Weekly Chicome {11/5-11/11}

This was an exceptionally fun week!

{1.} The highlight of the week by far was Ces' anniversary surprise, he took me to see the renowned Mexican circus Circo Hermanos Vazquez. I had not been to the circus in at least 20 years, it was fun to be a kid again and by the end of the night my cheeks were hurting from smiling so much :)

{2.} Also on Sunday, we checked out Mano a Mano's Day of the Dead Event. Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead was actually celebrated last weekend, but because of the power outages surrounding Hurricane Sandy, the event was postponed to this weekend. This year's theme was honoring women; the altar and performances all incorporated the theme. We had a great time listening to Mariachi Flor de Toloache, eating quesadillas de bisteq, tacos al pastor and elotes asados. 

{3.} Another highlight of the week was winning the semi-final game in the RI Youth Soccer League, we are getting pumped and ready for this weekend's final match. 

Players giving their best warrior face before the semi

{4.} Tuesday was election day - I am so thankful to have a voice in this country. No matter who your candidate was or the outcome, being able to chose freely and peacefully is something we should all cherish. 

Election day @ PS 217

{5.} The first snow storm of the season, totally getting me in the holiday spirit! 

{6.} Treated Ces to Skyfall on opening day. Though I'm more of a rom-com fan, Bond delivered an adrenaline packed blockbuster. 

{7}. Last but not least, Happy Veteran's Day to past, present and future heroes!

Weekly Chicome {10/22 - 11/4}

Because Sandy cut off power and my willingness to write, here is a 2 week roundup: 

{1.} On Thursday 10/25 Ces and I celebrated our two year anniversary :) Our tradition is to get each other a gift, tickets to see something or go somewhere and dinner. This year I decided to make dinner, on the menu: Autumn Chiller, spinach salad with apple cider vinaigrette, balsamic glazed pearl onions, veal meatballs in red wine sauce and for dessert, hot baked nutella and cream cheese sandwiches. I only remembered to take pictures during dessert.

{2.} Pretty roses from Ces 

 

{3.} Roosevelt Island Halloween Festival & Parade: We got to see some of the kids from our soccer team all dressed up, enjoyed a drum line performance and partook in some fun Halloween activities.

 

{4.} First ever Roosevelt Island Pet Fair where miss Chloe took some professional pet photos for free!

{5.} Finally beating our toughest rival on the Roosevelt Island Soccer League, we tied the first match, lost the second match and won our third match of the regular season. Something tells me we will face off again for the final!

{6.} Pre-Sandy brunching, we checked out a new place on the lower east side called Rayuela, Ces and I both ordered the lamb burger with a poached egg on top which was delicious! 

{7.} Finally I cannot be thankful enough because during and after Sandy we were safe, dry and warm.

Weekly Chicome {10/15-10/21}

Hola! Here are my top seven from last week!

{1.} Cloudforce 2012 - Salesforce.com's annual conference in NYC. Lot's of useful innovative information on social engagement strategies.

{2.} Finding a sweet note from Ces as I was getting ready on Tuesday morning :) 

{3.} Breast Cancer Awareness at Saturday's soccer match. We also won the game 8-4, Go Tigers! 

{4.} Sunday was a gorgeous day to run in the Roosevelt Island's Run for Dignity 5K presented by the World Youth Alliance. Ces finished 11th, Chloe and I finished 34th! 

{6.} Replenishing our calories lost on the 5K with crepes on Top of the Standard Hotel, check out our view! 

{7.} Hailing a limo instead of a taxi for cheaper than the cost of a taxi. Win! 

Weekly Chicome {10/8-10/14}

Happy Monday! Here are my favorite things from the week!

{1.} Celebrating my dear friend Fergie's birthday at Sala One Nine on Friday night with my favorite group of girls and our beaus.

{2.} Another win (3-0) for the Tigers! Here they are with Coach Ces. 

{3.} Sunday Funday! Brother Jimmy's BBQ and watching the Jets beat the Colts!

{4.} Working on an Autumn craft project to be revealed soon! 

{5}. These cute hounds-tooth flats I snagged at a bargain. 

{6.} Three-day Columbus weekend! 

{7.} Tarot card reading - not sure if I believe or not, but I definitely enjoyed it.

Weekly Chicome {10/1-10/7}

Hello! Weekly Chicome has been MIA for the last few weeks due to travel, illness and a little bit of laziness. Getting October started on the right foot here are my favorites from the week! 

{1.} Lots of content to share with ya'll (recipes, food reviews, home tours, flea market finds and crafts) feeling inspired!

{2.} Feeling better after a few days of being sick, lots of vitamin C, naps and hot drinks sped up my recovery.

{3.} Going all-in on a bathroom re-vamp. Can't wait to share the new look soon but for now here is a sneak peek of the shower curtain we went with.

{4}. RSVP-ing {YES} to a close friends fabulous wedding in Udaipur, India. We've already started looking at flights and cannot wait to plan a trip around the golden triangle and go sari shopping! 

{5.} Celebrating another friend's nuptials this weekend in New York. 

{6.} A couple of great thrift store finds! I'll be revealing their new homes in our home next week. 

{7.} Spending a great low-key weekend with Ces. Our weekend consisted of our team's soccer game, brunching, attending Jon and Marielle's wedding, shopping at the farmers market and thrift store, sleeping and baking. 

Until next time! 

Weekly Chicome {9/3 - 9/9}

Hello! This week's chicome is coming to you with only a couple of pictures, I dropped my iphone in a kitchen sink full of water on Sunday night (boo!). I'm holding out hope for a miracle to happen in a tub of rice because I have some recipes and projects from the weekend I want to share with ya'll.  Nevertheless, here are the positive 7 of the week! 

{1}. Labor day! A Monday off from work, need I say more?

{2}. The arrival of Autumn, by far my favorite season! Crisp air, cardigans, crunchy leaves and cozy blankets make this girl very happy.   I also get inspired to try heartier recipes when the weather cools down and you can't forget about Sunday Funday (football + wings + beer) becoming the new normal.

{3}. Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte - perfect for those cool Saturday morning walks with the pup.

{4}. This week Ces and I helped out at try-outs for the Roosevelt Island Youth Soccer League. It was a fun way to spend the afternoon and we were amazed to see some of the skills the kids have. Looking forward to the start of the season! 

{5}. I attended the opening reception of In Reference To at the Soho Photo Gallery. This photographic project documents Mexican female immigrants across the United States and their treasured object. I'm honored to be featured in this work. 

{6}. Another Sundevil win! On Saturday ASU played Illinois, final score: 45-17. We are 2 - 0! 

{7}. Pre-phone dropping incident, Ces and I had a lovely cookout on the island Sunday. I tried this sweet potato recipe and it came out delicious! 

Chloe sitting patiently at the table waiting for some meat.

Weekly Chicome {8/27 - 9/2}

Hello! Here are some of my favorite things from this past week! 

{1}. Ces and I have signed up to be soccer coaches for the Roosevelt Island Youth League. We get to meet our team this week (9-10 year olds) and are excited for our first match on September 15th!

{2}. This week I booked my work trip to London and was able to sneak in a couple of days for a trip to Bordeaux to visit my brother. Two more stamps on the passport, very excited!

{3}. Last Tuesday Ces and I went to Toloache 5th Anniversary Celebration. We spent the night with friends, dancing salsa and sipping on $5 mezcal and tequila cocktails. The Mezcalita de Pina was by far by favorite one.

Mezcal Tasting @ Toloache

{4}. The return of SunDevil Football (we crushed NAU 63-6)!

{5}. This week marked my sixth year as a New Yorker.

{6}. My largest scoring word ever! I lose more that I win at Words with Friends so it was a "woot woot" moment when I scored a 72 point word (not sure how that happened). 

{7.} A long weekend and spending quality time with girlfriends. I took advantage of  the long weekend by  having drinks with Isa on Friday, brunch with Crissy on Sunday and KP & Des on Monday. 

Good drinks & cool locations

Weekly Chicome {8/20-8/26}

Hello! Here are some of my favorite things this week!

{1}.  Monday was off to a great start with a special delivery. I bought these Boston Terrier silhouette refrigerator magnets from Fire Hydrant Press' Etsy Store, I'm loving all things aqua blue at the moment and these mini Chloes look awfully cute on my refrigerator.

{2}. Ces and I absolutely love film festivals, documentaries and soccer; put them together and you have a masterpiece. We recently checked out the Latin Beat Film Festival at Lincoln Center and saw the film 3 Millones by Jaime and Yamandu Roos. The Roos duo follows the Uruguayan National Team as they seek to win the 2012 World Cup in South Africa. 

{3}. Destination wedding! Two of my dear friends are getting married next Spring in Udaipur, India. With their engagement party coming up in the next couple of weeks, wedding excitement has been kicked into high gear. It is time to start saving the date (and the funds) for an unforgettable getaway at this fabulous location.

{4}. Getting back in the groove of running outside, while the weather allows it my goal is to run outside with Ces and Chloe a couple times a week. 

Chloe decided to take a breather mid run

{5}. Getting a tune-up this week; meaning cut, color, mani and pedi, darker hair to welcome Autumn.

{6}. BBQ-ing with Ces, Chloe and friends on Roosevelt Island. Spending a sunny day grilling, chatting and playing dominoes does not get old.

{7}. Lil sis B-day! My younger sisters are not so little anymore! While I could not be there in person to celebrate Juli's 9th birthday, I made sure she had a sweet day with a gift basket from Dylan's Candy Bar. 

First day of school 2012

Weekly Chicome {8/13-8/19}

Hello! Here are some of the things I loved from the week. 

{1}. On Monday Ces and I attended a free happy hour at De Santos that our friend won. Cannot think of a better way to start the week than free yummy cocktails with friends. De Santos had a very cool history as well, it is located in a West Village brownstone that was once home to rock legends such as Janis Joplin and  Bob Dylan.

{2}. After all the excitement of having family in town and hosting a BBQ, I was glad to have a much needed low-key night. We had some left over tomatoes, bread, wine and basil from the weekend's festivities so I decided to make a bruschetta and wine dinner. This is the recipe I followed, it was so simple and delicious!

{3}. Bargain flats! I had been searching for nude flats for a while and these patent leather ones from NY & Company where a great find at only $20 bucks! 

{4}. Girls night with one of my favorite ladies. I cherish the time when I get to catch up with miss KP and on Friday night Pier NYC in Roosevelt Island proved to be the perfect setting. Loved the city views, flasqs of wine, guac and great gab-fest.

{5}. Discovering new things in the city! On Saturday Ces was walking in midtown Manhattan on his way to meet me and walked by The Sony Technology Lab, being the technology lover he is, we just had to check it out. It was a lot of  fun; if you have kids this place is perfect for a day of learning, best of all its free! 

{6}. On a mundane run to Bed Bath and Beyond, I came across these popcicle molds. While summer is almost over, we still get a few weeks to try some yummy ice pop recipes. I made a batch last night that I will share with you soon! 

{7}. This week President Obama's Deferred Action Program went into effect. A step in the right direction for immigration reform.