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Saturday, May 7, 2011

Mother's Day

Yesterday, I went to my second job interview at Memorial Hospital

So the top part of this blog was created on 04/05/2011. I meant to finish it but you know.. life happens. Anyways....

I am scheduled to have my Orientation on Monday (May 9th) then, I officially start my job as the Education Assistant on Tuesday. I can't even express how excited and nervous I am. With this job, it will be more of a career because I hope to someday be a Education Director. So my goal plan is:

1)Education Assistant

2) Nurse

3) Education Director

With that said, I need to make it clear that my dream job really is to be a MOTHER. Especially in our world now a days, I think mothers are the best nurturers of the future generation. If children are taken care by their mothers at such a young age and are given much love and care, and are taught good manners and morals, don't you think our world would be a better place? Imagine just how rewarding that calling is---to be a mother of Zion. I suppose you can say that I love children and I plan on (hopefully if it's the Lord's will) to have a big family. So that they will always have each other to hang out with and trust. That's one thing I love about my siblings. I know I can always count on them and I want my own family, my own children to have the same experience. Ah! I just can't wait to be a mom to my future children that will look like the combination of these two human beings:

Baby Grace

Baby Brian

I didn't expect this to be a tribute to mother blog but it seems to be turning out that way. In celebration of Mother's day, it would by my honor to present you the mothers in my life.

Nancy "Mama"

Caring mother
Patient wife
Great cook
Hardworker
Amazing budgeter
Generous
Sincere

Doneen "Mom"

Mother of my future hubby
Soft- spoken
Sincere
Caring mother
Loving wife
Talented

And of course, my one and only Apo <3

Natividad "Apo"

Took care of me (most of my childhood)
Super nice
Always thinks about others before herself
Religious
Generous
Loving grandmother
Caring

Overall, I feel blessed to have such great women in my life to nurture me and influence me with Christ-like values. I look forward to hearing more of their stories and their wisdom as I grow older and try my hardest to be as good of a mother to my children as they have exemplify to me.

Sunday, April 24, 2011

101 Things To Do In Your Life Together

I found this pretty sweet like from Target: Club Wedd. I know I have previously made a bucket list but I like how this is specifically for couples. http://apps.facebook.com/targetclubwedd/

Build a fort in your living room
Watch a Black & White movie marathon
Do a home improvement project with your neighbor
Build a tree house in your backyard
Watch a meteor shower
Perform a duet in a record store
Play a complicated practical joke on your partner
Make your own artisan cheese
Have a spa day at home
Have a food fight
Camp our for concert tickets
Walk everywhere for a day
Play a game of flag football
Throw a Black Tie dinner for two
Apply Feng Shui to your house
Perfect your guacamole- making skills
Make a mix CD for each other
Get lost on purpose
Map your family tree
Take dance lessons
Write a note to your future grandchildren
Go backyard bird watching
Kidnap him for a play date in the park
Go sky diving together
Go on a health kick together
Book a trip and travel in the same day
Karaoke while yo ucook
Cook everything from A-Z

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Sara Willis Photography

Yesterday, Brian and I had our engagement session with Ms Sara Willis and her wonderful assistant/ best friend Kelsey. It was pretty fun and laid back. I can't even express how excited I am to see the outcome of it!

Kelsey and Sara

We originally planned on starting at 10 am but Brian's laundry was still in the dryer and I still had to pluck my eyebrows. So, we moved it to 11 and even then I don't think we started until it was 12 because Sara and Kelsey were cool enough to help Brian and I pick our outfits for the session.

Weather- wise, it was a gloomy day. Mr. Sunshine hid behind the thick gray clouds and the Rainy Tracy decided not to pour either but eventually I actually liking the overcast weather.

So, we decided to hit up St Augustine beach first. And because of the weather, it was pretty empty compared to the usual jam-packed sunny, tanning, surfing, swimming people at the beach. The wind was strong but nothing was going to stop us from doing the session anymore not even the rain! haha

Castillo de San Marcos

Anyway, we're going to have to wait for when the photos are done so I can actually talk about the pictures. But pretty much I believe we did about 800 or so photos just at the beach then about 200 more when we stopped by Mango Mango's, Stir it Up, and St Augustine downtown.

The Love Tree

Before we went d-town, Brian took us all for lunch at Pizzalleys. And because of the weather (and spring break), everyone was at St Augustine d-town. There were so many people that we got to seat upstairs and it felt like we were on a road trip. It was pretty sweet.

     At downtown, since there were so many people, we didn't stay there for that long. We headed towards the Castillo de San Marco. I love my town! It has so much history and I think it's romantic minus the tourist. We showed them the infamous Love tree as well. Then we went to ride the carousel and took a couple of pictures playing in the playground.
   We were planning to do a paint fight but because I've neglected to buy paint and we we're running out of time, we decided to call it a day.
   Overall, it was fun (at least for me). We probably exhausted Sara and Kelsey but they were definitely a good sport. I couldn't have asked for a better photographer and assistant. Thank you so much for your patience and help as we move forward towards the big day. I would highly recommend Sara to anyone.
   Please check out http://sarawillisphotograhy.blogspot.com/ to see some of her work.

I'm not sure if Sara knows this but we actually had this photo published on a wooden photo panel. I used it as a gift to Brian when he was still in Oregon. It has definitely helped us through some tough times.

Once again,

Salamat

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Mockingjay

Blogging is pretty much a necessity tonight as I lay here in bed trying to get some sleep. Tomorrow morning, I will be working for our CEO so, I definitely will have to be up and going bright and early.

I have FINALLY finished the Hunger Games trilogy!

The third and last book, the Mockingjay was rather depressing yet captivating. It has kept me up all night because it was either too sad/ gory and I didn't dare go to sleep and have it be part of my dreams- more like nightmares, or it was way too good to put down. Either way, there is definitely a sense of accomplishment, a feeling of sadness and rejoice as well. I have read a book! It's been sooo long since I have actually read a book page to page. I literally have taken that book every where I went (as in everywhere, you name it).

So, by finishing the book-----a book, I feel pretty sweet. With that note, I do feel a little bit sad knowing that that was the last book. Now, I am left assuming and making up the rest of the story in my head and have to move on to another plot and characters. However, I do like how the end was happy. I would tell you about it but then I would've just spoiled the story. But, I just can't help and feel sad. Maybe it's because of the ending too. I don't know. Anyway, so now I am released from that trilogy and I can focus on finishing my next book--- The Book of Mormon

Sunday, March 27, 2011

You've got the Power

My little sissy just created her own blog. Woohooo!
She is also coming home for Spring break on the 8th and I am way way estatic about it. I suppose she can spend the night in my room if she wants to.

This will just be a short blog.

In times of doubts, confusion, and discouragement ( along with other negative, miserable things Satan wants us to feel). It is really hard to see the bigger picture nor your capability to alter your perspective towards hope.

Sometimes, I feel it's okay to feel down. Otherwise we'll never know how good it feels to feel content and happy. We must strive... YOU must strive to get out of that blackhole IMMEDIATELY! Start counting your blessings and think about the good things in your life.

Turn to your Father in heaven and trust him with all your might, mind, and strength. READ your scriptures. I know these are primary answers but I seriously cannot stretch and emphasize enough how true and real the power of prayer and scriptures are in words. I have recently challenged myself to read the Book of Mormon and I honestly feel I have FINALLY commence my point of return towards our Heavenly Father. It has given me purpose in life and motivation to reach my highest potential as a daughter of God.

Don't worry. Be happy.

Friday, March 25, 2011

Rain or Shine E-Session

I received a message from Sara saying that it might rain on Tuesday, which is when we have re-re-rescheduled our engagement session.

Brian is my dreamy surfer stud (you can throw up a little, I understand) and so, he frequently checks the weather for surf reports. He says that most forecast are not necessarily trustworthy. He especially thinks it's bogus when they forecast a 50% chance of rain- it's like saying "So, we're not sure if it's going to rain or not, so we'll just put 50% just to be safe." haha

So, I thought this would be a pretty sweet opportunity to do my research once again. Brian and I agreed to keep our scheduled session. If it rains, then we'll make the best out of it. I almost wish it would rain- it'll be a fun experience I think. Like Sara said, "Hello cute umbrella pictures" Once again, I am stoke!