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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:14:00 -0400

Why hello, once again. Life just keeps getting better.. Steven “Weez” (bf), Evan (son), and I moved into a beautiful two bedroom apartment on January 4, 2013 to be exact. It’s been wonderful living with him, even during the few rough times; I cannot complain. I love waking up to the man I love and see spending the rest of my life with. I love being a family, raising Evan together. I love that Evan has a routine, and I am more in control of how I want to parent. I love that Steven and I have each others’ back. He is a great “dad.” Evan loves Weez. Steven and I just celebrated our one year anniversary. I can’t believe after being friends with this guy for over a decade, we actually have an anniversary.. crazy, weird, but I love it it. I feel so blessed. God is good. I am thankful that God has provided us with a “home church,” Church on on the Hill. It feels good. I pray God continues to protect and provide us. I am so thankful for all God has done thus far. He truly is amazing. I love my simple life. It’s exactly what I need.

Lazy Blog

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:42:36 -0400

It’s been awhile since I last blogged. It’s been heavy on my mind to do so, but my lazy butt constantly pushed it aside to a later day, which now makes it today.. hence. Well well.. life has been treating me pretty dang AWESOME! I feel so humbled and blessed. No, things are not perfect.. they never are, of course.. that’s life! However, at the very start, a few positive changes has given me hope, and this hope has given me a positive attitude, with this positive attitude has comes bigger positive changes.. hopefully that all makes sense. One of the biggest things that Steven, Evan, and I are anticipating is getting our own place. Oh I pray it goes through! We just applied Sunday.. a bunch of paperwork and such needs to pass. Hopefully, we’ll know by next week, and hopefully we’ll be in our place latest November. *fingers crossed* It sure has been a journey, and I feel we’re on the right path. Ok, I’m tired.. got lazy again. ‘Til next time.. =)

Gratitude.

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 11:39:04 -0400

Waking up in his arms. Island music. Bed to lie on. Three day weekend. Baby showers. Oprah. Detoxing unnecessary, selfish, pessimistic, superficial friends. Church on the hill. Most High. Food. Him cooking. Canyon Oaks. Work. Evan’s interest in learning new things. Health. Free things. Interest free. Him loving my true authentic self. Always making up. Never leaving upset. Understanding. Compromise. Willingness. Love. Evan’s ability to ride his two-wheeler bike, tie his shoes, learning to swim. Life. Water. Sunsets. Beach. Breakfast ready.

Self-taught.

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 23:50:26 -0400

Today, when I came home, Evan was a riding his two-wheeler spiderman bike all by himself. He taught himself, as he watched his older cousins ride their bikes. I’m so glad I took his training wheels off a couple of months ago. He asked me to do so because he was embarrassed to be seen riding a bike with training wheels when seeing other kids riding without. I’m proud of that guy! He’s gotten a lot better on his scooter, now is riding his bike. Next, I need to get him a skateboard.. probably for his next birthday. Crap, I totally forgot today’s $1 Monday Bowling. Ah, next week. Feels like it’s been awhile since I last took Evan bowling. I gotta get him back into the bowling league. I need this guy to stay active! I really do need to put him in swimming. I would like him to swim ASAP! What else? I need to put him into some type of music lessons. Piano would be a great place to start. I want to put him in everything. I wish I had the funds to do so. I definitely need to pick and choose what is important and what his interests are.

Ok.. the bf is here now. Yeey! I’ll write more next time. PEACE!

Moment of Silence. Finally... SIKE!

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 20:09:00 -0400

I’m at home, resting. Finally, a moment of silence. Oh, it’s been crazy to say the least this last month and a half, yet still three more weeks to go. Working with over a hundred kids, then coming home to a full house (mom, dad, evan, ate r, her three kids, often el, ate and eddie, and lola the dog), I find myself going nuts, wanting my space! I am the type of person that seriously needs space, too. I can’t wait ‘til things go back to “normal.”

I can’t wait ‘til Evan is in school so he has a routine, more sturcture. Little boy is growing up fast. Can’t believe he’s a 5 1/2 years old!! Today, he had a dentist appointment. He’s been to the dentist over ten times, which he’s only gotten more frightened. Good thing the dentist assistant was great and put Evan at ease. Unfortunately, Evan seems to have a small cavity at it’s early stage, his first one. Fortunately, we might be able to save it with a bit more care. We gotta stay on top of it!!

Ok, Everyone’s back.. that only lasted for so long. Blah! Anyway, I decided that I just need to write.. it feels so damn good every time I do so. It’s like therapy. Even if I don’t make sense or what not. I feel like I’m losing my writing skills. Being out of school for awhile, it’s like I forgot how to write. Sad. Hopefully I get it together once again. I mean, I need to if it means me going back to school. Ok, let’s not think about school at the moment.. that was yesterday’s topic. Starting to stress me out.

Ahhhh.. I can’t think anyone.. this house has gotten loud once again. Fuhhh.. 3 more weeks.. 3 more weeks.. 3 more weeks!!!

New Beginnings. Again.

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:10:00 -0400

Yay, mom surprised me with a new MAC PRO a few days ago! She is thee most generous woman ever, often too generous. I seriously can’t thank her enough. I truly appreciate such a grand gift! She continues to do sooo much, and I often don’t deserve it at all! I’m thankful to have a computer, especially after the other computers broke. I haven’t wrote in this in awhile, I have been writing from time to time on the good ol’ traditional pen and paper, but it’s nice to go from that to the technological from time to time, just to switch it up a bit.

Anyway, it’s 8:45pm, Wednesday, July 18, 2012. I am currently watching my absolutely favorite show, “So You Think You Can Dance.” Swear, it was always my dream to be a lyrical/contemporary and ballroom dancer. Man, what ten years and a baby can do to your body. I miss being as flexible as I was during my teenage years. My hopes of ever being on this show is doomed. Sigh.. oh well, maybe in the next life. *crossfingers*

Well, I was pretty much inspired to write after, first, looking up some jobs on craigslist. Then, I found myself browsing more info on Social Work. After years and years and years.. I mean like almost a decade, I think I really am passionate about becoming a Social Worker one day. Finally, at the age of 26 (almost 27.. ahhh!), I know what I want to be when I grow up (Yes, I think so!? No. I know so!). I’ve written plenty of times stating that I plan on going back to school for Social Work. 2013 is the year I will start the Masters of Social Work program.. I need to do this.. for myself and Evan! *inhale* *exhale* I do feel old going back to school, but I need to not think that way. I need to just stop finding excuses why I shouldn’t go back to school and pursue Social Work. I tried the whole nursing thing, and that was a total fail! I mean, it wasn’t a total fail. I simply learned that nursing is not for me. Trail and error, right?! Therefore, I find myself once again toward the path of Social Work. There’s definitely been detours, u-turns, speed bumps, road blocks, all that.. but it’s the journey, right?! As long as I get there! I just got to “keep going!” Ohhh life!! I am really grateful for having such a strong support system. I know that Evan, my family, true friends, and Steven have faith in me. That means a lot!

As of now, I am currently working as a Program Assistant for an after school (summer camp) program at an elementary school in American Canyon. I’ve been there now for six months. It’s going. Of course there are some things I love and somethings that are just a headache. I am excited to start a new year, a new group of kids. My first school year was challenging since, for one, I didn’t know what the heck I was getting myself into, and another, I entered right in the middle of the year. We still have about 3 more weeks for summer camp. It’s going to be bitter-sweet once that ends. I am just thankful I have a job. Now, next step, a career!

Ok, Steven just called.. going to iChat with him now. Bye!

It's been awhile..

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 21:10:00 -0400

So, I’ve yet to keep update with this blogging site.. I write with the good ol’ pen and paper from time to time, but I could do better.. I need to be more consistent. Whenever I do get the chance and energy to write.. I remember how good it feels to do so..

Well well welll.. LIFE, I am happy to say I am at the tip of the “high” points. I have thee most wonderful boyfriend whom is also my best friend, Evan will be finally coming home from the Philippines after almost a month vacation, work is going well, family is happy, healthy, safe, I continue to learn the true meaning of friendship and unconditional love. For the most part, I really can’t complain. I continue to stay myself to be hopeful, humbled, and grateful.

I am really thankful for Steven in my life. We’ve been friends now for what.. 12 years? something like that.. It’s been a long time! He’s been there for me, even during the times it was hard to accept the person I was and mistakes I’ve made. He’s not only accepted it, but he’s even grateful for it because it has shaped me to be a better person and a better partner. I am happy to be in a relationship where when there are moments of disagreements, which doesn’t happen too often, we’re able to talk things through and be respectful.. a huge difference from what I’ve experienced in the past. I find myself consciously making sure I’m extra careful of ever purposely hurting him because I endear our friendship so much. On top of all of that, it’s been so fun having Steven as my partner. I’m really enjoying being “in a relationship.” =)

Brunch. (Taken with Instagram at Black Bear Diner Vallejo CA)

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:26:24 -0400

Brunch. (Taken with Instagram at Black Bear Diner Vallejo CA)

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Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:19:03 -0400

Taken with instagram

Tahoe w/ the homies. 2 years ago. Bestie. Life’s a trip.....

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:17:58 -0400

Tahoe w/ the homies. 2 years ago. Bestie. Life’s a trip..  (Taken with instagram)

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Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:22:13 -0500

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Through think and thin..

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:45:12 -0500

Through think and thin..

#Faithful

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:18:36 -0500

#Faithful

Words from the wise..

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:29:48 -0500

Words from the wise..

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