LOS CHOLOS.

*photos taken from my phone with the NEW filter/effects case that Victor gifted me this xmas*

QUICK POST:

Victor and I went over to have dinner at 'El Cholo' restaurant Saturday night after debating where to eat. I'm very indecisive when it comes to eating (I just love food too much) and I hate choosing where to eat. I don't want to choose a place and only be the one to enjoy it. Victor is good at putting up with me in these cases. I ended up choosing 'El Cholo' since its a couple blocks away from our apartment. This was my second time going and Victors first. I loved my plate, and my chicken tortilla soup was amazing. Victors albondigas soup: not so good. My soup had tons more flavor and a bit of spice which I loved! Definitely will be coming back again!

Victor is now on Instagram: 

@GOVICTORGO

@VICTOR_GO // @J_HDEZ

BLK XMAS.

BLACK ON BLACK:

DINING TABLE:

HOLIDAY CARDS:

With just a few days away from Christmas I decided to make a quick blog post show and telling the holiday decor in our apartment. This holiday season our theme was "black on black". We went back and forth between white and silver or gold but ended up with black and hints of silver/pewter. I love our green table (that Victor painted himself a couple years back) with all the silver decor and frames on it. My favorite piece that's on that table is the white frame with our American flag kissing photograph. We bought small ornaments from Wal-Mart (as well as our black Christmas tree) and filled up a jar with them, this is a simple way to add great holiday detail to your home, and can change the ornaments every year depending on your color scheme. This especially looks great with large vases. 

Our gifts are all wrapped with black wrapping paper and black/pewter ribbon from Paper Source. Of course Victor did most of the wrapping. The gifts that I wrapped are not as crisp and structured as the ones he wrapped. His penmanship alone gives the gifts a fancier feel. Victor was inspired by a celebrity's choice of gift wrap (black on black) for our holiday gift wrap. 

The dining table was put together by Victor; he chose the plates, star ornaments, and small silver tree center piece. I love that it is elegant yet simple, I think that is the whole feel of our holiday decor this holiday season. We have pieces that look elegant yet are still simple and versatile. 

We've received many Christmas cards these past few weeks and it is so very exciting! I've never really experienced this before I mean when I lived with my parents we'd only receive maybe 2 or 3 and one was usually from our dentist! It feels so good to know that our friends/family took the time to send out a card and write a sweet note inside. It also feels surreal and amazing to read "Jose and Victor Go..." on the envelope! Just a reminder that this is actually real life, this is MY life now.

 I hope everyone is as excited as I am for Christmas, and has

had a wonderful holiday season:

Merry Christmas!

@VICTOR_GO // @J_HDEZ

CHISMETIME!

Here's a video from the funniest chica LA COACHA that sums up the Hello Kitty Forever Launch Party that Victor and I attended a couple weeks back supporting our good friend Onch! I could not believe that she was at the launch party. It's such an honor to open up this video with Victor and I singing her classic "chismetime" theme song! I'm such a fan of her and love her so much!

CHECK OUT HER HILARIOUS WEBSITE:

chismetime.com

'TIS THE SEASON.

THIS WEEK:

pizza + pop tenant holiday party

LAST WEEK: 

Leigh + Greg's Christmas cookie party

'Tis the season to be jolly, 'tis the season for  holiday parties! That is exactly what Victor and I did these past 2 weeks. Just yesterday (Friday the 14th) we attended a pizza and pop holiday party strictly for tenants thrown by management at 'The Wendover'. We had a good time, and even met our neighbor who lives next door to us. It was nice to see everyone that lives in this building especially since it always seems empty.

Last Saturday we went over to one of Victors friends house to enjoy some hot chocolate and fresh baked cookies that Leigh had just made. Leigh and Greg's house is too adorable. I loved all the festive holiday decor and loved all the furniture inside their home! They have great antique pieces and I love the whole atmosphere of their home. I especially loved just how much both of them love the holidays. Leigh put so much thought into putting together this cookie party. I mean the toppings for the hot cocoa did it for me, and the labels for the cups?! Everything was so 'instagram' worthy!! Plus they have 3 super cute doggies, one even had a holiday collar on! It was my very first cookie party and the absolute best! Wish we could have stayed a bit longer to discuss more pop culture with Leigh and her husband Greg! Hope I get to see them soon! 

I've always loved the holidays, I loved decorating my parents house as a kid, and now as an 'adult' I get to experience a different side of the holidays with the boy I love: going to holiday parties together as a couple. * we were supposed to go to another cookie party tonight but unfortunately didn't have time due to work * Can't wait to plan our own holiday party soon!

Here's a photo of our black Christmas tree:

(more pics of our holiday decor to come in another post!)

* HAPPY HOLIDAYS *

@VICTOR_GO // @J_HDEZ

FLASHBACK FRIDAY.

filming Victor for a future project (stay tuned!). 

I've been so busy working and getting into car accidents that I hardly had time to blog! Now that the holidays are soon approaching it seems like all the beautiful holiday decor is making me feel more calm. This Friday night Victor and I had a great "flashback" date, going back to the Johnny Rockets on Melrose (where we first met) to celebrate a month-a-versary. Two years and one month!! I picked him up from work, tried to be a gentleman and opened up the car door for him. I always try and remind myself to do this more often but sometimes it's too late as he has already taken a seat. I will try to make this a habit! I loved seeing him smile and be surprised when I got out to open his door. I set my IPod to play "Enchanted" by Taylor Swift (one of our favorite songs by her). Dinner was pretty good, minus the weird annoying people that surrounded us but what can you do. Victor surprised me with tickets to the 'Hollywood Museum'! I have always wanted to go! I'm a sucker for old Hollywood, and anything to do with movie film locations, props, etc. After dinner we had a mini photo shoot (of course), a top secret film shoot, and then headed over to The Grove for a quick stroll under the bright Holiday lights. I've always loved the Holidays and I am so happy to have someone to share all the festivities with! Speaking of festivities we have been invited to a few Holiday parties so I will be posting photos from them asap! We ended the night by taking a trip to our local 7-11 and getting hot cocoa. This was a flashback Friday that I won't ever forget!

@VICTOR_GO // @J_HDEZ

LIBERTY WALK.

Today I had the day off and decided to take a walk around Koreatown. There is still many streets and shops that I am not familiar with and it seems like every time I go for a run I end up discovering either beautiful homes, or cool little shops. It felt good to just walk around the city without anything stopping me, without any time restrictions. I just walked, music blasting from my earphones, and enjoyed the fast pace city life.

THNX.

This post is dedicated to Victor and mainly a thank you post to his family. I am so thankful and appreciative of the relationship that I've built with them. They are so caring and have always made me feel welcomed. It is always a great time when we all get together, and I hope it continues to be this way. I can honestly call them my second family. I am so so so thankful for them, and I am so lucky to have Victor and them in my life.

Victor: Thank you for always being there for me and listening to everything I have to say. Thank you for making me feel safe and comforting me whenever I go through tough times. Thank you for always being yourself and inspiring me to be the best that I can be.

Valerie: Thank you for laughing at my lame jokes, and making me feel comfortable whenever I am around you. You are always so sweet!

Leti/Victor: Thank you so very much for taking the time to really know me, and being there for me no matter what it is I needed. You are amazing parents, and I admire you two.  I have such great memories alongside both of you and can't wait to make many more in the future.

There is nothing else to say but THANK YOU.

CIAO CALI.

Friday night Victor and I attended a bittersweet celebration at a neighborhood German themed bar called The Red Lion Tavern. The occasion? Our good friend moving to Chicago. I worked with Stephanie at Radio Disney for more than a year, and she has been such a great friend to us both. I have a TON of fun memories with her, from meeting her at the station and gifting her a Mickey Mouse lollipop, going to see Selena Gomez live, celebrating my 21st birthday (AND doing a blowjob shot!), annual Christmas tacky sweater parties, to taking a trip to Disneyland with her, another good friend (Brittany), and Victor. Even though we didn't work together all the time, and both our schedules were super crazy, we became really close. She is such a great caring person, and I know fabulous things lie ahead for her. After months of not seeing each other I was excited to see her that night, but at the same time was a bit sad to say goodbye. 

I'm not a big drinker nor do I go to bars, but this bar was really cool. The breathalyzer got my attention as soon as we walked in. I especially loved the theme, everything was so cute and even the girl bartenders wear cute festive dresses.

From the outside the bar didn't look too big but it is two floors with multiple lounges, and an upstairs outdoor patio. 

Here is a picture of the "Disney family", as Stephanie said, Victor is "part of the family".

Such a classic Stephanie photo!

 The original 3 amigos: Brittany|Me|Steph (caption taken directly from Steph's facebook).

Victor, Stephanie, and I.

This night was so much fun, we got to catch up and wish Stephanie the best in the windy  city. I had made her a card but unfortunately forgot to give it to her so I'm planning on mailing it to her. We will be the bestest pen pals ever! I wish Stephanie the best in everything she sets out to do in Chicago, Cali will miss her Disney princess in Chuck Taylors! I will miss her laughter and squeals of excitement! Now Victor and I will have to plan a visit to Chicago very soon, and of course finalize our NY trip with her for next year!

It all started with a lollipop.