Happy Birthday, Maria!!

Happy 27th birthday, Maria!!! LOL

I love ya and may u have more.....

Weekend Fam-tivities....

It's been study session after study session the past month or so.

I had lunch with some of the family members - Ching, Devin, Kai, my bro, Evan, & parental units - while others were at home and San Diego.

We had some Chop Suey and rice or as Evan calls it "Cooked Salad" LOL! Basically, it's mixed vegetables with chicken or beef.

We also had some Challa bread, pineapple muffins, and watermelon. I played with the self timer on my camera for the first time ever and the finished product isn't so bad. Well, I'm not too positive about the last one with my hair covering Kai's cute head ha-ha....

Stage Fright Be Gone....

I've actually grown some balls to get on that damn stage, but everyone bailed on me the last minute!

That was last week....I'm not so sure about this week though. I've got my material ready just in case however there's something bigger than this going on. My exam in a couple of weeks! AAARRGGGHHH!! Ok, so I've been studying (slightly), but I am dedicating every day to more studying so I can rock that b*tch!

Anyway, I will post up pictures from that event when it does it occur. For now, just take a gander at these incredible pics where it will take place....

Cookout @ Chanel's

I love the Summertime for the weather (when it isn't so hot & sticky), Rita's almost every weekend, My BIRTHDAY, and COOKOUTS!!!

I know it seems like I have a different reason to love Summer or Spring, but I love both seasons for different reasons. What I dislike is when my allergies flare up. I was going to try Allergy Buster, but I honestly hate taking medicines. Unless I'm in dire need of it, I refuse to take it.

I love the scent of grilled food: chicken, kabobs, corn, salmon, etc. This past weekend, we went to Chanel's for a cookout which was originally a 'Ladies Only' event, but to satisfy the 'Single Ladies' the guys came too. It was a lot of fun catching up with everyone like Anthony, Nat, Karley, Tim, Fred (who's currently in college at Buffalo and who's lovingly dubbed as "little big brother" ha-ha), Antione, Faith, Kim (who is always late for everything!), Grace, Craig, etc.

Sharon, Angie, Evan, Karley, and I played Uno and Scrabble...too much fun! I love that pic above where Jaiden's looking at the camera with his startled expression and Evan in the background HA-HA.

I hope everyone enjoyed their Memorial Day weekend!

Until the next cookout ....

The DK aka Dylan Kai

Spent some time with my nephew Kai a couple weekends ago before my damn sickness took over. It's been almost a week since I've been "ill" but I'll be fine.

He began rolling over early this month and hasn't stopped since. I think he's going to start crawling soon, but I ssooo love that hoodie on him!

Have a great week everyone!

Beer anyone?

I don't usually drink beer, but I try whatever he tries. Well, for the most part.

I'm a certified lightweight - a drop of tequila and I can be "twisted" in an instant LOL! One weekend we were watching some basketball and what goes better with sports than drinks?? So we bought some Hoegaarden (pronounced Whoo-garden) and Mike's Cranberry Lemonade (for me). Hoegaarden is white ale and similar to Blue Moon which I think is really good!

Have you tried it yet?

P.S. I'd like to note that this is one of my fave pics for reasons that may be obvious but is actually unfathomable ...

Poetry Session

The GREEN Movement

Some of us are posers
These types talk about "going GREEN"
When their actions prove they're not movers
But a part of the problem

See, "going GREEN" is more than
Discussing your views and going about
Informing people of your doubts
Or information you hear via second/third party news

You must do as you say
Show people the right way

Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
Three key components of "going GREEN"
But what does it really mean?

One should be more conscious about their waste
Whether it be food, vehicle use, or responsibly
Throwing away that plastic case

Print less paper and utilize alternative ways to communicate
After all who isn't online nowadays?

Think twice about getting your Caramel Macchiato
In a Starbucks cup
Here's an incentive
Bring your own mug next time to receive a discount

Everyone is trying to save their pennies and dimes
Global Warming is not a scare tactic
You should be more aware
Of how to dispose your sh*t accordingly
It's about time world, this isn't just for you and me

I'm way ahead of you in more ways than one
I'm thinking about my children and grandchildren
Whenever that day comes

Let's do better people
The GREEN Movement is here to stay
Don't let the mistakes of yesterday
Find itself biting you in the ass one day