Fati's: 6 Things I am Thankful For... (Final Part)

I hope you all had an awesome Thanksgiving, I know I did! I'm still feeling stuffed from all the yummy food!

We went to my friend's house in Lincoln, NE which is not that far from Omaha, only an hour away.  When we arrived she had made the turkey and Southern style dressin', which is like stuffing but made with cornbread. My boyfriend and I double teamed it and made beef taquitos which were scrumptious. And at the end of night, we celebrated with pumpkin pie!

After our dinner we decided to go Black Friday shopping at Target. I don't really shop on Black Friday, so I was shocked and amazed at how HUGE the line was. It was pretty much like a club like, it started at the front of the store and cornered the building. Our mission was to try to get in line since my friend's husband was trying to get a TV. That wasn't happening, so we decided to try Walmart. 

To make this long story short...he ended up not getting a TV, but bought a video game instead, I bought a sewing machine for $50 from Walmart, and we went back to my friend's house to play a game called Buzzer. What an eventful night!

Thinking about these events, makes me think of everything that I am thankful for. Here are the last three things I am thankful for:

#4 Boyfriend

We are two random peas in a pod. You compliment me with your nerdiness in techy stuff and I compliment you with my artsyness. We may like different things and do different things, but at the end we always have fun. Thank you for always supporting me and my projects and for always giving me advice to better myself. Thanks for brightening up my day with your randomness and your smile. I am so thankful to have you in my life! Te amo.

#5 Art

(Sylvia Ji)

I've always had a thing for art! I remember in my junior year of high school I really got into graffiti art. I was never big on doing big pieces on walls and stuff like that but I enjoyed drawing on people's black books and learning about different writing styles. I get so excited when I see street art because it's interesting to seen an artist's mindset when they are painting, or drawing, or even photographing something they have brainstormed and finally coming to life. 

Art is a way to escape reality and enter an imaginary world filled with vibrant colors and weird structured figures and characters. I am thankful for art, because I can express myself and bring out my creativity. I am able to express my emotions on a canvas or paper and set my mind free.

#6 Life

(Marcus Aurelius)

Life! How can I describe life... 

It is something you appreciate every moment of every day. You appreciate, you thank it because it is that thing that keeps you going. It is meant to be enjoyed, to be loved, to be lived drama-free. Life= YOU.

 I'm not much of a religious person, but I pray and give thanks to God for my life, for everything that I have accomplished thus far, for my family and for everyone that I care about, and for always protecting me. Looking back at the good and bad things that I have done in my life, it makes me motivated to change as an individual and live a better life than before. It has made me appreciate people and the little things that life brings. It has made me the person I am today!

THE END.

Thanks for taking the time in reading Things I am Thankful For !! More fashion and artist interviews coming up next week! Stay tuned!

From LA, With Luv

Fati <3

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Happy Turkey Day Everyone!!!

Alas the day has come! Get ready to grab your fork and knives and sit around the table with friends and family and get a plate full of goodness. It's not only a day of delicious food but it's a day filled with appreciation and remembering why we celebrate this holiday.

Every Thanksgiving my family and I go to the local civic center in Santa Monica and we distribute food to the community. It feels good to contribute back and know that you are doing a good deed. There are many ways you can contribute. I know churches may be having activities or even a local non-profit like the Red Cross.You can also make food baskets or donate canned food for families in need. 

Speaking of food, one of the things that I miss from home is home-cooking. Instead of the old, traditional cooking of the turkey as the center piece, we make Pan con Pavo which is roast turkey with sauce. It is a Salvadoran recipe that will leave you wanting more. 

This is definitely something I need to learn how to make because it is DEEELIIISSSHH!!! If you have not tried this before, I suggest you should! Like my aunt says, "Don't say NO if you haven't tried it". 

Now that you know what my favorite Thanksgiving platter is...

What's your favorite Thanksgiving dish?

Have a Happy, Jolly, Merry Thanksgiving!! Check out my next blog post for more of Fati's, 6 Things I am Thankful For!

Learn to make Pan con Pavo Recipe: http://tasty-bytes.blogspot.com/2010/11/pan-con-chumpe-salvadorean-turkey.html

From LA, With Luv

Fati <3

Fati's: 6 Things I'm Thankful for

(Image found here). 

Thanksgiving is right around the corner!

For many of you it's been an exciting week filled with shopping, preparation, work, or just getting everything ready for that big dinner you'll be having. Or maybe even doing some little Black Friday shopping.

But whatever it may be; through the hustle and bustle of our daily lives it's always good to stop for a second and think about what we are thankful for.

This week I decided to dedicate my blog to  Fati's, 6 Things I'm Thankful For.

The first one is:

#1 Family

(From the left: Sister, dad, brother, myself, & mom)

One of my biggest influences is my family. My parents come from two different cultural backgrounds, religions, & traditions, but like many, migrated to the US for a better life filled with more opportunities. I still find it interesting to learn about how my parents met and how their lives were back in their home countries.  Looking back at their personal experiences, I have learned to value my culture and my identity. My family has made me the mujer I am today and I am truly blessed.

 I want to give thanks to my family for always supporting me and for always giving me that extra push to try harder in accomplishing my goals. I give them thanks for always showing me the meaning of life through their perspective and for always teaching me how to survive in the real world. Although we may have our ups and downs but at the end of the day, it's that unconditional love that will never break us apart. 

What are you thankful for?


From LA, With Luv
Fati <3