Hello All,

I hope you're doing well and enjoying your day!

Did you start off with any big resolutions this year? and have you been sticking to them lately?

Best Wishes,

Melissa 

Hi to all of you gorgeous individuals,

So my question to you is...

Do you prefer to travel during the holiday season or stay within your current location.

Do you have any holiday plans that you're extremely excited to do this year?

As for me, I know traveling during the holidays can definitely be hectic, but for some it's the only time they are able to travel.

I feel as though it all depends on your current mindset as well. It would be absolutely amazing to explore other places and see how they celebrate during this season. Dive into new foods, cultures, rituals, and so many more opportunities to expand the mind. 

Do you have any favorite travel memories during the holiday season?

With that said, this year I am happy to stay home and celebrate with my family. I was away from them for over four years. Therefore, this is my first holiday season back in the United States. I lived in South Korea and let me tell you, I absolutely loved it, but I did miss seeing all the elaborate decor lining the streets of California.

 What is your take on this?

I wish all of you beautiful souls an amazing holiday season. :)

Cheers,

Melissa 

Hello All!

My hometown is Los Angeles, CA, but I have just recently returned home from living in South Korea for three years. While learning about the Korean culture, food, and landscapes, it made me want to dive more in to the history and architecture of my own birthplace. I already studied the food pretty well lol!!

First off, I would recommend visiting downtown Los Angeles because I think the architecture within the city limits is very interesting and historic. There are buildings from the art deco era, and classic movie theaters that still line the streets. The original developers wanted Los Angeles, CA to look exactly like New York, but since they didn't have the rights to the air space they had to build outwards rather than high skyscrapers. With the said, that is why Los Angeles is such a spread out city rather than condensed. I have listed two sources below if you would like to learn a little more about historic Downtown, Los Angeles. Also, what do you recommend?

Have an amazing weekend!

Cheers, Melissa 

Art Deco: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Deco

Here is a short article about some of the buildings downtown: 

https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/blog/classic-downtown-la-architecture

Hi Everyone!

I don't know about you, but I could talk about food for hours, days, months, and years lol! 

So let's have a little fun food chat. :)

and if you would like to add questions... Please go for it! :) 

1. What meal would you cook to impress an individual? - As for me, I LOVE Mexican food. With the said, I would cook up some delicious spicy tacos with all the sides like: Guacamole, Salsa, Rice, and etc.. etc... etc.. I feel as though food should be cooked with love! and since I grew up eating tacos weekly, that is where my heart is indeed.

2. Do you prefer cooking at home or going out to eat? - I love to cook at home because I enjoy being very creative with different cuisines, but I will not turn down a good restaurant. :) I always like to challenge my taste buds. Especially, when I am traveling.

3. On a cold winter day, would you prefer a bowl of chili and cornbread or a bowl of soup? - Well, I am a sucker for homemade cornbread, but I am also addicted to RAMEN!!! Therefore, hot soup for me. 

4. What is the strangest item that you have consumed?  I would have to say alligator in Thailand. hmmm,  I know that is actually a common food in some places, but not for me. lol It wasn't bad though! They grilled it well. 

5. Do you prefer chocolate or vanilla? I was such a vanilla lover as a child, but now I will run to the store for chocolate y'all!

6. Do you like spicy food?  Yes, this could be a simple yes or no question, but tell me about what you like? lol I LOVE SPICY FOOD, but my stomach doesn't agree. Which means that I have to cut back on it... Ugh, it's a painful act to give up my chili. Luckily, there are so many amazing flavors within the food world though.

That is it everyone.. I hope you're all hungry now lol and you go eat some amazingly scrumptious food! 

Happy Monday everyone!

Cheers,

Melissa 

Hi Everyone!

First off, I hope you're all having a wonderful day!

I am always looking for new books to read. Do you have any favorite books to recommend?

I love getting lost in a book... Does anyone else? :)

Thank you, Thank you.

- Melissa