I'm Official

As of yesterday I am now a volunteer for the Suicide and Crisis Center. I am so glad that I am going to be a part of such an important organization. I can't wait to get on my first shift which is this upcoming Saturday!

As for Alex he just earned his blue belt last Thursday in Jujitsu. After months of saying I'll go see him in action, well I did and I must say I am very proud of my hubs. He does a good job and can kick some ass, well TAP OUT I should say. LOL

Tomorrow we are celebrating our 2-Year wedding anniversary.

I HEART ALEX!

I Heart Spring

So far the Spring season has been good. I've been training to be a Suicide and Crisis voluteer for a hotline. I have comitted 3 full weekends to training and a one day out of the week. It's has been such a learning experience. I'm loving it and at the same time I have been learning alot about myself.

I've been doing some changes in my life lately. Good ones too.

I've also been doing some scrapping, baking, laying out by the pool, finished two books, even gone camping with my family in the backyard. That was fun. It sure felt like we out in the wilderness too!

Some I have been lacking due to work and school. I have devoted this summer to do what I love!

I hope everyone is having a nice season!

Pool Party Time

Today we are having friends come over for a pool party. Nothing big..just a BBQ, Cocktails, and laying out in the sun. I just hope that it's warm enough since my friend and I will be wearing bikini's.

Speaking of bikini's I had a meltdown on Monday because I came home from the gym and felt great so I though I should try on my suits from last year. After trying on 3 I found one that fit perfectly, but I still was not satisfied. I guess as you get older your body changes in a bad way. I mean I don't think I am fat or anything like that it's just I was hoping to look like I did when I was 21!! LOL

I tried the suit on again and I feel better because I feel confident enough to wear the suit and that will make me look great! I just have to work with what my momma gave me! LOL

Week-END!

It has come to an end and boy was it fast!

Yesterday I spent the day with my mom, auntie, and brother's and sister. We started the day at Sonoma Chicken Coop in Campbell. We had their champagne brunch. It was OKAY! I was hoping for a more fancy set-up, but it was basically order your breakfast and then go to the bar side and order your champagne SEPARATELY!

Afterwards we walked the Farmer's Market. The kids enjoyed it very much. We also discovered a recycled book store. Readers that we are we had to go in there. Of course we all purchased a book. They even had updated Chick Lit! I was impressed and will most likely going back. We also discovered a lady who makes and sells cute jewelry for really cheap. Of course we had to purchase some jewelry!

After the shopping we headed to the Campbell Park so the kids could play. We had ice-cream, made a castle, well at least attempted to, Raymond went on a swing. He loved it!

It was a nice day to be out and about!

I then headed to the scrapbook store to pick up a few things and then came home and did some scrapbooking.

Today was a much lighter day. We pretty much napped all day and I watched the Soparanos Marathon. It's a good show too. We just finished having a nice dinner on the patio and enjoyed the birds and nice weather.

I hope that you all had a nice weekend!

Start of the 3-Day Weekend

First let me just say where did the day go!?!?!

All I did today was have a yard sale, then came home napped, then woke-up and did some scrapbooking. And now it's 9:15pm!!

I sure the rest of the weekend does not go by fast!

Hope you are all having a good weekend so far!

School's Out!!!!!

Last night was my last class for 3 full months!

Which means I can just chill! Do more what I enjoy. =)

I have a few projects lined up: do more baking,read a few books, scrapbooking, Sundays by the pool with some beer (LOL) and just relaxing my brain.

So here's to a good summer!

I Did It!

Yesterday Alex and I completed the 7.5 miles Bay to Breakers race in 1.5 hours! It was fun and rewarding. I never though that I could do a race. I mean I love working out, but I never thought I could do a race. To top if off I ran the whole thing! GO ME!

It was a crazy event. We saw ugly, gross naked men, dirty girls trying to be cute, and it just seemed that if you were a non-runner you were there to look silly and be drunk. Just not my style of being creative and having fun. All in all it was fun!

I am now going to prep myself for the Wharf to Wharf and the San Jose Rock and Roll half marathon.

Next year Alex and I would LOVE to do the Boston Marathon!

I guess I am now an offical runner!

Happy Mother's Day

Mother's day this year was wonderful! Yesterday my sister and I cooked and baked for my mom and grandma. We had some cocktails, took photos, and just had some good times. They both got great gifts which they loved very much.

My gift to my mom was a day at the Spa followed by some shopping! We started the day at LaVande Nail Spa at Santana Row. We both got manicures and pedicures with paraffin wraps. It was so nice to get pampered. Even though I am not a mom I sure felt happy get treated like a mom. Then we did some shopping. I got a cute dress and some random items. Then we had lunch at Consuelo's (SP). Had an amazing salad with cocktails..Sangria's! Then we just did some walking and enjoyed the beautiful weather.

Now I am home..doing homework (UGH!)and getting ready for the upcoming busy work/school week.

It was a beautiful weekend!

Taking Time Out

Today I took the day off from work to have an "Angela" day. Also because I am hosting Bunko tonight. I got to sleep in, not wake up and start worrying about what I have to do at work, and just relax my brain today.

My sister slept over so we are going to hang out and do some shopping for Mother's Day!

Now I need my coffee and then I am set for the day.

Looking Great!

Well I just recently tried on a bathing suit and let me just say I feel and look great! I been working out again and it feels awesome. Yesterday at the gym I saw a friend and she told me that I look great! So I know that my eating and exercising habits have been paying off. My running has improved as well. Been running a total of 6-8 miles a week.

I'm currently watching The Biggest Loser and I am amazed at all the people that have lost 100 pounds. That is like losing a whole person! Good for them!

There should be more awareness about obesity and getting America skinnier and healthier. Watching this show has motivated me more to keep working out and eat better, but still eat my cupcakes!

I think I am going to get my family members into gear and commit to them that I will walk with them on Saturdays and help them get to a comfortable weight.

Well gotta go...they are going to announce the final 4 winner!

WALK AMERICA

Yesterday my family and some friends did the March of Dimes Walk American walk. They support pre-maturity. Being that my baby brother was born pre-mature we were able to raise money for the foundation and walk 7 miles at Vasona Park. We a great feeling it was to do something so positive but also so close to home. My mom did a great job and she was so happy to do the walk. My aunt did really well even though she had a hard time towards the end she still finished. Me and my sister rocked! Poor thing had to keep up with her fitness sister! LOL

We decided to make it a tradition and do it every year! It even inspired my mom and aunt to start exercising. So proud of them all.

Getting Better At...

Running! This past Friday a friend and I checked out the store Running Revolution to purchase some good running shoes for our training and upcoming marathons. Well today I put them to use and OMG I can so tell the difference. As I was running my feet didn't hurt and the run felt smooth. The shoes were a little pricey, but worth it.

So after working out today, Alex and I headed back so he can grab a pair.

My runs have gotten better. I'm not out of breath, run longer, and feeling fit again. I been doing 6-8 miles a week and so far it's been good.

This Saturday me, my mom, my sister, my friend and her mom are doing the March of Dimes: Walk America at Vasona Lake. I can't wait. I get to share my fitness with my mom and sister. Even better we are walking in my brother's honor since he was born pre-mature. Will be fun!

You know you are....

A Die Hard Scrapbooker when you go to Michael's in your pj's and no make-up to buy some adehsevie!!! LOL

Since this weekend was a stay at home weekend I wanted to scrapbook. So I ran out of adehisve and had to go to Michaels.

I am currently finishing up some pages that are long over due, drinking some Margarita's and watching the PussyCat Doll Marathon.

So far a good weekend!

I'm Registered!

So Alex and I registered for the upcoming ING Bay to Breakers 12K. I am so getting ready for it. I've been training for the past few weeks to gain my cardio. I really want to be able to run the whole event, but we will see. If worst case, run at least half. I still have quite a path to finish, I'm running everyday, eating better, cutting back on the lattes and resting more.

I really don't want to be a "Die Hard Runner" but to complete this marathon and another this year would be such a huge accomplishment for me. I have to get some running shoes and a runners outfit in the next few weeks.

If you are interested go to the link: www.baytobreakers.com

Post Easter

That is me in my William Sonoma apron and of course a wine glass!

Alex and I..not the best but it works.

Check out the gingerbread houses the kids made yesterday! I got them at Michaels' for real cheap but the frosting was difficult and messy! Overall the kids enjoyed it.

Happy Easter

Today was a good day. We spent the day with my family. We had a nice dinner, egg hunt for the kids, and each got a Easter basket filled with goodies. Alex and I got a Starbucks gift card (the new design which is so cute), each got a Starbucks mug and my mom got us our his/her mugs filled with candy!

We are now relaxing and enjoying the peace and quiet which we have not had in the last few weeks. We have just been SUPER busy. For the next couple of weekends are are just going to chill. Which means I can get some scrapbooking and other craft projects done.

Hope you all had a nice Easter.

Look What I Made!

These are a few of my Easter Cards that I made for my family.

Been Awhile

I haven't posted a blog in a few weeks. Been really busy from work and other things going on.

We just celebrated my little brother's 1st birthday last weekend. We had a party for him and it was fun.

Other than that nothing really exciting has been going on.

BUT...since I had today off I though I head to Michael's to grab a few things for Easter. As I was paying for my items I noticed a flyer that was promoting Martha Stewart! Coming April 29th Michael's will be carrying her line of paper crafting products. Since I like Martha I am pretty stoked about that!

So to all my crafty friends, go to Michaels around that time!

Also I did not know that there is a official Scrapbook Day: May 5! Isn't that cool!

The Latest

I haven't been bloggin since I have been super busy. Work, School, and Leisure...but let me see if I can sum it up...This past saturday I went to the Expo with some friends and it was so much fun. I bought some embellishments, paper, some kits, and got a few ideas for some upcoming layouts. I also took a class and I made some cute cards. I even managed to make one for my friend, Lori, who was unable to attend the class with us. =) I also managed to stick with my budget. YAY for me.

Then in the PM we went to two parties. First it was going to be just one, but then we got invited to drinks for St. Patrick's Day. That was fun and got to meet some new people.

All the while I've been busy with work, catching up with school and trying to prep for an upcoming party that I am hosting this Friday.

Also....Alex got the job at Comcast! He officially starts Monday. It's a good move for him and I, but the bad news is he is taking a huge cut in pay. But things should be fine, tight, but fine for the next couple of months. But hey that is what date nights are for!

At least summer is a few weeks away and we really don't have any major events coming up. We are going to be just spending more time inside and we have a few free things lined up as well.

So...........yeah as you can see I am super busy. I so need an Angela Day! Although I have a scrapbook date with my girls this Sunday that I am looking forward to!