Okay so its been a while..a long while. It was nice to be back to work, but totally different. I didn't wanna answer to many questions, and I'm grateful for all the people who knew the situation and just didn't ask.
I have a great supervisor as well as great other resources, like Dennis. They have been great and understanding to me. I totally appreciate their patience and support.
Anyways, so yea, I took a good amount of phone calls. And I know that its gonna start to get really busy soon, and I'm soo not going to look forward to that. Well, it was an okay day I guess. There were so many new faces. It was wierd!! I was like who are you, well I didn't say it to them, but I just kept looking around and saw someone I've never seen before. I didnt get a chance to look at the OT board which I totally know I should. I will do that on Fri though, fo sho.
Gotta make those ends!! (ghetto i know haha)
Well, gotta get stuff done tomorrow. The faxes, and getting in contact w/ Mike.. is a must do!! Good night!!
Thursday, December 28, 2006
The Holidays
It was a great holiday. Hope everyone had a great Christmas. We didn't do much, did the usual as we do each year. We actually went to the bay a day early, cause we were suppose to go w/ tita Teresa to get some king crabs @ Costco..we came late and when we arrived they weren't even there. This was on Sat the 23rd, so we went to Macy's at Serramonte, got a grab bag and chilled at home. Played a lil Mad Gab w/ DJ.
Sun: Christmas Eve
The day started pretty early for me. I had Alvin take me to the store to get a gift for DJ. I tried to do it before Bubba woke up and DJ got up, plus we went to church @ 11:30. Went to mass at Holy Angels at 11:30 and I wore my red xmas dress (didnt wanna wear it at night so just wore it there.) So that was accomplished..then had a lil breakfast. Ate Aileen came and wanted to do her last min Christmas shopping so we went to Tanfran..didnt really get much there except a purse from Old Navy, Thanks Lynn!! and some Cinnabon for the next morning. And we discovered a cool dollar store place. It's called Daiso Japan. We were on our way to Serramonte, and there were just way to many people there!! Which figures cause it was the day before Xmas. And we got some cool stuff there. ALMOST everything was $1.50..so we found a dog bed for Simba, and some sponges and I got a knife for $1.50 can you believe it!! of course everything was in Japanese!! haha..
Jason and Ay-ay came over around 8ish and I got to see big cute cheeks Brandon. He had on a Santa outfit it was soo adorable.
Then everyone started coming over around 6ish i think and Lisa and Rob didn't arrive until like 9ish. I guess it worked out cause we only had a few hours left for opening gifts. We had our grab bag. There were some nice things. I got what I wanted so that worked out. There's always the luggage, but this year there was an electronic stainless steel trashcan, some walkie talkies, 25 piece set of stainless steel grill set, the Kone vaccuum, a Liz Claiborne luggage, Cars backpack w/ $20 bucks, a set of pillows, 22 piece tools of the trade knife set, boom box, a massager, dirt devil cordless hand vac, and can't think of the other stuff. But some cool stuff this year. Me and Ate Aileen traded. She had the knives and I had the Kone Vaccuum. Either which way those were some cool gifts. Then we all just hung out after that. There was the traditional black jack @ the dining table. And me, Aileen and Eileen were just talkin about things that were new, old, and whatever. Just playin catch-up. Glo's friends sang karaoke for a lil bit. I sang one song, my fav Colors of the Wind. Then there came opening gifts. We got some cool stuff. I got an apron, and we got the Turbo..time to cook Liempo and krispy pata yum!!! AJ got some clothes and a few toys. and a cool Cars pillow.
Mon: Christmas Day
Okay woke up late. Packed things up. Bubba and I were pretty grumpy, i think from the lack of sleep and just trying to get to moms and stuff. Went to Pinole to pick up some food from auntie Este and then went to moms. Stayed there until like 6ish. Lisa beat us home this time. And we scared the crap out of the kids cause the gifts were gone when we came in. They got a note from Santa that they were on the "naughty" list. hahaha. it was hilaire..i know kinda mean. but they were being pouty and bratty before xmas so it was nice of them to see that they need to appreciate what they have. that's that. Lisa got me as her secret santa and I got my Coach clutch purse haaaaeeeey!!so here's the breakdown:
Highlights:
- spent time w/ friends and family
- got a new set of knives from grab bag; Bubba got us a set of 4 king size pillows
- got to watch the kids appreciate the gifts they got from Santa
- saw my Godson Brandon (he's soooo cute!!!)
- played some Mad Gab w/ the fam..it was totally hilaire!!
-Bubba got a new phone thru Verizon, as well as Ning and Glo
- I got my jacket for riding (at a great price too)
Lowlights:
- the loss of a loved one, always hard on the Holidays, RIP u. Ed
- certain people who dont realize that they have it easy need to stop pouting..oh my that's so another blogg..more on that later
-traveling, it took 3 1/2 hours to get to the city.. but all worth it at the end
- my brother just not willing to mingle when people are over, it sucks cause I feel it reflects on me
Well, that's the holidays for ya. It was great, and so short. Another year to come. I hope its a good one. Gotta think of other things for grab bag next year...pots and pans hmmm???
Pictures to come soon!!
Sun: Christmas Eve
The day started pretty early for me. I had Alvin take me to the store to get a gift for DJ. I tried to do it before Bubba woke up and DJ got up, plus we went to church @ 11:30. Went to mass at Holy Angels at 11:30 and I wore my red xmas dress (didnt wanna wear it at night so just wore it there.) So that was accomplished..then had a lil breakfast. Ate Aileen came and wanted to do her last min Christmas shopping so we went to Tanfran..didnt really get much there except a purse from Old Navy, Thanks Lynn!! and some Cinnabon for the next morning. And we discovered a cool dollar store place. It's called Daiso Japan. We were on our way to Serramonte, and there were just way to many people there!! Which figures cause it was the day before Xmas. And we got some cool stuff there. ALMOST everything was $1.50..so we found a dog bed for Simba, and some sponges and I got a knife for $1.50 can you believe it!! of course everything was in Japanese!! haha..
Jason and Ay-ay came over around 8ish and I got to see big cute cheeks Brandon. He had on a Santa outfit it was soo adorable.
Then everyone started coming over around 6ish i think and Lisa and Rob didn't arrive until like 9ish. I guess it worked out cause we only had a few hours left for opening gifts. We had our grab bag. There were some nice things. I got what I wanted so that worked out. There's always the luggage, but this year there was an electronic stainless steel trashcan, some walkie talkies, 25 piece set of stainless steel grill set, the Kone vaccuum, a Liz Claiborne luggage, Cars backpack w/ $20 bucks, a set of pillows, 22 piece tools of the trade knife set, boom box, a massager, dirt devil cordless hand vac, and can't think of the other stuff. But some cool stuff this year. Me and Ate Aileen traded. She had the knives and I had the Kone Vaccuum. Either which way those were some cool gifts. Then we all just hung out after that. There was the traditional black jack @ the dining table. And me, Aileen and Eileen were just talkin about things that were new, old, and whatever. Just playin catch-up. Glo's friends sang karaoke for a lil bit. I sang one song, my fav Colors of the Wind. Then there came opening gifts. We got some cool stuff. I got an apron, and we got the Turbo..time to cook Liempo and krispy pata yum!!! AJ got some clothes and a few toys. and a cool Cars pillow.
Mon: Christmas Day
Okay woke up late. Packed things up. Bubba and I were pretty grumpy, i think from the lack of sleep and just trying to get to moms and stuff. Went to Pinole to pick up some food from auntie Este and then went to moms. Stayed there until like 6ish. Lisa beat us home this time. And we scared the crap out of the kids cause the gifts were gone when we came in. They got a note from Santa that they were on the "naughty" list. hahaha. it was hilaire..i know kinda mean. but they were being pouty and bratty before xmas so it was nice of them to see that they need to appreciate what they have. that's that. Lisa got me as her secret santa and I got my Coach clutch purse haaaaeeeey!!so here's the breakdown:
Highlights:
- spent time w/ friends and family
- got a new set of knives from grab bag; Bubba got us a set of 4 king size pillows
- got to watch the kids appreciate the gifts they got from Santa
- saw my Godson Brandon (he's soooo cute!!!)
- played some Mad Gab w/ the fam..it was totally hilaire!!
-Bubba got a new phone thru Verizon, as well as Ning and Glo
- I got my jacket for riding (at a great price too)
Lowlights:
- the loss of a loved one, always hard on the Holidays, RIP u. Ed
- certain people who dont realize that they have it easy need to stop pouting..oh my that's so another blogg..more on that later
-traveling, it took 3 1/2 hours to get to the city.. but all worth it at the end
- my brother just not willing to mingle when people are over, it sucks cause I feel it reflects on me
Well, that's the holidays for ya. It was great, and so short. Another year to come. I hope its a good one. Gotta think of other things for grab bag next year...pots and pans hmmm???
Pictures to come soon!!
Friday, December 22, 2006
Copy and Paste..From Glo
>>1.I love you not because of who you are, but because of who I am when I am with you..
>>2. No man or woman is worth your tears, & the one who is, won't make you cry.
>> 3. Just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to, doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.
>> 4. A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand & touches your heart.
>> 5. The worst way to miss someone is to be sitting right beside them knowing you can' t have them
>> 6. Never frown, even when you are sad, because you never know who is falling in love with your smile.
>> 7. To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.
>> 8. Don't waste your time on someone, who isn't willing to waste their time on you. (this is one u should ponder) ^_~
>> 9. Maybe God wants us to meet a few wrong peo ple before meeting the right one, so that when we finally meet the person, we will know how to be grateful.
>> 10. Don't cry because it is over, smile because it happened.
>> 11. There's always going to be people that hurt you so what you have to do is keep on trusting & just be more careful about who you trust next time around.
>> 12. Make yourself a better person & know who you are before you try & know someone else & expect them to know you.
>> 13. Don't try so hard, the best things come when you least expect them to.
>>2. No man or woman is worth your tears, & the one who is, won't make you cry.
>> 3. Just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to, doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.
>> 4. A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand & touches your heart.
>> 5. The worst way to miss someone is to be sitting right beside them knowing you can' t have them
>> 6. Never frown, even when you are sad, because you never know who is falling in love with your smile.
>> 7. To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.
>> 8. Don't waste your time on someone, who isn't willing to waste their time on you. (this is one u should ponder) ^_~
>> 9. Maybe God wants us to meet a few wrong peo ple before meeting the right one, so that when we finally meet the person, we will know how to be grateful.
>> 10. Don't cry because it is over, smile because it happened.
>> 11. There's always going to be people that hurt you so what you have to do is keep on trusting & just be more careful about who you trust next time around.
>> 12. Make yourself a better person & know who you are before you try & know someone else & expect them to know you.
>> 13. Don't try so hard, the best things come when you least expect them to.
Blogger Initiation
Woohoo!! Ning is now a blogger on the "cool" blogger website...haha..
Well, okay so she couldn't access the other site, plus this one is much easier. I know I get them into these things. But its grrrrreeeeat! First Glo..now Mina..who's next?!?
First off gotta send some Bday shouts..some for this weekend and some belated (better late then never)
Ok, so we haven't gotten DJ anything yet for Xmas and I dont know if Tuan's gonna get a grab bag. I have mine already but I still have the $25 gift certificate to Macy's its just the whole dread of going to the mall. I mean, I know we'll be going to DC on Sat so we can always just go then. Man I sooo don't know what to get DJ. I know it should be easy, but really its not. Okay so what to do you get a college student who just turned 20. I mean, we can get alcohol, but that wouldn't be good in front of the fam..hmm..clothes, what kind. We usually see him in jeans and tshirt..shoes, out of our budget forreal! something for the appt in davis? dont know his style. ugggh!
Well we'll see. I'm not sure what the plans are today except for later on tonight.
I know its Glo's bday gathering/dinner at Lisas so we'll be eating there cause Bubba's cooking. I hope he gets Jason's car done so he doesnt have to worry about it tomorrow. I believe we're getting her cake, I dont know yet, haven't talked to Lisa. Yesterday was okay, got to relax and get things done at home. I had to put some stuff away cause didn't want the house messy for Xmas. Oh mun, can you believe it's like in 3 days!!!! The only thing I did that was exciting, was drop off gifts to Lisa's house, and man the kids eyes were bulging out!! Hella gifts!! just cause we won't be able to fit all the gifts on Sat when we're on our way to the city.
Okay so on Sat..we gotta drop off gifts to Ian and Jaymi on the way cause there on I-5 north then to DC. Gotta go to Costco w/ tita Teresa..hmm and Bubba has to prepare for the next day.
So really I have until the 24th to get DJ something.
Everyone traveling: be safe, be patient cause everybody and there mama's on the road!! Happy Holidays!!
Well, okay so she couldn't access the other site, plus this one is much easier. I know I get them into these things. But its grrrrreeeeat! First Glo..now Mina..who's next?!?
First off gotta send some Bday shouts..some for this weekend and some belated (better late then never)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GLO(RIA)!!!!
Happy 3rd Birthday Madison..
and Happy Belated Nina!!
Ok, so we haven't gotten DJ anything yet for Xmas and I dont know if Tuan's gonna get a grab bag. I have mine already but I still have the $25 gift certificate to Macy's its just the whole dread of going to the mall. I mean, I know we'll be going to DC on Sat so we can always just go then. Man I sooo don't know what to get DJ. I know it should be easy, but really its not. Okay so what to do you get a college student who just turned 20. I mean, we can get alcohol, but that wouldn't be good in front of the fam..hmm..clothes, what kind. We usually see him in jeans and tshirt..shoes, out of our budget forreal! something for the appt in davis? dont know his style. ugggh!
Well we'll see. I'm not sure what the plans are today except for later on tonight.
I know its Glo's bday gathering/dinner at Lisas so we'll be eating there cause Bubba's cooking. I hope he gets Jason's car done so he doesnt have to worry about it tomorrow. I believe we're getting her cake, I dont know yet, haven't talked to Lisa. Yesterday was okay, got to relax and get things done at home. I had to put some stuff away cause didn't want the house messy for Xmas. Oh mun, can you believe it's like in 3 days!!!! The only thing I did that was exciting, was drop off gifts to Lisa's house, and man the kids eyes were bulging out!! Hella gifts!! just cause we won't be able to fit all the gifts on Sat when we're on our way to the city.
Okay so on Sat..we gotta drop off gifts to Ian and Jaymi on the way cause there on I-5 north then to DC. Gotta go to Costco w/ tita Teresa..hmm and Bubba has to prepare for the next day.
So really I have until the 24th to get DJ something.
Everyone traveling: be safe, be patient cause everybody and there mama's on the road!! Happy Holidays!!
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Xmas Cards
Okay, so I didnt do Xmas cards this year. I know I usually do them, but there's just been so much that's been going on. To everyone:
I wish you all a Happy Holiday Season!!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
With Love: Lanie, Anthony and AJ
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
DVD Movies Gallore
okay, so I thought about collecting DVDs. We already do now, but there are a bunch of movies that we've seen that we dont own. So I figured, we can just look for the good old movies that we really like (or even what I really like, cause theres the chick flicks) and get them. I mean, they have some good deals at Walmart and even sometimes at Target. Here are some that I thought about getting that we dont yet have:
-The Wedding Date
-The Notebook
-Chronicles of Narnia, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
-King Kong
-Fight Club
-Grey's Anatomy Season 1
-All Fresh Prince (all 4 Seasons)
-Million Dollar Baby
-In her Shoes
-Mission Impossible 1, 2, and 3
-Xmen 1, 2, 3 ( I seriously thought we had them, but I have to recheck)
-Just Friends
-Mr and Mrs Smith
-Man on Fire
-Just Friends
-Interview with the Vampire
-Oceans 12 ( I think we have Oceans 11 already; and did you know Oceans 13 is bout to come out)
-Romeo Must Die
-A Beautiful Mind
-Jamie Foxx; I need Security (I think that's what its called)
-Eric Brockovich
-I am Sam
-Grease 2
-Pirates of the Caribbean:Dead Mans Chest
-Dirty Dancing
I know that there's some more but I can't remember all of them. haha. okay and there are also some disney ones I really want like ( i think i have them on VHS) but would love to have it on DVD:
-Aladdin
-Pocahontas
-Cinderlla
-Pinocchio
-Beauty and the Beast
-Mulan
-Eight Below
Just some I'd love to own. I'm looking forward to my DVD purchases next year. haha..
Well, so far everythings okay. I've just been taking it easy. I've been gathering up a lot of paperwork to get things done. I gotta fax it all tomorrow, or I might have to talk to Mike first.
It was nice to get stuff done today without AJ. Although I miss him like crazy. We're suppose to pick him up tonight, but Bubba wants me to get him in the morning. We'll see. I have to wait to see what his agenda is, cause I know that he has to send a final draft of the bus plan to Noel.
Oh, and Bubba said that we'll be looking for office supplies at Ikea sometime before the end of the year just to get an idea of what to get. I think Noel and his wife will be coming too. But that will have to be sometime next week or the week after. I know we'll be getting phones though, I believe we're gonna stick w/ Nextel. So Glo, look forward to my Metro phone :)
-The Wedding Date
-The Notebook
-Chronicles of Narnia, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
-King Kong
-Fight Club
-Grey's Anatomy Season 1
-All Fresh Prince (all 4 Seasons)
-Million Dollar Baby
-In her Shoes
-Mission Impossible 1, 2, and 3
-Xmen 1, 2, 3 ( I seriously thought we had them, but I have to recheck)
-Just Friends
-Mr and Mrs Smith
-Man on Fire
-Just Friends
-Interview with the Vampire
-Oceans 12 ( I think we have Oceans 11 already; and did you know Oceans 13 is bout to come out)
-Romeo Must Die
-A Beautiful Mind
-Jamie Foxx; I need Security (I think that's what its called)
-Eric Brockovich
-I am Sam
-Grease 2
-Pirates of the Caribbean:Dead Mans Chest
-Dirty Dancing
I know that there's some more but I can't remember all of them. haha. okay and there are also some disney ones I really want like ( i think i have them on VHS) but would love to have it on DVD:
-Aladdin
-Pocahontas
-Cinderlla
-Pinocchio
-Beauty and the Beast
-Mulan
-Eight Below
Just some I'd love to own. I'm looking forward to my DVD purchases next year. haha..
Well, so far everythings okay. I've just been taking it easy. I've been gathering up a lot of paperwork to get things done. I gotta fax it all tomorrow, or I might have to talk to Mike first.
It was nice to get stuff done today without AJ. Although I miss him like crazy. We're suppose to pick him up tonight, but Bubba wants me to get him in the morning. We'll see. I have to wait to see what his agenda is, cause I know that he has to send a final draft of the bus plan to Noel.
Oh, and Bubba said that we'll be looking for office supplies at Ikea sometime before the end of the year just to get an idea of what to get. I think Noel and his wife will be coming too. But that will have to be sometime next week or the week after. I know we'll be getting phones though, I believe we're gonna stick w/ Nextel. So Glo, look forward to my Metro phone :)
Monday, December 18, 2006
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Time flys by quick!! To quick sometimes. Enjoy the moments w/ your loved ones. Your friends, your family, your coworkers, your pets, your significant others..Happy Holidays everyone!!!
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Time flys by quick!! To quick sometimes. Enjoy the moments w/ your loved ones. Your friends, your family, your coworkers, your pets, your significant others..Happy Holidays everyone!!!
Sisters
I never really felt like I had sisters until now. There are my two sister in laws, Fermina (Ning) and Gloria (Glo) who I never realized how fun it is to have them as my sisters. Although I've only been in the Luchico fam for 4 yrs, I've gotten really close to them. We've had ups and downs, and even disagreements on things. But in the end, we're alright.
There's been some drama goin and there are two turn outs on how things can end. One, there's a lot of hate and bitterness and you just don't talk anymore. Or two, things work out for the better, w/ some sacrifices and compromises but all things said are worth it. So far its in the middle.
Well, Nings been here and we had a lot of fun the other night. We were playing a new game that will introduced to our Xmas Eve tradition, Mad Gabb.. It's totally hilarious, if you haven't played it yet! You have to state what's on the card and its really saying a name, place, thing, saying, etc.
For example: Canoe key a sea grit. Answer: Can you keep a secret? We were up until 3 in the morning, just laughing away and trying to figure out this verbal puzzles. We talked about so much, from the frustrations we had w/ the world and things that were going on around us to making decisions in our lives that benefit us in the end. Corny stuff I know but, important things.
Then there's Glo..her and I have gotten close too within the past few years. The long drive to Vegas for the funeral while she kept me company. (thanks Glo!) to just other times that we've talked. I've noticed w/ her that she's much more open minded now and that she's growing. Its great to see, cause I don't have that w/ my brother but thats okay. She's been really good to AJ too. Glo is AJ's favorite, its funny...he even looks at Ning and says "Goooo" or "Gloooo" and Ning always says back "I'm not Glo!"
Well, it's great to know that I have a great relationship w/ them. I'm glad I can talk to them about things and complain about certain stuff. I didnt have the opportunity w/ Philip growing up. So to anyone whose married or will be getting married.. Its okay to get along w/ the inlaws. If anything it makes everything so much easier. Plus the joy of watching your kids grow together and be close as cousins is always a great memory to have growing old.
There's been some drama goin and there are two turn outs on how things can end. One, there's a lot of hate and bitterness and you just don't talk anymore. Or two, things work out for the better, w/ some sacrifices and compromises but all things said are worth it. So far its in the middle.
Well, Nings been here and we had a lot of fun the other night. We were playing a new game that will introduced to our Xmas Eve tradition, Mad Gabb.. It's totally hilarious, if you haven't played it yet! You have to state what's on the card and its really saying a name, place, thing, saying, etc.
For example: Canoe key a sea grit. Answer: Can you keep a secret? We were up until 3 in the morning, just laughing away and trying to figure out this verbal puzzles. We talked about so much, from the frustrations we had w/ the world and things that were going on around us to making decisions in our lives that benefit us in the end. Corny stuff I know but, important things.
Then there's Glo..her and I have gotten close too within the past few years. The long drive to Vegas for the funeral while she kept me company. (thanks Glo!) to just other times that we've talked. I've noticed w/ her that she's much more open minded now and that she's growing. Its great to see, cause I don't have that w/ my brother but thats okay. She's been really good to AJ too. Glo is AJ's favorite, its funny...he even looks at Ning and says "Goooo" or "Gloooo" and Ning always says back "I'm not Glo!"
Well, it's great to know that I have a great relationship w/ them. I'm glad I can talk to them about things and complain about certain stuff. I didnt have the opportunity w/ Philip growing up. So to anyone whose married or will be getting married.. Its okay to get along w/ the inlaws. If anything it makes everything so much easier. Plus the joy of watching your kids grow together and be close as cousins is always a great memory to have growing old.
Friday, December 15, 2006
Enough said
"Stress is the body and mind's response to any stressful pressure that disrupts the balance in the mind or body. It occurs when our perceptions of events don't meet our expectations and we don't manage our reaction to the disappointment. As a response, stress expresses itself as resistance, tension, strain or frustration, that throws off our physiological and psychological equilibrium, keeping us out-of-sync and stressed-out."
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Well Rested
AJ slept over Katie's yesterday and it was nice to feel well rested last night. It was a rough night but it was a relaxing morning so far. I actually have to get him soon because of his OT and PT appt.
To get through the night Bubba and I watched the movie "Accepted." It was alright. It was stupid funny but it was alright. I wouldn't buy it full price though. I'd buy it when its in the Walmart pile of $5.50 or $7.50. I think today I'm gonna take it easy. Its my day off and the only thing that needs to be done is vacuum and to put away clean laundry. I know that can be done later. Other than that I think I'm gonna kick back and relax and watch Pirates of the Caribbean. (my boot leg version) yup yup. Maybe even watch Oprah haha. I know I need to start reading again. I may even start reading the book that Glo gave me Willa Cather My Antonia.
Just some thoughts to do for the day. I think this day is worth being able to just take it easy. Plus it's raining and cold.
To get through the night Bubba and I watched the movie "Accepted." It was alright. It was stupid funny but it was alright. I wouldn't buy it full price though. I'd buy it when its in the Walmart pile of $5.50 or $7.50. I think today I'm gonna take it easy. Its my day off and the only thing that needs to be done is vacuum and to put away clean laundry. I know that can be done later. Other than that I think I'm gonna kick back and relax and watch Pirates of the Caribbean. (my boot leg version) yup yup. Maybe even watch Oprah haha. I know I need to start reading again. I may even start reading the book that Glo gave me Willa Cather My Antonia.
Just some thoughts to do for the day. I think this day is worth being able to just take it easy. Plus it's raining and cold.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Overwhelmed
Well, its been really overwhelming for me the past few days. Trying to figure out what the heck I'mma do w/ funds and stuff. I'm trying not to burst. I'm slowly trying to get by day by day. Its been a really rough week. With the loss of a relative, to being sick and just tired. I know it just seems like I'm complaining..but when you're overwhelmed what else can you do.
Anyways, good thing is that most of Xmas shopping is done. We used my gift card from Sears that I got from all my aims for the grab bag and gifts to lil Eileen and big Aileen, Jo, and our secret Santas. Its cool cause Bubba had an extra card and it still had a balance of $12.73 when we thought it only had $4. We still have 4 something left after all the shopping. We were also able to get something for tita Teresa. Now the only other people to get something for is DJ and my parents. I know all I'm doing is printing out pictures for mom and dad, and DJ dont know yet. Bubba has to get his grab bag and I know I have a gift certificate at Macy's. Then after that we're done. I was looking to getting Rob a wallet for his stocking stuffer, so we'll see. Gotta go back to Ross for that. I love Ross!!!
Well, I know I missed the annual luncheon at the NBBC, but that's okay. There's always next year. I know I'll be at Wells for a while even after the business starts. I have to because of medical benefits. I mean, unless I can find something that had the hours that I needed and that was closer, but I think that Wells will do for now, plus I have my differential. I really wanna finish all my school but I have to wait on Tuan. I have to see how everything plays out and then get our schedules straight.
Part of me just wants the holidays to be over, but at the same time I can't wait till Christmas. I dont know. Being overwhelmed kinda sucks. But I know things will play out and everything will be okay.
Anyways, good thing is that most of Xmas shopping is done. We used my gift card from Sears that I got from all my aims for the grab bag and gifts to lil Eileen and big Aileen, Jo, and our secret Santas. Its cool cause Bubba had an extra card and it still had a balance of $12.73 when we thought it only had $4. We still have 4 something left after all the shopping. We were also able to get something for tita Teresa. Now the only other people to get something for is DJ and my parents. I know all I'm doing is printing out pictures for mom and dad, and DJ dont know yet. Bubba has to get his grab bag and I know I have a gift certificate at Macy's. Then after that we're done. I was looking to getting Rob a wallet for his stocking stuffer, so we'll see. Gotta go back to Ross for that. I love Ross!!!
Well, I know I missed the annual luncheon at the NBBC, but that's okay. There's always next year. I know I'll be at Wells for a while even after the business starts. I have to because of medical benefits. I mean, unless I can find something that had the hours that I needed and that was closer, but I think that Wells will do for now, plus I have my differential. I really wanna finish all my school but I have to wait on Tuan. I have to see how everything plays out and then get our schedules straight.
Part of me just wants the holidays to be over, but at the same time I can't wait till Christmas. I dont know. Being overwhelmed kinda sucks. But I know things will play out and everything will be okay.
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
My Eulogy to you..
A man of his word
A strong willed individual
One who was strict but fair
Who always wanted his way regardless of who complained
Understanding his discipline is appreciated as you grew
One who questioned your actions, and expected you to know why
Whose car was clean almost all the time
Who had a list of chores for you before he left to do errands
The one who showed you the important things many take for granted
One who fought for what was right
The man who knew to scold you but made sure you understood why and what for
The man who showed you why it was important to know the right from wrong
A man who felt strongly about family
The one whom kept in touch with everyone no matter what other issues were occuring
He kept family together
One with great manners and values, and it showed
He emphasized the importance on how to represent yourself
Why being shy wasn't the way to live, but to speak out would make you be noticed and be respected
A man who believed in the word "can't" did NOT exist
A man who worked hard to being successful
The one to learn from
One who was knowledgable in all he did, whether it was fixing things around the house all the way to managing your money
The one to be afraid of, no matter the age
The one to look up to
A man in whom you had to earn his trust and respect
An individual who helped in so many ways
Ways in which money nor material things can pay him back
A man who accepted you and took you in
The one who set up rules in which you must follow
A believer in hard work pays off in the end
A man who welcomed you even if you were just a friend of the family
The man who knew many people
A great Uncle, Brother, and father to many
Most importantly a great companion to Jim and Steve
A friend
He touched many peoples lives whether it was for a second or even more
A successful individual who enjoyed every moment of his life
He has accomplished so much in such short time that many would dream to do what he's done
The one whose traveled near and far
We thank you for all that you have done
A man with a great life at a better resting place now
One who will be truly missed
One to not forget and keep in your heart
He is not lost now, he's at rest, he's at peace
You will always be loved
You will never be forgotten
We remember the memories, the laughs, the tears, and the great times
Words could not describe how much we owe you
Thank you
May you rest in Peace
A strong willed individual
One who was strict but fair
Who always wanted his way regardless of who complained
Understanding his discipline is appreciated as you grew
One who questioned your actions, and expected you to know why
Whose car was clean almost all the time
Who had a list of chores for you before he left to do errands
The one who showed you the important things many take for granted
One who fought for what was right
The man who knew to scold you but made sure you understood why and what for
The man who showed you why it was important to know the right from wrong
A man who felt strongly about family
The one whom kept in touch with everyone no matter what other issues were occuring
He kept family together
One with great manners and values, and it showed
He emphasized the importance on how to represent yourself
Why being shy wasn't the way to live, but to speak out would make you be noticed and be respected
A man who believed in the word "can't" did NOT exist
A man who worked hard to being successful
The one to learn from
One who was knowledgable in all he did, whether it was fixing things around the house all the way to managing your money
The one to be afraid of, no matter the age
The one to look up to
A man in whom you had to earn his trust and respect
An individual who helped in so many ways
Ways in which money nor material things can pay him back
A man who accepted you and took you in
The one who set up rules in which you must follow
A believer in hard work pays off in the end
A man who welcomed you even if you were just a friend of the family
The man who knew many people
A great Uncle, Brother, and father to many
Most importantly a great companion to Jim and Steve
A friend
He touched many peoples lives whether it was for a second or even more
A successful individual who enjoyed every moment of his life
He has accomplished so much in such short time that many would dream to do what he's done
The one whose traveled near and far
We thank you for all that you have done
A man with a great life at a better resting place now
One who will be truly missed
One to not forget and keep in your heart
He is not lost now, he's at rest, he's at peace
You will always be loved
You will never be forgotten
We remember the memories, the laughs, the tears, and the great times
Words could not describe how much we owe you
Thank you
May you rest in Peace
Merry Christmas From Heaven- E.Azzolino
I still hear the songs
I still see the lights
I still feel your love
On Cold wintry nights
I still share your hopes
And all of your cares
I'll even remind you
To please say your prayers
I just want to tell you
You still make me proud
You stand head & shoulders
Above all the crowd
Keep trying each moment
To stay in his grace
I came here before you
To help set your place
You dont have to be
Perfect all the time
He forgives you the slip
If you continue to climb
To my family and friends
Please be thankful today
I'm still close beside you
In a new special way
I love you all dearly
Now don't shed a tear
Cause I'm spending my Christmas
With Jesus this year!
Lay Me Down-G. Luchico
Lay Me Down
lay me down for i am weak
lay me down for i am tired
lay me down for i am sick
lay me down for i am dying,
i can no longer stay awake.
lay me down so i can dream
my few seconds left away.
lay me down for i am weak
lay me down for i am tired
lay me down for i am sick
lay me down for i am dying,
i can no longer stay awake.
lay me down so i can dream
my few seconds left away.
The Dash Poem -by Linda Ellis
I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning to the end
He noted that first came her date of her birth
And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years
For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth.
And now only those who love her
Know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not how much we own;
The cars, the house, the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And know how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard.
Are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left,
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
To consider what's true and real
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger,
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we've never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect,
And more often were a smile
Remembering that this special dash
Might ony last a little while.
So, when your eulogy is being read
With your lifes actions to rehash
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?
Monday, December 11, 2006
Sunflower seeds + Mountain Dew = Long Drive ahead
Well, its been a good three days being home after the long trip to Vegas and I'm still exhausted. That drive never seemed so long since on the way back. On the way there we stop a lot too. Rob just got off work, and when we hit the 15 Bubba noticed that he was falling behind a lot. So he volunteered to drive since Ate was working on Bubs business plan. There was like no one on the road, and thank goodness it wasn't raining. Glo and I were hella chatting on the way there.
We got scared though cause on 15 and it was like only our two cars on the road (like no one else) you couldn't even see the other car behind it cause they were so far. Bubba and Lisa called us and were like there's a blue light in the car dashing back and forth. At first Glo and I were like that's the cell phone. And then they were like unplug everything..then we did and they kept saying that it was moving. I got scared and Glo said "its Ed" ohh man!! But as soon as I said I was scared they said the light was gone.
We left around 9ish and arrived around 5 in the morning. Then woke up around 8ish to get ready to go to Uncle Jim and Steves house since the viewing was at noon. I was sooo tired and I know everyone else was too.
The viewing was sad as would any viewing would be. Bubba broke down when we were leaving. I know that its hard for him, Lisa and the ones most close to him. He was a great man. I actually have a eulougy that i'll post shortly. I cried also, since it was wierd cause we just saw him about three weeks ago. When you see someone alive so recent then suddenly the same person you see lying in a coffin was very emotional for me.
Then the drive home...oh muuun! Bubba drove first and I was so tired that I tried my best to stay awake with him. I of course had to ask if it was okay for me to close my eyes cause I know that he was tired too. I shut my eyes after the 15 on the 58 and remember waking up a lil bit cause he stopped to stand up and walk around at Bakersfield Harley Davidson. He said he was still okay to drive, then he woke me up. The thing is I was struggling to stay awake. You know how you're in a deep sleep, I felt like that but I mean, if I had to drive I had to drive. AJ got up for a lil bit too then he started watching his Cars DVD. As if he's never seen it, I swear he watched that movie like 2 1/2 times on the way there and on the way back! No other movies. Although we brought Backyardigans and Finding Nemo, nope watched Cars.
What sucked the most is around 5ish there was an area where there was just mad people on 99. I knew it was commute time but dayam! Hecca folks then it cleared up again. I was hecca singing to myself (haha) just to stay awake, had my mountain dew or my water. Yup yup! You know that when you have a long drive you have to have that!! It keeps you awake and busy other then the radio and cds. We were playin some old skool too!! RBL Posse, Tupac, Serenade (some from the CD), Xmas songs..all kindsa stuff.
Until now though I'm sooo tired! Back to work tomorrow..not something I'm looking forward too.
We got scared though cause on 15 and it was like only our two cars on the road (like no one else) you couldn't even see the other car behind it cause they were so far. Bubba and Lisa called us and were like there's a blue light in the car dashing back and forth. At first Glo and I were like that's the cell phone. And then they were like unplug everything..then we did and they kept saying that it was moving. I got scared and Glo said "its Ed" ohh man!! But as soon as I said I was scared they said the light was gone.
We left around 9ish and arrived around 5 in the morning. Then woke up around 8ish to get ready to go to Uncle Jim and Steves house since the viewing was at noon. I was sooo tired and I know everyone else was too.
The viewing was sad as would any viewing would be. Bubba broke down when we were leaving. I know that its hard for him, Lisa and the ones most close to him. He was a great man. I actually have a eulougy that i'll post shortly. I cried also, since it was wierd cause we just saw him about three weeks ago. When you see someone alive so recent then suddenly the same person you see lying in a coffin was very emotional for me.
Then the drive home...oh muuun! Bubba drove first and I was so tired that I tried my best to stay awake with him. I of course had to ask if it was okay for me to close my eyes cause I know that he was tired too. I shut my eyes after the 15 on the 58 and remember waking up a lil bit cause he stopped to stand up and walk around at Bakersfield Harley Davidson. He said he was still okay to drive, then he woke me up. The thing is I was struggling to stay awake. You know how you're in a deep sleep, I felt like that but I mean, if I had to drive I had to drive. AJ got up for a lil bit too then he started watching his Cars DVD. As if he's never seen it, I swear he watched that movie like 2 1/2 times on the way there and on the way back! No other movies. Although we brought Backyardigans and Finding Nemo, nope watched Cars.
What sucked the most is around 5ish there was an area where there was just mad people on 99. I knew it was commute time but dayam! Hecca folks then it cleared up again. I was hecca singing to myself (haha) just to stay awake, had my mountain dew or my water. Yup yup! You know that when you have a long drive you have to have that!! It keeps you awake and busy other then the radio and cds. We were playin some old skool too!! RBL Posse, Tupac, Serenade (some from the CD), Xmas songs..all kindsa stuff.
Until now though I'm sooo tired! Back to work tomorrow..not something I'm looking forward too.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Stocking Stuffers
I found some very intersting ideas for stocking stuffers. I think there are few that I will actually be looking for within these next couple of weeks. Since my theme this year are stockings. There were some that were like "wow I would've never thought of that" but others like: a hammer hmmm I dont know about that one
I like this list the most Ultimate list FIRST PLACE:101 Easy Stocking Stuffers
SECOND Best List:Stocking Stuffer Idea List
THIRD best list: Stocking Stuffers for Adults and Stocking Stuffers for Kids
Stuffers for Kids
1. Fun Stocking Stuffers Kids
2. Toddler Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Stuffer ideas for both Men and Women
1. Favs for Men & Women
2. 55 Items
These were rated TOP stocking stuffers:
1. TOP Stuffer Ideas
2.Breakdown of Items
3. TOP 10
4. Favorite stuffers received
I like this list the most Ultimate list FIRST PLACE:101 Easy Stocking Stuffers
SECOND Best List:Stocking Stuffer Idea List
THIRD best list: Stocking Stuffers for Adults and Stocking Stuffers for Kids
Stuffers for Kids
1. Fun Stocking Stuffers Kids
2. Toddler Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Stuffer ideas for both Men and Women
1. Favs for Men & Women
2. 55 Items
These were rated TOP stocking stuffers:
1. TOP Stuffer Ideas
2.Breakdown of Items
3. TOP 10
4. Favorite stuffers received
Exhausting..but Almost done
Okay so I'm almost finished with shopping for gifts. So far I think I've been doing pretty good. Man, I'm usually done by now but the past two years, its been like totally doing the shopping after Thanksgiving. Well, the kids are pretty much done. This year we're only going to be giving gifts to the kids. Cause Xmas is really about them and watching them open up boxes that and saying their "wows" and "cool" and just the reaction that they have. So all our nieces are done and we're only doing gifts for kids friends too. Usually I'm totally about getting gifts for everyone, but with the business opening up and the expenses for it we really have to think about that. Its been pretty exhausting with all this shopping to do, but I'm almost (key word) done..just a few more people.
I mean, yeah the business will be open in or around late Feb or March but that's just around the corner. All I know is that Ange and Katie got mad gifts to open. I've been doing a lil shopping here and there for stocking stuffers too. So far I've just gotten a lot of candy and a few things here and there for Ning, Glo and Lisa. Katie and Angelique's I think are pretty full but I might squeeze a lil something else. We'll see. . I am hand making all our christmas cards this year. Speaking of which I gotta get those going. I'm hoping I'll finish by next Wed.
I wanna give myself a week cause we'll be going out of town.
Ed's funeral is this Fri so I'll be on bereavement until Fri and will be returning to work on Sat. I'm going to use the other days for his 40 day rosary prayer. It's gonna be a long ride but I'll be driving half way there and Bubba will drive the rest of the way. Thank you to all those who have given their support, it is greatly appreciated.
I mean, yeah the business will be open in or around late Feb or March but that's just around the corner. All I know is that Ange and Katie got mad gifts to open. I've been doing a lil shopping here and there for stocking stuffers too. So far I've just gotten a lot of candy and a few things here and there for Ning, Glo and Lisa. Katie and Angelique's I think are pretty full but I might squeeze a lil something else. We'll see. . I am hand making all our christmas cards this year. Speaking of which I gotta get those going. I'm hoping I'll finish by next Wed.
I wanna give myself a week cause we'll be going out of town.
Ed's funeral is this Fri so I'll be on bereavement until Fri and will be returning to work on Sat. I'm going to use the other days for his 40 day rosary prayer. It's gonna be a long ride but I'll be driving half way there and Bubba will drive the rest of the way. Thank you to all those who have given their support, it is greatly appreciated.
Monday, December 04, 2006
Labor Rate
We just got home from having dinner at Lisa's house. It was pretty yum this evening, had some tilapia w/ rice, some korean style bbq ribs and some pecan pie. You can never go wrong w/ pecan pie. We also did a lil prayer and prayed the rosary for uncle Ed. Its really sad. I know that it'll be much more sad when we actually go to the viewing.
On the way to Lisa's house Bubba gets a call to do Walid's brothers car. I think his name is Hassem or something. I dont know its an egyptian name. Anyways, they are so freggin cheap!! OMG! well, I guess there's something wrong w/ his car and everytime they ask help from Anthony they expect it to be free. Ummm NO! Hello, you are asking him to fix it out of his time. They were expecting the car back tonight..and he just go off like at 7ish. He was saying like "oh well, can you fix it tonight cause I dont have a car tomorrow" well first off, that's not our problem. you know what i mean...I understand that you're having car problems, but if you bring it anywhere its not going to be done in an hour unless you're getting like an oil change. I mean, what do you expect you bring your car in you push a button and its done..and not only that its at a hecca cheap labor rate. I think they think it can be done for free..mind you you're asking someone to do your car during his time ( I mean yea, its extra money..but if you're going to complain about the labor rate he provides then bring your car to a shop) and ask for it to be done in an hour. And I would totally love to see that.
I mean seriously, dont you understand the man has to eat and spend time w/ his family too. He did just get off work!! AAGggghhh! Some people.
On the way to Lisa's house Bubba gets a call to do Walid's brothers car. I think his name is Hassem or something. I dont know its an egyptian name. Anyways, they are so freggin cheap!! OMG! well, I guess there's something wrong w/ his car and everytime they ask help from Anthony they expect it to be free. Ummm NO! Hello, you are asking him to fix it out of his time. They were expecting the car back tonight..and he just go off like at 7ish. He was saying like "oh well, can you fix it tonight cause I dont have a car tomorrow" well first off, that's not our problem. you know what i mean...I understand that you're having car problems, but if you bring it anywhere its not going to be done in an hour unless you're getting like an oil change. I mean, what do you expect you bring your car in you push a button and its done..and not only that its at a hecca cheap labor rate. I think they think it can be done for free..mind you you're asking someone to do your car during his time ( I mean yea, its extra money..but if you're going to complain about the labor rate he provides then bring your car to a shop) and ask for it to be done in an hour. And I would totally love to see that.
I mean seriously, dont you understand the man has to eat and spend time w/ his family too. He did just get off work!! AAGggghhh! Some people.
You'll be missed
Sun: well, it started off okay. We were able to sleep in, we didn't go to church cause Tuan had to work on two cars. Walid's car and Ali's sister's car. Then I picked up the kids and we went to Ross for a lil bit. I had to look for something for Mia-Mae and it took forever to find something. Its so easy to shop for Ange and Katie but for Mia-Mae it seemed like forever to find something. Anyways, when we got back we heard news on Ed that he was on his way to the hospital.
We knew from there and assumed that he was gonna be there until he passed. Then we got another call from Lisa that he had already passed when he arrived.
I think he knew that it was his time. He had a great life. To my understanding he was very strict before in raising Lisa and Anthony. If anything that's Anthony and Lisa's dad. Bubba always said that he wondered why he was so strict and why he was a certain way and now being older and an adult you realize why lil things that probably many take for granted are so important. For example, when you go into a house or when an adult comes in its important to say "hi" to everyone out of respect. For some people that's not important. In a Filipino household it is. Because now, Tuan and I think it's important for Ange and Katie to say Hi to us when we go over there and when they come over here. Bubba also makes AJ bless him. Its just the whole point of respecting the people there and saying hey I'm here and I see you and not going in and out of the house like a dog. I'm grateful that I was able to meet him. He was very high strong and helped many people. Hearing stories about him, are always interesting He did a lot though. He traveled all throughout the world and invested a lot of money into Real Estate. Just last year he was diagnosed w/ liver cancer..and he's been trying to fight it. I'm glad though we saw him before he passed. He was a great man, a great father to everyone, and knew how to do so many things, he was smart and he always took chances. Very strict but well worth knowing why later.
I guess before Bubba always asked him to clean his car, fix his shoes, clean the house. But that's how it was living w/ him. People feared him when he got angry just like kids should when your parents are mad. I know you'll be missed. The only sad thing about it is that he'll be buried before Xmas.
Well, the good part about Sun was that we all had dinner at my parents house. It was really nice cause Lisa, Rob, Ning, Glo and all the kids were there. It was nice just to spend time w/ Family. Family is so important to have. When things arent going right you always have your family. I noticed lately that we've all gotten really close and I'm grateful for that. Its so important to see the kids grow up together.
Yesterday, I noticed too that Rob said some really nice things about Mama (Tuan's mom). That she was a very sweet lady and she was "cool", and she was soo different from Ed's side of the family. I wish I was able to meet her. She passed when Bubba was only 13. Well, life is soo short that you really have to treasure all our moments w/ our family and close friends. Because in the end, other than God that's all we really have.
We knew from there and assumed that he was gonna be there until he passed. Then we got another call from Lisa that he had already passed when he arrived.
I think he knew that it was his time. He had a great life. To my understanding he was very strict before in raising Lisa and Anthony. If anything that's Anthony and Lisa's dad. Bubba always said that he wondered why he was so strict and why he was a certain way and now being older and an adult you realize why lil things that probably many take for granted are so important. For example, when you go into a house or when an adult comes in its important to say "hi" to everyone out of respect. For some people that's not important. In a Filipino household it is. Because now, Tuan and I think it's important for Ange and Katie to say Hi to us when we go over there and when they come over here. Bubba also makes AJ bless him. Its just the whole point of respecting the people there and saying hey I'm here and I see you and not going in and out of the house like a dog. I'm grateful that I was able to meet him. He was very high strong and helped many people. Hearing stories about him, are always interesting He did a lot though. He traveled all throughout the world and invested a lot of money into Real Estate. Just last year he was diagnosed w/ liver cancer..and he's been trying to fight it. I'm glad though we saw him before he passed. He was a great man, a great father to everyone, and knew how to do so many things, he was smart and he always took chances. Very strict but well worth knowing why later.
I guess before Bubba always asked him to clean his car, fix his shoes, clean the house. But that's how it was living w/ him. People feared him when he got angry just like kids should when your parents are mad. I know you'll be missed. The only sad thing about it is that he'll be buried before Xmas.
Well, the good part about Sun was that we all had dinner at my parents house. It was really nice cause Lisa, Rob, Ning, Glo and all the kids were there. It was nice just to spend time w/ Family. Family is so important to have. When things arent going right you always have your family. I noticed lately that we've all gotten really close and I'm grateful for that. Its so important to see the kids grow up together.
Yesterday, I noticed too that Rob said some really nice things about Mama (Tuan's mom). That she was a very sweet lady and she was "cool", and she was soo different from Ed's side of the family. I wish I was able to meet her. She passed when Bubba was only 13. Well, life is soo short that you really have to treasure all our moments w/ our family and close friends. Because in the end, other than God that's all we really have.
Making Stockings
Well, this weekend was a productive one. There were some good and some sad things that occured. First off, Sat we were just home AJ and I and got to clean up a lil bit around the house. Finished some laundry and put things away. I also finished stockings for Lisa, Ning, Glo and Rob. I decorated them myself w/ glitter and snowmen and some ribbon for some. Lisa's has the mot glitter and oh man, all the others just had there name and like a snowflake. I thought it would look hella cute to do an ornament and it turned out good its just pretty messy. I still have to vacuum underneath the kitchen table since there was so much glitter.
I've been listening to Xmas songs a lot lately just to get into the season. I found Frank Sinatra and my fav is the 98 degrees CD. There's this one song that I totally love "If every day could be Christmas" its so sweet. Hmmm...other than that just stayed home.
All I need to do next are complete the Christmas cards.
I've been listening to Xmas songs a lot lately just to get into the season. I found Frank Sinatra and my fav is the 98 degrees CD. There's this one song that I totally love "If every day could be Christmas" its so sweet. Hmmm...other than that just stayed home.
All I need to do next are complete the Christmas cards.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
no post editors toolbar
very frustrating...i've refreshed and everything...uggh! well, i hope its fixed my tomorrow cause its pretty important to have. what's going on blogger??
seems like i'm not the only one experiencing it, so far theres been three people stating they're having the same issue. i really wanted to post pictures up but nope. unable to. can't give you a link either.
well, before i forget cause i know i probably will tomorrow when i'm running around doing errands..
need to go to michaels and get 2 more of those 2.99 bag things for gifts
think of what to get for Mia-Mae
still debating on if what to do for Ian and Jaymi, dont know what we're giving to Lori and Dru. speaking of which i haven't talked to her in forever. i should call her tomorrow.
order the two DVDs for Bubba, but look at Walmart first to see if they have them i know online its available. gotta get both of them too. yup yup
oh, and return blockbuster movies i know they're due on Monday. sounds like another to do list i know.
seems like i'm not the only one experiencing it, so far theres been three people stating they're having the same issue. i really wanted to post pictures up but nope. unable to. can't give you a link either.
well, before i forget cause i know i probably will tomorrow when i'm running around doing errands..
need to go to michaels and get 2 more of those 2.99 bag things for gifts
think of what to get for Mia-Mae
still debating on if what to do for Ian and Jaymi, dont know what we're giving to Lori and Dru. speaking of which i haven't talked to her in forever. i should call her tomorrow.
order the two DVDs for Bubba, but look at Walmart first to see if they have them i know online its available. gotta get both of them too. yup yup
oh, and return blockbuster movies i know they're due on Monday. sounds like another to do list i know.
oh christmas tree, oh christmas tree
okay so the tree is now set up..it weird i want to post pictures up but this looks a lil different..hmmmm
anyways..the tree is up. this year we're using the white faux tree and our color theme is red, gold and white. we're not done decorating around the house yet, cause Bubba's gonna put up some fresh greens hopefully this weekend. soo i'm excited..its soo nice cause we had gifts already wrapped to put underneath the tree and now they're there.
shopping: okay so we're like 70% done. we still need the grab bags, and gifts for some other folks. i was thinking of baking cookies but dont know yet. there were so many ideas that i thought of when i was at Michaels. man i was gonna go nuts. but the kids Katie and Ange are done..Sigh of relief. they both have so many gifts to open not even funny! i know that AJ will have plenty there too.
anyways..the tree is up. this year we're using the white faux tree and our color theme is red, gold and white. we're not done decorating around the house yet, cause Bubba's gonna put up some fresh greens hopefully this weekend. soo i'm excited..its soo nice cause we had gifts already wrapped to put underneath the tree and now they're there.
shopping: okay so we're like 70% done. we still need the grab bags, and gifts for some other folks. i was thinking of baking cookies but dont know yet. there were so many ideas that i thought of when i was at Michaels. man i was gonna go nuts. but the kids Katie and Ange are done..Sigh of relief. they both have so many gifts to open not even funny! i know that AJ will have plenty there too.
Friday, December 01, 2006
Books to read
1. Overcoming Life's Disappointments Harold S. Kushner
2. Rachael Ray Express Lane Meals: What to Keep on Hand, What to Buy Fresh for the Easiest-Ever 30-Minute Meals Rachael Ray
3. The Da Vinci Code and Dan Brown Dan Brown
4.The Memory Keeper's DaughterKim Edwards
5. A Million Little PiecesJames Frey
6. Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids about Money -- That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!Robert T. Kiyosaki, Sharon L. Lechter, Sharon L. Lechter (read this one already but would love to own it)
7. The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big DifferenceMalcolm Gladwell
8. Now, Discover Your StrengthsMarcus Buckingham, Donald O. Clifton, Donald O. Clifton, Donald O. Clifton
9. Man Named Dave: A Story of Triumph and ForgivenessDave Pelzer, Dave Pelzer
10.The Lost Boy: A Foster Child's Search for the Love of a FamilyDave Pelzer, Dave Pelzer
11.The Good EarthPearl S. Buck
12.Where the Heart Is (Oprah's Book Club #20)Billie Letts
13. Blink: The Power of Thinking without ThinkingMalcolm Gladwell
14. How Full Is Your Bucket?: Positive Strategies for Work and LifeTom Rath, Donald O. Clifton
15. What to Say when You Talk to Your SelfShad Helmstetter
these are some books i am looking to purchase the upcoming year to keep my mind going. some i've already read but would just love to own. happy reading!
2. Rachael Ray Express Lane Meals: What to Keep on Hand, What to Buy Fresh for the Easiest-Ever 30-Minute Meals Rachael Ray
3. The Da Vinci Code and Dan Brown Dan Brown
4.The Memory Keeper's DaughterKim Edwards
5. A Million Little PiecesJames Frey
6. Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids about Money -- That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!Robert T. Kiyosaki, Sharon L. Lechter, Sharon L. Lechter (read this one already but would love to own it)
7. The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big DifferenceMalcolm Gladwell
8. Now, Discover Your StrengthsMarcus Buckingham, Donald O. Clifton, Donald O. Clifton, Donald O. Clifton
9. Man Named Dave: A Story of Triumph and ForgivenessDave Pelzer, Dave Pelzer
10.The Lost Boy: A Foster Child's Search for the Love of a FamilyDave Pelzer, Dave Pelzer
11.The Good EarthPearl S. Buck
12.Where the Heart Is (Oprah's Book Club #20)Billie Letts
13. Blink: The Power of Thinking without ThinkingMalcolm Gladwell
14. How Full Is Your Bucket?: Positive Strategies for Work and LifeTom Rath, Donald O. Clifton
15. What to Say when You Talk to Your SelfShad Helmstetter
these are some books i am looking to purchase the upcoming year to keep my mind going. some i've already read but would just love to own. happy reading!
"People come into your life for a reason" great blog from Kristin
I got this email a few days ago and even sent it out...but something about tonight has got me into thinking about it. I truly believe that people's lives cross paths for a reason...even if you never met them before. Who knows, a person you cross paths with on the street could change the direction of the wind of what's to can happen into your life. Imagine yourself bumping into a stranger on the street, this takes you off your path of where you need to go...it delays you a few seconds. In a lifetime, a few seconds could add up to you being at the right place and the right time to meet the right people. I know this may be deep and yet 'unrealistic' to a certain extent, but bare the simple concept of thought with me.
Can you keep up with my thoughts? Will you understand my mind? Will you stimulate my brain to think? What's my purpose in YOUR life?
I started to think about the people that have come and gone in my life. I always wondered why did I meet that person if they were going to hurt me, irritate me, argue with me, hate on me, or be my friend but to leave me or for me to move away...but it all comes down to them molding the person I have come today. If someone isn't in my life any longer, it's because they have servce their purpose in my life whether it was a positive or negative experience. A person is a result of their experiences and how they decide to react to these situations. Every hardship, every arguement, every lost friend, every lost love, every laughter, every tear shed...is all for a purpose. We all have miltiple purposes, we just don't know when we have fulfilled those purposes because it could come directly or indirectly. I say...Learn from it. Grow from it.
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"People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.
Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season.!
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant."
Can you keep up with my thoughts? Will you understand my mind? Will you stimulate my brain to think? What's my purpose in YOUR life?
I started to think about the people that have come and gone in my life. I always wondered why did I meet that person if they were going to hurt me, irritate me, argue with me, hate on me, or be my friend but to leave me or for me to move away...but it all comes down to them molding the person I have come today. If someone isn't in my life any longer, it's because they have servce their purpose in my life whether it was a positive or negative experience. A person is a result of their experiences and how they decide to react to these situations. Every hardship, every arguement, every lost friend, every lost love, every laughter, every tear shed...is all for a purpose. We all have miltiple purposes, we just don't know when we have fulfilled those purposes because it could come directly or indirectly. I say...Learn from it. Grow from it.
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"People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.
Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season.!
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant."
My wish list to Secret Santa
1. ADOBE Photoshop..$89.99 From Staples since I loooove to take pics and I do scrapbooking
2. Zen Garden Bed-in-a-bag Exclusively ours collection $59.99 from BedBath & Beyond
3. Dirt Devil Green Broom Vac - MBV2030 $49.99 From Target or Searsor just a Gift card from Sears $50 for that Dyson Vaccuum i've been saving on
Happy Shopping!!!
*** I really want #1 Santa
well that's my wish list...it took me a while to think one up cause there were so many things I wanted...
like I was thinking of a coffee maker since we dont have the 10-12 cup maker one..we have the one that makes it into your on-the go coffee cup. i was also thinking of a rice dispenser cause we havent got on for the house yet, insane since we eat rice almost daily. other things were related to my scrapbooking. like from Ikea or i actually saw some at Walgreens..these cases that hold 12 X 12 paper..i really wanna start organizing all my scrapbook things cause i'm starting to think i have a lot which i probably really dont. or i was thinking of asking for a gift card from sears since i'm still aiming for that expensive vaccum. its the one by Dyson..i know its like 3 bills. so far i have GCs up to $160.00 so i'm half way there. well i can always wait on it and get more gcs from work.
now all i have to think about are things to give away for a grab bag. i know we have to bring two cause thats only fair. i was thinking of a foundue but i dont know. i know i have a really good one in mind already but for the other dont know yet. well that's for Bubba to figure out.
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