got my first NUTcracker....

its been a yearly tradition that my mom's cousin invite us to their house during christmas day....lots of friends, relatives, and plenty of food.  but what amazes every year is that my aunt goes all out in decorating her house.

**my eldest niece jo trying to avoid getting her picture taken...always!!!

one of the very prominent display throughout the house were nutcrackers.  the size varies from miniature size to large than life.  my sister and i decided to count the total of nutcrackers on display.  we counted 27 in total all over the house and we were told that there's more.  i fell in love instantly on the idea.  so, after work today, i got myself my very first nutcracker....#jealous...perhaps but why not...  :)

**ugly sweater nutcracker from cb2 

**it's tall - about 16.5 inches

#flashrun

as most of you know, i am very active when it comes to running.  i try to run 4-5 miles (about 6-8 km) every tuesday and thursday with my running club.  it's very surprising that i am more athletic at this stage of my life compared to when i was.....well, i was never into sports lets just it leave to that.

this past saturday, 12/21, Nike NYC had a special run on the day considered to be the darkest night of the year.  there were over 100 participants, who started  from different branches of Nike in the big apple, ending in a "secret" location.  

**the 8:30 min pace taking a break at times square...

#flashrun

**some nike freebies...

nike is introducing some of their new running gear...  

oh how i wish i can own the nike allover flash running jacket.  it would be cool to be running at night.  now would anyone be willing to donate 500 bucks??  yes, that's how much the jacket cost.