Christmas & New Year 2009

[elitejean]

I'm posting this so late^^ I figured I'd do some pic spamming XD
To those wondering where the usual graphics went, they'll be on another post which I'll probably post next week!! Anyway, how was everyone's holiday? I hope most of you had a fantastic time^^ The holidays this year were pretty harsh on me XD I was constantly sleepy and dead tired. I also worked, worked, and worked. I think I'm becoming old now XD

I'll start off with our new year celebration!!
Because it's is more recent and then move on to Christmas :]



See the pic above^^ That's the place where Jean celebrated her new year.
It's the Glendale Adventist Hospital.


My grandmother was admitted there after Christmas. Anyway, we went there to celebrate the new year with her. We bought tons of food with us too!! *but I was busy taking pics of grandma so I forgot to take food pics!!* After the 2010 countdown we drank some sparkling apple cider *no alcohol allowed in the hospital!!* It wasn't that bad and it was actually pretty fun cause my other relatives came too^^ Btw, she got out a few days ago!!

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Here are a couple pics of my grandmother.
She may be hospitalized but she's radiant as ever^^
I probably tired her out XD
It's kinda strange seeing her with wires, tubes and stuff.



Oh and here's a pic of Rachel (my cousin/god-daughter)
She goes to school now^^
I blurred out the bg because it says biohazard and stuff XD

That's it for my new year pics XD
Now I'll share some Christmas pics!!





I'm always in the office. This is how my office windows currently look^^ The cards we received from other people we work with, are taped them on the window XD So now, I don't open them at all and I can't really see out because the cards are obstructing my view. The cards look lovely like that I think...much better than just storing them in a box or something. This definitely brought some holiday cheer in my office!! I don't know when I'll take them down though...







The pictures above are from "The Americana"
I go there often even though "The Grove" is closer to me.
But that's because this place is close to my grandparents house XD
The pictures above are taken with my phone^^
It's of the huge Christmas tree there, Santa's House and the Fountain.



That's a pic of what I wear on the 24th. From the office to my grandma's house, to church for mass, to grandma's house again and finally home!! The heels are totally to die for^^ They're seriously so pretty that I squealed when I saw them at the store!! I paired it up with a short sleeve casual t-shirt mini dress with a stud embellished waistline!! Lately I've been wearing lots of combo dresses like this one^^ Something casual and easy to move in.



This is what I wore on the 25th. I seriously love that blue high-neck double breasted coat you see on the picture. I just about wore it everywhere!! It's perfect buttoned up and buttoned down. The tie on the waist is really awesome too!! I wore a lilac mini satin skirt and a sequin embellished stripe tank...both are from "forever 21" I wore the same heels again just because I couldn't resist^^ Thinking about it now, I should have worn this for the new year...I think I should have worn a dress instead XD

My next purchase would be another pair of boots and probably a tunic dress, they look great with sweater tights and they're perfect for work this winter. Although most likely I'd end up buying something else...because I'm always buying on impulse XD Right now, I'm shopping for spring/summer apparel for work so again, it feels a little out of place. Kinda like how we bought coats and winter stuff when it was summer still XD But that's how it is, we have to always be ahead^^









I wasn't able to take lots of food pics XD
My family kept telling me to not take pics anymore and just eat^^
Anyway, here are some of the stuff we had :]
They're all really yummy!!





Here's a picture of our tree^^ There's so much presents again!!
It seriously looked like the presents we're taking over the living room XD
The gift cards, we hung them on the tree too^^




Here's a picture of my grandparents again!!
This was right before grandma got hospitalized.
Lately, whenever I see them...I think of Mago-Mago Arashi XD
I'm sure my grandparents would love to have ARASHI as their grandkids.
Most likely, my grandparents will drive them mad too XD
My grandfather is already 80-something but he's so strong!!
He loves fruits a whole lot and he always makes smoothies^^
Grandma loves to sing, cook and draw.
She also has lots of stories to tell.
She laughs all the time and is really silly...




My cousins. Daniel and Karen.
They wanted to see how many presents they got.
There's a bit of a scuffle too XD
But really that's what makes the holidays fun^^
bickering and acting silly over presents :]



Here's Karen's dad. My uncle Joseph.
He's a really funny nice guy.

My dad is really quite funny too.
Whenever they hang-out they cause chaos...and roars of laughter!!
Sometimes I want to put "comedian" under my dad's occupation.
My friends love hanging out with my dad too and they always invite him out XD



Cousins again. Michael and Russell.
Michael just came home from army training.
He's a really smart guy (Karen's brother) & he's a really smart guy^^
Russell(Rachel's brother) joined some dance crews recently.
Somehow he's like Neener...obsessed with his games XD




Oh, I forgot...here's a pic of me^^ I took it when we were about to head home. Around 4am I think. Posting this because my friends complain that I rarely take and post pics of myself XD It's always of food and stuff^^ I want to dye my hair for spring...

I skipped pics of opening presents and stuff.
Oh, and of other people too...
Because if I did, there will be so much XD
I received a lot again^^
So, to everyone...thank you so much**
 

Comments

[animesempaigirl.livejournal.com]

Looks like fun! >_

[elitejean.livejournal.com]

it was pretty fun :]
hope the rest of 2010 will be smooth sailing^^
what have you been up to lately hun?

[animesempaigirl.livejournal.com]

College just started back up. It's uber annoying going around campus with crutches. I need to get on the stationary bike every night but it's feels weird for me to go into the Work Out building alone (I bet seeing a cripple working out is weird for others lol) so I'm hunting for work out buddies (none so far). How's school for you?

[elitejean.livejournal.com]

crutches? now that i think of it...i need to wrok-out too^^ i'm a lazy idiot though so even though i said that last year...i still haven't done it XD if i was there, i would gladly join you!! we'll listen to jpop tunes while working out and stare at arashi porn for motivation...then watch some arashi crack for relaxation XD

i work now dear.. XD

[shaychan22.livejournal.com]

Your grandma is beautiful! It seems like you had a lot of fun!

[elitejean.livejournal.com]

i did. thank you so much *hugs*
how are things on your side?
i'm at work listening to some jpop :]

[peniko.livejournal.com]

i ♥ to see all your photos *_____*
they have christmas feeling xD

[elitejean.livejournal.com]

oh, thanks so much dear^^
glad you enjoyed them too :]
how are things on your side?

[peniko.livejournal.com]

christmas here is so boring -______- i barely see any christmas decoration on town.

[elitejean.livejournal.com]

hmm, where are you from hun? but you know, not everyone celebrates it here too!! after all..we have lots of different people from different places :] i'm off to work...fu, fu fu!!! what have you been up to?

[peniko.livejournal.com]

i live in the netherlands :3
after all..we have lots of different people from different places :]
christmas combine us together neee xD

[whifling.livejournal.com]

Your gran and little cousin are both really cute. I hope your gran stays ok.

Christmas looks lovely and everyone looks so much fun XD

[elitejean.livejournal.com]

thank you!! my grandma is all better now :]
i hope the rest of 2010 will be well^^
anything new with you hun?
i'm at work right now...listening to arashi songs XD

[whifling.livejournal.com]

That's good :)
2010 bring it on XD
Lol me too- I'm watching Arashi concert excerpts on youtube atm^^ My exams are over and I have a few days until classes start so I think I'm making good use of my time :D

[elitejean.livejournal.com]

good for you hun^^ i'm off to work again in a bit...right now i'm a little worried *sighs* i want to buy a cake on sho-chan's bday but i might not be able to XD i have overtime on that day & the cake shop will be closed by the time i get out...

anyway,you're probably going out lots then since it's your break after all!! i hope you're having lots of fun :] do you often go to karaoke with your friends?

[whifling.livejournal.com]

Aw that's really cute :3 Reminds mme of this,

Now I'm tempted to get a cake on Sho's birthday as well but more so that I can eat cake than because its his birthday *guilty*
I hope you figure out how to get one.

I took the opportunity to nip back home on the train (my uni and home are only about 3 hours apart). But my home town's kind of small so not much to do here :/ but I get to see my family and pets^^

[rudveesa.livejournal.com]

You sure had a lot of fun at christmas! Being with cousins and all :)

Oh, one of my cousins got home from army training too, but he didn't get to go home for chritsmas! It was kinda weird :o usually everyone gets home for christmas.

[elitejean.livejournal.com]

we're glad he was able to spend the holidays with us. he showed us pics from training camp...their practice is really something XD christmas was great, i hope the rest of 2010 will be great too^^ my 2010 didn't really start off so well but i hope it's smooth sailing from now on :]

[elitejean.livejournal.com]

hello hun!! sorry for another late reply!!
ah, i don't think anyone fails when it comes to fashion...
everyone has a different style after all^^
my cousins are really big dorks too XD

[kaiser-storm.livejournal.com]

I LOVE those heels. They are seriously too awesome! XD

Food! XD Your grandmother looks really beautiful in those Christmas pics. She aged beautifully~ :3 I wish I could look that beautiful as I grow older! The tree and presents are awesome too! :3 Your family does a great job of decorating~

[elitejean.livejournal.com]

yup. i love them too^^
i haven't worn them again though XD
so now it's just somewhere in my house...

what's new with you mayu-chan?

[kaiser-storm.livejournal.com]

NBothing much, just working and drooling over Sho's recent an-an pics, lol. XD I have to start school soon, on the 26th, right after Sho's birthday. ;^;

How about you? Work seems to be keeping you busy and away from lj! :< How's the new assistant? :D Has she warmed up to you?

[elitejean.livejournal.com]

well, at least your eyes feasted on SHO many wonderful things before you get back to school :] work is keeping me quite busy XD i guess busier than last year...looks like it will continue the rest of the year XD i may be away from LJ but some lovely online buddies text me and keep me updated or just to say hello :D

the new asistant...i guess she kinda did!! i'm the type who forgets stuff once i'm really focused on something, i rarely take breaks at work too and i've been skipping lunch so she's always constantly asking me if she can get me food or something XD

[kaiser-storm.livejournal.com]

Ahhh, I'm exactly the same! When I'm working on a big project, I keep working and working and working without stopping... Sometimes I end up thinking, "Ah... when was the last time I ate?? O_O?!"

I hope work isn't too rough on you! Gambatte ne, Jean-chan~!

[kaoiie.livejournal.com]

Hii :) Long time no talk!
How are you?? Happpy 2010!!
Wow your Christmas looks sooo fun! And the tree is so pretty with so many presents! My christmas wasn't nearly as excited xD Your photos all look awesome :)

[elitejean.livejournal.com]

i know XD i'm so behind too...
we did a red theme for 2009
usually we go with gold or silver

how was your christmas?
i'm sure it was also pretty fun^^
my photos...i took too much!!

[patziepiva.livejournal.com]

ummm Hospital isnt an ideal place to be but i'm glad ur granny is okay :)

arghhhh the killer shoes are awesome. I haven't bought shoes for so long...been crazy about bags lately :P

[elitejean.livejournal.com]

yup. granny is all good now!! she made dinner for me last Friday. i'll most likely drop by again this sometime this week^^ hopefully, she'll get even more stronger :] thanks so much hun!!

how was hour holiday?
saw your japan pics...awesome!!
i want to go too!!