END OF MAY!!

YES!!

I'm soo proud of myself!! 31 posts in 31 days!!

Just 30 days in June, so hopefully I can
continue ~

I've noticed that majority of my posts
consisted of movies and books, I'm not
sure if I should be writing on my two
other blogs about these topics, but then
again...what else would I be writing in
this blog???

I guess anything goes, so I hope readers
don't think I'm being weird or being some
kind of Book AND Movie critic, as if my
opinions matter to some of you.

Well ... goodbye May ... hello June!!

NEW USE FOR LIP BALM

I found a new use for Lip Balm!!

I was channel surfing last night and saw
a clip of WIFE SWAP ... the husband of one
of the couples was saying that he never
uses lotion/moisturizer, only lip balm for
his face.

Ofcourse the swapped wife thought that was
weird.

Then i started to read more chapters of
Perfect Fifths, and guess what?!?!

Jessica Darling also uses Lip Balm to
moisturize her nose!!!

So...before i went to bed, instead of using
my regular moisturizer, i used Lip Balm on
my nose .... not dry at all this morning!!

NEW LIBRARY CARD

It's been more than a year since I've gone to
the Central Library of Los Angeles. Since I
go to the Burbank Library about every week, I
felt no need to visit.

Anyways, since BUR didnt have the LAST book
from Megan McCafferty, "Perfect Fifths" ~ I
had to travel "all the way" to the Central
Library location.

WHY BUR DIDNT HAVE IT ... I DONT KNOW?!?!?!

Anyways, I had this strange feeling that MAYBE,
just MAYBE, something might go "wrong" !!

I already knew that the book was at the "Popular
Library" section ... and I found it immediately.
I didnt feel like interacting with anyone so I
went to the "self-checkout" machine ...

AND I WAS RIGHT --> "INVALID CARD, PLEASE SEE DESK"

The guy behind the desk said my member number was
deleted since I haven't been to the library for
awhile. But it did take less than 5 minutes for
my new card to be activated.

Maybe I'll go ONCE every month ... since BUR
basically have all the books I need ... now
if only L.A. Central Library would have some
magnets that I can include with my collection.

LA FITNESS: TAKE 2

G & G --> you still have not "won" the bet!!

I'm still looking for other gyms in my "budget",
but now...I think I would still have to do my
"at home gym" (try not to laugh), and pay
attention to the workout videos ~

Since I will have to concentrate on reading
and writing, I might as well do my workouts
at home...since I don't have to worry about
commuting, etc.

The bet was ... I'd get fit in 90 days!!

MOVIE WEDNESDAY: STAR TREK

This was an amazing movie!!!!!!

Loved the story!
Loved the actors!
Loved the special effects!

It's been awhile since we stayed to watch
the end credits..but we did...very, very
talented people worked on this film.

J.J. Abrams -> thank you!!!
(and not just for Felicity)

SEASON 5: Jon & Kate + 8

WE'RE VERY SAD.

We were hoping to see a happy "5th Birthday"
party ... but end up watching Jon & Kate at
their "worst" (maybe not yet, but it was awful).

I cried, when Alexis told Jon "dont leave us"
cry~cry~cry .... but had no tears when Kate
was talking about marriage with multiples
and divorce.

I just want to tell them:
1. stop the book signings
2. stop the special appearances
3. be there for each other, not just the kids

I will be very happy!

LA FITNESS

I AM GOING TO JOIN A GYM!!

SERIOUSLY!!

I've gotten lazy, and even with an
exercise ball, yoga ball, and balance
ball, i feel like i haven't had any
progress at all.

Must be because I half-ass the workouts.

Anyways...if I'm paying for a club, I
probably will try to make the most of it.
I've already looked at the schedule and
would probably benefit from classes like:

Yoga
Body Works Plus ABS
Step Sculpt
MAT Pilates
Step Plus ABS

Wish me luck!! I should start soon, maybe
the start of June.

POM COFFEE

One of my co-workers would constantly give out
POM ice coffee to people at the office, and I
have to admit that it taste quite good.

I stopped drinking hot chocolate in the
morning and now drink coffee with a very
"generous" amount of Hazelnut Coffee Mate.

I have several coupons from McDonalds, and
have yet to try all of their McCafe drinks.

But this POM coffee, so far is the only
iced coffee I've been enjoying.

J & K & TLC

It seems like one of the main topics my friends
and I talk about is J&K from TLC ~ we've been
watching LOTS of reruns (which has made me lag
when it comes to reading) and have been analyzing
some "signs" that the family had "problems" ~

Hmm ... we've always joked about "K" being really
bossy and itchy ... and felt sorry about "J" ...
but even K&J said "oh its J&K, they argue and then
they make up" ... but now K&J are feeding the media
with "contracts" information, etc. ~ that "its over"

And now it makes us sad.

This was the couple that basically "has it all" :
Wonderful kids, wonderful house, wonderful "job" ~

We think that "J" is just really tired of how
"K" is treating him. And feel that they just
need to concentrate in their relationship &
the kids. FORGET ABOUT THE SHOW!!! We want the
kids to have a happy life!!! We already know that
the OCTO FAMILY is completey SCREWED!! We want
the G-10 to move forward from this drama and
come out stronger.

MAYBE A LITTLE HELP FROM DR. PHIL???

Remember ... you are here because you loved
each other. Forget about the book tours, and
the special appearances ... we want to see you
parenting, and celebrate special days & experiences
with the kids.

all you need is TENDER LOVING CARE ~

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS

Just of list of some kind things people
have done for me this week:

1. someone said "bless you" after i
sneezed (and i'm a loud sneezer)

2. the bus driver stopped... when i was
still about to cross the street to get to
the bus stop (some of them just keep driving)

3. someone kept the elavator door open for
me (you've seen the NONSTOP COMMERCIAL)

4. somone let me cut in front of them at
Ralphs (i had less items)

5. i got a free Tiramisu cake after lunch
from one of my favorite restaurant

THE NEW AMERICAN IDOL: KRIS ALLEN

Congratulations to Kris Allen for winning
American Idol this year!!!

I would have loved it if Anoop was the new AI, but
I'm really glad Kris won over Adam !!

He "got me" when he sang Falling Slowly, maybe its
because I had recently watched ONCE, but he was
absolutely incredible.

Then, after watching clips of Heartless,
WOW ~ he deserved to be one of the top
2 spots!

Only TWO performances of Adam really amazed
me. ONE really OTT performance made me wish
he was the one that went home that week, and
did he even play the piano or guitar like
Kris?!?! Nope ~

What really made the night for me was that
the judges kept telling Kris that he should
be really happy that he made it this far,
which seemed really kind of condesending,
soo, I'M really HAPPY when HE WON!!!

OH ... and the whole bit with Kara and
"Bikini Girl" ... too, too, funny!!

MOVIE WEDNESDAY: ANGELS & DEMONS

It's been awhile since I've read this book,
but I remember liking A&D better than TDC,
so I was excited to watch this.

I don't understand why some people felt
hesitant in watching this movie, there is
absolutely no "catholic controversy" in
this movie ... AND I'M CATHOLIC TOO!!

Anyways, since I read the book, I knew who
the "bad" guy was ... I'm not sure how I
felt about the revisions ... if you've seen
the movie, and liked it ... you should really
read the book too ~

DWTS CHAMPION!

Congratulations Shawn Johnson!!

Perfect Scores!!

TAKE THAT ... SUMMER OLYMPICS JUDGES!!

100 BOOK - THE QUARTER REPORT

I was feeling discouraged that I'll actually finish
reading 100 books by Feb. 14 2010 ~

But I actually think its possible!! If I put some
effort to it, and stop watching reruns, I believe
that I'll actually make it.

The fact that some of my "fav" tv shows wont be
returning, and will be replaced by some reruns,
and reality TV crap .... might be good for me.

I've read 2 1/2 NOVELS IN A WEEK ~ so the marathon
reading is actually working. I only watch movies/TV
"when i HAVE to" ~ read in the bus coming to work,
read in the bus going back home.

and ... when there is really NOTHING to do at work,
then i read too.

So ... i'm very hopeful!!

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE "CROWN" ISSUE

I've never really liked pageants ~

No "offense" to any woman who wants to
have "risky" photographs of herself taken,
and then compete in a pageant in the future
where you are judged on:

1. how you look in a bathing suit
2. how you look in an evening gown
3. how you answer a question (any question)

...really if you were raised to believe in
"opposite marriage", ya should have been
raised not to have photographs "like that"
taken.

i just think that a marriage between a man
& a woman is an OPPOSITE MARRIAGE .. TOO
FUNNY ... maybe thats what got the points
deducted!!

Oh ... and to those "panel of experts" that
say take politics out of the pageants ...
i say ... what else are these contestants
going to answer???

1. What do you want to be when you "grow up"
and why??

2. Do you think it is a good example for young
girls that this pageant focuses on how you:
a. look in a bathing suit
b. look in an evening gown

Seriously...

JON & KATE + CONTROVERSY

oh no!!

not my favorite TV FAMILY!!

please seek counseling!!!

SEASON FINALES !!

1. I fell asleep during Greys Anatomy
2. LOST ... was amazing ... but whats the
deal with Locke !?!?!?

OUT OF INSTANT FILM!!

I just went to CVS ... and they are out
of POLAROID instant film!!

I don't know where else (seen any) I
can buy...and stock up... before they
are gone ... FOREVER!!!

I still want to make my "book of polaroids" ~

PEOPLE THAT ARE CURRENTLY ANNOYING ME~

1. Stupid People
a. people with no common sense
b. people who "aren't the sharpest tool, in the tool box"
c. people who dont pay attention
2. People who dont say THANK YOU
3. People who dont signal
4. People who honk their cars
5. People who dont say IM SORRY
6. Obnoxious people

MOVIE WEDNESDAY: The Soloist

GO OUT AND WATCH THIS!!

There was something really special about this
movie. If you liked A BEAUTIFUL MIND, then you
will probably like this as well.

There were times when I forgot I was watching
Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr., and was just
watching Nathaniel Ayers and Steve Lopez
interacting with each other.

We left the theatre feeling sad, about the life
of Nathaniel Ayers, a really gifted person...but
with "demons" beyond his control.

But the movie itself was semi-uplifting, especially
with the voice over by RDJ, about just being with
each other (Lopez & Ayers) made them both better
people.

D. DAY = PART 2

Today was my second appointment for my
dental checkup. The right side of my
mouth had some major deep cleaning ~

My teeth feel soo clean & soo fresh!!

They had to do some touch-ups on the
left side... ofcourse ... since I had
my first appointment A MONTH AGO.

They still told me that i had to get
my wisdom tooth out ... eventually.

Anyways ... the next appointment is in
August. Hopefully, they find out that
i DONT need my wisdom tooth pulled
out!

I'm still not giving up my cravings
of coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and
green tea frap from Starbucks!! All
which probably were contributors to
the "staining" ~

TWO CENTS

Stamps are increasing to .44 cents !!!

I have a book of .42 cent stamps, and now I
have to buy a book of .2 cent stamps!!!

If only the FOREVER stamps looked "nicer",
then i would have stocked up while it was
still a cheaper price.

Happy Mothers Day!!

Happy Mothers Day to my mom!
8 kids
18 grandkids
1 great grandchild

Happy Mothers day to my sister!
4 daughters

Happy Mothers day to my sisters-in-law!
Maribel (3)/ Brenda (2)/ Lota (4+1) / Agnes(2) / Ernalyn (2)

Happy Mothers Day to my niece Rhona!(Lota's daughter)
* her baby Hannah is first great-grand-child
to my mommy *

Happy Mothers Day to all my friends, cousins, aunts,
co-workers ..... ALL THE MOMMY'S OF THE WORLD!!

YOGA, PILATES, AND BALLS

My body is in pain.

For the past couple of days, I've been
working out --> pilates, yoga, etc.

I've been using my newly purchased Yoga
Block, Yoga Mat, Yoga Ball, and Yoga Socks!!

NEED.TO.KEEP.AT.THIS!!!

SCRIPTED TELEVISION

Dear Network Executives,

Please, please, PLEASE, keep QUALITY
programs like CHUCK on TV!!!

Last night, I was laughing and CRYING
while watching Ugly Betty & Greys Anatomy.
The writing GREATLY improved on these
two shows. I was also happy about the
last LOST episode. But all the Past/Future
talk ... I would think something would
go wrong with the "space-time" laws.

Anyways, I really wish there was less
"Reality Programming" and more Scripted
Shows. I still feel very bitter with
ABC cancelling Pushing Daisies!!!

SWINE FLU & KAISER

I had to reschedule an appointment I had with
Kaiser Permanente for Tuesday, and was hoping
for a different date sometime next week or a
couple of days later.

BUT BECAUSE OF THE SWINE FLU, THEY HAD TO WAIT
FOR MONTH TO RESCHEDULE. THEY SAID IT WAS BETTER
THIS WAY, BECAUSE I WOULDN'T WANT TO BE IN THE
CLINIC WITH ALL THE SICK PEOPLE.

So I was wondering, what difference it would
have made if my physical was still on Tuesday!!
I would have still been around sick people.

But I guess it was better that way. To cancel
my appointment and wait for a month for some
of the "cases" to lessen.

MOVIE WEDNESDAY: Ghost's Of Girlfriends Past

HAPPY SWEET 16TH JASMINE ~

My god-daughter/niece just turned 16 today!!

I just can't believe how much time flies!!

I seem to think of all my nieces and nephews
as children still ~ the little 2, 4, 6 year
olds that just ask alot of questions and say
the funniest things!!

Now everyone is taller than me!! Well...except
Xavier, Matthew, Nathan, and Mia ~ they are now
the real "little kids" in the family.

AND HAPPY CINCO dE MAYO to everyone too!!

MAY IS SWEET

This whole month is full of birthdays
and holidays.

Happy Bday Mel & Matthew today!!

I'm going to go on cake and card overload.

Mothers day is coming up, and i need to make
sure all my cards get sent out in time. All
my international cards have already been
sent & received!!!

Hopefully I don't get bad news from my dentist.
These next couple of days is going to be full
of cake & ice cream & sweets!!

YIKES!

Missed Mass

I missed mass today!!!

So much for being good about going to Sunday
Mass. It's soo hard to get up after how many
hours of sleep.

I was on a roll with the writing though. Maybe
once the manuscript is done, I'll write a
"thank you" to God, for forgiving me and for
helping me overcome the writers block i've been
having for days.

at least i did my rosary ~

Sweet Tooth

i've been craving for sweets for awhile.

but after my last dental appointment, I might
need to cut down on chocolate until the next
appointment which is the 12th of the month.
my dentist already said ... you're wisdom
tooth might need to be pulled out!!

anyways ... after not having hot chocolate for
lent ... and drinking coffee instead ... my
hot cocoa cravyings have disappeared and now
i only want to have COFFEE!!

BUT I MISSED COCOA ~ AND ONLY FEEL LIKE MAKING
HOT COCOA ... JUST FOR THE "IDEA" OF HAVING
THE DRINK.

now ... only coffee picks me up in the morning!

MAY IS SWEET

It's a new month!! New topic too!!

April was a "bad" month for me ... I lagged
big time! So hopefully May will be much better.

And the topic is SWEET ~ so I'm sure I could
probably write about the theme in a daily basis.

wish me luck!!