Little Things

It seems like forever since I last wrote on my blog. I feel like a tiny portion of my heart has fallen off. Haha, I'm kidding. I've been so incredibly busy lately! I don't know if I think that's a good thing or a bad thing because I have been doing all of my favorite things from cooking, to dancing, to playing the piano, to learning French, and even reading. But sometimes I need to relax and sit back and pour my heart out to you, dear reader (if I have any! Haha) I hope you enjoy a few  of my favorite things. 

{Mutant strawberries from a mountain peak near my house.}

{A comforting chamomile tea on a Saturday morning during French class. A classic heart on the top of my cup just for the sake of not having any idea what the teacher was saying on the first day} 

{Probably the most heavenly thing on this faulty Earth. White Chocolate TOBLERONE}

{Quick fro-yo date with my mom. I had the usual natural fro-yo topped with strawberries, and added pineapple to twist things up a bit}

{The most mouth-watering crepe on the surface of the Earth (that I've tasted so far). Crepe Belga from La Creperia. White chocolate, strawberries, ice cream, whipped cream, garnished with chocolate syrup and powdered sugar.}

Little Things

The long-awaited sixteenth birthday I've been mentioning in previous posts finally came. To celebrate my sweet sixteen, I opened the doors of my residence up in the mountain of El Hatillo to my closest friends and families. We enjoyed a wonderful Saturday starlit evening of all of my favorite things. To begin, an exquisite pina colada made by my wonderful mother. To nibble on, chips and salsa, plantain chips and creamy onion dip, and my rich and fudgey brownies. As a main dish, we had a variety of tacos and gringas (chicken, beef, or pork), topped with pico de gallo, guacamole, and spicy sauces. To end the night, we lit up 16 candles on a pastel-colored, ballet slipper inspired vanilla cake with dulce de leche filling. Nothing gets better than this.

{Sweet sixteen cake: vanilla cake with dulce de leche filling, vanilla frosting, and fondant ballet slippers, of course}

{Sunday treat: original flavored frozen yogurt topped with strawberries and blueberries}

Last week was overwhelming and tiring. Lately, that's what sophomore year seems to be going. However, I value every little time I have to spare to do all of my favorite things, like going on movie -dinner dates and shopping sprees with my mom. After watching the hottest man alive, Channing Tatum, on White House Down, we encountered this lovely yet tiny ring and I completeley fell inlove with it. We ended our night with a dinner at our favorite gourmet burger place and split an enormously indulgent burger with a side of crispy and sodium-infused fries.

{Gold-pink tiny infinity ring}

{Last Saturday's craving: In and Out's Bourbon Chicken Burger.}

Little Things

Starting a new school year can be stressful; however, I am so excited about everything this year has to offer to my sophomore  class. Some of my goals this year are the following: 

1. Learn how to drive (since I'm turning 16 soon)

2. Get good grades (I usually have a 99% year average cause I'm cool like that)

3. Make new friends and create tighter bonds with my family and friends 

4. Don't stress; enjoy life as much as possible

5. I have to come up with a few more...

This post is a round up of my favorites from last weekend (the fro-yo and the first outfit) and this weekend (the second outfit and the dressing).

{Quick Fro-Yo date with my mom. Original flavor topped with blueberries.}

{Sushi night out with friends. I wore a Forever21 blouse and jeans, Old Navy brown cardigan, LOFT necklace.}

{Saturday's outfit: Forever21 tshirt and jeans, H&M jean jacket, vintage necklace}

{Dinner date with my amazing brother. Currently obsessed with this dressing. Sugar Free Raspberry Vinaigrette}