Christmas Spirit

Decorating for the Christmas season is like opening the door to a whole new world. The house looks and feels more bright with shades of gold, red, and green. I felt a burst of Christmas spirit and found inspiration in arranging a little center piece with things that I found being left behind in storage boxes. It was extremely easy to make. All you need is the following:

• 1 basket (any kind)
• 1 gold candle
• 2 pinecones (or as many as you wish)
• Fake tree branches (as many as you wish)
• Fake candy pieces (as many as you wish)
• Red ribbon

Little Things

The reason I started this blog was to create a safe haven for any teenage girl that can relate with the ups and downs, beauty and ugliness of adolescence. Many things have changed my perspective since my first post, but thankfully my hopes and aspirations have not changed. As the year has gone by, I have come closer to the realization that under any circumstance, as it was with the miracle of my uncle being cured from cancer, God never leaves my side. Even if I am so fed up with hormonal periods or sophomore year stress, setting my eyes on God gets me through the day with a thankful heart and a peaceful smile. As Thanksgiving approaches, and Christmas gets closer, the time to reflect on one's life is completely essential. 

{My mom spoiled me with one of my favorite seasonal treat: Hershey's white chocolate with mint candy cane}

{Honduran pride: the gorgeous Basilica de Suyapa} 

{Delicious breakfast before a typical Monday at school: Yoplait vanilla greek yogurt with kiwi, chamomille tea, and a slice of toast with peanut butter and jelly on the side} 

{Friday night out's hair-do: a classic half braid}

Life In Color

Life In Color Honduras was a night of pure fun, color, music and more color! After a long week of tests and projects in school, Friday Novemeber 15 was the ideal way to leave all of the crap behind. From beginning to end, I did not cease to dance to the upbeat rythm of the techno music. Every little worry in my mind disappeared. Nearly all of my entire sophomore class was there covered in slimy paint, jumping up and down, and laughing hysterically. It was an unforgettable evening and the terrible cold I had afterwards was completely worth it. 

Little Things

This weekend was definitely memorable.  I ended the longest, most stressful week of partial exams with a roller coaster of emotions. To begin, Thursday night I attended and presenced probably the most beautiful and talented trio in the entire world. Gianluca, Piero, and Ignazio from the famous Il Volo stole my heart with their angelical voices and of course their attractiveness. The night was perfectly lighted by stars; it truly couldn't have been more breath-taking. Having discovered Il Volo that night and falling deeply in-love with the handsome Gianluca, I have not stopped listening to their songs ever since. Before letting go of the cloud I've been on the entire weekend, my family spoiled me with lunch on Sunday at my favorite pizzeria in town: Tito's pizza. And I just want to mention the shocking Emma-Hook kiss on Once Upon A Time and the startling preview for next week's episode of Revenge. So now I can say "bring it on" to what this week has to offer. 

{Gianluca, Piero, and Ignazio flashing their looks, brains, and talents on stage}

{Tickets for the breath-takingly beautiful concert Il Volo presented}

{Stradivarus necklace, Forever21 peplum navy blue shirt}

*more on this outfit coming soon*

{Tito's Pizza personal vegetarian pizza. In my opinion, the best pizza in town.}

**Watch the Revenge promo for next week's episode here: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMm2wLUW0YQ

Guilty Pleasures

This week was just one of those weeks. My mom left on a trip to Argentina, leaving me basically steering the wheel of my entire household. On top of that, every teacher decided to assign projects, essays, and tests for the end of the quarter. Even worse, my physical condition was suffering from a slight female issue (if you know what I mean). As I'm sure you all have heard, STRESSED spelled backwards is DESSERTS, and consequently, like any other hormonal teenage girl I tend to binge eat and wipe out anything sweet you place in front of me-literally. But don't worry, I waited till Friday night to indulge on the devilish Hershey kisses I stole from my mother's closet since she wasn't here (oops). I have no regrets. 

{Stress reliever on a Friday night after a LONG week: Hershey's kisses}

{Family lunch at Ruby Tuesday's: New York Cheesecake and Double Chocolate Cake for dessert}

{Best gift from my mother's trip to Argentina: Havanna Alfajores}

Sixteen Going on Seventeen

Once again, turning sixteen seemed like a VERY long way ahead. Now that I finally turned sixteen, I can literally say nothing has changed, except the fact that I am aging slowly. In spite of all the eagerness to turn sixteen, I picked out a pretty romantic yet casual floral dress for my birthday dinner. I made it even more casual by paring  the dress with a jean jacket and a pair of beige flats. It was a night filled with little favorite pleasures and lots of love, gifts, and hugs. (For more details on my sixteenth birthday, read my last Little Things post.)

{Urban Outfitters dress, H&M jean jacket, ALDO shoes}

{Forever21 bracelets, Fossil watch, Vintage earrings and infinity ring}

Fall Colors

This morning I woke up and got right to work. Seven pages and 2,271 words later, I was jumping up and down with joy; I was FINALLY done with that haunting Psychology essay. My Saturday went on as usual: running errands, coffee dates, and watching Charlie St. Cloud (it was the third time I watched it and I never get tired of Zac Efron's charm) with my family. 

Today I decided to dress to match the season, beige and red adorned with a hint of gold. Despite the fact that it's fall, Honduras has its own rules when it comes to climate and it's currently like a hundred degrees outside.

{Forever21 blouse and handbag, Kenneth Cole flats, A'GACI leggins}

{Fossil watch, vintage bracelet}