random ramblings

Wow... ok, so my godsister Mary has started to blog, as she posted on facebook, I thought that maybe I should start trying to get mine a little more current and blogging more frequently. So here’s my first day attempt… let’s see how long this lasts!

So yes, Mexico… it was a great break, to say the least… a lot of drinking and dancing and hanging out with my handsome hubby, friends and family. Unfortunately we went when the weather was not that HOT… in know right. Mexico and NOT hot?!?! Let me tell you that when I was packing I brought one pair of jeans and a whole lotta shorts, skirts, dresses and swim suits. My tale of unfortunate events was a little bit of rain and a whole lotta wind, I had to go into Playa Del Carmen and buy a jacket and another pair of jeans!!! I’m over it now though but it just wasn’t what I was expecting.

While in Mexico I got my godsister to do a little fun photo shoot for me, it’s top secret as Derek still hasn’t seen any of the photos yet… thinking of making a little photo album or calendar for him… so shhhhhhh! You can catch a sneak peek of some photos here on Mary's Blog… some are touched up… but my favorite by far is this one.

she captured the shot at the right time, it’s me… au natural. I just love it!

Looking forward now… how ‘bout those Olympics?! Man I just can’t get enough of it!!!

The opening ceremonies where pretty cool; the big polar bear, or the electronic whales that blew out of their blow holes, or how 'bout the Olympic cauldron inside the arena when only 3 our of the 4 arms erected?!?! hahahaha priceless! Love Sarah McLachlan, mmm… that French dude was cool but whatever happened to Roch Voisine?

I watched as we received our nation’s first GOLD on our country’s soil; Alexandre Bilodeau has an amazing story, with that said this title couldn't have been awarded to anyone as deserving as he.

I’m looking forward to the events ahead and hope we continue to hold our position for medals held with victories from both curling teams (my favorite here!), speed skating, and both our hockey teams!

I got a problem…

As you may or may not know I’m heading back to Mexico, for another destination wedding/honeymoon x2 for Derek and I. I’m hoping I don’t over pack as I usually do, with that said, I’m hoping to bring only one set of pumps which I needed a new pair of insoles for and decided to swing by the local Aldo and scoop some up.

Go in for a pair of insoles and come out with $150 dent in my wallet. I scored some sweet loot for ONLY spending $150… but I think I might have a spending problem…

Aldo – insoles (terry cloth), and two purses (which I probably didn’t need but they were super cute and perfect for my holiday); one is a simple black clutch which I hoping to use during the wedding, however I'm not really sure what I'm wearing yet, and the other (see below) for use in and around the resort.

Isn't it cute?! I figured, "Why do I need to carry my huge purse around"… I don’t need money or a cell phone, I'm on holidays. I figured just my camera and my Rosebud Lip Balm should suffice and I should be good to rock and roll! (this is how I justify purchases)

La Senza – a lil something something ;)

Shoppers – Sunscreen SPF50, Aloe Vera Gel complete with Vitamin E (just in case we burn!), bottles of hand sanitizer (it is the country to which the Pig Influenza came from), tooth brushes, toothpaste and mouthwash (essential to living).

Awwww man, I'm so glad I did this post! Makes me feel like I don’t really have a problem with spending after going thru each item and place where I spent my money --- I see now, were all necessary for the ultimate satisfaction of my trip! Thanks readers!!!

Happy New Year!

Summer sign off…

I can’t believe that it’s already August! Seriously I have no idea what happened to my summer… it’s quite sad, really. I’ve been so busy with work, part time instructing at the gym and starting my own business… the summer has flown by! But don’t you worry all our hard work will not go unnoticed! Derek and I will be treating ourselves to “couple” travel time in September --- We’re booked!

September long weekend we’re out to Vancity to go see my seeestor, Kelly Ann. She’s been out there since April; when we were hanging around the beach and pool in Mexico… she was moving to BC. She’ll show us the sights and sounds of her new home and just by luck… our good friends Matt and Celeste will also be around town too! YAY!!! I love how that randomly came together… I heart randoms.

A week or so later, we head out to Toronto… our dear friends that will be in Vancouver the same we are, used to live there and they showed us a wicked time when we visited them 3 years ago. So we’re sad that they won’t be there this time around to do us another solid… but we’ll definitely make the best of the city and our trip!

We scored some sweet tickets to watch one of my favorite bands --- U2! I haven’t seen them live since the 90’s so I’m super stoked!

Next trip --- Mexico, for Claire and Danny's Wedding! We leave in 156 days... I know it doesn't sound that exciting right now, but it gives me something to look forward to!

slacky slack slackness - with good reason

I’ve been slacking on the posts… I know, but rightfully so, I think. The last few days I’ve been scrambling to prepare for a presentation for a course I’m in; in fact I just presented yesterday evening, it went ok. I get super nervous when reading or presenting in front of an audience… so nervous I have to practice deep breathing and it feels like I have to pee! I’ve been doing readings at my church for quite some time now, so you’d figure I’d be use to it… but I’m not, I figure it’s because I don’t read that often that I still get nervous.

Another reason for my slackyness is Derek and I just got back on Friday from a weeklong trip to Mexico. We went for his cousins wedding and like any other Filipino, of course, I had to bring back pasalubong…

Pasalubong is very popular among Filipinos as it keeps the bond with friends, family, relatives or someone who has a close relationship with you. The gesture of handing out "pasalubong" conveys that loved ones are being remembered while away. Pasalubong can range from food items such as fruits, imported confectionery goods and other sweets (i.e. chips, canned goods and the most common are chocolates). Pasalubong can also be other items such as shirts, novelty items, knives and toys among others. Pasalubongs are often not wrapped and given to someone as it is.

My pasalubong for my niece and nephew were sweet luchador masks… check it!

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