3 months ago
Catch up in Photos... and clip art
Life travels by so fast sometimes i forget to breath.... then it travels by so fast that I feel like I'm standing still with the everything on pause.
Unpacking the Vegas bags. Mazzy Pants jumped into the bag...almost as if to say "never sleep away again".
I took some time to turn an old broken chair into garden piece. I'm almost done. I have to put in some shading, a butterfly, and movement lines around the faux sign as if it was swinging. I'm going to set it between some roses, lemon grass and rosemary.
I need to finish it this weekend
My mother and I went 4th of July shopping on the 3rd. As we were driving we were talking about my truck and how I have had it since July 4th 2006 and then she asked... how many miles are on it now. I looked down and there it was ... 11111. I pulled over parked the truck and took a quick picture of it... all while my mom was laughing... for the blog. Yes, for the blog. Pearmama wrote a post on how the "blog" is part of our daily life (no pun intended) and we do things, such as take pictures of our odometers just for our blogs. It's true... it was for the blog. July 4th - went to my parents for a BBQ, came home little early because we wanted to be with the dogs. Zora (Queensland Heeler) is 14 years old and hates fire/fireworks/flames. Dingo, the two year old Queensland barked and ran around the yard while the terrier mix sat between my husband and I. We knew our other neighbors would have illegal fireworks and decided to set up in the backyard and calm the dogs and watch for fire. Two days prior, we finished clearing our acre in anticipation of a "illegal fire work gone wild". There were illegal fire works down the street and the ones in the video are across the wall/canal/tracks/wall. Good times.
July 7th there was a strange man standing out side. Looking left, looking right, looking left, looking right... repeat repeat. I took a picture, just in case ... of what who knows... but just in case. Then I looked out the other window... another man standing in my neighbors drive way. then a cop car, then another. I then realized this man was a plain clothes officer making sure no one ran out the side gate of their house. ( side note: they just put up a 6 foot fence up the side and all around their "first" backyard) Three cop cars, two undercover cars and talking to may neighbor later a woman that has been staying with them was handcuffed and put in the cop car and taken away. Weird... I wonder what she did. Three neighbors ago ( I have been on my little ranch for a while) there was a ATF/Police/Helicopter/Fire engine raid. Oh the memories. 
On the 8th my husband and I decide to take a "drive" for dinner. We went to this little restaurant that he is in love with before we met. We went to Perris for Chile Rellenos. It was a fun impromptu adventure.
Then on the 9th we went over to M and M's house. They showed us some beautiful shots of Napa, the Mountains that surround Napa the beach and San Francisco. The "walking" stick was great! I also got the call that a dear person in my life past. He was my little brothers' counselor, my high school friends father, and staple in Colton.
July 10th - I went with a good friend to the Red Earth Spa in Redlands. It was sooooooo relaxing. We talked about this since excursion since May. She received a gift certificate and it was more then she needed, so she invited me along. I, in return, took us out for lunch after. I loved the whole experience. She is such a down to earth person to talk to. I'm so lucky to have so many great girlfriends. I have had a few girlfriends, but it's hard finding women I am compatible with. Women who share similar outlooks on marriage, work, culture, values, and life. They are so different, but I adore them all the same.
Then on the 9th we went over to M and M's house. They showed us some beautiful shots of Napa, the Mountains that surround Napa the beach and San Francisco. The "walking" stick was great! I also got the call that a dear person in my life past. He was my little brothers' counselor, my high school friends father, and staple in Colton.
July 10th - I went with a good friend to the Red Earth Spa in Redlands. It was sooooooo relaxing. We talked about this since excursion since May. She received a gift certificate and it was more then she needed, so she invited me along. I, in return, took us out for lunch after. I loved the whole experience. She is such a down to earth person to talk to. I'm so lucky to have so many great girlfriends. I have had a few girlfriends, but it's hard finding women I am compatible with. Women who share similar outlooks on marriage, work, culture, values, and life. They are so different, but I adore them all the same.
It's always Sunday even when it is Sunday
My Husband and I always say it's Sunday when the day is clam and slow. With that said... next week is packed. Not in an "oh my I'm so overwhelmed" packed, but a it's about time I took some me time. May/June was crazy! I thought I was going to pull a Mariah Carey during her Glitter release. I'm going out to for shushi in Riverside with some friends on Monday, one of them being the "Ultimate Chick" whom blames me for her blogging addiction and then on Tuesday I made time for a massage with a wonderful friend of mine and a small lunch. Wednesday... who knows and Thursday.... shopping for Friday of course. Saturday we have a party to attend in Redlands ... a good old BBQ back yard party. This should be interesting since the conversations are about music, economics, historical wonder from the area, Literature and children... my part in the last topic is as follows. "So when are you going to have a baby?" "Don't you want one". "Is it time yet"?My replay is ... oh look your kid is hungry... ummm you child is crying... you kid is going towards the pool.... what are they eating off the floor.... distract and run. Over all this will be a great week.
We wanted to go to Cabo San Lucas this vacay or down to San Ignacio to see the cave art... however we are opting for a Museum Summer to save money because we have decided to go to New York next year and Merida, Yucatan, Mexico... so less time going out and a little more time blogging, board games and gardening... the "free-er" things in life.
So we left town with M&M
As we drove towards Calico and Newberry Springs we all saw this sign. "hite" beer. Almost at the same time we all said (in some degree) what is that? We joked about it all the way to Vegas. 
Then in Baker, my husband began to obsess with the "Mad Greek". He wondered if he was crazy or pissed. We made jokes the whole time.
We checked into our hotel and then low and behold as I looked out the window, there was a fire. Not what I wanted to see as soon as we got there. 
We stayed at Treasure Island. They remolded the whole hotel. Much more sophisticated then before. The room was so comfortable. We out to the mall at Cesar's and window shopped. We ahead an appetizer at Planet Hollywood. We were hungry, but did not want to eat a meal because we had reservations at Isla's.
The food was great. We were not disappointed. Eating here and ordering Mole was the reason for the trip. I had the Seafood Enchilada and M and M and my husband had the Mole. I love tequila...and anything that comes from the Agave... the flavor, the smell, the way it smoothly goes down. I had a shot of the Gran Centenario Reposado Tequila and a Blue Magarita. My husband had Mezcal del Maguey de Chichiapa... oh my was it delectable... I have met my match.
It was so warm out ... we walked down to Paris to order some crepes. 
They were worth the walk. We returned to the hotel and had some fun.
We slept in extremely late and took our time checking out. We then went to the cafe for breakfast. I had banana and almond pancakes. Delicious. 
This was a nice change from our usual routine. It was very relaxing and fun. The food was fantastic... I think I gained some of the weight back from my "stomach flu diet". Time to go running. Goal is to go somewhere every three weeks this summer. Business is slow and it's time for me to take vacay time.
Back to normal
I think I'm back to normal. I came down with the stomach flu on June 10th. I did not get better till June 18th. I only missed one day of work. We had so much going on I could not afford to miss or else deadlines would be missed. Some days I would just finish the project or get enough of it started that I could explain the rest to my team mates and they were able to take it and run. Overall the experience was horrible. Fevers, chills... there came a point where I had nothing (not by choice) in my stomach for almost two days. Horrible. Water, yogurt, bananas, apples and bread where the only things on my menu. Upside... great way to start a summer diet... joking.... but not really. On the 19th I had "real" food. Oh my it was great. I jumped in feet first. I had a Red Robin A-1 Peppercorn, with some pink, hamburger. YUM! However this is all I ate all day. I had lots of water. My poor tummy had shrunken. Mmmmmm... peppercorn.....
I went to Universal Studios with some clients on Saturday. Now why did the company have to send us on one of the hottest days? WHY? Well with lots of sun screen, frozen water bottles in my backpack and sun glasses we did it. I went on the Simpson's ride. I have been to Universal every year for the last 6 years for work. So this was a treat, to go the Simpson's ride because it was new and I had not been on it before. I actually was impressed by it. It was as the kids say..."Sick".
Today ... laid around, made fresh watermelon margaritas and stuffed herb BBQ Chicken. A well deserved day of rest. My husband picked up a watermelon and I scooped out all the yummy insides. I then placed the juicy pieces in a blender and liquefied them. Then I poured then contents into silicone cupcake trays to ice up. I then popped out the icy mix into Margarita glasses and splashed in some Corazon Tequila. Perfect summer drink. (I did chores too... I'm not that "Queen of Sheba - y")
His name will be Joaquin
I am Joaquin
by Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales
Visual by Teatro Campesino/Luis Valdez/Danny Valdez and others
by Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales
Visual by Teatro Campesino/Luis Valdez/Danny Valdez and others
Youtube post by spanishfli
My father had me use this poem for an assignment in middle school. He had my brother use it and my youngest as well. I thank him for it. I learned at a young age I can create what I read. I can use alternative works in my education. My teachers never questioned it as long as I full filled the assignment requirements. I love this body of work.
My father had me use this poem for an assignment in middle school. He had my brother use it and my youngest as well. I thank him for it. I learned at a young age I can create what I read. I can use alternative works in my education. My teachers never questioned it as long as I full filled the assignment requirements. I love this body of work.
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