So long, farewell......

The last day of the year 2010 has come. I always get the jitters when the new year is about to kick in. Maybe it's because I'm excited for the new year and at the same time, I'm nervous of the unknown of what is to come in the new year.

I don't think I've ever had a perfect year. A year without anything going wrong and everything going right. Of course, if that were to happen, I know that means I'm actually in LALA land and not living in reality.

For 2010, I'm so thankful and forever grateful for so many things....

I'm grateful for my health (although I know I could strive to live a healthier life). I'm grateful that the air I breathe keeps my heart pumping to live life!

I'm grateful for my husband, Floyd Masga, who has always been by my side through thick and thin and happy that we made our vows in front of God in 2010.

I'm grateful for my family and friends who have shown me unending love and support.

I'm grateful for having a job and having the opportunity to work for a great company that truly takes care of its employees :)

I'm grateful for the new people I've met in 2010 and look forward to meeting more people in 2011.

Sushi for Christmas

One of the gifts I received this Christmas was from my goddaughter, Brissa. She gave me a Sushi kit that came with an instruction book and some tools. With my love for cooking, this gift was absolutely perfect!

When I think of sushi, I think of raw fish, rice and nori (seaweed wrapper). After reading the book that came with this kit, I learned that the word "sushi" has nothing to do with fish. It literally means "vinegared rice".

I will attempt my sushi making skills and post pictures for your viewing pleasure. Stay tuned!

2010 Cookie Exchange

For those of you who know me, I usually like to make an original cookie for our family's Cookie Exchange. Okay, so at least I try. Two years ago, I made my White Christmas Cookie. That cookie was a true crowd pleaser, and definitely one of my favorites!

This year, I made plain sugar cookies with a flair. I decided to concentrate on the presentation of my cookies and not so much the ingredients. I dressed up my cookies with colored icing and different decor. Coming up with cookie designs definitely motivated my creativity. It almost felt like I was stamping cards, trying to come up with a design for each cookie.

This weekend was our annual Cookie Exchange with all the ladies in our family. I can't believe that this was our 6th year to carry on this tradition. Yet, it seems to get better each year! This year, it was held at my Auntie Doll's house. She went all out with decor and she kept the party going with Christmas tunes, drinks and fun games. We all had a great time. What a wonderful way to begin the holiday season!

I want Candy...

We celebrated our PIC employees at the Employee Year End party on December 8th. It was a great party with vibrant colors all around!

Kanae took this shot of Vanessa & I before we got the party started.

Here I am with Paulina, Masako and Roselle. I love these ladies!