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Because I’m Mexican…

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23 Jan

Because I’m Mexican I made Ben a killer quesadilla for dinner… after all Mexican food is my specialty 🙂IMG_4430

Because I’m Mexican, and have quite the voluptuous booty,  means my quesadilla must be much smaller so I still fit in my pants…IMG_4423

Because I’m Mexican I will not admit that the beans on this salad are from a can. My abuelita would be so ashamed…IMG_4427

Because I’m Mexican I will call my afternoon snack an escamocha and not fruit salad with cottage cheese…IMG_4421

Because I’m Mexican I will justify drinking an iced coffee this afternoon as a way to avoid a siesta… IMG_4420

Because I’m Mexican “yo quiero pan dulce” for dessert…pan dulce 2 (source)

but I only had Kashi cookies for dessert so I ate those (con leche)…IMG_4435

Because I’m Mexican I was in Ballet Folklorico when I was a kid… even though I looked very out of place with my red hair and lack of skin pigment…FOLK-LORICO!!!

That’s nothing a little blue eye shadow and red lipstick couldn’t help… FOLK-WHITE-DRESS-ICO

Because I’m Mexican I made my first Holy Communion when I was in second grade. Well, technically that’s a Catholic thing, but it really goes hand in hand, right?  Ha, look at my mom and dad. Funny MANDO-STACHE

Because I’m Mexican I wear too much make-up and huge gold earrings when I go out. Caliente! DSCN9893

Because I’m Mexican I can post all these things…

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    1. All Women Stalker says

      2010-01-27 at 12:43 pm

      I also had my First Holy Communion when I was in second grade. Your picture is really similar to mine. Teehee.

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    2. Jess says

      2010-01-25 at 11:10 pm

      Love the old school pics from Disneyland Folklorico days. We were so fancy!

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      • runeatrepeat says

        2010-01-25 at 11:16 pm

        Ha! I’m glad you caught that 🙂

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    3. Julie says

      2010-01-23 at 5:20 pm

      I love Mexican food!! I gained 5 pounds in Dallas over the course of a week because I went to town on all the Mexican food down there.

      Reply
    4. Eria H. says

      2010-01-23 at 4:21 pm

      Me gusta! It made me wonder: Where did your red hair come from? (I’m Italian and have blonde hair … so I feel you.)

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      • runeatrepeat says

        2010-01-23 at 4:26 pm

        Eria, genes are so weird! I have no idea how it happened!

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    5. Christy says

      2010-01-23 at 4:19 pm

      LOVE this post! Very creative and oh, so true. My husband is Mexican but I always feel that I am more Mexican than he is. Thanks for the early morning laugh!

      Reply
    6. Kara says

      2010-01-23 at 4:13 pm

      Love this post, I thought immediately like Freya about copying this idea. Except I am German so my post would include lots of beer, kraut and inappropriate Octoberfest costumes. 🙂

      Reply
    7. Lauren says

      2010-01-23 at 4:06 pm

      Lol, how did you get red hair? Genetics are so funny. I found Veggie Sticks at my grocery store this morning and bought a bag. Half of it is now gone. Gah! A new addiction.

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    8. Glenn Jones says

      2010-01-23 at 4:01 pm

      Cute pictures of Little Monica!

      I’m not a Mexican, but I grew up in Pico Rivera, so I know of what you speak! I miss pan dulce, home made tortillas (mais) and menudo!

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      • runeatrepeat says

        2010-01-23 at 4:25 pm

        I love having someone else that can represent Pico with me!

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    9. Nicci says

      2010-01-23 at 4:01 pm

      haha , love the post! Your a beautiful red head Mexican girl!

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    10. Evan Thomas says

      2010-01-23 at 3:51 pm

      Those Kashi cookies are too good for something from a box. Mine all got hard because I let them sit open too long 🙁 But the microwave makes them nice and gooey 🙂

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      • runeatrepeat says

        2010-01-23 at 4:25 pm

        Evan, it’s borderline sac-religious to let cookies get stale 🙁 You better eat them faster next time!

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    11. Jessica @ The Process of Healing says

      2010-01-23 at 3:27 pm

      Love that post!!! Too cute!

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    12. Karyn says

      2010-01-23 at 1:05 pm

      hilarious! i learned about ballet folklorico in my spanish class. it’s really cool you were in it

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    13. Karla says

      2010-01-23 at 11:40 am

      Haha love the post theme! I should do a “because I’m Guatemalan” post and copy you (imitation is the best form of flattery?)

      Have a great weekend!

      Reply
    14. Freya @ foodfitnessandfreya.wordpress.com says

      2010-01-23 at 10:27 am

      I love your post themes! I need to start taking some inspiration from you 🙂
      Have a good evening!
      (btw mexican food looks good – I’ve never had it but I like the looks :))

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    15. Ashley C says

      2010-01-23 at 5:00 am

      haha great post!

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    16. Lo says

      2010-01-23 at 4:56 am

      mexican is my fav food. swear to the man upstairs…when we hang out soon lets get mexi and margs. fo sho.

      i love guac and now i want chipotle…tommorrow? indeed!

      xoxo
      lo

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    17. Jamie says

      2010-01-23 at 4:47 am

      LOOOVE quesidillas – does anything taste better? I think NOT!

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    18. janetha says

      2010-01-23 at 4:36 am

      AH! cutest little kid EVER! love your list. do your mexican thang! (p.s. my boyfriend is mexican.. so when i marry him i plan to resort to all these excuses :P)

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    19. Gaby says

      2010-01-23 at 4:30 am

      Hello! I just found your blog, I love that you stay in touch with your Mexican raices.

      mmm ese pan dulce se ve delicioso… la quesadilla tambièn.

      By the way, me encanta tu blog.

      Reply
    20. Laura says

      2010-01-23 at 4:17 am

      omg, love this post.
      i love mexican food

      Reply

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