2009 In Magazine Terms

CLOSING TITLES

Here are some of the magazines that unfortunately ended their printed lives during 2009. We will miss them (or at lest somebody will)

• Gourmet > my grandmother's gift to her daughters every month (her interpretation of a subscription is buying and giving the monthly issue), most recipes never failed to amuse my palate and were easy to bake. On top of that, I loved to read through it and look at the yummy food pictures. My favorite part was probably the "you asked for it" column.
  
  
• I.D. > I think I bought this magazine only one time, but I am sure artists all over the world will miss it like any college student misses home-cooked meals for creativity in its pages never lacks.
  
  
• Nickelodeon Magazine > when I was little I ached for a magazine like such: filled with comics and posters featuring Nickelodeon characters. Who didn't love watching Tommy escape from his playpen in "Rugrats," or Helga lust over Football Head kid in "Hey Arnold"?
  
  

There are other magazines that closed this year including Modern Bride, Vibe, Time: Style and Design, Best Life and Country Home.

REMAINING FAVES

These magazines have remained over the years and hopefully they will for many decades to come.

• Glamour > first published in 1939, this women's magazine is now printed all over the world in several languages with articles ranging from how to cook a meal to coping with life in various situations. Its sections include fashion, health, body, etc. and that is why it has reached the top of my personal magazine list.
  
  
• Teen Vogue > my second personal favorite is Vogue's little sister. Despite the fact that I am 20 years old, I still passionately enjoy reading through this teen fashion magazine. Its articles are simple but informative, and the pocket-sized format is very cute.
  
  
• Martha Stewart Living > I love flipping through the pages of this creative publication because its makes me feel (for about 5 minutes) like I will someday have a dinner party as pretty and organized as the ones portrayed, or bake a batch of cookies that look just like the ones Martha bakes (I already tried baking some cookies, and even though they weren't ugly or yucky, they didn't completely resemble hers).
• The Economist > I started reading this magazine first semester of college as a recommended assignment for my International Relations class, but with every issue, I started getting more and more interested in what the articles had to say about world affairs. It is definitely a magazine to read when you have time to spare, since it does require a lot of reading, but it is definitely worth the effort.

I'm sure there are many other magazines that I am yet to develop an intense liking for (since already almost every magazine placed upon me entertains me for a while for the simple fact of being a magazine), but for last year these were more than enough.

Celebrity-watching in Aspen

I have been in Aspen for 2 days, and I an very excited to hear that many celebrities are spending their winter holidays here as well. Don't get me wrong, I'm not the kind of person that stands outside a hotel waiting for any famous person to come out. However, I also don't mind running into one or two celebrities while walking in town (something I do quite a lot while staying in Aspen).

So today, coming home from skiing, my sister and I decided to walk past the Little Nell (a celebrity-liked hotel). Little did we know (although we were trying to find some famous person) that we would run into Lori Loughlin.

I will keep posting any sightings - if there are any more.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas eve in Mexico City is the time to mingle with your family, eat loads of food, and drink much too sweet "ponche". The menu at my family's get-together (dad's side) resembles that of a thanksgiving dinner party. Turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, salad, gravy, and the most important: stuffing. Then of course, the punch, wine, champagne, bread rolls, profiteroles and chocolate cake are never missing. After dinner, we all proceed to the pinata, and then presents (which may or may not be done beforehand)

Christmas day however, is quite different. My grandmother (mom's mother) cooks a very yummy ham, focaccia, and chestnut puree. My aunt then brings an pair of delicious deserts acompanied byt tea and coffee.

Will post pictures once my computer lets me upload them (its acting kinda crazy)

Happy Birthday to me (early)

So my 20th birthday is tomorrow! It will be a HECTIC day: final exam, packing, party, plane trip home at 7 am on Saturday.

Anyways, I shall post some pictures of previous stages of my almost double decade life!

Before I start with incredible experiences in my life, here are some general pictures from when I was not so old! (hehe). Hope you guys enjoy!

And now for the more recent pictures:

Family Trip > oh don't we look just gorgeous?

Christmas Dinner > Ho Ho Ho. Wearing santa hats had never been so much fun.

18th Birthday > you only turn 18 once! (and it is the legal age in Mexico). If you want to go all out: that night is the night (even though it wasn't on my actual birthday, it was very much worth the wait.

InFashion > my modeling days are probably over, but I definitely enjoyed them!

19th Birthday > got a black leather jacket (as can be seen) and some lovely roses! Party started at home, but why not keep it going for a bit ...

Senior Trip > think boat, music, fresca (?), beaches, rotating clubs... and a soon graduating senior class.

High-school Graduation Party > what can you add to a great dinner with friends and family all decked up in elegant attire? a large after-party with even more friends (and new acquaintances!) with kick-ass music and dancing 'til we dropped!

Holiday Wishlist

I thought it would be appropriate to post a list of the gifts I would love to receive this holiday season (lets hope I get one of them at the very least!).

• Longchamp Le Pliage (1899089) Bag in Bilberry (although this color might be discontinued) > lets face it, when you need to carry books around, you need a sturdy bag that goes with everything. Cue the Longchamp long-strapped tote.

• Nikon Cool-Pix S640 Camera > fast shutter speed; start up time is very quick. That is what I probably want the most. I hate having to wait for a while after taking a picture in order to take another one. (also I must confess that Ashton being in the Nikon commercials makes these cameras even more appealing!)
• Urban Outfitters Gift Card > lets face it: gift cards are always great. Nobody stresses out over whether or not you are going to like the present, and you don't have to pretend to like it and wear it sometimes just to prove you didn't exchange it.
  
  
• Dolce Vita Leather Over-the-knee Boot > I have been looking for boots like a crazy person (since Boston in the winter will indeed require them). Although I have found it hard to stop myself from always wanting more, I still don't have any over-the-knee black boots.
  
  
• BB Dakota Fur Vest > bring on the winter and the furry (faux) items! I am loving these types of vests, but its hard to find a nice one.
• Bodycology Vanilla Cupcake Hand & Body Lotion > with the dry weather here in Boston, I need to keep reapplying lotion so that my hands don't become crocodile-ish. This seems like it smells delicious, and will make my skin smell yummy all the time.