The Temptations...doesn't get better than this.
Sorry, it cuts off but it's the best video i could get.
I really have been wishing it would rain..for different reasons though :)
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
The Roots
Crystina shared some music with me the other day....had to share with you. The second one is my favorite but some of you might like the first one.
so good.
enjoy.
so good.
enjoy.
Monday, August 16, 2010
a little lolla
I actually woke up monday morning singing this song. I think I was dreaming about it. By far my favorite of their performance.
...so good. :)
...so good. :)
Monday, August 2, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
I laughed so hard I cried
I'm really into making lists. So when my friend Ralph asked if I knew of any places for his future 'Big Day' I, naturally, gathered my thoughts into a form of a list.
Little did I know my sister had an idea of her own.
I casually came across this this afternoon. And as you can guess, I laughed so hard I cried. My stomach still hurts from not breathing. ha ha.
i hope no one is offended...i had to share.
Little did I know my sister had an idea of her own.
I casually came across this this afternoon. And as you can guess, I laughed so hard I cried. My stomach still hurts from not breathing. ha ha.
i hope no one is offended...i had to share.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
achievements
I have been on a performance high. I finished a book. saw two shows. delivered a few mixes. Re-organized & mass cleaned my room. Started dealing with repressed feelings...again. Well, now that I see it down in writing it doesn't seem so impressive, but still it made me feel good.
Here's the report:
Life of Pi - Yann Martel
Even though it came highly recommended to me, the high expectations did not disappoint. The well executed flow of the thoughts and experiences of Pi made this book quite a page turner. I was warned when I purchased it, that the beginning was a little hard to get through but that after the first 30 pages or so it really picks up; the well-meaning advice however did not apply to me. I loved the beginning and especially the end of this novel. I was literally laughing out loud in public places at certain points, which isn't that big of a deal when comparing it to yelling on the treadmill at LA Fitness while watching the World Cup.
One of many favorite quotes:
"What a terrible thing it is to botch a farewell. I am a person who believes in form, in the harmony of order. Where we can, we must give things meaningful shape....It's important in life to conclude things properly. Only then can you let go. Otherwise you are left with words you should have said but never did, and your heart is heavy with remorse."
oh Yann...you speak to my heart.
Shows:
July 2, 2010
Black Kids
The venue was well run, no complaints. the crowd sucked, between being cursed out and my sister being burned my a Time-Travelers cigarette (not even kidding, he gave us his time and space travel business card for his contact information) I was over that party. It was nice to go to Miami and we met some friends down there but it didn't compare to my first visit to Vagabonds...I mean how many times does a girl get proposed to. ;) The music was a little scattered, between them playing a lot of new stuff and then playing their old stuff in a new way, I felt a little out of the loop. But once the oldies came on everyone started working together to make the night a success. Oh! and I got hit in the side of my head with a tambourine. But it all worked out because my friend caught it and gave it me and I got it signed by the band.
July 8, 2010
Sleigh Bells
It was a new venue for me, and it was probably the best part of the night (other than the perfect group of friends I happen to be with). From the wall art to the layout it was a hit. The crowd was better than the Black Kids crowd but not amazing. Even though we got there an hour later than planned, it was still too early because we had to 'sit' through two opening bands...the good thing is that both bands inspired me to take up drumming again...because if they can make it, so can I. The performance itself was pretty good. I had fun, but i agree with Johnathan when he said they should have had a DJ on stage or something else. It did feel lacking. Regardless, i did appreciate the unusual use of the stage. Discussing it later, I think Devin got it right...I'm getting too old for this stuff. (i'm 23 hahaha)
One more Book Review coming shortly...fingers crossed.
Here's the report:
Life of Pi - Yann Martel
Even though it came highly recommended to me, the high expectations did not disappoint. The well executed flow of the thoughts and experiences of Pi made this book quite a page turner. I was warned when I purchased it, that the beginning was a little hard to get through but that after the first 30 pages or so it really picks up; the well-meaning advice however did not apply to me. I loved the beginning and especially the end of this novel. I was literally laughing out loud in public places at certain points, which isn't that big of a deal when comparing it to yelling on the treadmill at LA Fitness while watching the World Cup.
One of many favorite quotes:
"What a terrible thing it is to botch a farewell. I am a person who believes in form, in the harmony of order. Where we can, we must give things meaningful shape....It's important in life to conclude things properly. Only then can you let go. Otherwise you are left with words you should have said but never did, and your heart is heavy with remorse."
oh Yann...you speak to my heart.
Shows:
July 2, 2010
Black Kids
The venue was well run, no complaints. the crowd sucked, between being cursed out and my sister being burned my a Time-Travelers cigarette (not even kidding, he gave us his time and space travel business card for his contact information) I was over that party. It was nice to go to Miami and we met some friends down there but it didn't compare to my first visit to Vagabonds...I mean how many times does a girl get proposed to. ;) The music was a little scattered, between them playing a lot of new stuff and then playing their old stuff in a new way, I felt a little out of the loop. But once the oldies came on everyone started working together to make the night a success. Oh! and I got hit in the side of my head with a tambourine. But it all worked out because my friend caught it and gave it me and I got it signed by the band.
July 8, 2010
Sleigh Bells
It was a new venue for me, and it was probably the best part of the night (other than the perfect group of friends I happen to be with). From the wall art to the layout it was a hit. The crowd was better than the Black Kids crowd but not amazing. Even though we got there an hour later than planned, it was still too early because we had to 'sit' through two opening bands...the good thing is that both bands inspired me to take up drumming again...because if they can make it, so can I. The performance itself was pretty good. I had fun, but i agree with Johnathan when he said they should have had a DJ on stage or something else. It did feel lacking. Regardless, i did appreciate the unusual use of the stage. Discussing it later, I think Devin got it right...I'm getting too old for this stuff. (i'm 23 hahaha)
One more Book Review coming shortly...fingers crossed.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Some Things That Made Me Laugh Today
oh my goodness. i can't stop laughing. Maybe i'm hysterical. hahahahahahaha
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Cup Fever
Tuesday, Paraguay v. Japan
Regardless of the lack-luster performance from both teams, their unceasing energy and larger than life heart for the game was something to be admired and quite inspiring, at least to me.
(Spoiler Alert)
As the game pushed through the allotted 90-minutes with neither team yet to score, we went into Overtime. 15 minutes...nothing. Another 15....nothing. My stomach dropped every time Paraguay got control of the ball. I should explain that I wasn't exactly raring to go when i first heard of the match. Without much foreknowledge about either team I just sporadically decided to root for Paraguay simply due to my South American descent...little did I know how charmed I would be by the last standing Asian team. As you witness the teams slowly depleting energy and their legs start to service them just as anchors to a ship. Neither team running to get the ball before it goes off the field, Neither team quick to steal the ball away to gain control of the game....my heart became as heavy as their legs.
Long story short...and I do mean long...this game took me two different recordings, spanning two days, in three separate sittings to complete...
...Japan lost.
I fought back tears...I wish I was kidding about that.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Summer Romance
I have a new love to declare. This one is more of a fun, light-hearted, summer romance.
Miike Snow. :) He makes me smile.
Enjoy.
Miike Snow. :) He makes me smile.
Enjoy.
Friday, June 4, 2010
2010 Convention Pics
i'm still leaving. Just thought i'd share these before i go.
have a great weekend.
i felt like i was surrounded by babies and engaged couples, all weekend...
have a great weekend.
i felt like i was surrounded by babies and engaged couples, all weekend...
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Self-Truths
isn't it paralyzingly beautiful...
So I've been doing some "soul searching" these days and it's gotten me really excited! I've been realizing that I am sincerely happy and at peace with my current "status" (this is in regards to dating)
Disclaimer: I'm not projecting my values and/or timeline onto anyone else. To each his own :)
It's just been a time of self-discovery and I'm content that I've been doing it by myself and for myself...and you know what, I usually feel bad talking about myself this much, but this time...I don't care! Me Me Me Me…(what a narcissist!) haha.
So you may be wondering what elicited all this rambling about 'self-truth.' Well I noticed the other day something small yet profound about myself, as you all know I'm crazy about music, and I usually have strong opinions about what I choose to listen to and give my stamp of approval. So when I realized that I’ll fall in love with anything with an amazing beat 'I can set my heart to'...I'm done for it. Then I realized this isn't as big of a deal that I'm making it out to be but it spreads through other areas of my melodic choices and life.
As a therapist I play classical music for my patients and I usually just drown out the music because I hear it over and over all day. But I’ve been playing this one CD as of late (a Classical Mixtape) and I realized that the only songs I ‘drown out’ are songs that are composed predominantly with stringed instruments. It may be over played but my favorite classical song…maybe all time song, is Claire De Lune by Claude DeBussy. Obviously it’s been re-recorded with every possible combination of instruments but I love the original and simple piano recording. I love the deeper tones richer melodies pianos, organs, and drums produce.
Well, just thought I’d share. Do you have any recently discovered self-truths?
So I've been doing some "soul searching" these days and it's gotten me really excited! I've been realizing that I am sincerely happy and at peace with my current "status" (this is in regards to dating)
Disclaimer: I'm not projecting my values and/or timeline onto anyone else. To each his own :)
It's just been a time of self-discovery and I'm content that I've been doing it by myself and for myself...and you know what, I usually feel bad talking about myself this much, but this time...I don't care! Me Me Me Me…(what a narcissist!) haha.
So you may be wondering what elicited all this rambling about 'self-truth.' Well I noticed the other day something small yet profound about myself, as you all know I'm crazy about music, and I usually have strong opinions about what I choose to listen to and give my stamp of approval. So when I realized that I’ll fall in love with anything with an amazing beat 'I can set my heart to'...I'm done for it. Then I realized this isn't as big of a deal that I'm making it out to be but it spreads through other areas of my melodic choices and life.
As a therapist I play classical music for my patients and I usually just drown out the music because I hear it over and over all day. But I’ve been playing this one CD as of late (a Classical Mixtape) and I realized that the only songs I ‘drown out’ are songs that are composed predominantly with stringed instruments. It may be over played but my favorite classical song…maybe all time song, is Claire De Lune by Claude DeBussy. Obviously it’s been re-recorded with every possible combination of instruments but I love the original and simple piano recording. I love the deeper tones richer melodies pianos, organs, and drums produce.
Well, just thought I’d share. Do you have any recently discovered self-truths?
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Monday Nights with Ina
This was my Monday Night Menu
It came out rather well, if i do say so my self!
Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese Salad
My mom was still talking about these pears today. Try it! This recipe made me fall in love with Arugula and homemade dressings.
Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup
I actually got a text in the middle of the night saying: "That was the best soup i have ever had! Thank you"
I have ridiculously nice friends. :)
It came out rather well, if i do say so my self!
Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese Salad
My mom was still talking about these pears today. Try it! This recipe made me fall in love with Arugula and homemade dressings.
Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup
I actually got a text in the middle of the night saying: "That was the best soup i have ever had! Thank you"
I have ridiculously nice friends. :)
Monday, May 17, 2010
An Afternoon With Onyx
We have my sisters dog for a couple days.
Bad News: We have to give her away due to her (my sisters') allergies.
Good News: Our friends who live right down the street are taking her.
She's currently downstairs chewing on a toy, hopefully not one of our shoes.
I wish we could keep her but it's too much responsibility, and plus no matter how long their around each other our cat Boots doesn't seem to be warming up to her. It is pretty funny though when Onyx runs up and tries to play with this 'new species'.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Instant Favorite
I recently got the Sleigh Bells album entitled Treats. I've been a loyal fan of M.I.A. for a few years now, so when I heard that Sleigh Bells were signed with her recording company I was excited to hear what they have to put out. Side Note: Is it just me or is everyone as excited about all this new Brooklyn based music (the above mentioned, Vivian Girls, The National, Grizzly Bear)
Back to topic, the song your hearing was one that i instantly resonated with. It's a little more melodic and 'easy-listening' than the rest of the album, but every track is worth a spin on your summertime playlist.
enjoy.
To All Newcomers...
I honestly don't know if this is even necessary but i thought i'd put a quick post up for any fellow bloggers redirected to my site from my friends' site, considering she has a higher volume of followers.
Anywho! welcome... I don't have much of a theme or boundaries with my blog...I kind of just speak about whatever is inspiring to me that I'd like to share (music, food, family, etc.) Take a look around, if you think you jive with what you see I'd love to have you stay :)
Have a great weekend.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Drunk Girls - LCD Soundsystem
I think I just figured out my next party theme
...whose in?!!?
ha ha ha ...but seriously.
...whose in?!!?
ha ha ha ...but seriously.
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Warm Cider Vinaigrette
Tonight I made the below (or above, whichever) with a few tweaks due to supply shortages. Overall everyone loved it. I think it's a good sign when all your guests can talk about (in between bites) is how good the meal is and which part they are currently enjoying. So I thought I'd share the wealth.
Cook Time:28 min Level: Easy Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
1 (1 1/2-pound) butternut squash, peeled and 3/4-inch) diced
Good olive oil
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons dried cranberries
3/4 cup apple cider or apple juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 ounces baby arugula, washed and spun dry
1/2 cup walnuts halves, toasted
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the butternut squash on a sheet pan. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the maple syrup, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss. Roast the squash for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until tender. Add the cranberries to the pan for the last 5 minutes.
While the squash is roasting, combine the apple cider, vinegar, and shallots in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the cider is reduced to about 1/4 cup. Off the heat, whisk in the mustard, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
Place the arugula in a large salad bowl and add the roasted squash mixture, the walnuts, and the grated Parmesan. Spoon just enough vinaigrette over the salad to moisten and toss well. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Cook Time:28 min Level: Easy Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
1 (1 1/2-pound) butternut squash, peeled and 3/4-inch) diced
Good olive oil
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons dried cranberries
3/4 cup apple cider or apple juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 ounces baby arugula, washed and spun dry
1/2 cup walnuts halves, toasted
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the butternut squash on a sheet pan. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the maple syrup, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss. Roast the squash for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until tender. Add the cranberries to the pan for the last 5 minutes.
While the squash is roasting, combine the apple cider, vinegar, and shallots in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the cider is reduced to about 1/4 cup. Off the heat, whisk in the mustard, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
Place the arugula in a large salad bowl and add the roasted squash mixture, the walnuts, and the grated Parmesan. Spoon just enough vinaigrette over the salad to moisten and toss well. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Jesus!
man. This weeks Congregation Bible Study blew me away. I probably texted some of you already about this, but its the only thing i'm really inspired to post about...so deal with it.
here are my favorite quotes...
"But Jesus does not cower, does not flee, does not blurt out some lie. Instead he simply says: 'I am he.' His manner is so calm, so brave, that the men are astounded. They stagger backward and fall down!"
and
"One thing is certain: Anyone who expects Jesus to cower knows little of the man."
BOOM!
man. this got me so excited! lol.
And then I was thinking about the lions I saw on safari...and it's so true what paragraph 5 brings out that,
"As you look into the face of this huge and powerful creature and he gazes steadily back at you, you can hardly imagine the lion ever fleeing anything"
It's so true, their stare is so intense and unwavering. Their eyes pierce through yours and your very core is shaken.
man.
here are my favorite quotes...
"But Jesus does not cower, does not flee, does not blurt out some lie. Instead he simply says: 'I am he.' His manner is so calm, so brave, that the men are astounded. They stagger backward and fall down!"
and
"One thing is certain: Anyone who expects Jesus to cower knows little of the man."
BOOM!
man. this got me so excited! lol.
And then I was thinking about the lions I saw on safari...and it's so true what paragraph 5 brings out that,
"As you look into the face of this huge and powerful creature and he gazes steadily back at you, you can hardly imagine the lion ever fleeing anything"
It's so true, their stare is so intense and unwavering. Their eyes pierce through yours and your very core is shaken.
man.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Beach House
I was just browsing on Youtube for some salt to rub into my 'longing to see Beach House live' wounds, and stumbled upon this...
I thought it was cute that she was so into it...and jay-Z seemed to be enjoying himself as well.
Anyways here's the real stuff. Enjoy...
"i would like to be someone you could finally learn to love again"
oh Beach House, don't do this to me...
I thought it was cute that she was so into it...and jay-Z seemed to be enjoying himself as well.
Anyways here's the real stuff. Enjoy...
"i would like to be someone you could finally learn to love again"
oh Beach House, don't do this to me...
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
my friend is home.
my friend is home
i have had great expectaions for this day
will he regret his decision
he is tired
i am overwhelming
(i don't like this picture but i thought it fitting)
love you johnathan. i'm glad your home.
i have had great expectaions for this day
will he regret his decision
he is tired
i am overwhelming
(i don't like this picture but i thought it fitting)
love you johnathan. i'm glad your home.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Spring....Organizing?
I'm getting organized today.
i have a few ventures i want to embark on and i feel like they are adding up and i'm getting overwhelmed but i know it's not that big of a deal. so i just have to take some time, sit down, and gather my thoughts. some of my new ventures are... i want to make the extra bedroom in my house a massage room (i'm excited about this one, maybe i'll actually feel like a professional) i want to start selling some stuff online (i'm NOT excited about this, i hate the internet) and i have a few people i owe presents to so i have to make a list and get on with that (i'm definitely excited about that, let me know if you want something from me...this would be the time to exploit me) :)
oh and in case your wondering about the picture...i have no idea who it is.
i just found it when i was going through some of my old files today. enjoy.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
A foolish, unreasoning, or extravagant passion or attraction
...sigh...
i informed my father that i may marry patrick watson.
he said: "but he's a loser."
i said: "no. he's a winner."
i informed my father that i may marry patrick watson.
he said: "but he's a loser."
i said: "no. he's a winner."
#97 Patrick Watson / Part 1 - A Take Away Show from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.
#97 Patrick Watson / Part 2 - A Take Away Show from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.
#97 Patrick Watson / Part 3 - A Take Away Show from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.
#97 Patrick Watson / Part 4 - A Take Away Show from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Familia! Famiglia! Family!
Well it's been quite the family week. I use the term 'been quite the' a lot in my opening lines, just in case you noticed and thought I might be oblivious to it. Maybe because my post are mostly reviews of what was going on in my meager little life.
My cousin from Ecuador is visiting for THREE WHOLE weeks! (poor thing)
Just Kidding...there was this big scandal because she's homesick and I supposedly wasn't being nice to her. I love this girl to death and anyone who knows me knows that. But I do admit that my patience over the past year has grown thin with sensitive people. That's not to say that i'm not a sensitive person, not in the leat bit, because I know am; but it's just that I don't expect people to walk on eggshells when I'm moody, depressed, or even if I'm crying my eyes out right in front of them. Devon recently brought it to my attention that may cry or be emotional right in front of people but that doesn't mean that I expect them to solve my problem. And she is right, I never knew that about myself though...thanks dev! I don't know I think it's my latest obsession with honesty. If I don't feel good or I'm sad, I don't want to hide it and pretend nothing wrong. But that probably just comes from years of repressing my emotions...serious repression.
Hey wait a minute...I'm suppose to be talking about family! ...geez I'm so narcissistic! sorry.
Okay well yes my cousin is in town so I'm trying to take her places so that she can enjoy her stay and TRY to forget that she's not in Ecuador. (homesick is something I can only SLIGHTLY empathize with...but not really) So we went to South Beach on Sunday for dinner and coffee and a little window shopping. It was quite windy but I enjoyed it all the same. I tried on these black mid-thigh 'leather' boots...sigh.... they weren't out of my price range but i didn't go there with the mind-set of spending money so I talked myself out of buying them. Plus they're not real leather so i don't want to invest in something that's gonna fall apart. But I'm still thinking about them...maybe I'll get them if I ever go back...we shall see. That last part was pretty much just for Devon, I don't think the boys care very much...sorry boys.
Anyways, my cousin from Italia! also called us...now brace yourselves...
He called and spoke with my mom and this is how it went: (i'll translate it for you)
Rudy: Hola tia! I'm calling you to tell you something that I think will make you very happy
Mom: ....
Rudy: I'm studying the Bible.
Mom: RUDY!
Rudy: I like it.
Mom: RUDY!
Rudy: and I find it very interesting and i want to pursue it.
Mom: Rudy!
Rudy: for the past 7 months with Jehovah's Witnesses
Mom: RUDY!!!
...oh man,I thought she was gonna have a conniption. But before i knew why she was yelling and crying i was telling her to quiet down, I WAS reading after all! just kidding ;)
Yeah, so she put him on speaker and our mouths dropped and we all started crying...well probably not my dad, but you never know these days. Crystina got to talk to him but his minutes were running out so I didn't get to. But i wrote him an e-mail, and by the next day he already responded! I've been putting off my Europe trip but i might have to push it up a year or two. It was sooo nice to hear that, and hear his zeal for the truth. I'll share just a part of his e-mail back to me (we were discussing foreign language congregations):
In the last few months I had the chance to visit a bunch of different congregations, assemblies (the first one was actually even before my first study..) and also to the Bethel in Brooklyn. It's so incredibly (well, actually after you get to know Jehovah, so CREDIBLY) amazing that all this giant worldwide congregation works with so much efficiency and all for one incredible cause. In my experience I think I can say there is no other organization on earth capable of such amazing results. If this are the premises to what Jehovah's Kingdom, well, bring it on!!
Ahh...isn't that amazing! it really makes me so happy I could cry...what a shocker. ;) So, if it's in your heart please keep him and his progress in your prayers.
So now I'm gonna join a conversation about Jehovah that my mom is having with my cousin. She's been going to spanish meetings with my mom (as usual) and showing interest (as usual). I hope she doesn't give it up.
My cousin from Ecuador is visiting for THREE WHOLE weeks! (poor thing)
Just Kidding...there was this big scandal because she's homesick and I supposedly wasn't being nice to her. I love this girl to death and anyone who knows me knows that. But I do admit that my patience over the past year has grown thin with sensitive people. That's not to say that i'm not a sensitive person, not in the leat bit, because I know am; but it's just that I don't expect people to walk on eggshells when I'm moody, depressed, or even if I'm crying my eyes out right in front of them. Devon recently brought it to my attention that may cry or be emotional right in front of people but that doesn't mean that I expect them to solve my problem. And she is right, I never knew that about myself though...thanks dev! I don't know I think it's my latest obsession with honesty. If I don't feel good or I'm sad, I don't want to hide it and pretend nothing wrong. But that probably just comes from years of repressing my emotions...serious repression.
Hey wait a minute...I'm suppose to be talking about family! ...geez I'm so narcissistic! sorry.
Okay well yes my cousin is in town so I'm trying to take her places so that she can enjoy her stay and TRY to forget that she's not in Ecuador. (homesick is something I can only SLIGHTLY empathize with...but not really) So we went to South Beach on Sunday for dinner and coffee and a little window shopping. It was quite windy but I enjoyed it all the same. I tried on these black mid-thigh 'leather' boots...sigh.... they weren't out of my price range but i didn't go there with the mind-set of spending money so I talked myself out of buying them. Plus they're not real leather so i don't want to invest in something that's gonna fall apart. But I'm still thinking about them...maybe I'll get them if I ever go back...we shall see. That last part was pretty much just for Devon, I don't think the boys care very much...sorry boys.
Anyways, my cousin from Italia! also called us...now brace yourselves...
He called and spoke with my mom and this is how it went: (i'll translate it for you)
Rudy: Hola tia! I'm calling you to tell you something that I think will make you very happy
Mom: ....
Rudy: I'm studying the Bible.
Mom: RUDY!
Rudy: I like it.
Mom: RUDY!
Rudy: and I find it very interesting and i want to pursue it.
Mom: Rudy!
Rudy: for the past 7 months with Jehovah's Witnesses
Mom: RUDY!!!
...oh man,I thought she was gonna have a conniption. But before i knew why she was yelling and crying i was telling her to quiet down, I WAS reading after all! just kidding ;)
Yeah, so she put him on speaker and our mouths dropped and we all started crying...well probably not my dad, but you never know these days. Crystina got to talk to him but his minutes were running out so I didn't get to. But i wrote him an e-mail, and by the next day he already responded! I've been putting off my Europe trip but i might have to push it up a year or two. It was sooo nice to hear that, and hear his zeal for the truth. I'll share just a part of his e-mail back to me (we were discussing foreign language congregations):
In the last few months I had the chance to visit a bunch of different congregations, assemblies (the first one was actually even before my first study..) and also to the Bethel in Brooklyn. It's so incredibly (well, actually after you get to know Jehovah, so CREDIBLY) amazing that all this giant worldwide congregation works with so much efficiency and all for one incredible cause. In my experience I think I can say there is no other organization on earth capable of such amazing results. If this are the premises to what Jehovah's Kingdom, well, bring it on!!
Ahh...isn't that amazing! it really makes me so happy I could cry...what a shocker. ;) So, if it's in your heart please keep him and his progress in your prayers.
So now I'm gonna join a conversation about Jehovah that my mom is having with my cousin. She's been going to spanish meetings with my mom (as usual) and showing interest (as usual). I hope she doesn't give it up.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
reading warfare
So I've been a reading fiend these past couple of weeks.
I'm working on 4 books and one magazine simultaneously.
I don't feel like I'm getting anywhere, but I can't surrender.
One of the books is "On The Road" by Jack Kerouac, and i was slayed by these two quotes:
"We turned at a dozen paces, for love is a duel, and looked at each other for the last time."
and
"Isn't it true that you start your life a sweet child believing in everything under your father's roof? Then comes the day of the Laodiceans, when you know you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked, and with the visage of a gruesome grieving ghost you go shuddering through nightmare life"
I'm working on 4 books and one magazine simultaneously.
I don't feel like I'm getting anywhere, but I can't surrender.
One of the books is "On The Road" by Jack Kerouac, and i was slayed by these two quotes:
"We turned at a dozen paces, for love is a duel, and looked at each other for the last time."
and
"Isn't it true that you start your life a sweet child believing in everything under your father's roof? Then comes the day of the Laodiceans, when you know you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked, and with the visage of a gruesome grieving ghost you go shuddering through nightmare life"
Saturday, February 27, 2010
endurance
Consider it all joy, my brothers, when YOU meet with various trials, knowing as YOU do that this tested quality of YOUR faith works out endurance. But let endurance have its work complete, that YOU may be complete and sound in all respects, not lacking in anything.
James 1:2-4
am i weird for quoting the Bible? i ask, but i don't know if i care what you think. no offense. i guess i just want to reaffirm that i'm not a weirdo, and i recognize the somewhat offbeat nature of my post.
well. that's all i've been meaning to put up lately. it's been almost two weeks since my last post and i do think of blogging. i just never think i have anything interesting to say. i could go into "why this scripture in particular" breaking it down to what it means to me and why i think it's so important...but i'll let you decipher that for yourselves.
whatever. sigh.
James 1:2-4
am i weird for quoting the Bible? i ask, but i don't know if i care what you think. no offense. i guess i just want to reaffirm that i'm not a weirdo, and i recognize the somewhat offbeat nature of my post.
well. that's all i've been meaning to put up lately. it's been almost two weeks since my last post and i do think of blogging. i just never think i have anything interesting to say. i could go into "why this scripture in particular" breaking it down to what it means to me and why i think it's so important...but i'll let you decipher that for yourselves.
whatever. sigh.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Get Your Leather On
so i havn't really been in a posting mood as of late.
i'm still not really 'inspired' to write anything profound or revolutionary. i guess i'm not really expected to anyways. it's just a little blog right. who cares.
well i wanted to leave another video...i don't know if you feel cheated when i do this though. i guess i am trying to 'cheat' you though; in the sense that i don't like letting people in to whats going on in my head, in my world over here. so i let you watch other peoples worlds. sorry.
i messed up though in trying to keep people out. i think i let some people in over the weekend. you might be reading this and you might be one of those people. and to them i only say...don't use it against me. :)
what is it about secrets that scare us so much? and by 'us' i mean 'me'. what is it about appearances? we obviously know that no one is perfect, i think we can all agree at least to that. so why do we (once again i'm not trying to project my emotions/opinions on you, it's just easier to open up when i use plural nouns) try and make people believe that we are 'perfect' or at least not as screwed up as we truly are?
as for me i can truly say it's hard for me to get close to someone who hasn't been through hardships, who hasn't seen as many downs as ups. i value empathy. and for the things i've been through, at least in my 23 years and especially in the past 2-3 years, that is one thing i'm glad i have, or at least i think i have...empathy.
well i don't know where all that came from...i was really just going to talk about my upcoming new hairstyle (i'm losing hair, don't worry it'll stop when i learn how to deal with my anxiety, so what should i do, short? long? different color? rocker chic? bangs? classy?) and leave a YYYs video (which i still will)
so feel free to comment on anything that strikes a cord with you about this blog...or don't comment at all...i'm fine.
oh and in regards to this video...it's for all my friday night cronies...i will always (semi)remember that night when i hear this song....ohhh it's so good!
i especially love her cute little coy smile through out the video...she looks just like i feel when i listen to this song :)
i'm still not really 'inspired' to write anything profound or revolutionary. i guess i'm not really expected to anyways. it's just a little blog right. who cares.
well i wanted to leave another video...i don't know if you feel cheated when i do this though. i guess i am trying to 'cheat' you though; in the sense that i don't like letting people in to whats going on in my head, in my world over here. so i let you watch other peoples worlds. sorry.
i messed up though in trying to keep people out. i think i let some people in over the weekend. you might be reading this and you might be one of those people. and to them i only say...don't use it against me. :)
what is it about secrets that scare us so much? and by 'us' i mean 'me'. what is it about appearances? we obviously know that no one is perfect, i think we can all agree at least to that. so why do we (once again i'm not trying to project my emotions/opinions on you, it's just easier to open up when i use plural nouns) try and make people believe that we are 'perfect' or at least not as screwed up as we truly are?
as for me i can truly say it's hard for me to get close to someone who hasn't been through hardships, who hasn't seen as many downs as ups. i value empathy. and for the things i've been through, at least in my 23 years and especially in the past 2-3 years, that is one thing i'm glad i have, or at least i think i have...empathy.
well i don't know where all that came from...i was really just going to talk about my upcoming new hairstyle (i'm losing hair, don't worry it'll stop when i learn how to deal with my anxiety, so what should i do, short? long? different color? rocker chic? bangs? classy?) and leave a YYYs video (which i still will)
so feel free to comment on anything that strikes a cord with you about this blog...or don't comment at all...i'm fine.
oh and in regards to this video...it's for all my friday night cronies...i will always (semi)remember that night when i hear this song....ohhh it's so good!
i especially love her cute little coy smile through out the video...she looks just like i feel when i listen to this song :)
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
two for the price of one
i saw these for the first time a few years ago and havn't seen them again till yesterday, but i could never seem to forget them. it's hard to get out of your head, especially if your familiar with the original versions....and if you love emily as much as i do. enjoy.
or enjoy with
:)
or enjoy with
:)Tuesday, January 26, 2010
don't read into this...please
don't have much to say.
so i'll let someone else talk for me...
(maximize & turn up your volume up)
so i'll let someone else talk for me...
(maximize & turn up your volume up)
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
this one is for my buddy brandon
hope this makes your day :)
oh and in case they update their homepage the entry your looking for is # 131.
...perfect. haha.
oh and in case they update their homepage the entry your looking for is # 131.
...perfect. haha.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Monday Night Dinner
Mondays are my day for cleaning the house (well just the second story), cooking, studying for meeting, and then actually going to meeting.
Tonight I ventured out a little with my domestic duties and made a mean Vegetable Paella!
It was super easy and fast (and delicious...if i do say so myself)
Thats all. I was rather pleased with my culinary accomplishment, and I thought I'd share :)
What's you favorite meal? (to make or eat)
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
this weather is a bad joke
i'm just counting it as practice if i ever move up north.
i had a great weekend at the assembly even though it was in the low at one point was 31 degrees farenheit (around -2 celcius....i think)
but i can't say the same for the turtles :(
i had a great weekend at the assembly even though it was in the low at one point was 31 degrees farenheit (around -2 celcius....i think)
but i can't say the same for the turtles :(
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Re: Why not take a Mini Road Trip
I was talking to a patient today about our winter excursions.
Poor thing...I wholeheartedly recommended Costa Rica for his wife and his annual retreat. Lets just say, it wasn't all they dreamed of. I don't take back my recommendation at all, although maybe next time i'll be more selective in whom i tell. Maybe it's just for someone who is more in the mood for adventure, or someone who can deal with "bars on the windows" (oooo soo scary!). But I'm not here to tell you their story, or talk you out of (or into) visiting Costa Rica, rather I introduce him because I was talking to him about my next trip, well at least, 'an upcoming trip', and it led to all this...
My next road trip would include driving west through New Orleans and Arizona (i mention these two b/c I'd like to stop and enjoy the culture of these two places, but I know that more states would obviously be included). Then North to the Grand Canyon to do some white water rafting and hiking....and who knows MAYBE I'll end up in Vegas for a couple days. ;)
Anyways, he was talking to me about visiting California and the Redwoods. It's always been appealing to me but never at the top of my bucket list. But look at this...it looks amazing, and I know that pictures never do beautiful scenery justice.
Then he mentioned visiting Western Canada for the landscape and even a "Heli Glacier Walk"! Yes. You go in a helicopter, they land on a glacier, and you take a hike...ON A GLACIER!
So, I'm tempted to do some more research on what places, people, and parks are accessible by car (or helicopter)
Where do you want to go? What do you want to see? What do you want to do?
Poor thing...I wholeheartedly recommended Costa Rica for his wife and his annual retreat. Lets just say, it wasn't all they dreamed of. I don't take back my recommendation at all, although maybe next time i'll be more selective in whom i tell. Maybe it's just for someone who is more in the mood for adventure, or someone who can deal with "bars on the windows" (oooo soo scary!). But I'm not here to tell you their story, or talk you out of (or into) visiting Costa Rica, rather I introduce him because I was talking to him about my next trip, well at least, 'an upcoming trip', and it led to all this...
My next road trip would include driving west through New Orleans and Arizona (i mention these two b/c I'd like to stop and enjoy the culture of these two places, but I know that more states would obviously be included). Then North to the Grand Canyon to do some white water rafting and hiking....and who knows MAYBE I'll end up in Vegas for a couple days. ;)
Anyways, he was talking to me about visiting California and the Redwoods. It's always been appealing to me but never at the top of my bucket list. But look at this...it looks amazing, and I know that pictures never do beautiful scenery justice.
Then he mentioned visiting Western Canada for the landscape and even a "Heli Glacier Walk"! Yes. You go in a helicopter, they land on a glacier, and you take a hike...ON A GLACIER!
So, I'm tempted to do some more research on what places, people, and parks are accessible by car (or helicopter)
Where do you want to go? What do you want to see? What do you want to do?
Monday, January 4, 2010
continuing nonsense
So not that it matters but it's been bugging me for the past couple days so I want to revise my "best of 2009" post
I have to say Ratatat was truthfully a better show than Girl Talk.
I was misled by the stories that came from the latter. Just because you have more to
talk about (or in this case more to keep to myself) didn't make it better, just more memorable.
So Ratatat takes the cake for 09 in 2010.
Then I've been trying to think of my top movie for 09'. After reviewing the year I came to two conclusions:
1) 09' was not a year for cinematic breakthroughs.
2) There are still a few movies I missed (up in the air, broken embraces, int the loop, and precious) so who knows perhaps this will be revised as well.
But it came down to two movies for me this year:
500 days of summer
and
Fantastic Mr. Fox
500 days was easy to watch(Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel), it had a really good soundtrack, and isn't a typical romantic comedy...so I could stomach it. plus it led to great conversation :)
Being Wes Andersons first animated film, Fantastic Mr. Fox was amazing. I was afraid the stop-motion feel would give me the creeps, by quite the opposite. I found the movie refreshing and it put me in a good mood.
So our winner is....
I have to say Ratatat was truthfully a better show than Girl Talk.
I was misled by the stories that came from the latter. Just because you have more to
talk about (or in this case more to keep to myself) didn't make it better, just more memorable.
So Ratatat takes the cake for 09 in 2010.
Then I've been trying to think of my top movie for 09'. After reviewing the year I came to two conclusions:
1) 09' was not a year for cinematic breakthroughs.
2) There are still a few movies I missed (up in the air, broken embraces, int the loop, and precious) so who knows perhaps this will be revised as well.
But it came down to two movies for me this year:
500 days of summer
and
Fantastic Mr. Fox
500 days was easy to watch(Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel), it had a really good soundtrack, and isn't a typical romantic comedy...so I could stomach it. plus it led to great conversation :)
Being Wes Andersons first animated film, Fantastic Mr. Fox was amazing. I was afraid the stop-motion feel would give me the creeps, by quite the opposite. I found the movie refreshing and it put me in a good mood.
So our winner is....
Saturday, January 2, 2010
It's The Hard Knock Life For ME.
well, 2010 started with a bang...literally.
i wasn't home when 'the incident' occurred though, i don't believe anyone was.
i guess i should just tell you what's going on...
my house got shot up.
seriously.
ok ok. no, not seriously, but one of our sliding glass doors is all cracked because it got shot...by something. haha.
it obviously was a bullet but we can't find anything around.
maybe it was a sniper with high tech bullets that disintegrate once they impact, to avoid detection or tracing. yeah, i'm sure that's it. that sliding glass door has been getting out of line recently and i warned it that there would be reprucusions for its actions. it's just sad to see it end this way.
this is quite amusing, and i'm totally gonna play this out till it gets old.
i live in the ghetto.
i wasn't home when 'the incident' occurred though, i don't believe anyone was.
i guess i should just tell you what's going on...
my house got shot up.
seriously.
ok ok. no, not seriously, but one of our sliding glass doors is all cracked because it got shot...by something. haha.
it obviously was a bullet but we can't find anything around.
maybe it was a sniper with high tech bullets that disintegrate once they impact, to avoid detection or tracing. yeah, i'm sure that's it. that sliding glass door has been getting out of line recently and i warned it that there would be reprucusions for its actions. it's just sad to see it end this way.
this is quite amusing, and i'm totally gonna play this out till it gets old.
i live in the ghetto.
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