Out With The Old And In With The New!

Although resolutions are well intended... I like to think of mine, more as goals. That way if for some reason I can't keep them...I can always roll them over into next year!! Here are a few things I hope to achieve in 2010 (*I"m keeping my fingers crossed*)

First...
We will be welcoming a new little addition to our familia, my niece Emilie Rae...we cant wait to get our frilly on!





For the last 3 years I have spent my time as a returning student...and finally in May I will be doing this...

And even though I have achieved a milestone at 30...I feel like this...


I plan to run a 5k...(which isn't to bad, 3 miles definitely doable!)


Eating healthier...

Perfect my "Cheffer" skills, as my darling 3 yr old would say...

Travel as much as possible with the people I love....
To places like....Mammoth, Califorina in the winter...for snowboarding (a hobby for the hubby) and shopping (a pass time for the mommy)





In the summer...a little R&R on the island of Puerto Rico were mi gente are from...


In the Fall or winter...maybe a trip to either The Big Apple or Miami....

or

All the while saving for this...Prauge, The Czech Republic where my husband's gente are from

This will be the year I'll let my creative juices flow...
...I plan to read more books...refinish some furniture...and make little knick knacks here and there...

And because the Little Guy is at such a funtabulous age...museum and plays at Balboa Park will be a monthly treat...starting with You're A Good Man Charlie Brown on January 10th!


This will be the year where I WILL.NOT.SWEAT.THE.SMALL.STUFF ( I say that every year, hence the rollover option)....so whiny AND annoying people need not apply!

So.....

Tataa...2009 It was fun while it lasted.

and....


Hola 2010!

CONFESSION:

My New Years "resolution"



A very good friend emailed this to me....and it's definitely worth trying:

HANDBOOK 2010

Health:
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants..
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
5. Make time to pray.
6. Play more games
7. Read more books than you did in 2009 .
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
9. Sleep for 7 hours.
10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily. And while you walk, smile.

Personality

11. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need..
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with His/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree...

Society:
25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything..
28. Spend time w/ people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:
32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. GOD heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change..
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come..
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.

Last but not the least:
40. Run a 5k
41. See more of the world with the people I love

Happy Holidays!

Believe...

About a year ago my mom suggested we take a ride on the Polar Express. I was like huh?what? your trippn! But I succumbed to the Grandparents peer pressure and decided this would be a great Xmas adventure for the little guy.

The whirlwind of chaos that surrounded this spectacular event- from forgetting to BUY the freaking tickets to the GRULING 8hr drive to Williams AZ in a snow storm was worth this experience!!

We're talking A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! I mean I'm 30 and seriously had more fun than the 3 year old!

Upon arrival to the Grand Canyon Railway Museum (which might I add is situated in the most adorable 1950's town) was a site to see!!! There was snow...there was...music....children and parents in snuggly PJ's...cookies...and sing along songs...there was the North Pole...THERE WAS SANTA AND HIS REINDEER'S....and last of all...every child (including myself) received a golden bell!!!!!!!

I MEAN COME ON!!!

Whether you have little one's or not this is definitely an experience for anyone to enjoy!!

CONFESSION:
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I'm a 30 year old college graduate.


Well...you read it here first.

By this time tomorrow I will have submitted my final papers, and provided I pass which I motherfreaking will! I will have FINALLY graduated from San Diego State University!

HOLLA! THERE AINT NO PARTY LIKE AN AZTEC PARTY WOOO YAAA!

So about 3 1/2 years ago I set 4 goals for myself, all of which I wanted to complete by the time I was 30:

1. Loose 45+ lbs....which I did...and have maintained, give or take those 7 dreadful pounds!
2. Go to Hawaii with My Love...check.
3. Have a second child...not quiet...but still working on it :)
4. Graduate from SDSU....which after tomorrow I can officially check off my list too!

3 out of 4 ain't to shabby!

I'm definitely the first to say that having a degree can be overrated sometimes, both my husband and my father have "some college" experience and have done very well for themselves despite.



And even though my degree will NOT help me win the Nobel Peace prize or help find the cure for AIDS.

It sure does feel great to be done :)

My favorite time a year is full of ... DIY decorations, gingerbread lattes, Christmas tree cutting, online shopping and weekly batches of homemade cookies...and even though I may get a bit bah humbuggy when comes to gift wrapping, warming my house up with cinnamon and spice makes me all warm and tingly inside!

Be careful this Friday....this could be you!

Happy Thanksgiving

CONFESSION:
Thank you God for all the wonderful blessings....(it's a long one)

I was sitting in my office this morning wishing I had the balls to go to Starbucks in my robe and Uggs in 47 degree weather...then I realized I was too chicken shit and opted against it. So instead I sat there trying to warm myself up when I stared looking at the cork board on my wall spilling with of photographic memories.

There are sweet photos from my wedding and honeymoon, black and white photos of my parents when they were X's age, a picture of the Husband when he was 2 with his late father, hammering a door. Pictures of my sister's whom love and I adore....My 30th birthday... My beloved doggy Napoleon who brought me so much happiness in a time I needed it most (his absence is still felt)...and our new doggy Poley who has done the same. My son...my glorious child.... A picture of my dad in his Saturday Night Fever days as a photographer in New York....My love....Our best friends...in Kauai...at their wedding...at the races...on her birthday....
All these moments...still here.



Now, I tend to be a very private person and being raised a Catholic I keep my faith just as private. But today I'm feeling warm and tingly (probably from sitting on my hands trying to conserve heat) and a little nostalgic. Today I'm so thankful for everyone in my life...and yes I realize thats sounds SO HALLMARK GENERIC not to mention ultra cheese ball...but it's true.

So today I give thanks to those in my life...

I am THANKFUL for our 3yr old little boy, he brings me so much joy and happiness. He makes me warm just thinking about him. He is our precious little gift from God and reminds me everyday that praying does work.

I am THANKFUL for my adoring husband who loves me, protects me, provides for me, supports me and encourages me. He is honest (brutally) yet gracious and he tries every day to be a better father, husband and person. Lord knows he is not perfect :) but in that... is where I've found perfection.

I am THANKFUL for my sister...who I always believed was my daughter in another life. She is my rock...my backup...my companion...she is more then a best friend... she is strong and fierce...and although she can be a mother freaking pain in the tush...she is unconditional and a part of every memory I have...she will be an AMAZING mother.

I am THANKFUL for my parents...I have no words to describe how BLESSED I am to have these two people love, nurture and care for me. They mean more then words can say...they're selfless and devoted, and nothing is to much to give us...they respect me as a women but will always see me as their little girl....I only hope that Chris and are half as GREAT of parents.

I am THANKFUL my oldest and dearest friend...we met when we I was 6 and she 7...and at the risk of sounding like my father...I will refrain from our long winded history. The next best thing to a sister is one by law! ;)...we can read each other's minds...expressions and silence. She can be bitter and sweet (girl you know it's true ;) ...she is grounded...she is strong...she is freaking HILARIOUS...shes makes me laugh till I pee. She is my girl.

I am THANKFUL for my newest friend and dearest friend (mWm)...we lived 5 houses away from each other growing up and I believe some of the best relationships you have in a lifetime are the ones you make later in life...This girl is strong...witty...incredibly smart...she is non judgmental...and extremely generous...she is deserving of all things goods...she has lived so much life...I hope one day she writes a book, I'd be her biggest fan.

I am THANKFUL to my grandma and uncle...I pray that they are in good health....and happy to see our little family is still united and strong.

I am THANKFUL to my husband's family...because without them I would have never had a brother who talks shit to me in such an affectionate way... another mother and father who would do as much for me as they would do for their own children...and a grandmother who embraces me with so much love.

My life is blessed with amazingly colorful people who fascinate me everyday...

and for all of them I am THANKFUL.

Amen.

CONFESSION:

WTF do you get the man who:

A. ALREADY has everything he wants for Christmas?

and

B. Gets you everything YOU want.

After watching Modern Family last week I REFUSE to give him coupons. UGH.


I have to admit...I'm stumped. This year I have NO CLUE what to get the Husband.

None.
Nada.
Zippo.

Usually I pat myself on the back this time of year for my punctual yet ever so fantastic idea of a Xmas gift. However this year I'm at a loss.

WHAT IN THE FREAKING HELL DO YOU GET A MAN WHO HAS EVERYTHING HE WANTS?

SoooooooooooI did a mental check list:

Anything golf related...check.

How about some clothes...ugh...check...plus that's what the moms are for.

Shoes...double check.

PS3....checkkity check check.

DJ Hero...check, freaking check, freaking check!

Logitech P.O.T crazzzzzzyass universal remote control.......C-H-E-C-K!

ANYTHING VIDEO GAME RELATED.....CHHHHHEEEEZZZZEEECCCKKK!

Maybe a sick ass helmet for his bike??......OOOHHHH WAIT that was last year! cHeCk.

Can we see my point?





I 'll probably just resort to wrapping my fat ass up in left over Costco wrapping paper slapping a fu*cking bow on and calling it a day.

Stay tuned.

The next morning....

Well folks...I have to say that...New Moon was Just. Plain. Good. There was definitely more money in the budget for action sequences, special effects and apparently music. Now for those of you who have read the saga know this time its ALL ABOUT JACOB . Who I'm definitely NOT a fan of.

But any whoooooo.


These were a few critiques I had:

Way toooo much background music....we're talking every. single. scene.

A little TO theatrical...you can definitely tell this was not a Catherine Hardwick production

A little choppy throughout scene changes

To much background music

Cast is looking older...(despite their immortality)

Not enough of chemistry between Bella and Jacob ( good job KPATZ)

TO MUCH FREAKING MUSIC





Things I L to the OVE:

They stayed true to the book

Acting improved overall for all characters

Kristen Stewart kept her twicting to a minimum

LOVED the Cullen's ( actually Peter Faccionelle) , even though they only had cameos

Although they have two completely different bodies types and looks....Edwards and Jacobs were both lickable...yummy yum yum.

What amazes me most is how gross ass Kristen Stewart can go from looking like she hasn't showered after sex...to looking like the adorably awkward Bella Swan. Thank God for make up and wardrobe.

It was CHHHHHHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEZZZZZZZZZZZZZZYYYYYYYYYY

L-O-V-E-D the final scene...


Overall I was pleased....Counting down the days to Eclipse!

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT...

I have always had an unhealthy obsession with vampires. It all started back in 1986 with the Lost Boys then in 1992 with Francis Ford Coppola's Dracula...there was just something dark and wonderful about them!
Plus they always seems to cast the most delish fangers!

It was down hill from then on:

ALL of Anne Rice's novel's including the movie Interview with a Vampire ( *cough* cough* yummy Brad Pit and a ever so yummy pre -creepo Tom Cruise)

Then there was Buffy the Vampire Slayer, with Kristy Swanson...I wanted every outfit she had!

And then of course back when there was the WB...Buffy the Vampire Slayer with my idol Sarah Michelle Geller. Now, if you don't already think I have a few screws loose....I had the biggest girl crush on SMG. She rocked. I had even more of a crush on her hunky co-star David Boreanaz...ummmm dreamy...

then he got his own series ANGEL...dreamier!

On to more Hollywood...

Blade the trilogy...love me some Ryan Reynolds!

Underworld 1..2..and 3....love me some Kate Beckinsale.

And then it stopped. There was a lull of emptiness after that. No more Vamps. No more hotness. Just darkness.

Until.

My sister took me to see Twilight.

Now. I have to admit . I gave her a lot of shit about it, I teased her for reading something you could find in the young adults section at Borders.

But after I saw Twilight...ahhhh....I have no words....it brought me back to my high school years...that longing for the perfect, mysterious, and unattainable dead guy to fall in love with. The one who'd be SO in LOVE with you ....he'd just throw himself in front of a 200 yrs old vampire to save you....now thats love, right?

And that was all it took. I read the entire Stephanie Meyer collection in 4days...then I stumbled across her online manuscript of Midnight Sun shortly after. P.E.R.F.E.C.T.I.O.N.

Then it started all over again...and so did the Husbands eye rolls.

Tru Blood....sexy

Vampire Diaries..........SEXIER! I heart Stephan!


And now tonight I'll eagerly wait in line with 900 screaming 15 yr old girls who SO wish they were Bella (and some 30yrs old too *wink*) and 17yr old guys who SWEAR their Edward or Jacob!

Nonetheless...there is NO shame in my game...I'm a Twihard Twimom!....and thanks to my darling husband who indulges my every whim, I'll get see my Eddie again!

I know it will be ULTRA cheesy and ULTRA good!

HAPPY FRIDAY TO MOI!

These are a few of my favorite things....
A girl can dream...can't she?

Christian Louboutin Feticha Botta Platform Boots'

These would look absolutely fabu while I vacuum, dropX off at school
and make my daily trip to Trader Joe's!

Paired of course with my...
Classic Chanel Flap Bag

I can definitely convince the Husband that
all of X's crap will fit inside with room to spare!



Or maybe I'll just settle for....Saleya...she seems a bit more practical.

Sugar & Spice
& all things nice
Thats what little girls are made of....

This weekend my mother and I threw my little sister's baby shower. It. Was. Absolutely. B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!
and
Our best work yet!
People were so in awe with everything we had done that restaurant guest were taking pictures and asking if we were for hire!!!!!!!

To welcome my new little niece Emilie Rae ...we had MS pom poms in hues of coral and pinks cascading from a gorgeous picture tree...delicious gourmet cupcakes in delectable flavors like passion fruit...peanut butter...smores...carrot cake and vanilla chai all from Cupcakes Squared.

Soapsicles for every guest.

And...

Winner's from our scratch and win ticket went home with adorable scented candles
(these are not the exact ones, but close)


Overall it was a magical day for my beautiful sister

Thank GOOOOOOOOODNESSS It's Friday!!!

Confession:
Terrible 2's ...Terrible3's....and PLEASE PLEASE NO 4's

For the sake of my sanity....(and for the sake of my already thinning hair)

I hope and pray that my darling 3 year old chills the F back!


I wish spanking ( despite the stink eye I get from my parents) worked. I wish yelling like a crazed women worked. I wish Nanny 911 worked. I wish I wish I wish.

The last couple of weeks he has been a complete terror at home and in school! And now I find myself standing in the corner on time out. Of course with a glass of wine in hand. What baffles me most and what I cant seem to wrap my head around is how he listens to his papa....errrrr....! Must be the man voice...I gotta get me one of those.

Nonetheless, its back to the drawing board.

I NEED to step my game up and stop melting every time he smiles and says "but I wub you mama...your sooo beeeeaaaauuuuuttttiifuuulll"- all with a twinkle in his eye.

So everyone (my 2 followers and 1 reader *wink*) when "they" say" watch out for terrible 3's"

"they" were serious.

Its NO JOKE.

@9a87dsf09a87fdaf pfffffffffffftMADMENSEASONFINALE!!

@9a87dsf09a87fdaf pfffffffffffftMADMENSEASONFINALE!!

look what shes started!!!!! The season finale of man was T.D.F...O.M.G!!!! I share my feelings with Chloe when I say I can watch it over and over and over again!

If you're not a MM fan...definitely pick up season 1 and 2! You wont be disappointed!

I love me some...Joanie and Don!

Confession

He's growing up....

This morning my only child, the brightest and most my precious thing in my life brushed his teeth and changed out from his diaper and into his fruities (under roos) all by him self ... And as I laid there and watched him turn on the T.V. and situate himself on the bed like a big boy...I realized how fast they grow and HOW much they change. And even though it's a natural state of progression it's always bitter sweet whenever you leave a stage behind....

It just reminds me that He will never be this small again.

All I know is that...

He glows
He is magnetic
He is charming
He is loving
He is kind
He is funny
He is sweet
He is smart

He is perfect .....






Ugh...he makes me melt...