Holiday Love

Despite a snowless ground here in Toronto, it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. Everywhere I go, everyone seems to be toting shopping parcels, with a bright red Starbucks Christmas cup in hand. My neighbours even decorated their car with cute reindeer antlers. I dislike winter, but absolutely love the holidays. I'm so happy that my time off overlaps with the holidays. It feels amazing to wake up rested and refreshed. This morning I woke up early and read in bed for a solid two hours. I finally cracked open Eat Pray Love. Despite having seen the movie and knowing the books premise (I think the whole world has read this book) I'm really enjoying it. Gilbert has a strong voice, with a wonderful sense of humour.

I paused half way through the "Bali" chapter to make myself some breakfast and a warm tea. Because I am in holiday mode, and unemployed, I decided to take an extra five minutes to make a tea-ish-latte thingy.

Coco Chai Rooibos Steamer 
Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup non-dairy milk (I used unsweetened almond milk)
• 1 tbsp coco chai roobios tea
• 1 tsp cinnamon 
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg 

Directions

Start by boiling your water, with a kettle as you normally would. In a small pot, boil your choice of milk and stir in both cinnamon and nutmeg. You can even add a touch of maple syrup or agave, if you like it extra sweet. Once your water is done boiling, poor about half over your tea. I used coco chai roobios loose leaf tea, from DavidsTEA, but you can easily use another type of chai loose leaf or bagged tea. Then add your milk mixture, with a dash of extra cinnamon on top. Enjoy!

Delicious and full of flavour.

Yesterday Nadine and I went to see the movie Tangled in 3D. The movie was at 2pm so we were practically the only ones in the theatre. Another blissful afternoon. We both forgot that Disney movies often include sing-a-long songs and couldn't help but giggle the whole way through.

Looking sexy in our 3D Cineplex glasses

Back to my book (insert nerd face here). Once I finish the Bali chapter, I hope to tackle the tornado that has struck my room, particularly my closet. Yes, my room is currently a disaster. I have yet to clean, organize, and pack for Australia. I did however, have ample time to mess it up. Alas, in good time.

For now, I will continue to wade in a state of bliss.

Happy December!