My New Toy

I've been wanting to get a new camera; I stupidly broke my new one when I was in Belfast. Since I can't really afford a new digi right now, and since I've been wanting one of these from Urban Outfitters for so long, I decided to splurge and get me one. Plus is was on sale. Yay! So, meet my new toy...


In 5-7 business days I shall have a new set of eyes. I'm so excited!!!



This is the next beaut on my list. =)

New toys that help me express my creativity makes me smile...

New toys that help me express my creativity -- and that are on SALE -- make me smile even bigger!!

Braddock

45 minute drive for some good eats
and good friends
more memories shared
along with the food
picture taking
making time for those I care for

gassing up and getting caught
a moment alone
so we snuck in a quick hug
and then we're off again
for more food and more memories

what we thought was the wrong way
the wrong direction
the wrong turn
turned out to be perfect
Braddock
memories swept over us
and we had to detour

down the darkened street
past the rows of houses I used to walk past
weekly, prayerfully
reminiscing about the past
where he used to park under the tree
the rooms, playground, the kids
making our voices deep and scratchy
to mimic one man in our past
with the crazy hair and raspy voice
laughing and smiling
that we ended up there

the blue children still dancing
the bars still holding up
the grassy field just like it used to be
where kids would play kickball or tag
5 years ago

just seemed like yesterday
we drove out there together
friends at work
God at work
riding with him meant no bus
no walks for blocks to get to my destination
things were easier
simplified

5 years later
still riding in his car
though the small has turned to large
and the red to tan
I'm still there with him

Braddock
thanks for the memories

The Girl at the Mirror

by Norman Rockwell

Threshold: n. a point of entry or beginning

Threshold
where there is a beginning
there must be an ending

I feel like I'm standing at a threshold
or maybe sitting there because I really don't know what to do
and I'm sick of standing
So I sit
and I think
and I wait
and I pray
and I ask

I'm nervous because I don't know what to do
I'm not sure what to do
Must I really leave things behind
to begin something new
things slumped to the side
left there, nearly forgotten
Why?

Looking in the mirror
I see the new me
but I'm still a child
and I see a reflection near me
right beside me
holding my hand
wanting me to be happy

I don't even know what I want
I want it all
I want the best of both worlds, Ha!
But I can't
and I'm torn
and it hurts when I think about it
I don't want to throw my doll to the side
to pick up a kiwi

So I just sit and wait
sitting at the threshold
hoping that someone would either shove me forward
or close the door in my face

My Fatty McFat Fat Weekend!

I'm usually a healthy eater, and I've been pretty good with portion control, but this weekend was an exception to the rule. A HUGE exception! I definitely had a Fatty McFat Fat weekend..and, yes, I enjoyed every bite of it!

1:30 p.m. - On Saturday, I had loads of yummy Flame Broiler for cutey patooty Taylor's 3rd birthday.



4:30 p.m. - Then, Kevin and I drove out to Carson (which is SOOO far away...heheh) and attended a family party. And, you guessed it, there was a colorful array of delicious Filipino Food! It was masarap na masarap!



11 p.m. - We hung out with some of Kevin's friends out in Lakewood, and on the way home we had the munchies, so we split carne asada fries and a humungo horchata from Albertaco's. We scarfed this down on the way back to my house. See, I told you...Team Fat Girl, here I come!




After gorging on food on Saturday, I thought that I would do better the following day, but boy was I wrong! I had some tastey food for our church's potluck (gotta love the weekly potluck after service!), then headed over to the Team Captains of the Team FatBoy and Team FatGirl. hahha...You guys KNOW I love you! After a quick nap, my tummy was ready to take on the day's challenge.


6:30 p.m. - Our first stop was Pondahan, in West Covina. Kris and I had the Filipino burger with sweet potato fries. JP and O had fresh lumpia and bangus. Oh..and we shared 11 fishballs (they threw one extra one in just for fun!)


8:00 p.m. - The Team headed to Life Plaza to get boba. Buy one get one free, baby! Jape and O got the cantaloup slush; Kris and I got the Thai Iced Tea. All with Boba, of course.




8:30 p.m. - We then headed out to Glendora to have some donuts, New Orleans style. We were in luck because they were frying up some new donuts, and we asked them to dip them in powdered sugar (a la beignets). They were delicious, but not really like beignets. We were going to wait for their special Cougar donut, but that would have been another 30 minutes. We weren't THAT desperate for another donut.


But... JP DID get one of their famous strawberry donuts. Doesn't it look mouth watering? I was up in my ears with food, so I couldn't partake in the splendid moment with him. Maybe next time...

9:30 p.m. - Finally got back to Kris' place.

10 p.m. - Kris and I headed to the gym. haha...thank God for 24 Hour Fitness!!



Being a Fatty McFat Fat with my friends makes me smile! =) Go Team Fat Girl!!

Happy Birthday, Lily!!

I thank God for our friendship
I hope this, you do know
We've had jokes and amazing times
and our conversations - they just flow
We've been through a lot together
Through our years of singleness
And you've helped me through the years
to help my life not be a mess
Especially this past year
With our dates and late night talks
It's been amazing, all our memories
of working out and running walks

You've seen a side of me
that not many get to experience
and I thank God for you in my life
and for adding to my life your radiance
You have a glow within you
that you may not even see
But I see it very clearly
because it has greatly affected me
Thank you for the hours of listening
and hearing all my pains
Thank you for our beauty talks
through the weight loss and the gains

You've been a great encourager
and a wonderful friend to me
I love our bouts of story times
and getting all crazy
I'm praying for you, my sister
That God would bless you more
I wish you a happy birthday
and I love you - 11:04.

Yessirreee....

I'm all smiles...

Back in the Day...

when I was young, I'm not a kid anymore, but sometimes I sit and wish I were a kid again...



I saw this pic in a Frances' recent blog, and I just had to steal it. =) I'm not sure when this picture was taken, but I'm pretty sure that when it was NO ONE was married and NO ONE had any kids. Now, many years later...they ALL are married and they ALL have kids...except for me, of course. =)

Hmm...makes me think...

I took care of my super cute niece today, little Sabrina (or, who I like to call Sabweeeena) and she's such a joy to be with. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE her!!! That made me think again...

I know, I know...I've heard it too many times from my friends: STOP THINKING! hahah... I truly praise God for where He has taken me, how He has led me, and for all the special opportunities I've had, especially during the last 8 months of my life. But...as I sit here, and think (hahah) I can't help but wonder what the next step will be. No matter what happens, no matter whether or not captions of pictures will change, I will sit back and smile...because God is good (all the time; all the time, God is good!) =)