.....you MUST read this! Seriously everyone, this can be our reality if we don't realize what's TRULY going on!!!!
me ={
By Glenn Beck
CNN- NEW YORK --
Dear America:
Happy 300th Birthday!
It's 2076 and we've just invented the time-fax machine. (Actually, "we" didn't invent the time-fax machine, the State did -- they pretty much control everything now.)
I'm faxing this back to you in 2008 because that seems to be the year we had the best chance to reverse our course and get back to the vision laid out by our founding fathers -- a vision that didn't include the government being in the insurance business.
I don't have a lot of time (the State only gives us one 30-minute break per day) so let me give you some advice: Stop worrying so much about who runs the country and start worrying about who runs your towns, your states, and your Congress.
I know you're all distracted by the presidential election, but for all the money and time poured into it, the truth is that you're choosing between two roads that will lead you to the same destination. Sure, one may be the Autobahn and the other a two-lane highway, but you'll end up at the same place either way.
Decades of Republicans and Democrats alike have all chipped in to lead you to where you are today. Believing that one person, from either party, can change that by themselves is a big mistake.
Presidents are like captains of a large ship: They can map out a course and shout out orders, but without the trust and hard work of the people who actually move the rudders, their commands
mean nothing.
In retrospect, the lack of trust and confidence you now have in your leaders was really the root cause of everything that's happened since. While our founding fathers designed a brilliant
system of checks and balances, separation of powers and democratic elections, trust was the one thing they couldn't mandate in the Constitution.
Unfortunately, it's also the foundation upon which everything else is built and once it began to erode, our whole house inevitably began to crumble.
Looking back now, it's pretty obvious that our trust in government declined at about the same rate as our partisanship increased. People became so concerned about getting their party
into power at any cost that the truth didn't even seem to matter anymore.
That's probably one of the reasons why George Washington hated the idea of political parties so much. Here's what he said about them in his 1796 farewell speech:
"The alternate domination of one faction over another,
sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissension,
which in different ages and countries has perpetrated the
most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism.
But this leads at length to a more formal and permanent despotism.
The disorders and miseries which result gradually incline the minds
of men to seek security and repose in the absolute power of an
individual; and sooner or later the chief of some prevailing faction,
more able or more fortunate than his competitors, turns this
disposition to the purposes of his own elevation, on the ruins
of public liberty. "
I know that George had a habit for using big words, so allow me to translate into 2008 English: Political parties that put their own success over that of the country's will be the death of America.
If you don't believe him yet, just wait a few more years...you're about to see firsthand how right he was. After all, if power corrupts, then the kind of absolute power gained by political parties (and feared by Washington) corrupts absolutely.
The best advice I can give you is to stop thinking in terms of left and right and start thinking in terms of right and wrong. Demand the best leaders possible, and then demand the best out of them.
Believe me, when you see what's coming your way, you'll realize how little the donkey and the elephant really ever mattered. Oh and while we're on politics, one quick thing that I'm sure you're curious about: Yes, Robert Byrd is still in the Senate. He's 159, but doesn't look a day over 91.
Now, let's talk about the economy. Let me see if I have this right: Money and power made people greedy, so you decided to hand over a bunch of money and power to greedy politicians instead. Smart! After using that money to nationalize a bunch of banks, mortgage companies and insurance companies, they moved on to bigger things.
The airlines came first -- we just couldn't live without them. Then it was the automakers (Detroit would've died), health care (they said they could manage it better), and eventually, the oil companies (I'm not sure where all of those "windfall profits" have gone).
The idea behind it all (an idea that was eventually turned into law with the passage of the Securities Exchange Act of 2011) was to "socialize losses" by spreading them out among all taxpayers. The pain, our leaders argued, would be minimal that way.
They were right. At least until the bills came due.
See, we didn't actually have any of the money we were promising everyone; we were borrowing it.
It didn't take long before so many of our tax dollars were going toward interest payments that we couldn't fund even the most basic of government programs without massive tax increases
on everyone. People now work most of the year just to pay Uncle Sam (or, as we now call him, "Comrade Sam").
I hear the State censors coming, so let me leave you with a few other quick things:
• Good call on not worrying about protecting our borders. That works out really well for you in 2019.
• You might want to spend a little less time worrying about carbon and a little more time worrying about Iran. We're now in a new mini-Ice Age but, believe me, Iran isn't using their
nukes to warm any homes. (PS The International Atomic Energy Agency just revealed to you that Iran appears to be refitting their long-range missiles to carry nuclear payloads. Did you think they were joking or were you just too busy with lipsticks and pigs to notice?)
• The currency of the future is energy. Those who have it are thriving and those who don't -- well, let's just leave it at that.
Drill for all the oil you can, but you also better start seriously looking for some other options.
In closing, remember this golden rule and you should be fine:
Your Constitution will never fail you, but your leaders will. Be wary of anyone who tries to convince you that it's the other way around.
Best wishes (you're going to need them),
Worker 2744A
PS It's not all socialist doom and gloom here in the future.
We just thawed Ted Williams' cryogenically frozen body and he hit 87 home runs for the North Team!
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Editor's note: Glenn Beck is host of a conservative
national radio talk show.
Glenn Beck says the decisions Washington makes today
could have fateful consequences for the future.
Showing posts with label people I admire. Show all posts
Showing posts with label people I admire. Show all posts
Friday, October 3, 2008
Friday, August 8, 2008
So I know he can dance!
Last night was the finale of "So You Think You Can Dance". I had predicted ever since the first time I saw the auditions that Stephen "Twitch" Boss was going to take the WHOLE thing! Well, I was close....
See, like I mentioned in a post before, I have known Twitch for about 6 years. I remember meeting him at the 2nd workshop Wade held at the Hilton in Universal City. We had both seen each other dance that day & I went up to him to tell him that I thought he was one of the most amazing dancers I had ever seen! He said thank you & told me that he was impressed by my dancing abilities as well (but seriously, mine are NOTHING compared to him!).
About a month or so later, I was flipping through the channels and landed on CBS. The show "Star Search" was back on TV with new host Arsenio Hall. For some reason, RIGHT when I landed on the channel, not only was it the dancing competition part but of all people on there, it was Twitch! Total randomness!
So, a few more months pass and now there have been auditions for Wade's show on MTV. There were a few but the real honest to goodness audition was held in LA at the Highlands club in Hollywood & Highland. Well, what do you know??? Twitch is RIGHT in front of me! For the whole day, we hung out & auditioned in the same group. We both even moved on to the next round together! *At first, they were kinda getting my hopes up, making me think they were going to have me on it as a contestant. Wade and a few of the people thought that it was great for someone my size could not only dance but would also be a motivating factor for other plus size people to go out & follow their dreams. In the end, they picked some girl who was a lil big (but not really) and basically had her saying what I told them in regards of being plus size & a dancer. Pissed me off & it hurt yet held my head high & just continued on attending the show.
Well, after a month of attending the show and schmoozing it up with the people at MTV, a friend of mine & I were in charge of check in! We also were in charge of the audience holding room! It's crazy what happens when you're just an outgoing & talkative people! Anyways, since I was basically behind the scenes, we would get to talk to & hang out with the contestants. Between the show & Wade still having dance class, all the regulars at class had become pretty close. This was in 2003, which I feel is so far the best year of my life.
Here's Twitch from Wade's show-
What I wanted to find but couldn't for the LIFE of me was when he came in 3rd on Wade's show. Not only was it a shock to EVERYONE but in the background, you hear someone literally yell, "WHAT!?!!?" Well, that person was me! I wish it was on the internet somewhere but after hours & hours of searching, I found NOTHING!
The last time I saw Twitch was about a year or so ago at the Choregrapher's Carnival that's held once a month in Hollywood at the Key Club. My friends and I always made sure to get the early cuz we 1- wanted to be RIGHT in front of the stage (like I'm leaning my body on the stage!) and 2- to say hi to everyone we know who would most likely be performing that night. When we walked in, within minutes, I hear, "ELIZABETH!!!" I turn & there's my dear sweet friend Stephan "Twitch" Boss. We run up & give each other the BIGGEST hug and let me just say, I am NOT a light person. Actually, I'm nowhere close to light and this guy basically lifts me off the ground! The man is just one solid muscle! Seriously, there's no way of finding any fat or loose skin on him! This was one of the performances he was in that night:
* BTW- it's pretty NSFW but it's TOTALLY worth watching! You can also see me for like 3 seconds in the front!
I can't even begin to tell you how proud I am of him! When I saw him audition on SYTYCD for the second time that I knew he would go far! I even said he would win. Well, in my opinion, he did. One thing about the dance world, everyone is like a family. You can consider Twitch like the big brother who looks after everyone. He is the nicest, sweetest, most geniune guy you'll ever meet! His talent & personality alone will take him anywhere his heart desires. If for some reason anyone were to ever question how he is, well, this clip will show you exactly how he is a class act:
See, like I mentioned in a post before, I have known Twitch for about 6 years. I remember meeting him at the 2nd workshop Wade held at the Hilton in Universal City. We had both seen each other dance that day & I went up to him to tell him that I thought he was one of the most amazing dancers I had ever seen! He said thank you & told me that he was impressed by my dancing abilities as well (but seriously, mine are NOTHING compared to him!).
About a month or so later, I was flipping through the channels and landed on CBS. The show "Star Search" was back on TV with new host Arsenio Hall. For some reason, RIGHT when I landed on the channel, not only was it the dancing competition part but of all people on there, it was Twitch! Total randomness!
So, a few more months pass and now there have been auditions for Wade's show on MTV. There were a few but the real honest to goodness audition was held in LA at the Highlands club in Hollywood & Highland. Well, what do you know??? Twitch is RIGHT in front of me! For the whole day, we hung out & auditioned in the same group. We both even moved on to the next round together! *At first, they were kinda getting my hopes up, making me think they were going to have me on it as a contestant. Wade and a few of the people thought that it was great for someone my size could not only dance but would also be a motivating factor for other plus size people to go out & follow their dreams. In the end, they picked some girl who was a lil big (but not really) and basically had her saying what I told them in regards of being plus size & a dancer. Pissed me off & it hurt yet held my head high & just continued on attending the show.
Well, after a month of attending the show and schmoozing it up with the people at MTV, a friend of mine & I were in charge of check in! We also were in charge of the audience holding room! It's crazy what happens when you're just an outgoing & talkative people! Anyways, since I was basically behind the scenes, we would get to talk to & hang out with the contestants. Between the show & Wade still having dance class, all the regulars at class had become pretty close. This was in 2003, which I feel is so far the best year of my life.
Here's Twitch from Wade's show-
What I wanted to find but couldn't for the LIFE of me was when he came in 3rd on Wade's show. Not only was it a shock to EVERYONE but in the background, you hear someone literally yell, "WHAT!?!!?" Well, that person was me! I wish it was on the internet somewhere but after hours & hours of searching, I found NOTHING!
The last time I saw Twitch was about a year or so ago at the Choregrapher's Carnival that's held once a month in Hollywood at the Key Club. My friends and I always made sure to get the early cuz we 1- wanted to be RIGHT in front of the stage (like I'm leaning my body on the stage!) and 2- to say hi to everyone we know who would most likely be performing that night. When we walked in, within minutes, I hear, "ELIZABETH!!!" I turn & there's my dear sweet friend Stephan "Twitch" Boss. We run up & give each other the BIGGEST hug and let me just say, I am NOT a light person. Actually, I'm nowhere close to light and this guy basically lifts me off the ground! The man is just one solid muscle! Seriously, there's no way of finding any fat or loose skin on him! This was one of the performances he was in that night:
* BTW- it's pretty NSFW but it's TOTALLY worth watching! You can also see me for like 3 seconds in the front!
I can't even begin to tell you how proud I am of him! When I saw him audition on SYTYCD for the second time that I knew he would go far! I even said he would win. Well, in my opinion, he did. One thing about the dance world, everyone is like a family. You can consider Twitch like the big brother who looks after everyone. He is the nicest, sweetest, most geniune guy you'll ever meet! His talent & personality alone will take him anywhere his heart desires. If for some reason anyone were to ever question how he is, well, this clip will show you exactly how he is a class act:
So congrats to someone who I may not see all the time yet know that he is the epitome of a man with the biggest heart & soul out there in the dance world!
me =)
Thursday, July 24, 2008
I don't even know what to say....
After reading this story on "Cousin Perez", it made me realize that I seriously can't just look at marriage as just a business contract..... If you feel the same way I do, read this and tell me you won't change your mind a lil.....
Monday, July 21, 2008
The Dark Knight
Well, I saw it last night with my mom & LBS....
All I can truly say is that it's absolutely amazing! I was honestly sitting at the edge of my seat!
I actually had this fear that I wouldn't be able to enjoy it for the simple reason that I am honestly still a mess & shoken up by the passing of Heath Ledger. I just kept telling people that I know I'm going to be sobbing while watching the movie, just thinking about how everyone was right & gave the performance of a lifetime and that this would be our last time ever witnessing the amazing talent he was. Well, what do you know??? LBS was right! She actually saw it last night and said that it wasn't til the end where it hit her that he was gone. You get SO captured by the performance he gives that you truly do forget he's gone. And let me tell you, there were a few times that my semi-pessimistic/masochist mind wanted to remind me that, "Hey, remember, he's gone...." and before it could finish reminding me, something would come to my mind and basically bitch slap it out and say, "FUCK YOU!!! Soak it up & enjoy!" and I did.
If you haven't seen it yet, please go. You won't regret a second of it! I mean, comic book stories/movies aren't my "forte" yet this did NOT come off as a comic book! It was beautiful all around. Make up, music, scenery, script, EVERYTHING was absolutely perfect! Don't get me wrong, there were a few lil "really?" moments but there's so small and dumb, it's not even worth discussing!
Oh, just promise me that if you go, make sure BEFORE the movie starts, you check to see if they're are any idiots who have decided to bring either young children or BABIES! Yes, we had someone bring a 1 to 2 year old about 15-20 mins before the movie started and LBS & I just looked at each and I said, "I'm on my way...." So I went to customer service to inform them that I have just paid $11.50 to enjoy this movie I have been waiting for quite a while to see and I did NOT want the experience to be ruined by having to come inform someone WHILE the movie is showing to let them know some idiots thought it would be ok to bring their BABY to an 8 o'clock showing of a movie that's not only 2 1/2 hours but rated PG-13, almost R! In doing that, I not only had a security guard in there the whole time but I also had 2 employees in there as well watching and making sure there would be NO disturbance from babies to idiots! But they did try to tell me that the parents had EVERY right to bring their baby in cuz they were "giving" their child "permission" to see the movie since they were under the age of 13! You should have seen my face when they told me that. I basically said everything but the phrase, "BULLSHIT!" to them.
Take it from me, if you do that, you'll enjoy the movie that much more...
me =)
PS- And yes, the moment the end credits came on, I had to contain myself from sobbing cuz if I didn't, I would have made the BIGGEST fool out of myself!
All I can truly say is that it's absolutely amazing! I was honestly sitting at the edge of my seat!
I actually had this fear that I wouldn't be able to enjoy it for the simple reason that I am honestly still a mess & shoken up by the passing of Heath Ledger. I just kept telling people that I know I'm going to be sobbing while watching the movie, just thinking about how everyone was right & gave the performance of a lifetime and that this would be our last time ever witnessing the amazing talent he was. Well, what do you know??? LBS was right! She actually saw it last night and said that it wasn't til the end where it hit her that he was gone. You get SO captured by the performance he gives that you truly do forget he's gone. And let me tell you, there were a few times that my semi-pessimistic/masochist mind wanted to remind me that, "Hey, remember, he's gone...." and before it could finish reminding me, something would come to my mind and basically bitch slap it out and say, "FUCK YOU!!! Soak it up & enjoy!" and I did.
If you haven't seen it yet, please go. You won't regret a second of it! I mean, comic book stories/movies aren't my "forte" yet this did NOT come off as a comic book! It was beautiful all around. Make up, music, scenery, script, EVERYTHING was absolutely perfect! Don't get me wrong, there were a few lil "really?" moments but there's so small and dumb, it's not even worth discussing!
Oh, just promise me that if you go, make sure BEFORE the movie starts, you check to see if they're are any idiots who have decided to bring either young children or BABIES! Yes, we had someone bring a 1 to 2 year old about 15-20 mins before the movie started and LBS & I just looked at each and I said, "I'm on my way...." So I went to customer service to inform them that I have just paid $11.50 to enjoy this movie I have been waiting for quite a while to see and I did NOT want the experience to be ruined by having to come inform someone WHILE the movie is showing to let them know some idiots thought it would be ok to bring their BABY to an 8 o'clock showing of a movie that's not only 2 1/2 hours but rated PG-13, almost R! In doing that, I not only had a security guard in there the whole time but I also had 2 employees in there as well watching and making sure there would be NO disturbance from babies to idiots! But they did try to tell me that the parents had EVERY right to bring their baby in cuz they were "giving" their child "permission" to see the movie since they were under the age of 13! You should have seen my face when they told me that. I basically said everything but the phrase, "BULLSHIT!" to them.
Take it from me, if you do that, you'll enjoy the movie that much more...
me =)
PS- And yes, the moment the end credits came on, I had to contain myself from sobbing cuz if I didn't, I would have made the BIGGEST fool out of myself!
Friday, July 18, 2008
Things I finally understand.....
First, I would like to dedicate this post to both LBS & Q. Don't worry, I get it now and I'm sorry for all I may have ever said or done to either one of you....
Well, I think this was a long time coming... Actually, let me sound ignorant- I never thought I would say the things about to say but here I go:
- When it comes to relationships, you go with the flow. Don't expect or assume things cuz guess what? Shit happens. Everything doesn't always go as plan and me, you & everyone should understand that.
- Also, in relationships, I have learned that, you know, it's about you & your significant other and that's it. There's no need to have ANYONE'S input or nose in your business! There's no need to tell EVERYONE what's going on, not even family! Unless you're being abused, there's no reason to share TONS of details. If anything, if someone asks, "How's it going?", you say what it is, "It's great.""It's good.""It's decent." But there's never a need to say every detail.
- Another thing- In observing others relationships, as shitty as it may be, it's not you in it! They're in it and they're the ones who have to go through it! Other than the exception of abuse, you'll just make the situation worse if you put your 2 cents in it.
- The main thing? Realize that when it's good, it's amazing. When it isn't, don't pout, get pissy & be a bitch. If you're with someone who is truly someone special and you know it, don't fuck it up!
Basically, if you're in a relationship that has some kind of meaning behind it, be mature about it and have a good sense of trust & honesty. Most of us are adults and are not in elementary school anymore. If you're all about the thing when we were little and being on the playground, pointing out to our friends who we were "going out" with, all "you see that guy, standing by the trash can, talking to the guy, over by the tree, under the shade? Yeah, that's my boyfriend...", well, then, good luck with that!
I know I may sound like Captain Obvious yet, as ridiculous as this sounds, I just figured out half of this stuff....
me =)
Well, I think this was a long time coming... Actually, let me sound ignorant- I never thought I would say the things about to say but here I go:
- When it comes to relationships, you go with the flow. Don't expect or assume things cuz guess what? Shit happens. Everything doesn't always go as plan and me, you & everyone should understand that.
- Also, in relationships, I have learned that, you know, it's about you & your significant other and that's it. There's no need to have ANYONE'S input or nose in your business! There's no need to tell EVERYONE what's going on, not even family! Unless you're being abused, there's no reason to share TONS of details. If anything, if someone asks, "How's it going?", you say what it is, "It's great.""It's good.""It's decent." But there's never a need to say every detail.
- Another thing- In observing others relationships, as shitty as it may be, it's not you in it! They're in it and they're the ones who have to go through it! Other than the exception of abuse, you'll just make the situation worse if you put your 2 cents in it.
- The main thing? Realize that when it's good, it's amazing. When it isn't, don't pout, get pissy & be a bitch. If you're with someone who is truly someone special and you know it, don't fuck it up!
Basically, if you're in a relationship that has some kind of meaning behind it, be mature about it and have a good sense of trust & honesty. Most of us are adults and are not in elementary school anymore. If you're all about the thing when we were little and being on the playground, pointing out to our friends who we were "going out" with, all "you see that guy, standing by the trash can, talking to the guy, over by the tree, under the shade? Yeah, that's my boyfriend...", well, then, good luck with that!
I know I may sound like Captain Obvious yet, as ridiculous as this sounds, I just figured out half of this stuff....
me =)
Thursday, July 10, 2008
It's been over a week....
.....and I still can't get over this:
Seriously, I almost died watching this!!!! And yeah, I'm still rooting for Twitch cuz he's just the "bestest in the westest" but damn..... That Will. Huh..... Drove me CRAZY!!!!! And I'm also obsessed with the song even though it's been around for, oh, I don't know, EVER!!!
Talk about a 180 in watching this and AI! I felt I was being tortured watching AI and I'm just DYING in anticipation for this damn show every week! After tonight, I feel the show is going to be REALLY hard cuz everyone will be amazing and it'll really be hard to decide on who should go home. Actually, it'll just be hard cuz the guys are really what's making the show so damn good! The girls, who are good dancers, actually look mediocre compared to them! As ridiculous as it sounds, I already have in mind exactly what I'm going to say once Twitch either wins or gets voted off. If I only could find footage of the Finale of the "Wade Robson Project", it would make the post complete! If someone has it (HIGHLY doubt it!) or can find it, I would owe you a body part of mine if you ever needed something!!!
Oh and to end, if I ever got to dance like this with someone, I think I would say my life would be complete and I could possibly die right then and there! Yet that ain't happening until my manatee ass loses some weight so back to reality....
me =)
Seriously, I almost died watching this!!!! And yeah, I'm still rooting for Twitch cuz he's just the "bestest in the westest" but damn..... That Will. Huh..... Drove me CRAZY!!!!! And I'm also obsessed with the song even though it's been around for, oh, I don't know, EVER!!!
Talk about a 180 in watching this and AI! I felt I was being tortured watching AI and I'm just DYING in anticipation for this damn show every week! After tonight, I feel the show is going to be REALLY hard cuz everyone will be amazing and it'll really be hard to decide on who should go home. Actually, it'll just be hard cuz the guys are really what's making the show so damn good! The girls, who are good dancers, actually look mediocre compared to them! As ridiculous as it sounds, I already have in mind exactly what I'm going to say once Twitch either wins or gets voted off. If I only could find footage of the Finale of the "Wade Robson Project", it would make the post complete! If someone has it (HIGHLY doubt it!) or can find it, I would owe you a body part of mine if you ever needed something!!!
Oh and to end, if I ever got to dance like this with someone, I think I would say my life would be complete and I could possibly die right then and there! Yet that ain't happening until my manatee ass loses some weight so back to reality....
me =)
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
One week....
...and it'll ALL be over! Well, until next year around February 1st. You know, I worked at a firm last year and yeah it was busy & I was tired but MAN, I'm wiped out this year! Yet, like I mentioned before, I'm doing a HELL of a lot more than I did last year at the other firm......
So, the part came in at approx. 10:15 am!!! Was SUPER excited cuz I was actually SUPER nervous it wasn't! JSC (my boss) is so laid back it's ridiculous. Yeah, he was semi-cranky yesterday but he informed me he was so it was ok. When I told him I was afraid it wasn't going to come in, he was like, "Well then, we would have just gone to the Post Office." But he was excited as well when it came in. The stamps look SOOOO good! Ok, I know EVERYTHING I just wrote sounds so lame. Why would my boss & I get that excited for how a stamp looks??? Easy. It's the little things in life, people! What can we say.... We're simpletons. =)
Like I mentioned at the end of my post yesterday, today is a date that's important to remember in our family. Today is the 3 year anniversary of my grandmother passing away. She was 84. It's weird to think of her not being here anymore. Only seems like yesterday, I would call her just to say hi. You could say she was a "simpleton" as well yet she was something! She was the one who was in charge of the family. It was basically her way or no way. If it wasn't, oh.....
Her thing in life was always having something to worry about or as we call them, "temas". There was a "tema" for EVERYDAY! My dad would do everything to make sure of one not happening yet it didn't matter. She always came up with something.....
There are so many memories & stories that remind me & think of her. Here's just a few:
- The Sundays at her house and going to Arby's
- Playing on the swing set she bought just for my sister & I
- The time I jumped off a high stool & fell on a hard piece of grass when I was 5. To this day, I still have the scar on my knee.
- When she would go in the little Target pool with us in the backyard. I remember this one time I turned around and she fell back and all the water was flowing out!!! I, at the age of 4, had to help her up!
- The time we had to hide in the backyard cuz her friend (who had the beginnings of Alzheimer's) came to the front door & wouldn't leave for like an hour! My grandma didn't want to deal with her so we just stayed in the back, being as quiet as possible.
- Her black beans and rice....... Anyone who ever had them knows what I'm talking about.
- Knowing I'm the only one out of all her grandchilden who got to have a drink with her. I really treasure that! =)
- How, no matter what, she would always have clothes for me. 9 out of 10 times, they were BAD!!! But she did slip a few great things in there.
- And most importantly, that after God & the Pope, she would tell me that the 2 most important people in her life were my dad & I.
Yeah, I know. The last one sounds kinda messed up, especially since she actually said that in front of LBS too but honestly, that made me feel so special. That's something I will always hold close to me.
Well, I better go.
TTYL,
me =)
So, the part came in at approx. 10:15 am!!! Was SUPER excited cuz I was actually SUPER nervous it wasn't! JSC (my boss) is so laid back it's ridiculous. Yeah, he was semi-cranky yesterday but he informed me he was so it was ok. When I told him I was afraid it wasn't going to come in, he was like, "Well then, we would have just gone to the Post Office." But he was excited as well when it came in. The stamps look SOOOO good! Ok, I know EVERYTHING I just wrote sounds so lame. Why would my boss & I get that excited for how a stamp looks??? Easy. It's the little things in life, people! What can we say.... We're simpletons. =)
Like I mentioned at the end of my post yesterday, today is a date that's important to remember in our family. Today is the 3 year anniversary of my grandmother passing away. She was 84. It's weird to think of her not being here anymore. Only seems like yesterday, I would call her just to say hi. You could say she was a "simpleton" as well yet she was something! She was the one who was in charge of the family. It was basically her way or no way. If it wasn't, oh.....
Her thing in life was always having something to worry about or as we call them, "temas". There was a "tema" for EVERYDAY! My dad would do everything to make sure of one not happening yet it didn't matter. She always came up with something.....
There are so many memories & stories that remind me & think of her. Here's just a few:
- The Sundays at her house and going to Arby's
- Playing on the swing set she bought just for my sister & I
- The time I jumped off a high stool & fell on a hard piece of grass when I was 5. To this day, I still have the scar on my knee.
- When she would go in the little Target pool with us in the backyard. I remember this one time I turned around and she fell back and all the water was flowing out!!! I, at the age of 4, had to help her up!
- The time we had to hide in the backyard cuz her friend (who had the beginnings of Alzheimer's) came to the front door & wouldn't leave for like an hour! My grandma didn't want to deal with her so we just stayed in the back, being as quiet as possible.
- Her black beans and rice....... Anyone who ever had them knows what I'm talking about.
- Knowing I'm the only one out of all her grandchilden who got to have a drink with her. I really treasure that! =)
- How, no matter what, she would always have clothes for me. 9 out of 10 times, they were BAD!!! But she did slip a few great things in there.
- And most importantly, that after God & the Pope, she would tell me that the 2 most important people in her life were my dad & I.
Yeah, I know. The last one sounds kinda messed up, especially since she actually said that in front of LBS too but honestly, that made me feel so special. That's something I will always hold close to me.
Well, I better go.
TTYL,
me =)
Friday, April 4, 2008
Alright....
12:52 pm- I have 13 mins. to write this! Yeah.....Not going to happen! This is SO something I'll be writing all day! Thankfully, all I have to do is file about 60-ish tax files, input the deposit & docket info & scan.....So maybe I'll get a chance when I finish everything here at work. If not, there's always home....
Anyways, Last night was a really nice & cool night, literally & figuratively! Got home & was talking to my mom & her friend who comes over to help sort & file stuff for my dad. Then I was tired so I decided to go lay in bed but right when I did that, my mom called me back down to inform me my "2nd family" was there. When I was a little girl, I had TONS of babysitters. Before the age of 2, I had about 7! My mom finally got lucky & worked with this guy who's mom could babysit. She & her family treated my sister & I as if we were one of theirs. To this day, I still love them as if they were a part of my family. So, anyways, they came over to bring their tax stuff over & we were catching up. Mrs. Gutierrez (the woman who took care of me) still looks the same from when I first started going over there when I was 2 yet she's about 80-ish though & is about 4'10"! She's such a great lady & in my opinion, the most amazing steam tress (well, after Mr. Siriano, of course!)! She's made a few dresses for me, the last being my homecoming dress senior year, which fit me like a glove & was amazing!!! My DREAM is to have her make my wedding dress yet she's getting older and they're saying that she'll probably stop sewing soon..... Honestly, I wouldn't want ANYONE else to make it other than her. My mom has even said to have her make it now for me & then just have it taken in or altered once I do get married.....I know it sounds ridiculous but I may end up doing that!
1:05 pm- Alright, 13 mins. is up. Gotta go back to work..... I'll finish this in a little bit.....
11:09 pm- Wow. So, I came home about 6-ish. Talked to my mom for about an hour & then passed out!!! I woke up about an hour ago..... Was very "Continental" by have dinner at 10:15!
2:46 am- Well, I think I have now showed how I am I lager! How am I not asleep?! I need to be out of the house by 10 in the morning!!!! Alright, let me finish this....
So where was I??? Thursday night..... After the Gutierrez's left, I went back to lay in bed. Around 9:30, I was bored so I asked PH if she wanted to go "brown bag" it at the little park by our house. She liked the idea so we were on our way. We went to go get a 24oz. of Mikes Hard cranberry lemonade each & headed to the park. It's a cute little park on a corner near Old Town Orange that Ho & I found about 6 years ago. They have a few chess/checker tables & we'll just sit there & talk for hours. Well, for the first time EVER, PH & I decided to actually play checkers! We used twigs & flower petals as pieces and let me just say, for me having my mind be a cluster-fuck these days with Tax Season, I not only won but kicked PH's ass!!! I had all my pieces on the board at the end of the game!!! It was a good feeling. I hadn't played checkers in FOREVER and forgot how quiet the game is..... All in all, a nice night (about 65 degrees) & very relaxing. Yeah, that's how I roll. I'm a wild child, can't you tell???
Since I've been home from work for about 9 hrs. now, I can tell you about the MAJOR filing job I did! There were about 75-100 files I had to put away & I did it in exactly 58 mins! Hence one of the reason I feel asleep hardcore when I got home! I even took pics on my phone but for some reason, I can't transfer pics from my blackberry to my computer and it's pissing me off! Everything is getting a lil crazier yet it's going to calm down in about a week & a half. Well, at least at work it will. At home, we'll still have about another month or so of weekend traveling to do. OH! I also forgot to mention- for the first time in about 2 & 1/2 years, I'm getting direct deposit!!! May not mean a lot to others yet I hate going to the bank to deposit money! It's out of the way (ok, I'm lazy!) & I just don't like going (cuz I'm lazy!). So I was SUPER excited today to see it in my account!
Ok, I better end this since it's now 3:08 in the morning! Before I do, since it is Friday, I'm picking my someone to admire. This week I pick Mr. Gene "Bean" Baxter. He is a Radio DJ in L.A. on KROQ. He is part of the VERY popular "Kevin & Bean" show. If you don't live in L.A., you can listen to them online. The whole morning show crew is great but I feel I relate to Bean the most with all of his random tidbits & thoughts in life. He is another one of my infamous "sites" I check out EVERYDAY! The best part of his blog though is "Tater Tot Fridays". I LIVE FOR THEM!!!! What it is it's his 8 year old (she'll be 9 on April 15th) English Bulldog & every Friday, he posts how she's doing & puts up a new pic of her. She is the cutest thing EVER and I feel it's the closest I'll get to having a Bulldog anytime soon! I got a chance to talk to him in person a few years ago & I showed him how I put a pic of her on my phone. He was touched & showed me his phone with a pic of her! He, at that time, proclaimed me to be the "#1 Tater Tot fan"! It was an honor & I hope I still hold it to this day! Check out his site when you have a chance.....
Alright, <--(I seriously did not think I was going to say that word so much! I didn't think it would have really been the theme of this post either!!! =)~ ) I'm off! I'll be posting from the road, doing live blogging from each house & from the beginning too! So, expect possible the longest post ever! (Cuz I post such small post... yeah....)
Talk to you in about 7 hrs.!
<3,
me! =)
Anyways, Last night was a really nice & cool night, literally & figuratively! Got home & was talking to my mom & her friend who comes over to help sort & file stuff for my dad. Then I was tired so I decided to go lay in bed but right when I did that, my mom called me back down to inform me my "2nd family" was there. When I was a little girl, I had TONS of babysitters. Before the age of 2, I had about 7! My mom finally got lucky & worked with this guy who's mom could babysit. She & her family treated my sister & I as if we were one of theirs. To this day, I still love them as if they were a part of my family. So, anyways, they came over to bring their tax stuff over & we were catching up. Mrs. Gutierrez (the woman who took care of me) still looks the same from when I first started going over there when I was 2 yet she's about 80-ish though & is about 4'10"! She's such a great lady & in my opinion, the most amazing steam tress (well, after Mr. Siriano, of course!)! She's made a few dresses for me, the last being my homecoming dress senior year, which fit me like a glove & was amazing!!! My DREAM is to have her make my wedding dress yet she's getting older and they're saying that she'll probably stop sewing soon..... Honestly, I wouldn't want ANYONE else to make it other than her. My mom has even said to have her make it now for me & then just have it taken in or altered once I do get married.....I know it sounds ridiculous but I may end up doing that!
1:05 pm- Alright, 13 mins. is up. Gotta go back to work..... I'll finish this in a little bit.....
11:09 pm- Wow. So, I came home about 6-ish. Talked to my mom for about an hour & then passed out!!! I woke up about an hour ago..... Was very "Continental" by have dinner at 10:15!
2:46 am- Well, I think I have now showed how I am I lager! How am I not asleep?! I need to be out of the house by 10 in the morning!!!! Alright, let me finish this....
So where was I??? Thursday night..... After the Gutierrez's left, I went back to lay in bed. Around 9:30, I was bored so I asked PH if she wanted to go "brown bag" it at the little park by our house. She liked the idea so we were on our way. We went to go get a 24oz. of Mikes Hard cranberry lemonade each & headed to the park. It's a cute little park on a corner near Old Town Orange that Ho & I found about 6 years ago. They have a few chess/checker tables & we'll just sit there & talk for hours. Well, for the first time EVER, PH & I decided to actually play checkers! We used twigs & flower petals as pieces and let me just say, for me having my mind be a cluster-fuck these days with Tax Season, I not only won but kicked PH's ass!!! I had all my pieces on the board at the end of the game!!! It was a good feeling. I hadn't played checkers in FOREVER and forgot how quiet the game is..... All in all, a nice night (about 65 degrees) & very relaxing. Yeah, that's how I roll. I'm a wild child, can't you tell???
Since I've been home from work for about 9 hrs. now, I can tell you about the MAJOR filing job I did! There were about 75-100 files I had to put away & I did it in exactly 58 mins! Hence one of the reason I feel asleep hardcore when I got home! I even took pics on my phone but for some reason, I can't transfer pics from my blackberry to my computer and it's pissing me off! Everything is getting a lil crazier yet it's going to calm down in about a week & a half. Well, at least at work it will. At home, we'll still have about another month or so of weekend traveling to do. OH! I also forgot to mention- for the first time in about 2 & 1/2 years, I'm getting direct deposit!!! May not mean a lot to others yet I hate going to the bank to deposit money! It's out of the way (ok, I'm lazy!) & I just don't like going (cuz I'm lazy!). So I was SUPER excited today to see it in my account!
Ok, I better end this since it's now 3:08 in the morning! Before I do, since it is Friday, I'm picking my someone to admire. This week I pick Mr. Gene "Bean" Baxter. He is a Radio DJ in L.A. on KROQ. He is part of the VERY popular "Kevin & Bean" show. If you don't live in L.A., you can listen to them online. The whole morning show crew is great but I feel I relate to Bean the most with all of his random tidbits & thoughts in life. He is another one of my infamous "sites" I check out EVERYDAY! The best part of his blog though is "Tater Tot Fridays". I LIVE FOR THEM!!!! What it is it's his 8 year old (she'll be 9 on April 15th) English Bulldog & every Friday, he posts how she's doing & puts up a new pic of her. She is the cutest thing EVER and I feel it's the closest I'll get to having a Bulldog anytime soon! I got a chance to talk to him in person a few years ago & I showed him how I put a pic of her on my phone. He was touched & showed me his phone with a pic of her! He, at that time, proclaimed me to be the "#1 Tater Tot fan"! It was an honor & I hope I still hold it to this day! Check out his site when you have a chance.....
Alright, <--(I seriously did not think I was going to say that word so much! I didn't think it would have really been the theme of this post either!!! =)~ ) I'm off! I'll be posting from the road, doing live blogging from each house & from the beginning too! So, expect possible the longest post ever! (Cuz I post such small post... yeah....)
Talk to you in about 7 hrs.!
<3,
me! =)
Friday, March 28, 2008
Estoy Cansada
For those who don't know or read spanish, that's "I'm tired".......I had planned on writing at lunch but was on the phone with Ticketmaster (details coming up). Then when I came home from work, I talked to my mom & came into my room about 7:15 & by 7:30, I was out! I had Blogger open to start typing and I just ended up with a laptop on top of me while I slept! It's approx. 11:30 & I just woke up from a 4 hr. nap! When I woke up, I realized that I had 30 mins. to make a post that would count for today so here I am.....
So, as Ice Cube so adequately put it, "Today was a good day".....Got the call from Ticketmaster and my request to change my ticket went through (now I just need to figure out how long I'll be in NY......All I know is that I'll be there on Sept. 4th), got a HUGE confidence boost from the guys I work with & to top it off, my mom's crazy/kooky friend made cupcakes last night & they were DANK! <---(meaning "good & yummy", not "unpleasantly moist or humid".....Get with the lingo people!)
Well, I'm about to end this cuz I'm really tired (and kinda hungry too) but before I do, I want to start something that I would like to do every Friday which is pick someone (or someones) to admire each week.
For my first pick, I will pick the Walsh family (Brad & his "not so anon mom"). It was reading their blogs that really motivated me to start my own. They are also VERY amazing writers & I enjoy reading anything they write! While "not so anon mom" lives in Ohio, taking care of her family & working, Brad is starting to make a name for himself as a musician (he created the music for Christian Siriano's Runway show for Project Runway), yet he's been making music for years AND he's also an AMAZING photographer! I hope I get the chance to run into him when I'm in NY but I have a feeling he may be busy since his boyfriend is pretty "ferosh" and has become "kind of a big deal"...... ;) Check out their sites..... They definitely seem like good people and in my opinion, that's hard to find in today's world!
Tomorrow should be a (hopefully) short day, meaning we leave here at 10:30-ish and are home by 9-ish..... I'll write sometime tomorrow night....
Have a good one & ttyl...
<3,
me! =)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
