if I die today, remember me like John Lennon

I've been extra emotional all night.  I hope the day I die, I'll get to see all the people I've lost over the years and hug them and kiss them and get greeted with a high five and a "What took you so long?!".  I like to imagine that Heaven is just like here but everything has a tinge of a golden glow and you don't feel any pain or want or need just this overwhelming happiness surrounded by the people you've loved and missed all along... RIP Grandpa Arturo.. Grandma Aurora.. Tio Enrique.. Porfirio, Carmen and Lena Nuñez..

I'M BAAAAACK.

Let's try this again!
I apologize for my absence, I've been so caught up with work! I'm nearing the end of my 6 month probation period at work and I've finally settled down.  What a whirlwind these last few months. And NY what is up with you?!! Hailstorm, earthquake and hurricane all in one month?? I thought 2012 was making it's way a little faster than expected! Ha!

I cannot believe the summer is over, it's like yesterday we were celebrating the opening of the summer with Memorial Day and now Labor Day has gone and past us. I had a very boring summer to say the least, focusing on work and no play!  Boo!  But it's all for a better cause, there will be more summers.  I'm looking forward to the cooling of the season and hoodie weather and apple cider and pumpkins.  I love the fall! I see I still get a good amount of daily views on this blog which I'm so surprised about but if you're out there, don't be shy and say hey!  I'll be back with more, I promise. xo

Tuesday bullies.

Despite being extremely tired from staying up last night to catch the Memphis vs OKC game (WOOO HOOO GO OKC!!) I had a surprisingly fun and quick day at work today.  To celebrate my great mood in the final moments before a much needed nap here are a few pictures that seriously warm my heart.

I absolutely love English bulldogs.

Ugh.  I just died of cuteness overload.

Toodles

I haven't forgotten about you, I promise! I'll be back with some good stuff soon. xo

"In evaluating people, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy. If you don't have the first, the other two will kill you." -- Warren Buffett

I swear I haven't forgotten about this blog!!! I've just been extra super busy with my new job.  Which... by the way... I LOVE!!  I feel so blessed to have been given this opportunity and I'm trying to make the absolute best of it.

I'd get into more details but I'm so tired.


Yesterday I said to my mom "Wow, it's so weird I haven't been attacked with allergies when I normally do around this time of year."

Today I woke up with the worst sniffles and runny nose and sneezing ALL day.


Just my luck.  I'll be back soon. xoxo

smile when it hurts most.

If I ever inherit one thing from my mother I hope it's her optimism.  She can make any bad situation "not that bad" with just a few words.  It's actually incredible.  Today she was given a lay off date of June 30th.  Her company is folding after a few years of turmoil and after the tragedy in Japan they have finally called it quits.  Instead of being depressed about it and holing herself up in her room she consoled me as I sobbed on her shoulder.  For the past 8 years her job is what has kept us afloat after my dad got sick.  This morning when she send me a text saying "lay off June 30th" even amidst my drowsiness I was unable to go back to sleep quickly instead resorting to tossing and turning and wondering and worrying about the future.  That's what I do.  I worry.  About everything and anything.  But what does she do?  She lays out her future plans.  How she plans to go back to school and perfect her English and see what comes next.

I've never been a religious person but it is so true when they say that when one door closes, another one opens.  Whether or not the big man has anything to do with it I know that it was destiny getting this job at Geico where I'll be paid a lot more money.  My mom's tired, she deserves a little bit of rest.  Even if it was unexpected.  This is only fuel to my fire to succeed.



I need to get back on my feet to make sure she can comfortably put up hers.

April showers bring May flowers.

I'm convinced Spring is never coming.
At the rate we're going it's still going to be 59 degrees on my birthday... in June.

It's pretty much lining up to be another boring weekend in my long list of boring weekends I have accumulated throughout my life.  Nothing really going besides work and watching Lost (again).  On the bright side I only have 4 more shifts until I finally bid adieu to Best Buy and start my new job at Geico.  So here I am just biding my time away waiting for my big break.

Back to the subject of Lost, I thought that rewatching the series would help me unravel some of the questions that were left unanswered.  To be honest, I think I'm more confused now than ever before. If you're reading this, do you watch Lost?  If so, what are your theories?