20 Christmas Questions 🎄

As I was planning some Christmassy activities to do with my students on their last week of classes, I found this 20 Christmas Questions questionnaire on a blog and thought it'd be fun to answer it here to get in the Holiday spirit. I'm sure I answered some of them before, maybe. But still, we're doing it! Hehe.

Let's start!

 1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Eggnog! I love hot chocolate but I only drink eggnog during this season so, I have to choose it.

2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? Santa usually wraps presents.

3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? Colored lights. I grew up with them and when I moved, I got pastel lights but, I wouldn't dislike having white lights.

4. Do you hang mistletoe? Nope, I don't even think I've seen it in real life. Ever.

5. When do you put your decorations away? Sometimes right after New Years or the first week of January, depending on the time I have.

6. What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert)? I've never been a big Christmas food lover but, my grandma made the BEST biscayan style cod, that was my favorite thing to eat every year. I also like the mexican Christmas apple salad.

7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child: I don't think I have one specific memory. But all the years we celebrated Christmas at my grandparents' house, with all the cousins, aunts and uncles reunited were the best. Sometimes my sister, my cousins and I would have a random performance to entertain the family and we were always looking forward to opening the gifts together. It was a lot of fun and I cherish those memories a lot. Same with New Year's Eve, we used to go to my godmother's house and spend it with my dad's side of the family. My cousin and I are the same age, we were like sisters so, we also had a lot of fun together.

8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? In my family, Santa didn't visit us that much? It was mostly The 3 Wise Men but I really don't remember how or when I found out. Guess it wasn't traumatic, hehe. And even now, I still receive some pressies on that day.

9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? We open all the gifts on Christmas Eve, we have tried waiting until actual Christmas but, I just doesn't work for us.

10. How do you decorate your Christmas Tree? When I first moved out of my family home, I bought a white tree, it was my dream to have one and decorate it with pastel colors and so, I did it. I bought pink, blue and silver ornaments and started adding other things such as some homemade stuff I made with my friends, cute things that other people give me for my tree but, I think I'm over the pastel & white tree now, but I'm not someone who likes to buy new Christmas decor every year so, I think it'll take me a while to change it. I want a Yule-ish tree now.

11. Snow! Love it or Dread it? Love it! But just because it doesn't snow where I live so, I don't experience the bad side of it.

Snowy days in Spain were the best!

12. Can you ice skate? Nope, I tried once and failed at ti big time. 

13. Do you remember your favorite gift? I don't think I have a favorite gift. I'm lucky enough to say that most of the gifts I receive (from family and friends) are things that I love but there's nothing that comes to my mind when I think of a "favorite" one.

14. What’s the most important thing about the Holidays for you? Being with people I love. Thing is, I'm not a big Christmas person anymore, I celebrate it because I'm used to celebrating it but, to me, it is not one of the most important Holidays.

15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? I... don't think I have a traditional one that can be called a favorite. My aunt used to make a "swiss roll" I loved, but I don't remember if it was during christmas.

16. What tops your tree? A silver star and a matching bow.

17. Which do you prefer – giving or receiving? I could go with the classic "I love to give more than receiving" but nope, I like both. I love to choose presents for people I love and make them special but, I also love receiving pressies, I'd be lying if I said I didn't. 

18. What is your favorite Christmas Song? Kiss me for Christmas by Jessica Simpson and Santa Baby by Eartha Kitt (and other versions)

19. Candy Canes! Yuck or Yum? Yum. Don't love them but don't dislike them either.

20. Favorite holiday movie? I don't really like holiday movies... I'll go with Nightmare Before Christmas and, this year I watched a french one called "Advent Calendar" that was pretty good. (it's horror tho)

And, there you go! 20 x-mas questions. Feel free to answer them yourself, I'd love to read since the holidays are different for everyone.

I'll see you next time~! 💋🎄

40 Halloween This or That Questions

It's time for a This or That Halloween questions just because I love these things, haha. This one is divided into 4 different categories: Halloween Movies, Halloween Traditions, Halloween Candy and Halloween Would You Rather.

Let's do this!

      👻 Halloween Movies                               

1. Hocus Pocus or Beetle Juice? I like Hocus Pocus but I have to choose, BeetleJuice! Is one of my all time favs.

2. The Nightmare Before Christmas or Corpse Bride? Nightmare Before Christmas.

3. Ghostbusters (1984) or Ghostbusters (2016)? Ghostbusters (1984), I haven't watched the other one.

4. Edward Scissorhands or The Addams Family? The Addams Family but, I do like Edward Scissorhands too.

5. The Rocky Horror Picture Show or Little Shop Of Horrors? Oh, I think I haven't watched these.

6. Coraline or Casper? I like both but I think Casper has a special place in my heart so, Casper.

7. Frankenweenie or The Haunted Mansion? Frankenweenie.

8. Twitches or Halloweentown? I have a feeling I watched Twitches at some point but I don't remember it... can't choose here, haven't watched Halloweentown.

9. The Sixth Sense or Carrie? Carrie. Even tho The Sixth Sense is a good one too.

10. Scream or Halloween? Halloween. I'm not a Scream fan.

I'm writing down some of the movies I haven't watched to watch soon, hehe. Some of them are classics!

    🧙🏻‍♀️Halloween Traditions                            

1. Trick or treating or handing out candy? Handing out candy. Can't remember the last time I went trick or treating~

2. Scary movie night or costume party? I love both! Costume party and scary movie night after that, maybe?

3. Scary movies or kids Halloween movies? Kids Halloween movies just because I watch scary movies all year round.

4. Gory makeup or cute spooky makeup? Gory makeup, but I enjoy both. Especially when others do it because, I'm not that good.

5. Bobbin for apples or carving pumpkins? Carving pumpkins. It's a tradition with my friends now.

6. Hayride or pumpkin patch? Pumpkin patch but I'm dying to go to a hayride one day.

7. Haunted house or corn maze? Haunted house but, then again, I want to go to a corn maze.

8. Candy apples or caramel apples? I'm not a big fan of any of those but, candy apples I guess?

9. Drink apple cider or a pumpkin spice latte? Pumpkin Spice Latte.

10. Scary costumes or pop-culture costumes? Both! But I usually go for scary costumes.

        🧛🏻‍♀️Halloween Candy                          

1. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups or Snickers? Can't choose, love both.

2. Skittles or M&Ms? M&Ms

3. Gummy bears or jelly beans? Jelly beans

4. Sour Patch Kids or Swedish Fish? Sour Patch Kids

5. Nerds or Starburst? Starburst! They are addictive.

6. Twizzlers or Hot Tamales? Twizzlers

7. Hershey’s Kisses or Twix? Twix

8. Butterfinger or Kinder Bueno? Kinder Bueno

9. 3 Musketeers or Peanut M&Ms? Peanut M&Ms

10. Airheads or Jolly Ranchers? Jolly Ranchers

        🎃Halloween Would You Rather                            

1. Would you rather eat licorice or eat candy corn? Candy corn, I don't like licorice

2. Would you rather watch Twilight or Vampire Diaries? Vampire Diaries, even tho I have never watched it.

3. Would you rather eat sugar-free candy or candy leftover from last year? Leftover candy from last year LOL.

4. Would you rather have vampire teeth or a witch’s mole? Vampy teeth

5. Would you rather attend a bonfire or play some pranks? attend a bonfire

6. Would you rather spend Halloween in a haunted house or a remote cabin in the woods? In a haunted house, I'd like to stay away from the woods, hehe.

7. Would you rather attend a masquerade Halloween party or make DIY costumes at home with your friends? A masquerade party cuz I've never been to one. The DIY costumes at home with friends it's always fun, but we do that often.

8. Would you rather host a Halloween cocktail party or a Halloween bake-off? I'm more of a Halloween cocktail party kind of girl so, I'll go for that one but, I think the bake-off one would be super cozy. 

9. Would you rather watch a classic horror movie or a Disney Halloween movie? Classic horror movie

10. Would you rather attend a murder mystery party or go on a ghost bus tour? OMG both! Can I choose both?

And, that was it! I really enjoy answering these things. Feel free to answer them yourselves too, share with me if you feel like it, I'd love to read. I also thing it'd be fun to answer them with friends on a Halloween party or something.

See you nrxt time~!💋

Summer Tag! ☀️

Last year I started sharing "seasonal question tags", I answered one for Fall and one for Winter. I totally missed Spring this year, oops! But I did remember Summer and found this short one. And I'm glad it's short cuz I don't think I have many Summer favs... we'll see.

Summer is not my fav season, I don't dislike it, I just think it'd be my least favorite one. Ironically, this tag is called I heart Summer Tag... Oh well~ Let's do this! 

1. Your dream summer vacation.

I don't think I have a "dream" Summer vacation but, it's no secret I'd loooove to go to Japan, so that could be my first option. But I guess a fun day at the beach or in a swimming pool, with the typical drinks, snacks and games could be an ideal one. You know, like those anime beach summer specials. Haha. 

2. Favorite summer drink.

Super cold beer, fresh coktails and ice cream floats.

Mom & I especially love to make ice cream floats during Summer.

3. S’mores or ice cream? 

Ice cream!

4. Pool or Beach?

Pool? just because I rarely go to the beach. But I love the beach.

5. Would you rather spend a summer day outside in the pool or inside watching Netflix?

This is a toguh one cuz I really enjoy both things. Both maybe? Pool in the morning and Netflix after that.

6. Your most fun summer memory?

Honestly I don't think I have just one, most of the Summers I spent at my gradparents' in my hometown were the best. Grandpa would take us to the pool, to the movies, the circus, we would spend hours playing, dancing and singing with my cousins and had fun sleepovers. Those are memories I cherish a lot. 

A walk down memory lane! I realized I don't have many pics of our Summers there so, I just picked a few of the ones I found. I wish I had a phone with a camera back then, I'm sure I'd have tons of fun pics with my cousins and grandparents.

7. Favorite summer nail polish? 

I've been wearing darker colors or glue-on nails lately but last Summer I wore this super bright and fun lilac color from Bissú called "Corazón soñador" (533). I think it's a great color for the season.

8. Sunglasses or hats? 

Sunglasses! I do like hats just... not on me I guess. I feel weird wearing them. But I do love sunglasses and I wear them often.

9. Favorite summer scent? 

I don't think I have one. I like fruity scents tho, especially watermelon, strawberry and cherry. But I'm not sure if all of those can be considered Summer scents.

10. Favorite BBQ food? 

I'll go with the classics: hamburgers and hot-dogs.

11. Bikinis, tankinis, or one pieces? 

I think I like them all, I'm just not confident enough to wear a bikini. So I think tankinis or one pieces.

12. Summertime book recommendations.

I honestly don't read much. I've been reading more this year but I don't think I've read something with Summer vibes yet~ I'm open to recommendations tho.

And that is that guys! It was a pretty short tag but I always enjoy answering them. Feel free to send me some Summer recommendations to make this season a bit more... summery, haha. (Summerween stuff is always more than welcome!)

See you next time~!💋

Halfway to Halloween 2025 Question Tag🦇

We are officially halfway to Halloween, it's the perfect time to share this question tag I've seen around on YouTube lately. It's not too long and it's a fun way to mark the date.

So, let's do this!

1. Are you a fan of haunted houses? 

I am! I don't go as often as I would want to because there aren't many where I live but, whenever I have the chance, I really enjoy them.

2. What’s your favorite ghost story or haunted lore?

I loooove ghost stories but I'm not sure if I have a favorite one. I was obsessed with the 一人隠れん坊 (one man hide and seek) urband legend for the longest time so I could choose that one as one of my favorites.

3. Do you plan on Halloween decor hunting this year? If so, what item(s) do you hope to find?

For sure! I hope to find useful yet haunted house style stuff, vampire related things (cuz I'm obsessed right now), more horror and Halloween movies merch and of course, vintage Halloween goodies. The nostalgia.

4. Candy corn: love it or hate it?

I think I'm in between. I don't love it, but I'd eat it. I can't help to feel excited when I see it tho, it screams Fall and Halloween. But I wouldn't say is my favorite.

5. Are you big into costumes and dressing up for Halloween? If so, what’s your favorite costume of all time? 

Yes, I am a big fan of dressing up, not only for Halloween. I feel like I haven't put that much time and effort on it for the past few years but, I should go back to that. I think two of my favorites are oldies.

The first one would be my zombie bride costume back in 2010 (OMG), I reused a wedding dress I made back when I was studying fashion design. I made it all bloody and dirty and loved the result. I still have it but haven't worn it in ages.

The other one would be this Little Red Riding Hood costume. I wore this dress sooooo much. I remember I even wore it as a pirate costume changing and adding some accessories, but this particular one is one of the favs. 

6. What is one activity or experience that is on your spooky season bucket list this year?

I want to go to more spooky attractions but they are not as common where I live. I also want to go to a graveyard, walk around, take photos and listen to scary stories while I'm there.

7. What book, series or movie screams HALLOWEEN to you?

In this case I'll focus on Halloween more than horror. Movies could be Hocus Pocus, The Witches The Nightmare Before Christmas (which is the perfect Christmas movie too), Beetlejuice, Practical Magic... you know, the classics. As for shows, I guess Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Wednesday, The Good Witch.

I'm not much of a reader but I'd love to read books that scream Halloween.

8. How do you typically spend your Halloween night?

It depends on the day so, there's not a typical way I spend it. Sometimes I have to work on that day and, if that's the case, I'd just watch some Halloween movies with seasonal snacks or drinks, other times I give away candy, last year we had a Halloween dinner so, it changes. But I always do something with my friends and family a couple of days before or after Halloween.

9. What does Halloween mean to you?

It's just my favorite time of the year! Everything feels more fun, more magical. I've always loved it but growing up was more like just a holiday and now, the older I get, the more I embrace and enjoy it because many of the things I like are related to Halloween. Plus I love to share it with people I adore, who are as enthusiastic as I am about it.

10. Tag your spooky friends! 

I tag anyone who wants to answer this. I'd love to read!!

See you next time~! ❤

The 30 Interesting Questions Tag

I love answering these questionnaires tags kinds of thingies so, here are are, answering the first one this year. I feel like it's a good way to learn more about others. Not that I feel people want to learn more about me but, still. You get my point. 

Anyway, let's start answering the questions.

 1. What are your nicknames? What do you prefer to be called?

Mon and Montse are the most common ones. I like both so, I guess I have no preference there.

2. How often do you doodle? What do your doodles look like?

I rarely do it to be honest. It only happens when I'm with my friends, they are the artsy ones and sometimes we do activities that involve drawing and doodling. I enjoy it, just don't it when I'm alone.

Bonta-kun!

3. What do you do if you can’t sleep at night? Do you count sheep? Toss and turn? Try to get up and do something productive?

Toss and turn and end up watching TV.

4. Do people consider you to be talkative or quiet?

I guess it depends. I'm usually very talkative unless I don't like the person or feel uncomfortable.

5. What makes you cry?

Some movies, songs (especially after my dad's passing), pretty words, stress and sometimes being veeeeery angry makes me cry too.

6. What is your biggest pet peeve?

This might be a silly one but I really hate it when people's noses make this whistling sound when they breathe, I even find it annoying when it happens to me. Also when people (especially guys) have nothing to say but to comment on someone's appearance.

7. How many times a day do you look at yourself in the mirror?

I don't know. When I'm getting ready in the morning, need to retouch my makeup and at night while getting unready. Other than those, could be if something gets in my eye or if I want to see something in particular. 

I wonder if someone actually counts how many times they do it~ 

8. What is the strangest thing you believed as a child?

I used to believe that everytime my bedroom window made popping noises at night, something or someone was out there. I would try not to move until it popped again, in my head, that meant whatever was outside was gone. 

9. What is the guilty pleasure you enjoy too much to give up?

Junk food at midnight. I know it's not the healthiest option but this girl loves her midnight snacks. Also, the Xuxa Dance cassette (yes, I'm that old). Songs are good, lol. I still enjoy it.

10. Who performs the most random acts of kindness out of everyone you know?

I'd say my friend Dee Dee. She's one of the most selfless people I know. She'd always find a way to help you and cheer you up, no matter if the situation is small or a very srious one.

♡

11. How often do you read the newspaper? Which sections?

I've never read it really. 

12. Which animal scares you the most?

I don't think there's one that scares me really, there are some I don't like (especially insects) but I wouldn't say I find them super scary.

13. Are you more likely to avoid conflict or engage with it?

I think engage but I've been learning to control that better. Not like avoiding avoiding, but more like engaging only if I really have to. 

14. What is the most recent compliment you’ve received?

Don't remember the exact words but, it was something about my hair looking really nice.

15. What question are you tired of hearing?

Mmm... questions related to my relationship status maybe? 

16. What is the strangest thing you have eaten?

Grasshoppers. I don't think they are that weird anymore. I do like to mix certain things that might be strange for some people but, nothing too intense, haha.

17. Do you have a whole lot of acquaintances or just a few very close friends?

I think I do have a lot of acquaintances and only a few people I really consider close friends. I've always been a little selective but time has taught me not to let just anyone walk into my life.     

My fav people ♡

18. Do you have a catchphrase?

"Que no se pierda el motivo" 🍻 has been my fav for a while now.

19. What’s your all-time favourite town or city? Why?

That I have been to... defo towns and cities I visited in Spain. I fell in love with Valencia but, if I have to choose maybe Teruel and Alcalá del Jucar, they have this "straigh out from a movie" vibe.

Teruel

Alcalá del Jucar

20. If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?

I've wanted to change my first name since I can remember. I'd change it for Layla, I've always liked that name.

21. When was the last time you lied?

I don't remember. It's not like I never lie, but I really can't recall the last time I did.

22. What’s something that amazes you?

Creative, artistic people. I feel like I'm surrounded by them and I love the different ways they express themselves.

23. Would you rather be the first person to explore a planet or be the inventor of a drug that cures a deadly disease?

The inventor of a drug that cures a deadly disease, I think it'd make a bigger impact and would be a lot more helpful in life.

24. What is your favourite amateur activity?

I'd say blogging, vlogging and taking photos. 

25. What was your first thought when you got up this morning?

When I got up? Let's make some coffee.

26. What is your favourite song (at least at the moment)?

At the moment is Burning letters by Natasha Hamilton

27. List someone you know and describe them in five words.

Lu, the bestie:

Creative, talented, loving, beautiful, bestest.

28. You can select one person from history and have them truthfully answer one question. Who would you select and what would the question be?

I don't have like a very historical choice here. The first person I can think of is Elizabeth Short (aka the Black Dahlia), I'd ask her about who killed her. Hehe.

29. Which celebrity or artist do you resemble the most?

I've been told I resemble Amy Adams a couple of times. She's the only one who comes to mind, I haven't really thought about it.

30. What do you want me to know?

That despite my resting bitch face, I'm a very silly and easy to approach person. 

And, there you go guys, 30 questions about... me! Haha. Feel free to answer them yourselves, I'd love to read!

Me and resting bitch face will see you next time~! 💋

Winter Tag! ❄

Last month I shared a Fall tag and I thought it'd be a good idea to answer a Winter tag to welcome the season. It is shorter than the previous one tho. Still I hope you enjoy.

Here we go!

1. Top 2 Winter Beauty Essentials?

A good moisturizer for my face and hands and a lip balm. My skin and lips get SO dry this season so yeah, it is a must have. I'm not really into hand creams that much but they are defo an essential during winter.

2. Top 2 Winter Fashion Essentials?

Cute and warm coats and knee-high boots.

This pic is a couple of years old but, I still have those boots and I love them too much.

3. Favorite Winter Accessory?

Really long, soft scarves.

4. Favorite Winter Nail Polish?

I don't think I have a favorite one but, I usually go for dark reds or something super sparkly.

5. Hot Cocoa or Apple Cider?

Hot cocoa with marshmallows.

6. Favorite Winter Candle?

Huh~ I don't have a favorite Winter candle. I am the kind of person who lights Fall candles all year round, hehe. But I like cinnamon scents and, to me, those smell like Christmas.

7. Does it snow where you live?

Sadly, no. I love snow tho.

Beautiful snowy day back when I went to Spain 😍

8. Have you ever made a snowman?

Nope, never. 😢

9. What is Your Favorite Holiday Movie?

I'm not a big Holiday movie fan and the first one that comes to my mind is The Nightmare Before Christmas. To me, it's the perfect Halloween and Xmas movie. I've watched some this month tho, most of them are recommendations from my students. 

10. What’s your favorite holiday drink? 

Eggnog and ponche. I look forward to drinking them every year.

11. Candy cane or Gingerbread men?

Gingerbread men

12. What’s your favorite holiday/Christmas song?

Kiss me for Christmas by Jessica Simpson and Santa Baby (I like different versions of this one)

13. What is most important to you about the holidays? 

Good question... cuz, honestly? I'm not a religious person so, in a way, that makes me a person who just celebrates it for celebrating it, haha. When I was younger it was spending it with my family, cuz all the cousins would get together at my grandparents' and it was a lot of fun. You knew you'd meet everyone on Christmas. But, so many things changed and I guess now I'm just trying to find the magic of it again? If that makes any sense. So, I don't have an answer for this question, yet.

And, that was it! I feel like my answers were not as long or elaborated as my previous tag but, it is what it is, haha.

Have a happy Winter y'all! 💋