New Year's Eve

I'm not going to any countdowns or parties this year... just enjoying in the comfort of my own home :) snuggled up in my bed and watching the countdown from home :D

Brie!

 

This is my favourite Brie!! Double creme, from Kirkland! :D

Sore Throat Spray

 

It's not that I need them NOW... but I'm preparing in case I need this... hopefully not... hopefully I will use this "for fun" :) Either way, better to be prepared! 

McDonald's Hash Bits

 

These are so good I had to get more <3... yum! :D (controversial opinion... these are actually even tastier than McDonald's French Fries! I'm not joking... either McDonald's French Fries had a bad day, or these had a really good day... I thought they tasted better than the fries! :O :O :O)

Mulled Fruit and Spice drink

 

This just makes everything more festive <3... I got this at Ikea... I'm actually surprised how hard it is to find Glühwein in Canada (compared to Japan)... but this will make do for now :)

McCafe cups for Christmas

 I like this year's design <3

Merry Christmas🎄

 

Merry Christmas, or Joyeux Noël 

“Noël” is derived from the Latin word natalis, which means “birth,” and is associated with the celebration of Jesus’ birth.

Noël is linked to The First Noel, the classic carol that recounts the nativity story and emphasizes the joy of Christ’s arrival.

It also embodies the spirit of giving, family gatherings, and the happiness that comes from remembering the birth of Christ, our Saviour.

So, Joyeux Noël, or Merry Christmas! Let’s share in the joy and sense of community as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Happy Birthday, Jesus ❤️

Silent Night

 

On this Silent Night, where do you let your thoughts carry you? For me, I attend Christmas Eve service and reflect on all that Jesus has done for me and I stay comforted knowing that He is in control of all things.

Silent Night

Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
'Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing, "Alleluia"
Christ the Savior is born
Christ the Savior is born

Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord at Thy birth

Hash Bites at McDonald's

 

These hash bites were so good that they deserve their own post.

They taste like McDonald's breakfast hashbrowns, but in bite form!

They were quite sizable!

Grinch at McDonald's

I quite like the box this year <3

Hash bites were surprisingly really good <3

sweet potato heart

 

Is it just me of do you see how that sweet potato looks like a heart ❤️

creamy petit brie

 

directly from France! :D... Brie <3 (my all time favourite are Kirkland's double creamy brie, but these come at a close second ^___^)

Lotus Seed puffs

 

I found more lotus seed puffs... but these were not crispy >___<

huge moon

 

I sat in my car and saw this huge moon in the parking lot! :D 🌕

It was between two buildings... right at the gap! :)

Real potato sticks

small packet

 It is a cross between a French fry and a potato chip/potato crisp.

It has the starchy, flavourful potato taste of a French fry, and the crispiness of a potato chip/potato crisp.

I stumbled across these "real potato sticks" and they were not exactly what I was looking for, but quite good

winter

 

I like how this picture looks :)

Christmas decorations

 

I love these snowmen :D

salad kit from Costco

 

I love this salad much more than I thought I would <3... the cranberries, pumpkin seeds and all the veggies worked together so well <3 The poppyseed dressing was so good <3

snowy day

 

We had a snowstorm today... officially the first one this year... some parts (not mine's) had 60cm of snow O___o

Christmas sweets

 

Same old Christmas chocolate and sweets

Subway winter wrapper

 

I unwrapped my Subway sandwich and realized it is winter themed :)

floor pattern

 

The weird things you notice when you are waiting at a hospital and bored...

how it looks from a far...

closer

closer

closest!

The Coca Cola truck

 It is back! I see it every Christmas! :) Coca-Cola Christmas truck!

Today I Learned: Pickles and Christmas

What is the significance of pickles and Christmas???

Today I learned the significance of pickles and Christmas

It is a quirky American tradition where a pickle ornament is hidden on the Christmas tree, and the first person to find it receives a reward or good luck for the coming year.

Who knew? :)