, so perfect.

handwriting meme

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Handwriting Meme!

Handwrite the following:
1. Your username/name.
2. Left-handed or right-handed?
3. Favourite letters to write?
4. Least favourite letters to write?
5. Write “the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog”.



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This was a fun meme. You should do it too!

six words

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I was tagged for this meme by the lovely Reen…

Legend has it that Hemingway was once challenged to write a story in only six words. His response? “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” Last year, SMITH Magazine re-ignited the challenge by asking readers for their own six-word memoirs. They sent in short life stories in droves, from the bittersweet (“Cursed with cancer, blessed with friends”) and poignant (“I still make coffee for two”) to the inspirational (“Business school? Bah! Pop music? Hurrah”) and hilarious (“I like big butts, can’t lie”).

Mine: I wish I had no regrets.

Here are the rules:
1) Write your own six word story.
2) Post it on your blog [and include a visual illustration if you’d like].
3) Link to the person that tagged you in your post and to the original post if possible [so we can track it as it travels].
4) Tag at least five others with links.
5) Don’t forget to leave a comment on the tagged blogs with an invitation to play.
6) Have fun!

Just tagging Sarah, Alie, and Ceci. 🙂

Back to work!

meme time

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Rob’s out of town again this week so I have the TV all to myself. MWAHAHAHA.

There was nothing on last night besides American Idol so I watched it. I realized I haven’t watched it regularly in over 2 seasons. I kinda felt out of touch. I actually forgot how painful it can be watching the show live. Eek. Katharine McPhee was there as a guest. She is freaking gorgeous. Ugh. Hate her. (Just kidding, kind of).

I just read about the decision to split up Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows into 2 movies. They should just make 1 movie (even if it’s lengthy) and be done with it. Thumbs down.

I’m at work right now and cannot focus on anything so I have decided to do this meme. Stolen from Nicola…

01. What time did you get up this morning?
6:45am… far later than usual. So of course, I was running around like a crazy person trying to leave the apartment on time. When Rob’s out of town, I have to take a bus to the train station and that thing does not come all that often.
02. Diamonds or pearls?
Both please. Thanks.
03. What was the last movie you saw?
It’s been awhile. I *think* the last movie I saw was Enchanted. I totally want to see The Other Boleyn Girl and also Step Up 2 (shut up :P). But I bet I won’t see any movies in the theatre until the summer blockbusters are released.
04. Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?
Paris. I have a love affair with the city.
05. What do you usually have for breakfast?
Either cereal (Cheerios) or oatmeal. And also tea — I particularly love the Strawberry Cream tea from Coffee Bean. Some Fridays I’ll treat myself to a nonfat Peppermint Mocha from Starbucks for making it through the work week.
06. What is your middle name?
Lachica. It’s my mom’s maiden name.
07. What food do you dislike?
I don’t like anything slimy. This includes okra and uni (sea urchin).
08. What is your favorite CD?
Probably the Rent soundtrack (original Broadway cast version). With *N Sync’s No Strings Attached as a close second. HEE.
09. What kind of car do you drive?
No car for me. :/
10. Favorite sandwich?
I love pastrami sandwiches. Mmmm. I also really like turkey and avocado on a croissant. YUM.

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real life in review meme

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I know we’re a week into 2008 but I have to do another one of these 2007 year in review memes. Real life, this time. 😀 Stolen from Christie…

Where did you begin 2007?
Rob and I were at my friend Jason’s place. We had pizza (Zachary’s! YUM!) for dinner and we almost fell asleep waiting for midnight. 😛
What was your status by Valentine’s Day?
Was still single but attached. (Is that even what this question is asking?)
Were you in school (anytime this year)?
No, just working. ARGH. Haven’t been in school since 2001.
Did you have to go to the hospital?
Nope.
Did you have any encounters with the police?
Nope. I’m a good girl.
Where did you go on vacation?
Rob and I took a weekend trip this year to Monterey/Carmel in May for our anniversary. And that’s where we got engaged! 😀 I also went to Palm Springs with my best friends for our 2nd annual Girls Weekend. Good times.
What did you purchase that was over $500?
My wedding dress. And various other wedding “stuff” like our venue and the deposits for our vendors.
Did you know anybody who got married?
Yup, Rob’s friend Daniel got hitched in April.
Did you know anybody who passed away?
No.
Did you move anywhere?
No.
What sporting events did you attend?
None. I’m not really a sports person. I like to watch games from the comfort of my couch.
What concerts/shows did you go to?
Justin Timberlake in January!!!
Where do you live now?
Northern CA
Describe your birthday:
Very low-key. Went to work, left early and then went to dinner with Rob. Then my cousin arrived that night for a weekend visit and we had a great time hanging out.
What’s the one thing you thought you would never do but did in 2007?
Get a dog. Well, it’s not that I thought I would NEVER get one… I just didn’t think Rob and I would get one so soon.
What has been your favorite moment(s)?
Getting engaged. Definitely. I seriously felt like I was floating; I was ridiculously happy.
What’s something you learned about yourself?
I realized that I have a tendency to sit back and let things happen to me… and if I want things to end up a certain way, I need to be the one to initiate the resolution/change.
Any new additions to your family?
Just our little furry monster Diesel.
What was your best month?
May. Rob and I got engaged on the 12th and we brought Diesel home on the 26th. It was a good month.
What music will you remember 2007 by?
I really only listen to pop music so I’ll probably remember Rihanna’s Umbrella and Fergie’s Big Girls Don’t Cry. Also anything from Timbaland’s Shock Value album.
Favorite Night out?
The night I stood in line to get the last Harry Potter book. SQUEE. What can I say? I’m a total geek at heart.
Any regrets?
I’m sure I have some but none come to mind right now.
What do you want to change in 2008?
I want to be happy instead of wishing I could be happy. I want to get in shape and lose a little weight. And I want to start preparing for the future (ie. save money for a home, etc).
How would you rate this year?
One of the best.
What would you change about 2007?
Honestly? Nothing.
What did you like most about 2007?
Wedding planning. It’s actually so much more fun that I ever would have thought.
Other than home, where did you spend most of your time?
Work. BOO.
Change your hairstyle?
My hair’s still pretty short (it hits a few inches above my shoulders) but I started to grow out my bangs. I got sick of them. I’m still a little self-conscious about my forehead, though. Cause it’s huge.
Have any car accidents?
No. I barely drove in 2007.
Buy a new car?
Heh.
Get a new job?
No.
How old did you turn this year?
28
Do you have any New Year’s resolutions?
I kinda touched on this in a previous question, but here they are officially:
1. Be happy.
2. Get into shape and lose weight.
3. Save money
These are my resolutions every year. :/ This time, I mean it! (Though I do have to say that I am much, much better at #3 due to the wedding planning).
Do anything embarrassing?
I’m sure I did. But I erased it from my memory.
Buy anything new from eBay?
Yup! I like to buy stamp pads from eBay. They’re far cheaper than buying them at Michaels or the scrapbook stores.
What was your favorite purchase?
Wedding dress! 😛 I’m such a girl.
Get married or divorced?
No.
Get arrested?
No.
Be honest – did you watch American Idol?
I watched the auditions but I didn’t finish the season — I wasn’t engaged by any of the contestants. I’ll probably watch it this year since most of my shows are done for the year.
Did you get sick this year?
Maybe 2 or 3 times… nothing major. I did call-in sick one day that I wasn’t sick. Hee.
Start a new hobby?
Scrapbooking!
Been snowboarding?
No.
Are you happy to see 2007 go?
Only in the sense that I like the idea of a new year, fresh start…
Drank Starbucks in 2007?
OF COURSE. I have a mocha or a latte at least once a week. EEK. It’s scary to think of how much I’ve spent there.
Been naughty or nice?
Nice! See my halo?
What are you wishing for in 2008?
Happiness.
😀

fandom in review meme

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I love these end of the year memes. 😀 This one’s stolen from just about everyone…

Fandom Year in Review

What fandoms did you acquire in 2007?
Chuck
Reaper
Gossip Girl
Private Practice
Dirty Sexy Money
What fandoms did you let go of in 2007?
Prison Break. You know why we broke up.
America’s Next Top Model. The contestants started to bother me.
What fandoms did you mean to get into but didn’t in 2007? Why?
I’ve always wanted to get into some of the comedies everyone raves about, like The Office, 30 Rock, How I Met Your Mother, etc. But I can barely keep up with my current shows, so… However, with the writer’s strike, maybe I can rent the first few seasons and do a marathon session over the summer.
What fandoms do you intend on checking out in 2008?
I actually have no idea what new shows are coming out this year, except for the Joss Whedon/Eliza Dushku project (what’s the name of it again?). I’m sure I’ll check that out. Maybe the Sarah Connor Chronicles too.
What fandoms do you think you might let go of in 2008 unless things significantly improve?
Pushing Daisies. I’m getting bored. :/
What fandoms do you think you’ll never let go of no matter how crappy they get? Why?
My teen shows, like One Tree Hill and Gossip Girl. Because I can’t help it. I’m addicted to trashy teen dramas. 😀 Oh, and also Friday Night Lights, which, I guess, is technically classified as a “teen” show but it’s actually good.
What show impressed you most in 2007?
Mmmm… Lost. It totally bounced back from the slump of the first part of the season.
What show impressed you least in 2007?
Heroes. With the exception of the introduction of Elle, I was incredibly disappointed by the second season. I’m kinda glad it’s over, actually.

christmas meme

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I know it’s a little early but I’ve already starting making holiday cards and listening to Christmas music… so here’s a fun meme I found on Chef Messy…

01. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate?
Hot chocolate with a shot of peppermint flavoring and marshmallows
02. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree?
Wrap presents, OF COURSE! Each year, I buy coordinating paper, ribbon, and tags from Martha Stewart’s collection at K-Mart. I love it.
03. Coloured lights on tree/house or white?
White. I used to LOVE colored lights but now, not so much.
04. Do you hang mistletoe?
No, aside from the tree and our mini stockings on the TV stand, we don’t really put up any other holiday decorations around the apartment.
05. When do you put your decorations up?
We usually buy our tree the day after Thanksgiving and decorate it that night. Rob puts the wire hangers on and I hang the ornaments.
06. What is your favourite holiday dish (excluding dessert)?
It’s a Filipino dish — every Christmas Eve, my uncle makes what’s called “Arroz Caldo,” which is like a rice porridge with chicken. It’s soooo good. He serves it right after midnight, once we’ve finished opening our presents.
07. Favourite Holiday memory as a child?
The smell of pancakes and bacon cooking as I woke up on Christmas morning. It’s what my mom made every year until she passed away.
08. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa?
Sadly, I don’t remember.
09. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve?
All of them! Actually, it depends on the way you look at it. My family celebrates on Christmas Eve so after our big dinner, we wait and wait until midnight to open our presents. So technically, that’s Christmas day. 😀
10. How do you decorate your Christmas Tree?
My color “theme” is always gold and cream. Sooo elegant and pretty. I’ve collected a lot of ornaments over the years and I buy at least 2 or 3 each year to add to my stash.

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