Another beginning

I hope you all had an enjoyable New Year's Eve. I can't believe it is already 2010. As the saying goes, time flies when you're having fun! My NYE was pretty low-key. It's always a toss-up as to what I end up doing for NYE. Some years are spent with friends, some with family and I'll admit that I've slept through a few in the past. This year, my family hosted a little NYE party with hors d'oeuvres, games and the infamous staple of every Filipino party-the Magic Mic. It was an evening full of good laughs and great company. Surprisingly, even with just a few hors d'oeuvres, there was still food coma afterwards.

I miss living at home. All the open space makes it the perfect place for a party. I really miss having my friends over for some good food and fun. Maybe 2010 will bring us to a bigger place or at least one spacious enough for throwing some parties. One can only hope, right?

Unsalted pretzels & roasted garlic dip.

My cousin Geo and my brother Chad dueling on the Magic Mic. They were pretty intense.

My sweet niece, Sophie.

Apples to start the new year. "An apple a day, keeps the doctor away."

Mom's table setting. I didn't get a picture of the whole thing.

Everyone scrambling during a game of "human bingo."

My mom (aka: party queen). She was showing me her green braces.

Yesterday, I finally got the long locks chopped so I can start the new year with a lighter head. Haha!

May 2010 bring you happiness and good fortune and plenty more blog entries!

-Alli