Christmas!

It's that time of the time of the year when it's okay to indulge in calorie-filled, artery-clogging, goodness like chocolate chip cookies, candy,  turkey, and MAYOnaise! Okay....maybe not the MAYOnaise, but....you know what I'm saying! It's Christmas time, it's okay to indulge and get fat! It's also good to remember those who may not be having the best times right now. Around this time of the year, I always think of what I could do to help someone in need. I have always wanted to do something special for a complete stranger, but I just don't know what. I love to give, and of course I give to friends during the holiday season, but I want more than that. I want to give to someone that will make a difference. I know I am going to do something, I just have to keep thinking about what it is. Why not make this holiday season the season of giving? Go look through your closet and find the things you don't need anymore, and even if you give by doing something as simple as donating your old clothes to the Good News Rescue Mission, or to your nearest thrift store, every little bit counts.




As for fashion and the holiday season, what I love most are the disgustingly tacky Christmas sweaters with snowmen, santa, or even reindeer on them. I love the added texture and glitter too. Though they are not very fashionable, during Christmas time it's okay to have a little fun, and make them look cool. Heck, why wear them only during Christmas? Why not wear them all year long?! So... go digging through Grandma's closet today! ;)



What I love most about fashion during Christmas time is the obnoxious glitter. I absolutely love love love shine, sequins, and glitter when it comes to clothing during Christmas time. I'm not talking about the casual sequin and jewel-covered clothing either, I am talking tacky stuff that average people wouldn't wear on a daily basis today. In fact, I love glitter so much that I bought fabric glue and glitter, and I decided to spice up a few shirts of mine. I am having a lot of fun! In the photo above, Gabe and I are bed-bouncing in our fabulous sparkly shirts! This was taken last Christmas break.

I will post some pictures of the shirts I have decorated very soon.

Today I mailed a package full of goodies to a needy family. I searched all throughout Craig's List for a family that seemed to really need some cheer this holiday season. I mailed them candy, mittens, a scarf, a mug, tea, cocoa, some small toys, some pencils, and more. I have always wanted to do something like this, and I am glad I did.

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I had a wonderful birthday today. It was absolutely beautiful in every way. I looked around the table at all of my friends and I felt so lucky and happy to be alive. I acknowledged the different personalities, styles, and beauty of each individual I sat around and I felt so honored to be in their presence, and so proud that people of such different backgrounds and lives came together as friends. The beauty of the Holiday season today is that not only is it families (of the same culture, race, and religion) celebrating the holiday season together, but it's also friends and family of diverse culture, races, and religion. I am so happy to be a part of this generation, where it's okay to befriend those who are much different than you. I hope everyone is having as much fun as I am. I am loving every minute of this holiday season.


This photo kind of portrays that diversity and love that we are now free to endure. This is a mural outside of The Warfield theater in San Francisco. When I saw it, I took a few moments to stare and analyze the magnificence of it. I mean, look at it! Look at the diversity of people gathered together? I was in awe. I am in awe. I can not believe that this is what we have become. Such a beautiful, colorful sight.


Put your dancin' shoes on, get your diverse group of friends together, and express love to them with freedom! 



More to come..