Unconcious Mutterings

Week 99-A

Lunanina says and I say...

1. holiday:: Christmas
   
2. fault:: earthquake
   
3. beep:: message
   
4. bubble:: gum
   
5. needle:: shots
   
6. fare:: bus
   
7. treat:: trick or
   
8. express:: mail
   
9. webcam:: smile
   
10. capital:: DC
    

Merry Christmas

This post is a day late, but Merry Christmas to everyone! I hope everyone had a good holiday. For me it was a little different. I had to work on Christmas Eve then went home and watched the mass from the Vatican. I was pretty emotional since this is the first Christmas not with my mom. But thanks to my surrogate families in Texas it was all good.

Today, I am going to be running around, getting last minute stuff done for Greenland. Two more days and I'm outta here! Keep checking back for more exciting stuff.

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 99

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Perfect Gift:: Friends
   
2. Santa:: Claus
   
3. Lucy:: Charlie Brown
   
4. Buckets:: Bozo
   
5. Recital:: Piano
   
6. Stamp:: Approval
   
7. Teacher:: Apple
   
8. Matchbox:: 20
   
9. Spit:: Fire
   
10. Feeling:: Caring
    

One Crazy Week...

That's all I have to say. I can't wait until Greenland. Just to be away from the craziness that is Dallas. Hey peeps, guys and girls CAN be friends and NOT have sex...yes really!

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 98

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Plot:: CSI
   
2. Farce:: Fake
   
3. Unexpected:: Surprise
   
4. Siren:: Police Car
   
5. Ben:: Franklin
   
6. Freshman:: High School
   
7. Quicksand:: Sinking
   
8. 24 hours:: Day
   
9. Spunky:: Lively
   
10. Vicious:: Pitbull
    

A special Thank You!

To my family and friends (who are also like family):

I just want to THANK each and every one of you for your continuous love and support. I didn't realize the love until this week. You all make me smile, laugh, cry, love, share, care, stress, think, breathe! Without you I couldn't be the person that I am. You each influence my life whether you know it or not.

Mom, Marilou, Galveston Encarnacions, Appeddus, Friendswood Encarnacions, Marcos Family, Ramirez family, Roque Family, Gino's and the family in the Philippines, Bernadas Family, Blitstein Family, and the Rosen Family. The old schoolers: Joanne, Diana, Candy, Kathy, Leslie, Danyetta, Tracy, Norway, Victor, Alex, Luis, Sam, Mindy and any other U of I alum. My wakingNorman family: Troy, Nick, Mike, John, Wes, Pete, Beth, MA, Billy, Jackie, NaMicha, Carly, Tom, Bob, Ernie, Pat, Cher, and all the wN fans. Team Chum and then some: Glenda, Gweena and Gareth, Julie, Mike X 2, Goku, Dani and Sean, Jim and Dawn, Sean, Chris, Shooo, Sharky's, NDC and L&W peeps. My UDSE fam: Group G, Sherry, Junior, Gus, London, Christina, Sudd, Randy, Dr.Wysong, and the TSG guys. My Kirby's family: Mels, Chris, Ashley, Amber, Jack, Jess, Jason, George, Reade, Tony, Andy, Ken, Amanda, Miriana, Tim, Candice, Lori, Ellen, Rick, Luis, Mauricio, Mason and his cooks. I THANK and LOVE YOU ALL!

Sorry if I forgot you, but know that I DO LOVE YOU!

This weekend...

So my mom's visit wasn't too bad. She's my mom and I love her, but she's still a mom. I am so glad she got to come down for my graduation (yes, I graduated Friday!). She also got to meet my friends down here and I couldn't have asked for anything more. She loves everyone and everyone loves her. We had dinner with some of the band people and she had a good time. I love my friends and my mom of course!

Here's an update on the past couple of days...

Wednesday - Mom arrives. Had a couple of drinks before picking her up. Went out with a friend later that night and didn't get home til 3:30. Let's just say it was an interesting night. I get home and my mom starts getting mad at me. Oh well, I was able to get up the next morning, no problem.

Thursday - Intern in the morning and dinner with band people. Mmmmm...Covino's. Wish other people could have come, oh well.

Friday - GRADUATION DAY! Went car shopping early in the day then graduated at night. Got my MBA from the University of Dallas. It was an awesome feeling walking into the gym with all those people cheering. Didn't really feel finished with school until I walked across that stage and was handed my diploma, yes my actual diploma not an empty one with "degree to be delivered" in it. It was a pretty quick ceremony. There were 126 graduates that walked. The keynote speaker was a little boring, but we got through it. Dr.Clark ran through the names. It only took 1 1/2 hours. The guys played at dJango's and I took my mom to see them. When I got there people congratulated me on my graduation and some were actually upset because I didn't tell them about the ceremony. Didn't realize how many people actually wanted to go to my ceremony to cheer me on. I would have invited everyone, mostly the band guys, but they had to be at their gig and I wasn't sure how long the ceremony would have lasted. But I truly appreciate the love my friends give me. I think my mom enjoyed herself except for the smoke. The guys put on a hell of a performance. She got to meet the rest of the band guys she didn't get to meet Thursday night. That was FUN!

Saturday - Got my 04 Xterra! Then went to dinner at Kirby's. Thanks Mel for the hook-up! Here's a pic of the new car. I'll get a pic of my actual car soon and post it on here.


Sunday - Mom left early. I love that woman and admire her for the love that she continuously gives me despite my irresponsibility with money. She has so much strength that is undescribable. She took an early flight because my aunt kept calling about Uncle Art. I hope everything is okay.

That has been my weekend so far. Every day/night we've gone out to eat. Tonight...Maggiano's. Then, no more eating out!

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 97

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Delightful:: Pleasant
   
2. Impact:: Sudden
   
3. Consolation:: Second
   
4. Donation:: Operation Jingle Rock (email me to find out more)
   
5. Blue moon:: New Edition
   
6. Grinner:: Smiler
   
7. Smoker:: Troy, Jackie, Mikey, Glenda, Gwenna, Julie, etc...
   
8. Muse:: Inspire
   
9. Tweet:: Bird
   
10. Guitar:: Acoustic
    

T minus 5 hours

My mom will be here in 5 hours. My apartment smells like Pine Sol and I'm doing final laundry stuff. Spent all day Monday cleaning the apartment and I put up my little Christmas tree. Yesterday, not having to do with cleaning, but just a busy day...I drove from pretty much the farthest point North to the farthest point South as I had to take Troy and John around. We did passport stuff then went over to record some music. It's cool hanging with my boys. Watched Gangs of New York, sorry but I didn't enjoy it too much. It was just toooooo long. At one point I thought it was over and it just kept going. Had I been prepared, I would have probably enjoyed it more. Anyway, I need to put the clothes in the dryer. More later.

Blame it on the Rain

I LOVE rain, but not when I need to get shit done! I need to wash some linens, maybe I should just lay them outside? ARGH!

Weekend Wrap-up

Nothing too exciting this weekend. It's weird when we don't have a show, but very chill and relaxing. I caught a cold from Thanksgiving. I think it may have had to do with waking up and being outside so early, then after dinner doing the campfire thing, both in cold weather. I should have been better dressed for the campfire. Oh well, Tylenol Cold, Advil, and Claritin (because at work my eyes were a little itchy and the weather wasn't too bad Friday) have been in my system the past couple of days.

I had dinner with the DuPre' family. They are an awesome family and GREAT cooks! They are so much fun to be around. I'm so glad that I was able to be a part of their family. I'd have to thank Troy again for asking me to be a part of the band staff. I've made wonderful friends through it.

Friday night I got to hang with three of my favorite people...John, Wes and NaMicha. It was a very chill night. Headed out to their neck of the woods and we went out to Greenville Ave. Went to the Pony Keg, dead, but I like chill bars. Would have gone to lower Greenville, but we couldn't find parking. After we went to an Asian food place that is open til 3am! I think the name is Nanding/Nandina, something like that. It's afilliated with River Spice...yum....Shrimp Tempura Rolls at 1:30am! All in all, we just hung out and it was fun.

Also, my friend Glenda is back from England. She made Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday night so I went by there after work. I'm all about still eating Thanksgiving food after Thursday since I don't have "leftovers". Give me stuffing and baked Mac and Cheese anyday!

Booty calls...don't get them often, but you gotta love 'em!

Mom comes in three days so I need to get cleaning. Then I can put up my Christmas three. Can you feel the holiday season?

Cleaning out my Closet

Cleaning out my closet is a chore. I have soooooo much clothes I don't know what to do with. I made three piles, one for goodwill, one for the Philippines and one for a local women's shelter. The one for the women's shelter has been put on hold so my mom can go through and pick out stuff for her, my aunt, and the Philippines. I just want to get everything out of here! Now, time to clean the bathroom and kitchen...wish me luck!

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 96

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Limited time only:: Infomercials
   
2. Voluptuous:: Me....just kidding
   
3. Nutritionist:: Health Nut
   
4. Belt:: Bible
   
5. Star crossed:: Lovers
   
6. Snakeskin:: Boots
   
7. Athlete’s foot:: Tanactin (?)
   
8. Boom:: Big
   
9. Freezer:: Burn
   
10. Store hours:: 10-9
    

Happy Thanksgiving!

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. If you go holiday shopping today, please be patient and have fun. As for me, I am cleaning. 5 more days til my mom comes, which means 5 more days to finish cleaning. ARGH!

Did you know?

I got this forward from my cousin and thought it was pretty cool. Of course, it's one of those chain letter things, but the meaning is what's important. To all my friends:

Did you know ???

Did you know that when you envy someone, it's because you really like that person?

Did you know that those who appear to be very strong in heart, are real weak and most succeptible?

Did you know that those who spend their time protecting others are the ones that really need some one to protect them?

Did you know that the three most difficult things to say are :
"I Love You" "Sorry" and "Help Me"
The people who say these are actually in need of them or really feel them, and are the ones you really need to treasure, because they have said them.

Did you know that people who occupy themselves by keeping others company or helping others are the ones that actually need your company and help?

Did you know that those who dress in red are more confident in themselves?

Did you know that those who dress in yellow are those that enjoy their beauty?

Did you know that those who dress in black, are those who want to be unnoticed and need your help and understanding?

Did you know that when you help someone, the help is returned in two folds?

Did you know that those who need more of you are those that don't mention it to you?

Did you know that it's easier to say what you feel in writing than saying it to someone in the face? But did you know that it has more value when you say it to their face?

Did you know that what is most difficult for you to say or do is much more valuable than anything that is valuable that you can buy with money?

Did you know that if you ask for something in faith, your wishes are granted?

Did you know that you can make your dreams come true, like falling in love, becoming rich, staying healthy, if you ask for it by faith, and if you really knew, you'd be surprised by what you could do.

But don't believe everything I tell you, until you try it for yourself , if you know someone that is in need of something that I mentioned, and you know that you can help, you'll see that it will be returned in two-fold.

DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU COULD ALWAYS COUNT ON ME???... AT THE MOMENT, TIME AND PLACE THAT YOU NEED ME, CALL ME, I WILL BE THERE WITH YOU!!!!!

"One day, we will change the world...or we are already changing it " THE BALL IS NOW IN YOUR COURT... If the world were to end in 24 hours, all the phone lines, chat rooms and e-mails will be saturated from people sending messages to others, saying: "I regret having made you feel bad", "Pardon me", "I love you", "I hold you in high esteem", take good care of yourself" and sometimes "I have always loved you, only I never told you".

Today, the ball of FRIENDSHIP is in your court, send this to those who truly are your friends (including me if I am one). Also, do not feel bad if no one sends this back to you in the end, you'll find out that you'll get to keep the ball for other people want more...

Catch Up

So much to write but so little time. Really quick though....

Happy Birthday to Beth and Jackie! You ladies are awesome. I love you both!

Need to get my oil changed. I was going to go to the dealer, but I'm just going to hop across to the Jiffy Lube.

Need to get Passport stuff done. ARGH!

One room in my apartment is Clean, except.....NO VACUUM!!! I haven't gotten it back from Glenda. Anyway, I threw ALOT of stuff away. Time to go through clothes for resale. That's a chore in itself.

Days til mom comes: 10...ahhhhh!!!

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 94

Lunanina Says and I Say...

1. Reconnect:: Friendships
   
2. Gearshiift:: Mountain Bike
   
3. Mania:: Beatles
   
4. Manhattan:: Joanne
   
5. First date:: What's that?
   
6. District:: Craig T. Nelson
   
7. Yearbook:: High School
   
8. Breakup:: New Life
   
9. Episode:: I, II, III, Star Wars
   
10. Costume:: Halloween
    

Sorry Everybody

A friend sent me this link. This site is to prove that 49% of the US is not dumb and we apologize to the world for the 52% that is.

http://www.sorryeverybody.com/

BlogExplosion

Thanks to Yano and her AWESOME blog, I am now a member of BlogExplosion. Hope that drives traffic, not that I need attention or anything.

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 93

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Childhood:: Innocence
   
2. Ransom:: Mel Gibson
   
3. Melissa:: C or R
   
4. Trust me:: Trouble
   
5. Report:: Card
   
6. Give up:: Surrender
   
7. Nightgown:: Pajamas
   
8. Smokes:: Lights
   
9. Cookies & cream:: Ice Cream
   
10. Gameshow:: Jeopardy