Chinese Birthday

Today is Throwback Thursday.  If you participated, please leave your link below in a comment.

Have you ever wondered about events that may have helped shape you into the person you are today?

I remember once when I was about 10 years old, I begged my mom to throw me a "chinese" themed birthday party.  She agreed.
My mom and I set out to find all of the accessories.  Keep in mind this was over 25 years ago and you couldn't just go into any store and find chopsticks or paper lanterns.  We drove to the city where more "cultural" stores were abundant.

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 We came home with chopsticks, bowls, paper lanterns and fortune cookies.  We set up a table low to the ground and my birthday guests and I sat on pillows.  My mother made us chicken chow mein to eat. We finished up with fortune cookies and of course, cake!



It wasn't "authentic" but my mom did her best with the resources we had available.  I think my little friends might have been in a slight state of shock, thinking, "what kind of birthday party was this!"  I on the other hand was on cloud nine and the only thing that could have made it more perfect was, having a "kimono" to wear.

Today, with everything so accessible via the internet;  possibilities are endless when it come to celebrating other cultures or feeding your curiosity!

Look at these cute fortune cookies you can now find online....

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I'm so glad my parents never discouraged my curiosity of other cultures.  It is still alive and kickin' to this day.

1 Year Blogiversary

It's my Blogiversary!!!!

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I can not believe I have had my blog for 1 year! 

I remember when I decided to blog and thought, "will anyone even read this?"  This has been a surprising journey.

I've had the chance to make new friendships which has been the coolest thing of all.  I had no idea that this blogosphere even existed!  I've found people I can relate to.  My Spanish (reading and writing) has improved along with my cooking skills, my  personal outlook on certain situations have changed, I've gained so much knowledge on so many levels.  I could go on and on, so let me just say this.....

To everyone who reads my blog I appreciate you and  your support.  Thank you for stopping by and checking out what I'm rambling about or  what "The Mexican" is up to.  Thanks for commenting and showing us some  love!  To all the great friends I have made, you guys rock!  I'm such a lucky gal!  I never imagined blogging would open this new world up to me and bless me with friends as well.



Now, I wanted to do something really cool for my 1 year Blogiversary but it's not gonna happen.  At least not today. It will though.... I promise....

Long story short, I've been under the weather for close to a month.  (Hope this is not a pre-cursor to how my 2012 is going to go!)  The doctor has me taking steroids at the moment and let me tell you....  when the pharmacist told me they might make me irritated, I kind of laughed it off..... I'm an extremely easy going person!  Apparently pharmacist guy knew what he was talking about.  Aside from feeling bad and trying to re-cooperate, I've turned into the wicked witch of the west!

Just this week, I've had a road rage incident.  I almost started a fight shopping. (maybe I should join forces with Tomatoe Lady).  I lost it this morning when no one would acknowledge my good mornings and wake up so I resorted to slamming doors.  These incidents are just to name a few.

Basically what I'm saying is,  I've been too sick and too mad to plan out a great one year Blogiversary fiesta.
You guys mean the world to me though..... so stay tuned for some great plans I have in the making.

Love to you all!
Tara