DIY Mexican Hot Chocolate

I finally got my butt in gear and made the Christmas presents I had been planning on doing all season… one week before Christmas, wooo!

DIY Hot Chocolate
In progress!!

This is the first time I’ve DIY-ed presents for my loved ones and, thing is, I’m really proud of them! I made home-made Mexican hot chocolate mix out of powdered milk, cocoa, and copious amounts of sugar! I also added a little bit of cinnamon and an even litter bit of chili power, and I must say (I sampled some) it’s quite tasty! Picture time!

DIY Hot Chocolates
Now to add some attractive ribbon and hand them out! Also, gotta love the irony of hot chocolate in a Tostito's jar!

Before this, I made myself dinner, using a recipe that was mostly vague guidelines that my friend gave me yesterday… and I think they turned out delicious! I now give you…. rosemary potatoes…

Rosemary Potatoes
potatoes, olive oil, rosemary, salt, pepper, paprika...

Hot chocolate recipe below… Click to continue!

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Destination: Someday

I have crafted a list of most-desired locations to visit.
In alphabetical order:

Australia

Brazil

Egypt

India

Kenya

Peru

Thailand

Where do you want to go? Put it in the comments!

Check and Almost Check

My, my, my I have let this blog go to waste. I profusely apologize and offer the feeble excuse that last week was my last week of classes. One final down, one to go, and my time at PLNU shall draw to a close once and for all. Wish me luck and keep me in your thoughts tomorrow at 1pm PST :)

I’m packing up and finding it difficult to draw the line between what to keep and what to get rid of. I have the urge to get rid of things so that I can start afresh with decorations, etc (if I had it my way I’d completely redecorate my room/apartment/whatever every 12 months). However, I know this is not practical and that I must save my money for when I really move after the wedding… savings savings savings. So… how do I reinvent the things that I have in new and interesting ways? The good news is the only pieces of furniture I’m bringing with me are my bed (w/mattress) and dresser. This gives me the freedom to pick up pieces from any one of at least 10 thrift stores! (Side note… small-town Kansas is a thrifter’s dream!)

As far as wedding planning is going, I have some design thoughts floating around in my mind… after my final I’ll probably put them into an inspiration board then, lucky you, I’ll upload it here so you have have some idea of what I’m tending towards…

Now, for some real progress… I bought a dress. Yes I did. I just got it last night and tried it on and was not “wowed.” I’ll have to try it on again when its not the end of a long day and when my hair is doing better things. It will have to be altered, of course. If I don’t end up LOVING it, it may be back to square one. Anyone have thoughts? And no, its not this one…

On a happier note and one that I am more sure of, I chatted with a friend of mine and he’s agreed to be my photographer. I love that since it’s in Kansas he’s considering it a “destination wedding.” Maybe it is for him since he’s going to be traveling. Anyway you can check out his stuff here and here. I’m really excited about this part.