Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Thanksgiving {Instagrammed}

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Apologies for the radio silence.
I was enjoying all of the Thanksgiving festivities with family...
so much so that I really only got a few snaps.

But I think that's what this great holiday is all about, just
relaxing, eating and enjoying time away from work;
all of which I did. I even tried Black Friday, 
my first and most likely last time doing that craziness!

I'd rather sit home, relax by the fireplace and watch some
Christmas movies.  But had to try it at least once.

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving filled with
family, love & food!

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Thankful Thursday


With the Thanksgiving Holiday nearly upon us, I can't help
but get in the spirit of it all and start listing off all of 
the many abundant blessings I'm thankful for.

My mind starts thinking of everything from 
the small seemingly insignificant things like
my new spacious closet, to my favorite yogurt, 
putting on a new pair of shoes to the things that
are much more significant like having good health, 
the most amazing loving family, friends, & a job.

I also can't help but be so grateful for this 
wonderful country I live in.
Which brings me to this past Sunday and
how it all started for us Santamaria's.

My family, immediate and extended are
very close knit. How can we not be when 
we are as Latin as they come, half Italian, half Chilean.
We are some cooky version of 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding', 
I'm sure you get the picture.

This past Sunday we went to my Uncle Tito's to celebrate
my cousin Nikki's birthday.  After dinner we always sit around
and chat around the dinner table while sipping on some sort of 
hot drink.  My dad and his brother {Uncle Tito} were reminiscing
of their first few months as new immigrants to the states {New Jersey to be exact}.

All of thekids, cousins, gran-kids were gathered round
listening intently to the two talk about they're hilarious
experiences,  not speaking a lick of English, 
all the misinterpretations, first times in NYC, 
learning a new culture, they had us laughing so much we were crying.

I had a moment of such gratitude for my parents
for being brave enough to leave everything they knew
more than 40 years ago to have a better life.  
And by golly, it's been a good life, a beautiful one!

Monday, November 12, 2012

Free Fallin'

Happy Monday everyone!
Hope your weekend was relaxing and you are recharged for the week.
I know I am.

My brother introduced me to
the cover of Tom Petty's Free Fallin' by
Michael Henry & Justin Robinett.

I can't stop listening to this song, they're amazing, 
and the arrangement is incredible.
It's on repeat today.
 Enjoy!

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Hat Craze.

I've been loving all the hats that have been
popping up all over the place this fall season.
Floppy hats, fedoras, leather trim, feathers;
 are just some of the ones I've been eyeing.

Here's a few in different colors and price ranges.





Monday, November 5, 2012

Morning Run Views


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I've been taking advantage of
the nice weather we've been having 
here in Utah this fall by 
jogging or walking outside 
instead of going to the gym.

I know once the snow starts the gym or 
getting creative with exercises at home 
will be my only options.

The air is cool, the endorphins hopping, 
and the view is always breathtaking;
especially when that sun is peaking up
over the mountain tops to greet me
good morning!