Part 1.

Just a short post and let the pictures do the talking, mainly because I have to go to the grocery store to pick up a few items for New Year's Eve BBQ dinner.

Our Christmas was filled with yummy and delicious food! On the night of Christmas Eve,

Fresh bread or Ciabatta with Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar.

Toasted Bruschetta. Homemade Tuscan bread topped with marinated tomatoes, pesto sauce and Parmesan cheese.

Roasted Chicken with Balsamic Glaze. Over-baked herb roasted chicken glazed with Balsamic, served with fried rosemary wedges and garlic butter broccoli.

Margherita Pizza. Tomatoes, basil and mozzarella cheese.

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Tis' the season to be jolly and what better way to spend those hard earned money than by Christmas shopping!

There was a Christmas gift, hidden in my new wardrobe!

Such a lovely package, I love!

Want to take a peek inside? Oops, sorry, I can't show you because those are very personal and sexy gifts. Its sexy lingerie set in PINK!

and a pair of new sunglasses.

I really wanted to get Ralph a new watch, but finding the perfect watch for him is SO difficult! So I took him to the shopping mall, took him to City Chain and let him choose one he likes the most.

I am a hopeless romantic. No surprise there!

His new watch

and a polo shirt in festive shades of red and green, which I bought earlier.

Part 2 is coming up soon. Stay tuned!

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How was everyone's Christmas? It is over now but I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. I sure did! I took a little break from blogging over the Christmas to spend time with my siblings and loved ones, so there were not be much in the way of new posts here for a bit.

Thank you to everyone who was sweet enough to wish me "Merry Christmas." I will drop by all of your blogs to catch up as soon as I can. The bottom line is that I'm still in the lazy holiday mood!



It's been a yummy filled week. There are many more pictures to share and I will save it for another post on another day.

Off now to drop on the other parties lunch appointment with friends - see you soon!

I wish each and everyone one of you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR and God Bless You All!

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Christmas is certainly the best time of the year! Sometimes, I wish time can bring me back to the time when I was a child minus all the homework and school thingy. I wish to be brought back to the time right before Christmas. I remembered snooping around in the middle of the night with my siblings trying to figure out what presents were wrapped under the Christmas trees for each one of us. That was really hilarious when I think about it now. How impatient and mischievous I was at that time. I was lucky because Santa did not seem to know about it.

My mom would be busy preparing our Christmas attire. She would take us out for Christmas shopping. She would choose for us though sometimes I found it a bit irritating because I had my own 'fashion sense'. That is really true. I designed my own skirts when I was young. I wanted to become a fashion designer but I am not destined to be one. Perhaps my future daughter would be one, who knows, right…?

Years have gone by. Time has passed and things have changed. I am a grown up now so as my siblings. We are still close with each other. Though everyone is busy with life and work but still Christmas is the best time for us all. This is the time when we get together enjoying conversations, remembering past, plotting the future and tying the loose ends.

This year things would be the same. We will maintain our tradition and perhaps we are going to add up a few more interesting things to be done together besides sitting down and chatting till morning. Perhaps some games like monopoly, poker, blackjack and some other popular games in Vegas would be great after a couple glass of wine. Maybe Vegas Online should come into the picture. Now, come to think of it, this sounds rather interesting especially when no one among us has ever step foot in Vegas yet. That is something that I am looking forward to be a part of the agenda on this year's Christmas!!! Hmmm... Can the Devil be a bringer of good luck?

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I used to have an active nightlife on the weekend, without fail! Nowadays, I don't go to clubs a whole lot anymore like before (go out by 10 pm every Saturday night and would stay out till the wee hours of the morning), but just on occasion here and there.

What a night, what a night!!!!

As I grew older, things changed, little by little that I hardly notice. I found myself sitting at home on a Saturday night or spent the day fattening myself up. However, that does not mean that my life is completely boring and I should just stay at home punching myself in the face. Once in a while, I enjoy a relaxed evening out with exquisite food and a wide selection of good wines to enhance my taste buds. A great meal can become a fantastic meal if you have the right wine to drink with it!

"Drinking good wine with good food in good company is one of life's most civilized pleasures."

I was told that Bajo Aragon wines are produced mostly from red and white Grenache, in most instances from centennial wines, with low yield but very high alcohol and tannins. Their Grenache whites are quite powerful, ideal for a fish casserole or a white meat dish. They are strong and full bodied; especially those which have been barrel fermented for a short period, creating an intense flavor of fruits with a very interesting border of oak.

The reds are rich, full of red berries and with long after taste. Excellent with casseroles, stews and all types of red meats. Ventus's wild berry and cinnamon aroma make it a delightful wine for everyday enjoyment!

"What is the definition of a good wine? It should start and end with a smile."

So, how's everyone enjoying December? Well, it has been a pretty lazy month for me. The holiday season is here, the festive decorations are all around town and everyone is planning parties for their special holiday celebration, including me!

Before I forget, here are my Top 10 Commenters for the month of November! Thank you so much for all your comments and e-mails. I love you guys!!!

Mariuca - 1000 EC credits + 1 FOC ad linking to her site! And, 100 EC credits each to the rest of the Top Commenters!

Also, a big thank you to my Top First Commenter - MPG (500 EC credits)!!


Hope to see you guys again next month. Enjoy the last month of the year and get ready to rock!!

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