Apologies for the lack of posts. I had my brother and sis in law along with our niece and nephew/god kids, here since Wednesday. They left on Sunday afternoon. It was a very busy couple of days, and I have a few other things going on right now.
I haven't abandoned you, and expect pictures when I come back. A post of mine without pictures feels incomplete. I have to edit many pictures in order to add them to my photography page that I am putting together. I hate using the macbook for that because it hurts my wrist after a while of editing. I hope to purchase a desktop in the near future, it will make things easier. Laptops tend to give off a lot of heat. Or is it just mine? I've been having hot flashes as it is lol. This weather sucks. I do not enjoy the Summer. I think I go out more during the other seasons. Weird right?
Before I go, I don't quite remember where I heard or read this, but I will try to live my life, looking at the positive qualities in people, and life, instead of dwelling on the negative.
The past weeks I have been on a little emotional rollercoaster. I find mysself in these "I don't want to talk to anyone, I dont want to text, I just want to be." Of course I talk to my fiance. Thankfully, I have some understanding people in my life. Depression wise, I am doing way better. Anxiety is still here. I have anxiety attacks in the morning, sometimes before going to sleep, and at random times throught the day. I just remind myself to breathe. I find myself not breathing sometimes.
Unto some happier bits. I hosted a small dinner party, the guests were my cousins Malvina, and Genesis, Malvina's boyfriend, and Liam their 8 month old son, and my godson, my bfriend Valeria joined us. It was a nice time, the boys were in the livingroom, and the girls were eating in the diningroom, sharing stories, and a lot of laughs. I made chicken parm, with biscuits and it was pretty good. Easy to make as well. Genesis made an oreo ice cream cake, and it was delicious! I think I will make it myself, but add a twist to it. I hope to share that with you guys. In pictures of course, if I could send you a bowl, I would. Trust me.
Now unto the pictures from that very night. You'll see how adorable, cute, curly, chunky, my godson is. I just want to bite his cheeks lol. I love him, my pollito.
Here are some things I have purchased from Marshalls, and GoodWill. I also joined Glossy Box, and received my first box. I haven't tried any of the other monthly beauty boxes, because they didn't really capture my attention--until now.
I can't wait to buy (or snip away some of my mami's flowers) and put them into one of my new vases!
My week was a good one. I hope yours was too : ) Have a great weekend!
Oh me oh my, I suck. I have abandoned my lovely blog for far too long. But, sometimes things happen life that just gets a hold of you, and you get so caught up in other things. The past few weeks have been something. Highs, to very lows. I don't want to get too into it because, I am still here, and have over came the obstacles, yet again : )
I have a new job guys! I miss my friends at my old job, but I stop by from time to time to say hello. In the beginning, I had to kind of not let myself go upstairs to say hello, because it was so hard. I was having anxiety, and felt lost at my new job. But, I have been picking up the new routine, and I rarely get lost in the department anymore-- I am in the Emergency department. Yeah, busy. We see it all. I also get to do the orders for the Trauma patients/doctors. I will be in the room when they bring the patients, and be in the background as the doctors, and physician assistants do their thing. I have only seen one bloody patient. I am in no hurry. Oh! And I am now working part time hours, and second shift. From 3-1130pm. So, they'll be some days where I wont get to spend any time with my Joe Joe. But, I have to do this (I am going back to school in the Fall).
Joe, Rocky, and Abby say hello!
This weekend was a blast. I got to spend lots-o-time with my family, and had a bbq to celebrate mother's day (Dominican). Today (Happy Memorial Day!!) I spent the first half of it cleaning. I mean, REALLY cleaning. I got into the closets, got rid of a lot of stuff/junk. I enjoy throwing stuff out, or donating what's worthy. It's crazy how much junk you have in closets. I still have other things that need cleaning (a lot of laundry, eeeek!) but, it all can wait. My back is not having it.
I will try to keep up with this now that I will have more time on my hands. We'll see. I think I'll have pics for the next post, I didn't plan this one, which is why I don't have any.
Enjoy your week!!
It's the weekend before Halloween! I don't know if I have ever mentioned it on here, how much I love Halloween! It's my favorite, believe it or not. As I type this, it is snowing mush outside. You know, that snow that doesn't stick. I will not let that ruin my Saturday! I have plans of going to see Paranormal Activity 3 (say that with an English accent). I don't know why I do this to myself lol. I was scared with the first one, the second didn't do much for me. Inside of our apartment, all of the lights are off. Only light is the one from outside, which isn't much, and a fall scented candle.
Things at work have been okay. One of the trouble making co workers has been out on medical leave. She'll return on Monday, and we are all hoping for the best. Yes, there is always something going on up there, but with her gone, there has been a sense of peace. Oh, what an ugly truth.
I am feeling better. My month long period has finally ended! The heat flashes continue. My mom has let me borrow one of her fans to help with that. I might need a tiny one for my desk at work, we'll see. Anyway, I have to buy scarves and hats for the Winter weather, I also need to buy a hooded coat. My wants are other things too haha. Any excuse for some shopping right?Last week my cousins and I went to a Halloween party hosted by one of Malvina's managers. Idk if I mentioned it but, she and her bf moved in with my parents in my old bedroom, which they rent, back in July. Things have happened and I feel like I have a love hate relationship towards her, but I won't air any of that out online.
This post will be full of random shots. Enjoy! These will all be from September's Dorney Park trip with Joe's job. My brother, his nephew, Joe and I went.
Tiny yummy cone!
My oldest bro, and Joe. They went shopping together lol. They're good friends, or "bros".
Next stop. Steel Force. Only Luis (bro's live in nephew) went on w/ me.
Free fall! The best one ever. This thing makes me cry out for Jesus! I like the green one. It takes you up slowly, then unexpectedly drops you. Again, Luis was the only one to join me. Joe hate's costers! And my bro had just eaten.
I cannot wait to start shopping for the Fall! It's my favorite time of the year. It's not too cold, it's just right. And nature dresses up in beautiful colors! My favorite "Holiday" is Halloween and it's during that time of the year when my favorite type of movies premiere (Horror/Mystery/Suspense/Thriller). What's your favorite thing about the Fall?
For my 25th Birthday I am treating myself to spa treatments. I have been researching local ones and am very excited! I need it since I have been working non stop since February (meaning no breaks, days off). And Joe (my boyfriend) is treating me to a nice shopping spree at my favorite stores which include the ones shown above. Next week will be my last being 24... Eeek! My brother and his wife will be down here for it, hopefully they can join us in my celebration (dinner, drinks). I want to go bowling as well! Lol this may sound lame to some of you, but this is my kind of thing haha.
I tend to deny the fact that I am superstitious. But I am. And that's the honest truth. For example; whenever people ask me "Hey, how's the new job? Do you like it?" I act all cool about it, and say "Yeah, it's cool." In reality I feel like saying; It's great! It's a change that I am glad I made! I enjoy my office mate oh so much, she's the best! Now, that wasn't that hard. I guess I feel like if I said those words, that I would jinx it. No more of that. Okay, I'll try. If I am happy, I will say it, damn it!
Being there I have realized a few things. I mentioned it on Twitter today, how there's a nurse that tends to treat older hispanic patients terribly! I understand people have bad days, but it's happened a couple of times now, and I have only been there for 1 month. When it happened I was so hurt for that old man. I honestly see my parents whenever I see older people. So, I treat them as I would want my parents to be treated, with respect. There's still a lot of racism out there, and it's sad. But, I remind myself that not everyone is like that :)
That brings me to my next point. I have decided to change my major---officially! I have mentioned before that I wasn't sure if Psychology was what I wanted to pursue. I mean, I know that I want to help people, but how? I considered education, but wasn't too excited about it. Lord knows how much I have prayed about this. The other night after tossing and turning and finally being able to fall asleep, I saw the words "Midwife", and I woke up with a huge smile, and a racing heart. I knew that's what I wanted to be, and it's funny, how it was always in front of my face. I love pregnancy, and helping women, educating them on the subject, and always said that if I did pursue nursing, I'd want to work for a OBGYN. So there ya go. I can't wait until the Fall!
Watch SNL tonight! Briana's booski (and my ex, lol) will be hosting ;) I hope you're all well. Pictures on my next post!
30 Days Song Challenge/ Day 06: A Song that Reminds You of Somewhere
This song reminds me of the Bronx and spending that Summer of '95 and many others out there with my extended family. This song is still one of my favorites, and I can't help but to sing along every single time that it comes on. But yeah, me tengo que irrrrrrr lol.
I have been a sucky sucky blogger lately. Pero this time I have a better reason than just being lazy. When I am in front of a computer screen for too long of a time, my eyes start to twitch. The twitching lasts a couple of weeks and it is THE most annoying thing in the world. So, when I feel it coming on, I step back and refrain from my iphone and my computers (I use one at work which is why I have to be on one daily). Forgive and forget? Lol. Anyway, I come with pictures from my phone. Like I mentioned, I no longer have a blackberry, so no more bb Fridays :( So here we go with my random cellphone pictures. Enjoy!
First things first. I got my hair cut twice! I went and got it shoulder length. And went back and got it even shorter. I LOVE it! What do you think?
Meet Rocky's new obsession. Actually, a rekindled love affair lol. When we lived at home with my parents I got him some rubber duckies, and he would play with them. I have a lot of my things stored in their house, and went back and found Rocky's toy/clothes bag and he pulled the ducky out. He's yet to touch his other toys since, smh lol.
My new book. Joe and I went to Borders this weekend. He picked up "I Am Ozzy" and I got this. Buy one get 1/2 off the other :)
Came home on Valentines Day, and found this waiting for me. I was so surprised and happy! : ) We rarely ever celebrate Vals Day since our yearly anniversary is on the 15th. Happy 7th year to us!
Cuddle time lol. I only laid there for the picture. I don't think he would've been wild about me laying on him.
Dinner at Olive Garden last week (Friday). We were supposed to go to New York, but the roads were frozen (Saturday) and we (along with 20+ cars) were stuck on the shoulder of the road for 2.5 hours! It was scary and crazy. We came back home after that.
This weekend I went and saw this movie with a friend. I really didn't know what to expect. The first few minutes kind of had me like okay, I don't know about this. Up until the end of the scene which in my opinion, set the tone for the rest of the film. If you're into action duh, this is not that type of film! It does have a lot of funny moments. I enjoy sarcasm and that "smart assy" (my word lol) type of funny, in films. It's really amazing how a small group of people can change the world and the way that we connect with one another. I said "group" because if something hadn't happened, then he wouldn't had came up with the idea. I found myself really annoyed with him at times, and then feeling pity for him as well. Him being Mark, the main character. This movie proves that people may be great "friends" when doing a project together, but, once money becomes involved, things can get messy and pretty ugly. I think the movie was pretty long. I don't think it dragged though. Some long movies are long because of uneccessary chit chat. Everything in the film needed to be there. The actors did their jobs well, and they physically resembled the person they were portraying. I recommend it. With that said.
I give it 3 1/2 out of 5 stars. 1 star: This was torture. 2 stars: Room for improvement. 3 stars: Pretty good! 4 stars: Wow! 5 stars: A must see!
Now, didn't I tell you that you would be seeing a lot more of him? We were outside in the balcony while the cable guy was setting up the new tivo account or whatever he needed to do. He really wanted to go inside and bark away at him, which is why he looks so sad in the first picture. Anyway, I got the shipment from F21 yesterday! I will make the video later on today before I go out (supposed to be going dancing). All that I have done today is clean, and clean some more. I hope that you enjoy your weekend!
As I wrote in my previous entry, my 24th birthday was on August 26th. My co workers got me a card and a cute bracelet (I have to take a picture of it to show you) and they baked me cup cakes (red velvet, my fave!) That was the highlight of my actual day. On Friday my boyfriend left work early and took me out for brunch. I was leaving for New York that day, so he dropped me off at the bus terminal.
That Friday I met up with a bff and went to the movies. We watched The Last Exorcism + then had some drinks. Really great times : D Saturday afternoon I met up with Xenia and Kathryn (my two best female friends) and we drove down to Jamaica Ave to catch the E train. I didn't know what we were doing, they wouldn't say. When we made it to the last stop I realized we were going to The World Trade Center. I had mentioned to Xenia how I had never been there before. We went to Ground Zero and into a museum they had around the corner dedicated to 9/11...
We walked around and got some pizza and went inside a accesories store. I was in heaven lol. I bought a necklace. I wanna go back! We then took the train again, and walked around. I saw Outback Steakhouse and thought we were going there, but when we walked past it I looked to my left and said 'Hey, isn't that Lips, the drag queen place?" And they said yeah, and I was like..."Is that where we're going?!" And they laughed and said yeah. Lol I was SO happy! We had a great time! Go if you get the chance! We got a bit tipsy lol. And then went to see Takers. I love my friends, they truly made it an unforgetable weekend! From Friday to Saturday : ) Love you all!
