For Christmas, I got makeup, makeup brushes, makeup remover, and a gift certificate to Sephora.

I’m spending Christmas at the house of a great makeup enthusiast.

I also got a purple notebook. People always think I don’t need any more notebooks because I already have a lot. Apparently, the concept of collecting isn’t easily associated with me. Or with notebooks. But finally I got a notebook.

I will now watch makeup tutorials on YouTube and write down notes in my notebook.

We will be celebrating Christmas with ají de gallina, caviar-stuffed eggs, roast duck, French pâtés, papas a la Huancaína, and lobster straight from our Nova Scotia relatives.

Merry Christmas, everybody!

What’s on your table tonight?