Christmas Card

I think we're ready for our Christmas cards for this year.

Now I just have to figure out how to do it.

I took a set of Juku and Kami last year but never got around to printing them.

Amado insists we do one this year.

Ryan and Holly's Engagement

Finally able to post the engagement photos I took of my cousin Ryan and Holly.

I waited til they had the chance to send out their Save the Dates before posting

them online.

We took the photos on a weekday around sunset.
Everyone that I've taken a photo of knows that I try not to use flash as much as possible.
Half part lazy, other half, well I just really like natural lighting more.

I hope other couples will be as fun and easy to work with as they were.

Then again I might be biased since we're related.

Harana and Waka Waka

Had another great weekend last week.

Got to see another show, thanks to Auntie Ruth and Nancy.

This one was a bit more intense than the last one we saw.

The audience, especially the ladies went berserk during the autograph signing.

It was a great experience nonetheless, I got to see everything from the inside.

Kinda got giddy when I heard them sing one of my favorite songs during rehearsal, Harana.

I usually belt the lyrics out loud whenever Amado plays it in the car to the point where

he's learned to sing the whole song with me.

We went back to their hotel after the show for some very entertaining conversations.

I always enjoy hearing people reminisce specially around some good food and drinks.

Looking forward to the next show.

I'm surprised Amado was able to drive after all that.

Woke up around 11AM the next day just to repeat the whole thing all over again.

We grabbed a quick lunch and ran a few errands before heading out to Hollywood for the night.

Our friend Rich invited us to a birthday party and asked me to take some photos. 

Couldn't have been more happy that we came.

The Birthday Boy (Jesse) and his friends were amazing.

We did some pre-partying in the suite then headed to the restaurant

with the rest of his guests.

After some foodie conversations, we went back up to continue the celebration.

And they sure know how to party.

Thanks again Rich!

Others might argue but I thought the highlight of the night was.....
Waka Waka! (Shakira)
I need to get out more because I've definitely been missing out.

I'm really glad that Amado and I have been able to meet these amazing people.
Hopefully this is just the beginning.

Our Lucky Charms

I've been eyeing this area behind our apartment.

Doesn't look inviting but I knew I wanted to take a photo of it badly.

Who better to model for me than my two favorite models.

MuraKami

HaraJuku

I love how they're so used to me taking photos of them.

I wish people were just as easy to direct :)

Its something I'm still working on.

Romance via a Coupon

Amado received a coupon for See's Candy and has been insisting that we go

and use it for several days now.

Here is why I have a love and hate relationship with chocolates.

A box of assorted chocolates usually means someone snags the good stuff first

but we got to pick out what goes in our box.

Mostly almond, walnut and peanut clusters.

The good stuff!

Well except for the brittle, that was Amado's idea.

Pageant, Concert and Food

Yes, I actually got off the couch and did something last week.

First thing we hit up was a pageant that our friend joined.

She was "Ms. France".

I was surprise we still had our voices after all the yelling and cheering we did that night 

but it was worth it. She took the winning crown home!

Over the weekend, Amado and I drove to Harrah's Casino in San Diego 

to see Sharon and Pops perform.

I tried to help out a bit before and after the show and sold a couple of cd's,

which I actually enjoyed since it made me engage with others.

Its one of those things I'm working on, to stop being too shy.

Thanks again Auntie Ruth and Nancy for letting us join you guys.

Looking forward to the next show.

We didn't have much energy after all the things that went on so we just

purchased some ready made stuff when we were home.

I usually don't buy ready made stuff from the market since the quality and taste isn't worth

the price. But these flautas were pretty decent.

I can go to any type of mexican restaurant, either a hole in the wall type 

or a chain spot but its always a guarantee that I will get the same thing.

Flautas.

But whats surprisingly good were these ready made Creme Brulee.

Sprinkle some sugar on top, broil and inhale like theres no tomorrow.

And they used actual ramekins to package them. Me being cheap, kept them and plan to buy more

to complete a set.