It was such a joy to have a slumber party for my daughter for her 10th Birthday. She had a total of 5 friends stay over last night. She told me this morning that they did not go to sleep until 2:30am. I landed my head in my comfy bed at 11pm, only to be demanded by my 6mth old daughter for middle of the night feedings 3 times last night.
I made my way downstairs after one of the feedings and found all the girls sleeping side by side; some snoring, some breathing really hard. I made sure they were all warm, and covered them up with another blanket.
Her guests consisted of pre-pubescent girls 9-going on 11 years. They played a water balloon toss game, Twister, Hungry Hippos. They each were given a brand new t-shirt to decorate with fabric paint, and iron on decorations.
When the girls arrived, it was time to make their own pizza. They brushed olive oil over the crust, smoothed pizza sauce on the dough. I added the cheese, and I had them put the toppings of their choosing, and in the end, what a delight to watch them enjoy the their unique creation.
Sunday paper coupons really do come in handy now a days. In one of the Sunday Coupon books, I found a unique recipe that called for strawberry yogurt, fresh strawberries and kiwi, and some homemade brownies. All of these ingredients are layered in parfait glasses. Wow! It was a very delicious treat.
It was really interesting to see and hear my daughter and her slumber mates playing the instruments to PS2 Rock Band. They sure did Rock Out. I stayed out of the rockin' and rollin' until this morning, while the made from scratch Tres Leches Cake was baking. Mmm, another great homemade recipe I concocted for the occasion. Oh, how I love my daughter.
I quickly discovered that they had a whole lot of energy, and we ended up playing Hide and Seek in the Dark at one point last night. I tried my best to participate as they voted me to be " it " and counted to different numbers, the highest being 31. I was so scared to go upstairs and search for them, for fear that I would really scare them. Okay, I feared I would pee in my pants. This game brought the anxiety of hiding so well, as to not be discovered, so that I could make to "home base" when I played hide and seek as a child.
When I woke up, I went straight downstairs to start cleaning, and I made them all eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, and their choice of drink. The house smelled so delicious.
Tres Leches was requested by my daughter, and it was enjoyed by her friends.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
100-0
100-0
Mark Cuban inviting the losing team to watch a Mavericks game from his suite; which he's hardly ever in. This is "Sportsman-like conduct."
The Covenant School led the game 59-0 at half-time. Is this where the "Golden Rule" should have applied?
The opposing team, Dallas Academy, has 20 girls in their High-School. I can not understand how they did not score..at all, in the whole game. Now, that is serious.
I know there's all this talk about the right thing to do, backing down from a lead, the golden rule. I just think that Coach Jeremy Civello should have done more for his team as well, way before this game.
What about that, huh? What about practice makes perfect? If you are a coach, and you know your team does not make the shots, and they do not score, why would you even put them out there like that? They should just get rid of the program, if it can't be coached right.
Mark Cuban inviting the losing team to watch a Mavericks game from his suite; which he's hardly ever in. This is "Sportsman-like conduct."
The Covenant School led the game 59-0 at half-time. Is this where the "Golden Rule" should have applied?
The opposing team, Dallas Academy, has 20 girls in their High-School. I can not understand how they did not score..at all, in the whole game. Now, that is serious.
I know there's all this talk about the right thing to do, backing down from a lead, the golden rule. I just think that Coach Jeremy Civello should have done more for his team as well, way before this game.
What about that, huh? What about practice makes perfect? If you are a coach, and you know your team does not make the shots, and they do not score, why would you even put them out there like that? They should just get rid of the program, if it can't be coached right.
No more adjectives, just verbs...
"I have enjoyed greatly the second blooming that comes when you finish
the life of the emotions and of personal relations; and suddenly
find—at the age of fifty, say—that a whole new life has opened before
you, filled with things you can think about, study, or read about."Agatha Christie (1890-1976)
I had just finished posting a blog at blogspot.com, and on my page, I have a gidget called, "Quotations of the Day". This quote by Agatha Christie motivated me. I hope that I'm able to make it through this part of life; raising kids, finishing my degree, being financially able/stable, so that I can enjoy the second chapter in my life.
I believe that most people live to see 100, and for me, this means that by age 25, they've lived a quarter of their life. Then by age 50, they've lived half their life. I'm a quarter of a way to 50.
I need to make sure I take good care of my mind, body, and soul.
I may not have a degree yet, but I plan to before I turn 35, so that my children will have an excuse to get a degree, too.
Children are a blessing, and it's really hard to raise children when all you're working with is what you naturally have; a conscience and innate desire to nurture them til death comes. The intention here is to raise my children to be respectful of themselves, and others. To seek out the good, and be weary of the bad. Be mindful to seniors/children alike. To make a commitment to ensure their understanding of their classroom curriculum, so that they will be very prepared to excel in a Higher Education. To try their best to succeed, and to remember that it's okay to fail, as long as they know they gave it their very BEST.
Most importantly, to have faith in themselves, and to not be afraid to love, or show affection.
I want all this for my children, and more. I've lived long enough to know that these "things" do matter in one's life. If I've been shortchanged, it's because my own parents did not know any better, which led me to "not know any better".
None of this will do my children any justice, if I do not implement plans now, and take action. The latter is the harder part.
To take action means to actually do what ever it is that is intended to be done. Funny. The world wide web is an interesting place. I Googled, " to take action", and found this blog
Now, because of my great passion of writing it out and doing the research, I've found a nice blog to help me through today.
Cool.
the life of the emotions and of personal relations; and suddenly
find—at the age of fifty, say—that a whole new life has opened before
you, filled with things you can think about, study, or read about."Agatha Christie (1890-1976)
I had just finished posting a blog at blogspot.com, and on my page, I have a gidget called, "Quotations of the Day". This quote by Agatha Christie motivated me. I hope that I'm able to make it through this part of life; raising kids, finishing my degree, being financially able/stable, so that I can enjoy the second chapter in my life.
I believe that most people live to see 100, and for me, this means that by age 25, they've lived a quarter of their life. Then by age 50, they've lived half their life. I'm a quarter of a way to 50.
I need to make sure I take good care of my mind, body, and soul.
I may not have a degree yet, but I plan to before I turn 35, so that my children will have an excuse to get a degree, too.
Children are a blessing, and it's really hard to raise children when all you're working with is what you naturally have; a conscience and innate desire to nurture them til death comes. The intention here is to raise my children to be respectful of themselves, and others. To seek out the good, and be weary of the bad. Be mindful to seniors/children alike. To make a commitment to ensure their understanding of their classroom curriculum, so that they will be very prepared to excel in a Higher Education. To try their best to succeed, and to remember that it's okay to fail, as long as they know they gave it their very BEST.
Most importantly, to have faith in themselves, and to not be afraid to love, or show affection.
I want all this for my children, and more. I've lived long enough to know that these "things" do matter in one's life. If I've been shortchanged, it's because my own parents did not know any better, which led me to "not know any better".
None of this will do my children any justice, if I do not implement plans now, and take action. The latter is the harder part.
To take action means to actually do what ever it is that is intended to be done. Funny. The world wide web is an interesting place. I Googled, " to take action", and found this blog
Now, because of my great passion of writing it out and doing the research, I've found a nice blog to help me through today.
Cool.
Apathy is a Friend of Mine..
..and it is a scary place to be. I'm in a slum, which brings out the worst in me. I am battling the idea of just giving in to a bout of apathy..and I'm trying to give myself a time-line of about 3 days..in which I can come out of the other side a new person..
Does this type of rational thinking really work? If I let myself fall into a depression, where I actually review my emotions, and figure out a way to "get happy", then does this define a depressed person?
My passion for existing on this earth through writing, researching, networking, reading, has led me to a place of loneliness. I'm stepping away for a while, until I figure something out.
Does this type of rational thinking really work? If I let myself fall into a depression, where I actually review my emotions, and figure out a way to "get happy", then does this define a depressed person?
My passion for existing on this earth through writing, researching, networking, reading, has led me to a place of loneliness. I'm stepping away for a while, until I figure something out.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
No More Adjectives, Just Verbs
"I have enjoyed greatly the second blooming that comes when you finish
the life of the emotions and of personal relations; and suddenly
find—at the age of fifty, say—that a whole new life has opened before
you, filled with things you can think about, study, or read about."Agatha Christie (1890-1976)
I had just finished posting a blog at blogspot.com, and on my page, I have a gidget called, "Quotations of the Day". This quote by Agatha Christie motivated me. I hope that I'm able to make it through this part of life; raising kids, finishing my degree, being financially able/stable, so that I can enjoy the second chapter in my life.
I believe that most people live to see 100, and for me, this means that by age 25, they've lived a quarter of their life. Then by age 50, they've lived half their life. I'm a quarter of a way to 50.
I need to make sure I take good care of my mind, body, and soul.
I may not have a degree yet, but I plan to before I turn 35, so that my children will have an excuse to get a degree, too.
Children are a blessing, and it's really hard to raise children when all you're working with is what you naturally have; a conscience and innate desire to nurture them til death comes. The intention here is to raise my children to be respectful of themselves, and others. To seek out the good, and be weary of the bad. Be mindful to seniors/children alike. To make a commitment to ensure their understanding of their classroom curriculum, so that they will be very prepared to excel in a Higher Education. To try their best to succeed, and to remember that it's okay to fail, as long as they know they gave it their very BEST.
Most importantly, to have faith in themselves, and to not be afraid to love, or show affection.
I want all this for my children, and more. I've lived long enough to know that these "things" do matter in one's life. If I've been shortchanged, it's because my own parents did not know any better, which led me to "not know any better".
None of this will do my children any justice, if I do not implement plans now, and take action. The latter is the harder part.
To take action means to actually do what ever it is that is intended to be done. Funny. The world wide web is an interesting place. I Googled, " to take action", and found this blog on how to take action
Now, because of my great passion of writing it out and doing the research, I've found a nice blog to help me through today.
Cool.
the life of the emotions and of personal relations; and suddenly
find—at the age of fifty, say—that a whole new life has opened before
you, filled with things you can think about, study, or read about."Agatha Christie (1890-1976)
I had just finished posting a blog at blogspot.com, and on my page, I have a gidget called, "Quotations of the Day". This quote by Agatha Christie motivated me. I hope that I'm able to make it through this part of life; raising kids, finishing my degree, being financially able/stable, so that I can enjoy the second chapter in my life.
I believe that most people live to see 100, and for me, this means that by age 25, they've lived a quarter of their life. Then by age 50, they've lived half their life. I'm a quarter of a way to 50.
I need to make sure I take good care of my mind, body, and soul.
I may not have a degree yet, but I plan to before I turn 35, so that my children will have an excuse to get a degree, too.
Children are a blessing, and it's really hard to raise children when all you're working with is what you naturally have; a conscience and innate desire to nurture them til death comes. The intention here is to raise my children to be respectful of themselves, and others. To seek out the good, and be weary of the bad. Be mindful to seniors/children alike. To make a commitment to ensure their understanding of their classroom curriculum, so that they will be very prepared to excel in a Higher Education. To try their best to succeed, and to remember that it's okay to fail, as long as they know they gave it their very BEST.
Most importantly, to have faith in themselves, and to not be afraid to love, or show affection.
I want all this for my children, and more. I've lived long enough to know that these "things" do matter in one's life. If I've been shortchanged, it's because my own parents did not know any better, which led me to "not know any better".
None of this will do my children any justice, if I do not implement plans now, and take action. The latter is the harder part.
To take action means to actually do what ever it is that is intended to be done. Funny. The world wide web is an interesting place. I Googled, " to take action", and found this blog on how to take action
Now, because of my great passion of writing it out and doing the research, I've found a nice blog to help me through today.
Cool.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Hotel for Dogs..
"Where are we?" "We're in deep doodoo."
This was a hilarious movie. Watched the film with my kiddos this afternoon. Gotta hand it to the dogs for being so talented. Once again, I was reminded that we are in need of a family dog. We all agreed we would like to be licked in the face!!
Although the story hit home with the main stars being orphans. I'm left wondering just how many abandoned children there are in the United States, today.
This was a hilarious movie. Watched the film with my kiddos this afternoon. Gotta hand it to the dogs for being so talented. Once again, I was reminded that we are in need of a family dog. We all agreed we would like to be licked in the face!!
Although the story hit home with the main stars being orphans. I'm left wondering just how many abandoned children there are in the United States, today.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Fear of Flying
The plane flew into a flock of birds, which cause the engines to go out. This was the reason that pilot Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger made an emergency landing into the Hudson River.
The first thought in my mind was, "I'm going to Hawaii, by plane, and I do not want to see any birds." I want Sully to fly my plane.
If for some crazy reason we are to make an emergency landing in the Pacific Ocean, I pray we land as smoothly as Flight 1549.
This is dedicated to the statistics of the chances my plane will go down in the Pacific Ocean.
The first thought in my mind was, "I'm going to Hawaii, by plane, and I do not want to see any birds." I want Sully to fly my plane.
If for some crazy reason we are to make an emergency landing in the Pacific Ocean, I pray we land as smoothly as Flight 1549.
This is dedicated to the statistics of the chances my plane will go down in the Pacific Ocean.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Stephen King
Now Reading: Stephen King, A Memoir of the Craft, On Writing.
Borrowed the book from Washington Carver Library. Had memories of my Aunt who at one time in my life was a Life Guard at the pool in the park behind the Library.
I have read up to the second half of the book. It is not a biography. It is a memoir, and it has been hilarious, sad, and truthful.
Now I'm at the part where he's writing about the craft of Writing..from his point of view.
I find this to be a very interesting book. I can't help but feel a deep sense of motivation, and it's an awesome feeling.
It's an interesting find after searching for more work from Hemingway, Faulkner, and Dickinson. I want to read the "OLD" books.
Borrowed the book from Washington Carver Library. Had memories of my Aunt who at one time in my life was a Life Guard at the pool in the park behind the Library.
I have read up to the second half of the book. It is not a biography. It is a memoir, and it has been hilarious, sad, and truthful.
Now I'm at the part where he's writing about the craft of Writing..from his point of view.
I find this to be a very interesting book. I can't help but feel a deep sense of motivation, and it's an awesome feeling.
It's an interesting find after searching for more work from Hemingway, Faulkner, and Dickinson. I want to read the "OLD" books.
SO DON'T LET IT!!
READ A BOOK.
GAIN KNOWLEDGE..OF THINGS YOU NEVER KNOW EXISTED..
GET OUT OF YOUR CAVE, AND LET YOUR MIND'S EYE TAKE YOU TO
A PLACE OF SOLITUDE..A PLACE OF PEACE WITHIN YOUR SELF..
SING OUT LOUD..SMILE FREELY..AND LOVE Y-O-U-R-S-E-L-F
DISCOVERING WHO YOU ARE INTERNALLY IS A DISCIPLINING TASK...IT MUST BE DONE WITH CARE...
RELAXATION IS A MUST!!
SEEK IT.
****This is intended for Mature Minds and was written by Lisa Martinez..on January 14, 2009
READ A BOOK.
GAIN KNOWLEDGE..OF THINGS YOU NEVER KNOW EXISTED..
GET OUT OF YOUR CAVE, AND LET YOUR MIND'S EYE TAKE YOU TO
A PLACE OF SOLITUDE..A PLACE OF PEACE WITHIN YOUR SELF..
SING OUT LOUD..SMILE FREELY..AND LOVE Y-O-U-R-S-E-L-F
DISCOVERING WHO YOU ARE INTERNALLY IS A DISCIPLINING TASK...IT MUST BE DONE WITH CARE...
RELAXATION IS A MUST!!
SEEK IT.
****This is intended for Mature Minds and was written by Lisa Martinez..on January 14, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
A Kiss
A mother's kiss is as soft as a rose, when she kisses away her child's fears. It brings a needed remedy for when her child's eyes are full of tears.
How does a kiss make the saddest frown turn upright and create a beautiful smile?
If magic exists, it is within a kiss. For there, where the kiss is planted, it will also be missed.
How does a kiss make the saddest frown turn upright and create a beautiful smile?
If magic exists, it is within a kiss. For there, where the kiss is planted, it will also be missed.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Pizza Butt
Hawaiian Pizza. From Craigo's....mmmmm. Don't try to lose weight while eating pizza, unless you can work off the calories. Tonight, we ordered pizza at 7:20pm. Why the details?
No nutritional facts on the labels show just how unhealthy it is. So..there goes this morning's workout!!! And the afternoon walk. And the evening stretch out.
Focusing on what is important is real hard to do...need to get over it.
No nutritional facts on the labels show just how unhealthy it is. So..there goes this morning's workout!!! And the afternoon walk. And the evening stretch out.
Focusing on what is important is real hard to do...need to get over it.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Went to go see this artistic movie on Monday night. Just before the Horns beat Ohio.
I have to say I did not expect for it to last almost 3hrs long, but oh' man was it worth it. I want this to be a part of my movie collection that has not been collected yet.
I would like to elaborate a little more on why it was so interesting, but I really don't want to ruin it for those who have not "scene it".
All I have to say is be prepared to be confused; a little disgusted; amazed; and then a little sad and happy at the same time. Pay attention to the time line in which the events/story takes place..it was awesome.
I have to say I did not expect for it to last almost 3hrs long, but oh' man was it worth it. I want this to be a part of my movie collection that has not been collected yet.
I would like to elaborate a little more on why it was so interesting, but I really don't want to ruin it for those who have not "scene it".
All I have to say is be prepared to be confused; a little disgusted; amazed; and then a little sad and happy at the same time. Pay attention to the time line in which the events/story takes place..it was awesome.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Movies from Red Box Rock!!!
Just got through watching "Forgetting Sarah Marshall".. Loved it!! and the only reason why would be because of the writer, Jason Segel. The man is a genius, and he's making money being genius.
This movie moved me to an endless stream of questions. The second it ended, I started to think about stuff..in my own life..and how awkward it was to find out how the world of music composition, screenplay writing, and genius all fit in together.
It almost made me feel like I'm totally missing out on something that is unattainable at the moment, but will be present in my near future.
Hope keeps things alive. So, off to following my dreams it is.
This movie moved me to an endless stream of questions. The second it ended, I started to think about stuff..in my own life..and how awkward it was to find out how the world of music composition, screenplay writing, and genius all fit in together.
It almost made me feel like I'm totally missing out on something that is unattainable at the moment, but will be present in my near future.
Hope keeps things alive. So, off to following my dreams it is.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
"He's Just Not That Into You"
I received my February edition of Ladies' Home Journal, and one of my favorite Hollywood Starlets, Drew Barrymore, is the cover girl. At 33 years old, she still has that baby face from E.T. and Fire Starter. The article by Marisa Fox, covers a info about Drew and her new film, "He's Just Not That Into You." She owns Flower Film Productions, which as produced many award winning films.
Drew is known to play a role in her films, as she does in this one, along with Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Connelly, Kevin Connolly, Ginnifer Goodwin, and Scarlett Johansson.
Fox writes that Drew's new movie was adapted from the book, "He's Just Not that Into You: The No Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys, by a Writer and a Consultant of Sex and the City; Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo."
Seems like it would be a great read, if I were single, and still looking to date!!
However, I do not mind one bit paying 9 bucks to see the movie.
I assume that Drew Barrymore is a hip-chic-billionaire with a non-fictional happy face.
Whew! I feel so much better now.
I may not be a billionaire, but at least now I know I'm not crazy for being a happy person.
Drew is known to play a role in her films, as she does in this one, along with Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Connelly, Kevin Connolly, Ginnifer Goodwin, and Scarlett Johansson.
Fox writes that Drew's new movie was adapted from the book, "He's Just Not that Into You: The No Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys, by a Writer and a Consultant of Sex and the City; Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo."
Seems like it would be a great read, if I were single, and still looking to date!!
However, I do not mind one bit paying 9 bucks to see the movie.
I assume that Drew Barrymore is a hip-chic-billionaire with a non-fictional happy face.
Whew! I feel so much better now.
I may not be a billionaire, but at least now I know I'm not crazy for being a happy person.
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