Happy List

1. Finishing the entire two seasons of ‘Life’ with Damian Lewis. Why a perfectly amazing show like this gets only two seasons - is just baffling.

2. Going back to QT for an arbitration seminar that Donemark the arbitration guru invited me to. It was heartening to see kitchen staff like Precy and Gaa who took such good care of us still there after all these years. Donemark also treated me to lunch at snooty L Entrecote with his litigation partners. Such are the perks of being the friend of a QT partner.

3. Going everywhere for work with my favorite gang in the office outside of Accounting

4. Lunch outs with the boss

5. A huge box of Machiavelli chocolates from Ches. It would be perfect if only it’s not obscenely expensive.

6. The shoulder massage at Shui in Libis. It’s simply the best I’ve had and is the reason Ches and I keep going back there.

7. Having the balls to talk back to people who have the power to fire me. (Does this really belong in this list? Isn't it more stupid rather than amazing? Hmmm.)

8. Two free lemon bars that I coax out of the waiter in Mary Grace Café who mixes up my order. Ches rolls his eyes and accuses me of flirting. I call it: putting on the charm. 

9. This pix of my two favorite world leaders together

*courtesy of ABC News

10. Nesting  and turning all our closets and drawers at home upside down. There’s not a lot I know how to do in the domestic front, but I’m telling you: I Can Clean.

11. Satisfying indie finds like Seeking a Friend For The End of The World, Moonrise Kingdom, and Extra Man

12. Trying out new restos like Mr. Jones with Ches and Jewel

13. Wedges galore from Alberto. They are perfectly pretty, light, high, and Brazilian. Winners.

14. A pair of polka dot skinny jeans from F&H, and blue ballerina flats from CMG. Happiness is anything ballerina or polka dots.

15. An exquisite garnet necklace from Randy. The color, shape, and size - it's too perfect and precious for words. Just like Randy, actually.

16. Playing Scrabble with the girls, even if Ajo is a sore loser. Haha.

17. Clara's bottomless jokes

18. Coming home bright and early, in this chaotic holiday season