Love is all we need...

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Since I came to the US my holidays have been all different. My first Christmas in the US, I got stuck in a train at midnight on my way to celebrate with a relative in Massachusetts. There were times when I spent with close friends, or just in a random party that I got invited to.  Since I met my husband who also has no family in the US, our celebration has been quite different every year, but we always say that while we have one another, we have it all.  My Christmas has never been the same without my family, but I’m so happy to have a soul mate to celebrate with. 

My grandfather has been very sick the past weeks. He suffered a pre-infarction and was at intensive care in a hospital in Bolivia (where my family lives).  Thanks god, he is much better now and recovering well.  There were days that I thought I was never going to see him again. He is such an amazing man who has always thought me that no matter where you come from you have to fight for what you want in life. He has taught me to be strong and that nothing worthy achieving in life comes from easy. I am so proud of him and even though I don’t see him very often, he is always in my heart and prayers.  So having my granpa alive and having the chance to see him again is the best gift I can get this Christmas.

This year, my brother-in-law came to visit from Colombia, so we are so happy to have a family member to share with. We are going to be touristing in New York City which is always so much fun.

I hope you have a great time with your family, friends or whoever you have close by.  There is always someone to share with. Remember that if we have what we love we have it all!

Merry Christmas to all of you!

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Desde que llegué a Estados Unidos, mis navidades han sido muy diferentes. Mi primera Navidad en Estados Unidos., me quedé barada en un tren a medianoche en mi camino a celebrar con un familiar en Massachusetts. Hubo ocasiones que la pasé con amigos cercanos, o simplemente en una fiesta que me invitaban. Desde que conocí a mi esposo, que al igual que yo, no tiene familiares en Estados Unidos., nuestras celebraciones han sido muy diferentes todos los años, pero siempre decimos que mientras nos tengamos el uno al otro, lo tenemos todo. Mis Navidades nunca han sido lo mismo sin mi familia, pero estoy muy feliz de haber encontrado a mi alma gemela para compartir los buenos y malos momentos de la vida.

Mi abuelo ha estado muy enfermo las últimas semanas. Sufrió un pre-infarto y estaba en cuidados intensivos en un hospital de Bolivia (donde vive mi familia). Gracias a Dios, él está mucho mejor ahora y recuperándose muy bien. Había días en que pensé que nunca iba a volver a verlo. Él es un hombre admirable que siempre me ha enseñado que no importa de dónde vengas tienes que luchar por lo que quieres en la vida. Él me ha enseñado a ser fuerte y que nada que valga la pena viene fácil. Estoy muy orgullosa de él y, aunque no lo veo muy a menudo, él está siempre en mi corazón y oraciones. Así que tener a mi abuelo con vida y la oportunidad de verlo de nuevo es el mejor regalo que puedo tener esta Navidad.

Este año, mi cuñado vino a visitar desde Colombia, por lo que estamos muy contentos de tener un familiar para compartir. Vamos a estar haciendo turismo en la ciudad de Nueva York, lo cual se vuelve muy divertido.

Espero que pasen unas felices fiestas con sus familias, amigos o con quien tengan cerca. Siempre hay alguien con quién compartir en la vida. Recuerden que si tenemos lo que amamos lo tenemos todo!

Feliz Navidad a tod@s ustedes!
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31 comments:

  1. you look stunning as always and happy to hear your grandpa is doing better.

    xo
    PinkSole

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  2. Can you be any more stunning? Just gorgeous! So glad that your grandpa is better! That is a wonderful gift. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and I cannot wait to see what Santa has brought for you!
    xo
    Marianne
    www.goodgirlgoneglam.com

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  3. Your outfit is gorgeous, Tatiana! Love this skirt and I have a similar one that I want to try styling this way so thanks for the inspiration! I absolutely love your sentiments on Christmas and what truly matters. So glad you have the chance to see your grandpa again and that you have a great man to share your holidays with now even though you live far from family!
    Gina - On the Daily Express

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  4. I'm glad your grandpa is doing better! I love your jacket and this glam look! Merry Christmas!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

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  5. I am loving that red moto jacket.

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  6. I can totally relate to you as I am also a very recent US transplant - I thank God I have my family around but I still miss all my relatives back home. Sorry to hear bout your grandpa & glad he is doing better. On a style note - you are absolutely flawless in this layered but so sexy look!

    Wishing you a Merry Christmas too!!!

    Rebecca
    www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  7. So glad to hear your grandpa is doing better and I couldn't agree more family and love are all we need!! You look beautiful in this chic look. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas Tatiana:)
    Marta
    www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com

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  8. Dear Tatiana, First I want to say that you are so blessed to have such a wonderful human being as your grandpa. What an awesome, loving man. I am glad he is doing better and I really hope you get to see him soon. And your family and loved ones will always be with you in your heart. I am glad you met your soul mate and that you have one another to spend this meaningful time of the year. Not only are you beautiful but you are also a beautiful soul and I have not doubt that you will get to do everything you want in life. Keep going and never stop. You look beautiful in all the pictures and the I really love that red jacket you are wearing. The color is so rich and the texture is so eye catching. The whole looks is mesmerizing and I like it all. Have a wonderful week and the best to you and loved ones. XOXO, Jeannette
    www.msjeannieandhercloset.com

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  9. Que lindo tu post, Tatiana. Como tu dices, la familia y el amor familiar lo es todo y tener a tu abuelito todavia aqui en este mundo, es una bendicion. Estas preciosa como siempre. Te deseo una Navidad llena de amor, paz, y alegria al lado de tu esposo y cunado. xo :-)

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  10. You are blessed to have a grandfather like yours. I'm glad to hear he's better. This is such a sharp look. Love that leather jacket! Hope you have a wonderful time with your husband and brother-in-law. Merry Christmas! ~Cynthia

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  11. I glad your grandpa is doing better - wishes for speedy recovery!

    Liz @ ShoppingMyCloset.com

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  12. You look beautiful! I love the red jacket, fan of quilting ad the gorgeous tweed skirt. I am sorry to hear about your grandpa getting ill. So happy for you he is doing better. I hope you all have a healthy, wonderful Holiday!
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  13. Love the quilting on the jacket and the red color! Gorgeous!

    xoxo

    kaley

    http://myclosetlife.com

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  14. It's sad you don't get to be with your family for christmas, but at least you have your husband and friends here to celebrate with.

    Love your red leather jacket - it's a gorgeous piece!
    Chic on the Cheap

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  15. I love the outfit and the jacket is perfection. Happy Holidays!

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  16. Great red jacket, darling! You look super chic here!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  17. Beautiful look! Love the red jacket!

    http://www.lifeofbrookeandjane.blogspot.com/2014/12/holiday-fashion-part-ii.html

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  18. I'm glad to hear that your Grandfather is doing better! You look so good here! I love you jacket. I hope you have a Merry Christmas Tatiana!

    Nicole
    Nicole to the Nines

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  19. Love your jacket!
    Very nice blog by the way :)

    Kisses from Russia,
    Juliet
    RUSSIAN DOLL

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  20. You look beautiful!

    I hope you enjoy Christmas even though you are far from family. This time can be so hard on people! I know it is for me.

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  21. Beautiful outfit, and beautiful sentiments. Merry Christmas!! xx

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  22. You look so edgy and chic! Love this look (:

    - Deniz
    www.dressedupdeniz.com

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  23. You look gorgeous! I love that color of leather jacket. It's so pretty against your skin and with your lip color. So sorry to hear your grandfather had been sick. Merry Christmas!
    Amy Ann
    The Real Arnolds

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  24. So glad that your grandfather is doing better! :)

    I always think that Christmas is about the people we get to spend it with more than anything :)

    Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

    Away From The Blue

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  25. Wow! I love your red jacket! So cute for the holidays!

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    1. And I pinned this look onto the Celebrate Southern Pinterest board that Suz (2catsandchloe.com) and I are working on! :)

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  26. yowza! you look absolutely amazing! you are rocking this outfit!

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  27. I love this look! Those MK OTK boots have been on my wish list - I just might need to get them.

    Lisa @ Daily Style Finds

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  28. I know this comment is a little late, but truly hope you had an amazing time in NYC and happy to hear that your grandpa is doing much better! Happy New Year by the way.

    Thrifting Diva
    www.thriftingdiva.com

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  29. i love that leather looking jacket! So stylish(:

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  30. Lisa Rinna Collection Quilted Motorcycle Jacket is beautiful. I'd love to have it in camel.

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