tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47519888637339237422024-03-14T04:46:26.554-04:00Such life in the tropics...sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803905890106683284noreply@blogger.comBlogger1040125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4751988863733923742.post-27601669050111311502013-05-28T11:10:00.001-04:002013-05-28T11:11:10.390-04:00Never Can Say Goodbye<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Well, after much soul searching and deliberation I've decided to officially call it quits on my lil' blog.<br />
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Now, why you might ask?<br />
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Well, the main reason is that I have been promoted to Manager at work and like my father said to me once: <b><i>"There are 3 things that never come back; time, words and opportunities"</i></b>, so after some thought I think this is the right time to take this very good opportunity.<br />
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After working for this company for more than 6 years, I feel ready to take on this new position, but not without forgetting that <i><b>"a job worth doing, is worth doing it right"</b></i>, so my days are now filled with much more responsibilities that need my full and complete attention, specially because I love where I work, the people I work with and the challenges that come with it.<br />
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But, I will not erase my blog, mainly because I want to give myself the opportunity to come back and read about the past (almost) 4 years of blogging and also because you never know what could happen in the future... right?<br />
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Perhaps if I do ever come back, you guys might still be here or not, but meanwhile if you feel like staying in touch with me please do so by <a href="mailto:mariasolha@yahoo.com" target="_blank">email</a> or even add me as a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mariasolha" target="_blank">facebook friend</a>, and if you guys ever in the vicinity of the Cayman Islands, do not hesitate to drop me a line so we can meet in person, cheers!<br />
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So, I guess this is it, a sort of goodbye to whoever is out there, still coming by, reading and enjoying taking a peak....<br />
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But I can't really leave without giving Thanks to all my reader through this past 4 years, loved getting your comments and interacting with you guys, my life is better since I am found you guys to be such a great audience and friends....<br />
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Adios amigos, be well and God Bless!!!</div>
sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803905890106683284noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4751988863733923742.post-2931716808342338852013-05-07T11:15:00.001-04:002013-05-07T11:15:10.842-04:00Pause and take a breath!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
At a time when life is some times confusing, when opportunities don't come to us so easy, here I am today writing another post but considering finishing my blog adventure for good.<br />
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Yesterday before falling sleep I mentioned it to my hubby and his reply was "I heard that before!", but this time, for me it feels as if it's the right time to perhaps considering it for good.<br />
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Part of my heart is still here and still wants to continue writing and sharing about my life, but part of it is saying that life is giving me chances that need my full and complete attention so perhaps stepping away is the adult, responsible thing to do.<br />
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So, for now, I am going to go on a very needed hiatus to do some soul searching and making a final decision, perhaps once I take on this new opportunities... hopefully I will be able to find the needed inspiration and time to dedicate to this space again, perhaps not.<br />
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Regardless of my decision, I have to say that every single minute spent here's been well worth it, specially because of this space has giving me the opportunity to meet some amazing people as well as to share the world of so many amazing bloggers out there.<br />
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So, until then... Be good and stay classy!!! </div>
sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803905890106683284noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4751988863733923742.post-22171363119488198692013-05-03T10:25:00.000-04:002013-05-03T10:47:36.505-04:00Friday Letters<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Dear week: you flew by so fast I can't hardly contain my happiness when I think about tomorrow waking up to Saturday.<br />
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Dear Hubs: Thank you for yet another year of happiness together and for making my day yesterday a very special one, Happy Anniversary, again! Oh, and also thanks to the wonderful gift/upgrade on my phone, you rock and I love you!<br />
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Dear Samsung Galaxy S3: Welcome to my life, I needed a replacement for my S2 which was great but being that it was almost 2 years old, this was a very much needed upgrade, thanks to hubby!<br />
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Dear weekend: This is how I see you in my near future...<br />
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Dear Iron Man 3: I really enjoyed you last night, even though it was my very first midnight premier I was able to handle it well as you were very much action packed.<br />
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Dear Robert Downey Jr: man you are hot!... and specially when you play the role of Tony Stark "philanthropist, millionaire, ladies man", if only... LOL! (kidding hubs- you are my only one!).<br />
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Dear readers; have a wonderful weekend, hope you get to spend it how you want it, with whoever you want it, and doing what you want! But if that's not possible, there's always the option of just "chillin" like me...<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Fours years ago (to the day) we were getting ready to take a big step in our lives, to make our already happy life together official and to say our "I Do's", promises to love, keep each other company in good and not so good times.</span></div>
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Well, so far so good, we have a really good life together and for me the best part is to know I have somebody by my side that is not only an honorable, trustworthy man, but that is also willing to be silly and play along with me even in my worst of moods, one that "thinks" he can carry a tune and make me laugh with his serenades and specially one that is beautiful inside and out!<br />
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I am firm believer that "All we need is love" but also as you know (because I've said it to you before) love is not necessary the answer to all of our problems as we also need trust, faith, empathy, compassion and even responsibility to find answers to situation that life can bring us, thank you for being at my side to find all those answers and even raise the questions when needed!<br />
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So, here's to another 4 thousand years together, still loving each other, cherishing our time together, being silly, having to encounter life's problem head on while holding hands.<br />
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Every day but specially today, I am incredibly thankful to God for bringing you into my life and for Him to have given us the opportunity to see each other in the eyes and liking what we saw.<br />
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May God always keeps you safe and our life filled with the love and friendship that we've shared from the very first day!<br />
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So stay tune, it's not even half a century but I am already looking forward to loving you many more years!<br />
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sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803905890106683284noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4751988863733923742.post-17469342797607057592013-05-01T10:57:00.004-04:002013-05-01T10:57:50.115-04:00a night of BIG winners<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Last night we attended the prize giving for the Cayman Islands International Fishing Tournament and it was a great event, here are some pics of the night.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Frank Thompson the president of the CI Anglin Club</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our sponsor table (the "hubs" with my bosses)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me and the "hubs"</td></tr>
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And for the BIG winners of the night, $60 thousand dollars for four days of finish, not bad, eh?<br />
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Proud to say that 3 member of that team are fellow Costaricans, yey!<br />
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And that was it for the night... Lots of more pics, if you feel like checking them out, please visit <a href="http://stingrayimages.smugmug.com/Cayman-Islands-Angling-Club/International-2013/Prize-Giving-2013/29191051_FvbWnt#!i=2486996606&k=rLhxFRM" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Happy Hump day and May 1st!</div>
sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803905890106683284noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4751988863733923742.post-9954437190804447712013-04-30T10:11:00.001-04:002013-04-30T10:11:40.797-04:0010 on Tuesday: May is coming<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Being that we are closing the month of April to welcome the month of May, I decided to do a version of 10 on Tuesday about the 10 things I am excited about this coming May.</div>
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Our 4th wedding anniversary this coming Thursday May 2nd. I can hardly believe it's been that many years already. </div>
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Every year for our anniversary we try to do something that none of us have done before. First year we went on an Helicopter tour around the island, second year we went for dinner to the Ritz Carlton and last year we spend two nights at a beach condo on the other side of the island....</div>
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This year I am so looking forward to go to the movies with my two favorite men, my hubby and Robert Downey Jr, as we are going to catch the Island premier of Iron Man 3 on our Anniversary night at 12 midnight, it's an invitation only special screening that I won tickets for via a radio station. </div>
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There are some pretty big changes coming up at work, hopefully those would mean good things for me as well as the company, cannot give too many details yet, but hopefully soon I will! So stay tuned...<br />
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If you've read my blog for a while, you would know I love visitors and having family around. Well, on May 11th my Sister in Law and his new husband are coming to visit, they will be here for a week and although I am not so sure I will be able to take a lot of time off, it's going to be nice to spend evenings with them and hopefully squeeze in a visit to see the stingrays, can't wait!<br />
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Even with a new pool coming up, believe or not, I am also looking forward to some spring showers, we really need to rain and our plants and specially our two Ponciana trees in the back will really appreciate them!<br />
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I sent my brother and SIL a package a couple of weeks ago, well I am so looking forward for them to get is and see if they like it... can't wait!<br />
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I am also looking forward to my next giveaway will be all about summer, although I am not sure if I will be able to have it by May I hope to.<br />
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Well, other than this, I am looking forward to a good, productive month of May, filled with great time and sharing with my readers as well as enjoy all the great blogs out there... So Happy end of April and here's to the best month of May yet!!!</div>
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sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803905890106683284noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4751988863733923742.post-86934133665491014392013-04-29T10:53:00.000-04:002013-04-29T10:53:50.274-04:00Good things do end...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
"All good things come to an end" they say, now the weekend is over and I feel as if it wasn't long enough to get the proper rest I wanted and needed... But overall it was a fun time.<br />
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Friday we went out to celebrate a friend's birthday and she went all the way hiring even an limo to drive us around.<br />
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She specifically requested that we all wear dresses and she even provided tiaras... Oh well, what can I say, girls just wanna have fun, right? We went to places I've never been to and perhaps never will go back, but it was a nice time and I am specially happy that she had a good night!<br />
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Saturday we went out to dinner with some friends and we had a really nice time...<br />
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On other not so good news, one of our 7 cats (Albie) is been missing since last Thursday and as days go by I am afraid she is not coming back...<br />
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This makes me very sad and I don't even want to wonder what could have happened to her, because of all the possible scenarios some are not good.<br />
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So right now all I can do is focus on the love, care, shelter and food that we were able to give her while she lived with us... All she ever gave us was love and tenderness so for that she will always remain in my heart.<br />
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This is probably the last video I have of her and it was taken about a week and a half ago... I miss her and when she used to get on two legs for me to reach her little head to pet her.<br />
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sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803905890106683284noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4751988863733923742.post-46751810344549700342013-04-26T10:36:00.001-04:002013-04-26T10:36:37.388-04:00Friday Letters<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Dear Friday: what's up with your weather today, woke up to a very windy and rainy morning, hopefully the weather improves through the day and specially tonight as I have a girlfriend's party celebration to attend!<br />
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Dear first Pool we've owned: Yesterday was the beginning of your demise and now you are lying there just about ready to be put down and sent to the dump. You've been great and have given many refreshing hours of entertainment, and now you will be replaced!<br />
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Dear You Tube: I don't know where or how my life would be without you, specially when I find hilarious a<strike>nd useless</strike> videos like the following one.</div>
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Dear cat in the previous video: You are totally rocking that "Rumba" vaccum, love how you just sit there in your Shark suit and be... perhaps it's because you are just in shock that somebody made you wear that suit, LOL!<br />
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Dear Ditto: At this point we are not sure if you are seriously ill or just trying to get away with shitting on our porches, but you have got to stop, tomorrow is your next vet appointment and hopefully we will be able to get this issue resolved and you stop pooping on our porch.<br />
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Dear Ortaheel sandals; you totally rock and are so comfortable without entirely sacrificing the good looks. The fact that I have a bulge disk on my back makes me not wanna wear just any kind of shoes, specially every day at work when I have to be on my feet a lot... so thank you from the bottom of my feet, LOL!<br />
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Dear 2nd Dad Manrique: Happy Birthday to you... I love you and look up to you so much, you have been beyond a father figure in my life since I can remember, besides you are my Godfather, my friend, my teacher and my mentor... Wish you a wonderful day today and every day for the rest of your life, may God continue to bless you and us with your presence for many years!!!<br />
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Dear readers: As we fast approach the closing of April, may you enjoy the last weekend of this month, and remember to enjoy every minute of it!</div>
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sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803905890106683284noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4751988863733923742.post-41241368627739061422013-04-25T10:19:00.001-04:002013-04-25T10:21:10.478-04:00Random Thursday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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When it comes to splurging I guess it's pretty much genetically impossible for women to not do this every now and then, right?<br />
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And although I don't really consider myself a "big splurg-er" <strike>mainly because we don't have many options on this little island</strike> I do every now and then give it a go!<br />
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Lately I've seem to be very much into nail polish...<br />
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It's just that every time I see a cool color, I kinda have to have it, I mean there are so, so, so many colors out there nowadays, how could I not get them, right? Even if I am not into super well manicured nails, it's better to at least have to option to get them done if I feel like it, right?<br />
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I remember when I was a little girl, my Grandmother will always, I mean always will have her nails done, but back then the only colors around where pretty much, red and darker shades of red and perhaps silvery white for the tip or the design...<br />
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But nowadays, you can find pretty much any color imaginable to men kind, and I love it... So yeah, I tend to splurge on that.<br />
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Another think I feel that I am a big splurg-er is Gifts for family and friend... I seriously LOVE to give and whenever I am going away to visit family I tend to buy one too many gifts for people, to the point that my luggage is overweight even before I take the trip or even before I put my clothes in!<br />
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To give you an example, exactly 3 years ago to the day, my Mom turn 60 years old, I bought her 60 presents (you can read about it <a href="http://suchlifeinthetropics.blogspot.com/2010/03/60-for-60.html" target="_blank">here</a>), one for every year of her life....<br />
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It took me about 4 months to gather them all, most were small little token and other a bit bigger ones...<br />
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When I traveled to see her, I took a whole bag full of of the gifts (already packed) on the plane and because each gift was already packed I had to make a list with photos of every times so things would go smooth on security... it all made it and Mom loved everything I gave her (read about it <a href="http://suchlifeinthetropics.blogspot.com/2010/03/60-for-60.html" target="_blank">here</a>).<br />
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And I think that is it... Well, perhaps I also like dresses, shoes, I was once into scarves, but c'mon I live in a Caribbean Island where the average temperature is probably 80 degrees, LOL!<br />
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So, that's it for my Splurge items (I guess!)....<br />
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On a different note, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMI, I love you with all my heart and you are a living Angel in my life!!!<br />
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Happy Thursday to all :)<br />
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sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803905890106683284noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4751988863733923742.post-64702450821235587362013-04-24T11:45:00.002-04:002013-04-24T11:45:27.741-04:00Let the fishing begin...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Last night I volunteered at the <a href="http://www.fishcayman.com/home.html" target="_blank">Cayman Islands International Fishing Tournament</a> Sign Up Party.<br />
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The party was held at the beautiful <a href="http://www.barcadere.com/Events/the-cayman-islands-international-fishing-tournament-2013-april-25-28" target="_blank">Barcadere Marina - George Town Yacht Club</a> from 6pm to 9pm. Initially I had plans to stay just for a bit but it was so busy that I ended up staying the whole time and didn't get home until 9:45pm.<br />
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There was a beautiful yacht called "Viva Mas" (which means "Live More") parked right in front of the club house.<br />
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It's a beauty, isn't it? It's got 5 rooms, yacuzzi and all... If you feel like drooling even more check out the slide show of the yacht on this link<a href="http://www.fraseryachts.com/Charter/charter_gallery.aspx?YachtID=Y9816_FL" target="_blank"> here</a>.<br />
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Well, nothing much to post about today, it's Wednesday so we are getting closer to the weekend!!!<br />
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Happy Hump Day!</div>
sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803905890106683284noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4751988863733923742.post-36279407268408139172013-04-23T10:51:00.000-04:002013-04-23T10:53:17.603-04:0010 on tuesday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Let's get to it, shall we?<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">1.</span> I posted this on Facebook yesterday:<br />
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<b><i>What's up with the people that every time they ask you a question after you answer they say, "really"?... No, not really, everything I say is a joke or a lie!</i></b><br />
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Guess what people commented:<br />
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Really?<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">2. </span>This image makes me happy... in fact if I am ever depressed I think I might print it and put it in my room.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>3.</b></span> This is my latest crochet amigurumi, an Octopus that was requested by my 2nd Dad Manrique, his birthday is this coming April 26th and my Mom's on April 25th...<br />
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I already sent them their gifts so the Octopus is going to have to wait until the next time we meet (hopefully August).<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>4.</b></span> Our dog Ditto is been very sick lately, we are not sure if he has a pinch nerve in his back so he has trouble sitting/laying down, so we started him on this treatment that has upset his stomach really bad and it's been pooping blood and vomiting... We discontinued that treatment and started him on another plus a rice diet to see if he gets better... Please keep him in your prayers, he is old an he need all the good vibes he could get, thanks!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">5.</span></b> My boss (our store Manager) has officially resigned, so as of May 10th we are no longer working with her, I wish her all the luck in her future and specially with her family business (main reason why she is leaving), but for now it looks like we are going to be in "limbo" for a while as we don't know who will take over... We shall see what life brings!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">6.</span></b> Saw this thing on Pinterest the other day, not sure if it's true but since I am starting to look for ticket deals for our vacation on August, I thought it might come in handy...<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>7.</b></span> I took this photo a while ago, can you tell what it is?<br />
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It's a Mango tree flower from a tree on our back yard, I took the photo from our deck in the second floor... Doesn't it look like a snowflake?!?!? I think so...<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>8.</b></span> In case you wanted to know, no, I am not into Game of Thrones tv series, I once tried watching it but it is way to aggressive and since some horses got pretty badly hurt on what I think was the second episode, it just didn't do it for me....<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>9.</b></span> But, Dexter, that is another story... Yeah I know it's a bloody series (very bloody indeed), but after the first season I was hooked... Can't wait until the next season starts!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">10.</span></b> Dunno if this is real, but I think it's a great ideal, to become a tree after your life is done, then in your branches birds can rest and bugs can eat parts of you to survive, sounds nice!<br />
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sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803905890106683284noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4751988863733923742.post-62178497577299884582013-04-22T10:43:00.001-04:002013-04-22T10:43:15.538-04:00Home is where the heart is...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Now, the question at this point should be: What can you do for Planet Earth? and definitely NOT the other way around, as we are already abusing and misusing so much of this wonderful dear planet of ours.<br />
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I am happy to report that yesterday we did the extra effort and help out our little piece of "earth" by cleaning a little bit of this tiny island... Unfortunately one day cleaning is just not enough as there is so much more that needs to be done.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.guyharvey.com/our-mission/" target="_blank">Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation</a> organized a cleaning day to honor Mother Earth on Earth Day and although we only had 10 volunteers we managed to clean some of the mangroves near the North Sound. Our efforts were great as we collected about 20 bag of 40 gallons each plus other big garbage (like pieces of boats and even a big oil drum.<br />
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Trash pick up!<br />
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We had two boat, one for passengers and one for all the trash...<br />
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My hubby helped out on a Kayak and did a great job! - Thanks babe!<br />
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Now, what have you done for your earth lately? Even if it's smaller effort we have to keep on trying to give back to this wonderful home of ours... But one day is not enough, so let's practice what we preach!<br />
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Dear Friday: As we come to the closing of yet one more week of the year I have to say I am very happy you always come around and bring Saturday and Sunday along for the ride!<br />
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Dear Humanity: What is wrong with our species? Starting with the Boston tragedy and pretty much every other news on tv, internet and radio, so many conflicts, so many people suffering and all of it for the wrong reasons, we need to do something SOON, wake up and realize what really matters and what doesn't and although we ask God for help, it has to start with us and our own actions towards ourselves and others.</div>
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Dear Husband: If you feel like granting me a wish anytime soon, it could be anything in the lines of these...</div>
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Dear Earth Day: You are just around the corner (April 22nd), so this weekend we need to make sure and do a bigger effort to show you love and care. </div>
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It doesn't matter what you do, even something as small as carrying a small grocery bag and filling it up with garbage, or perhaps turning off the a/c for the weekend and opening your windows instead, or even maybe taking your car for inspection? </div>
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Dear hands: prepare yourself for yet another batch of amigurumi creations, I am currently working on an octopus, then I have a cat and perhaps another octopus (if the first one comes out nice) already lined up afterwards.<br />
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Dear facebook friends: PLEASE STOP sharing and putting on your walls photos of abused, killed or tortured animals, that is just horrible and although it exists I do not want to see it (even in photo), so either you stop or simply I will have to delete you fo-eva'!<br />
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Dear Monsanto and GMO's: you SUCK, how can companies play with people life like this? Genetically Modified Organisms equals poison and it's unbelievable the amount of companies that are doing this to us... Check out his depressing list of companies using genetically modified organisms.<br />
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If you are anything like me, then that means you have mostly oily skin, specially nowadays and since I started using sunscreen everyday of my life, then with more reason I have to rely on the following products:</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">First and </span>foremost,<span style="font-family: inherit;"> the Clinique liquid facial soap (in my case for oily skin) it's got to be THE BEST soap for faces eva'! It's mild enough but it leaves my face truly clean and feeling refreshed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Many times I've used other cleanser soaps that if I use toner after it I still find residue of the makeup in my face, but not with the Clinique soap, it leaves nothing but a clean feeling without </span>over-drying<span style="font-family: inherit;"> my skin, it is fabulous!</span></div>
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Other than the liquid facial soap I only have one truly "holy grail" product which is the Estee Lauder Bronzer Goddess...</div>
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What do I like about it? Well, it's matte but it still have a bit of shimmer, you can wear it over foundation or by itself, but mainly it doesn't give you an orange tone so it works with almost any face complexion.</div>
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So, if you've never tried bronzer but would like to venture into the world of color without the sun or perhaps you don't even use blush but still want to add some shade to your face, this is a must have on your makeup list, trust me, you won't be disappointed!</div>
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And last but not least, although it's probably not consider a cosmetic per se, I have to go with plain and simple Vaseline!!!</div>
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I really use this stuff when it comes to cosmetic/beauty related; I use it as a lipstick base as it makes my lips shine more, use it to remove eye makeup and I sometimes mix it with my night moisturizer and it helps clear out blemishes overnight!</div>
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But mostly I use Vaseline as mascara, ever since I used to have an allergy that will make my eyes swollen a lot, somebody recommended Vaseline instead of mascara and I've been using that ever since, it works great! </div>
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Also I've heard that if you apply it to your eyelashes before going to bed, it's supposed to help your eyelashes grown thicker and fuller, still need to try that!</div>
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Well, that's it for me, as you can see I do not use a lot of cosmetics, but this products I will have a hard time living without....</div>
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This is what dinner time looks like around our house, well, perhaps I should say around the outdoor area of our house.<br />
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As some of you know we have 7 rescued/feral cats that live in our property and although some of them are not-so feral anymore, they are quite demanding when it comes to food.... well, who isn't, right?</div>
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Thank Goodness we are able to provide for them with food, shelter and lots of love... After more than a year of having them, I cannot imagine and don't want to imagine our lives without them.</div>
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After the sad event happening in Boston yesterday, I figured it's better to start today's 10 list with a positive message. My heart goes out to all the people affected by this tragedy, this happenings need to STOP!<br />
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I currently own this pair of Maui Jim Sunglasses but they are old and quite scratched...<br />
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According to my co-workers I need to upgrade and go for a major change of style. Our store used to carry the Maui Jim line but decided to drop it, so now we have a few styles on sale... I am consider this ones now, what do you think?<br />
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What do you guys think? Perhaps I should take some photos with both style so you can give me your feedback?!?<br />
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This is what we woke up to this morning, gorgeous colors in the sky, so I had to take a pic!<br />
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Lately we've been sort of obsessed with re-runs of 30 Rock, it's such a fun show I can't get enough of it, specially when Liz Lemon dances!<br />
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This is totally me!<br />
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We are half way into April already, soon we will be in August, just in time for my next vacation, yey!<br />
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Just like that, in an instant it's Monday again and the weekend is just a long lost memory... Oh well, better make the best out of it right?<br />
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For those of you that DO NOT follow me on Instagram, all I have to ask is: What is wrong with you?!? LOL... just kidding!<br />
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And for those that do follow me, thank you and sorry for the repeat photos here, hope you'll enjoy them anyway!<br />
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Happy Monday and week ahead!!!</div>
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Dear "Me": We did it....<br />
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Dear Maxine; you totally get me, LOL!<br />
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Dear Maya Tulum: After watching this video I can't help but miss living in your premises, the beautiful white sand beach that you rest in, the wonderful people that works there, the massages and even the Yoga Classes.<br />
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For those readers that don't know, I lived in Mexico for about 3 year and worked at the wonderful Maya Tulum Yoga Retreat and Resort, I was the Front Desk Manager and enjoyed my work and life a lot...<br />
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I miss it but wouldn't change my life right now, well, unless I can go back there with hubby and pets included!</div>
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This is a video of the hotel and the property, if you even have a chance to visit, don't hesitate and let me know if you would like some tips about the area!</div>
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Dear Tina Fey: You are awesome, love you as Liz Lemon on 30 Rock and enjoy watching re-runs of the show.</div>
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Dear Sheba: I am sorry your itchiness is coming back and you have to wear the "cone of shame" again, tomorrow we are taking you to the Vet and hopefully we can get you some relief again.</div>
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Dear Weekend: I can hardly wait for you to step into the picture, I want to sleep in, relax and I am even looking forward to a lil' party tomorrow night, yey!</div>
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Dear readers: have yourself a merry lil' weekend, enjoy every minute!</div>
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sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803905890106683284noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4751988863733923742.post-41198379267025950902013-04-11T10:17:00.001-04:002013-04-11T10:17:37.672-04:00Random Thursday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Today I am trying something different and for the first time, I am joining a group of awesome fellow bloggers and from now on I am going to do my best to link up for...<br />
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Every week Em, Lin and Meg choose a random theme to post about, and today being my first day, the theme is...<br />
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Well, that is and easy one to figure it if you have read my blog before... Wanna guess what my #1 addiction is?<br />
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Yes, I am addicted to Coffee... I love the smell, the taste and the fact that it's something you can pretty much find anywhere and it's usually good or decent.<br />
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I take my coffee, black and no sugar, to me that is the best possible way to really enjoy the flavor. Although I do sometimes enjoy a nice Cappuccino with brown sugar and cinnamon on top!<br />
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Now, when it comes to "iced" coffee, that's not something I am very much into, but if it's the only form of coffee available I will surely go for it!<br />
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But my addictions don't stop at coffee... My next addiction (which is not that bad in the grand scheme of things) is no other than Crochet!<br />
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It is by far the best indoor hobby I've ever had and it's such a HUGE part of my life that at this point I cannot imagine not crocheting for the rest of my days.<br />
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Plus it's amazing that with my own two hands I can create such cool things to gift to people and even keep to myself.<br />
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Here are the latest project I've finished...<br />
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And right now I am working on another potholder that I am going to take for a House Warming Party on Saturday...<br />
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Like I said before, "in the grand scheme of things" I think my addictions are not too, too bad, at least I am not addicted to sugary things or anything illegal... right?<br />
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What about you? Have any "addictions" you want to come out clean with, LOL!<br />
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Happy Thursday... Now I am off to check out the rest of the link up for Random Thursday!</div>
sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803905890106683284noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4751988863733923742.post-28236444170525166662013-04-10T10:15:00.001-04:002013-04-10T10:15:11.964-04:00Wisdom Wednesday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Wednesday is here and I think we can all use a little doze of Wisdom to remember what we know deep inside our souls but that we tend to forget because of burdens and situations of daily life...<br />
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Today I have choose the following pieces of Wisdom to light up your day!<br />
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sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803905890106683284noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4751988863733923742.post-53594591546271070872013-04-09T10:00:00.003-04:002013-04-09T10:00:45.676-04:00Photo Competition<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today I am starting my post by asking a favor from all my lovely readers. Yes pretty please, say yes?<br />
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Well, recently I decided to submit three of my photos in a photo competition for the<a href="http://www.artscayman.org/" target="_blank"><b> Cayman National Cultural Foundation</b></a>, so I am participating in two categories<b> <a href="http://www.artscayman.org/cncf-online-photo-competition-2013/adults-18-above/arts-culture/" target="_blank">"Arts & Culture"</a></b> and<b> <a href="http://www.artscayman.org/cncf-online-photo-competition-2013/adults-18-above/nature-wildlife/" target="_blank">"Nature and Wildlife"</a></b>... Plus a Bonus category, the "Color Me Yellow" one sponsor by the Cayman Islands Yellow Pages and that voting takes place on Facebook.<br />
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Here are the photos I have submitted on each category, to vote please click on the link below the photo and once on the website just click on the "star" that appears on the side, Thanks in advance!!!<br />
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<b>Arts & Culture- "Little Pirates"</b><br />
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<b>Nature & Wildlife- "Curious Dove"</b><br />
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And for the "Color Me Yellow" category, here's the photo and link to vote.<br />
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For the "Color Me Yellow" voting, once on Facebook please scroll down and click on page 7 to find my photo.<br />
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Of course if you feel like browsing through the rest of the photo and vote, please do so, I don't expect everything for me, in fact I have already voted for some other nice photos too!!!<br />
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Thanks again and have a wonderful day!!!</div>
sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803905890106683284noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4751988863733923742.post-14031341109182923412013-04-08T11:02:00.001-04:002013-04-08T11:02:26.216-04:00Monday Thoughts<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It's Monday again, I know... scary thought, hey?<br />
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The weekend was a dark and gloomy one, but not necessary because of the weather but because of the fact that my hubby was "under the weather", in bed and with a terrible cold...<br />
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But, that didn't stop me from going to my friend Nora's birthday party, it was a nice even at her condo complex, we had a BBQ in between the pool and a lovely lake they have... Had a good time but it would have been better with my hubby by my side!<br />
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Other than catching up with some crochet projects I didn't do too much... Next Saturday we have a House Warming party at our friend's Helen place so I am making a set of Pot Holders for her...<br />
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Remember these I made a while ago?<br />
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This time I am making them sort of Daisy looking (which is my favorite flower), once I have them finished I will share the photos and perhaps I can start thinking about a giveaway in the lines of this, What do you think, like them?<br />
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Well, this is it for today... But before I finish today's rambling, here's a nice picture I took yesterday.... Looks inviting, right?<br />
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Hope everybody had a nice weekend and a wonderful week ahead!</div>
sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803905890106683284noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4751988863733923742.post-17713229608279104162013-04-05T10:13:00.002-04:002013-04-05T10:13:13.633-04:00Friday Letters<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Dear Left Index Finger:</b> Dunno what's up with you lately but you've been very stiff and really hurting me. Is it because the crochet load is been way too much on you... well, better get on with the program as the weekend is coming up so I feel new project coming our way.<br />
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<b>Dear Pop Quiz Night last night:</b> Although it was a fun night out with friends, all of the questions were very "British" and being that the last time I checked I am NOT British I felt as if I have not clue what they were talking about, LOL!<br />
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<b>Dear Allergic Rhinitis:</b> I've have had enough of you already, please give me back my nose immediately, as I like to be able to breath fully and whenever I want to!<br />
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<b>Dear Polar Bears:</b> You are so freaking cute and adorable, wish you were more "pet friendly" so I can have one of ya' to do this to everyday!!!<br />
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<b>Dear Influenza:</b> Please stay far, far, far, far away from us and specially my hubby as he's been sneezing and his throat is been acting up, plus the weekend is coming up and that surely is his favorite time, so please do not feel welcome and hang around, thanks!<br />
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<b>Dear readers:</b> I am hoping that the new word verification is not too much or a hazard. Thanks to those that recommended me to moderate comments via emails, well although it is an option it kind of defeats the purpose of avoiding spam as I will still receive all the spam messages on my inbox and that will be annoying too.<br />
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<b>Dear April:</b> One weeks of your lovely month is almost done, here's to a great weekend for me, plus all the lovely bloggers and readers out there, <b>HAPPY WEEKEND!!!</b></div>
sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803905890106683284noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4751988863733923742.post-62424819679993314932013-04-04T10:25:00.001-04:002013-04-04T10:25:28.517-04:00Another Day, Another [random] Post<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Yesterday we were invited to have dinner at our friend Chris and Jo's house.<br />
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First we had some delicious beef carpaccio but a very different one than what I've tried before. Our friend Frank first cooks the whole chunk of meat in lemon juice in the oven and then cuts thick pieces of it, adds chopped red onion and capers, yummy, it's all I am going to say about that!<br />
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Then we also had some really delicious salad and pasta, plus some banana foster for dessert... Yes, we were totally spoiled!<br />
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Oh and I almost forgot the refreshments... There were several kinds of wine but I drank a Stag's Leap Merlot that I bought, very good and goes amazing with the carpaccio!<br />
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Tonight I am planning to attend "Quiz Night" with some friends... It should be a fun night, first time we ever try it and the best part is that is all for a VERY good cause! -Wish us luck!<br />
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And since we are sort on the topic of dogs, I saw this the other day and it made me giggle!<br />
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The other day I saw the following thing on facebook and it not only made me realize why I don't like about 60% of the music playing on the radio nowadays, but also made me feel pretty sad about the many really talented people out there that don't have the chance to share their talent with the world because perhaps they don't have the looks or even the right marketing to make it big... so sad :(<br />
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Well, it's almost Friday so the weekend is just around the corner... I've been fighting some allergic rhinitis for a few days now so I am really looking forward to some days off again.<br />
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Happy Thursday!</div>
sunshinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14803905890106683284noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4751988863733923742.post-70029000695402944252013-04-03T11:18:00.001-04:002013-04-03T11:18:34.116-04:00No to GMO's<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Lately I've been reading so much out there about GMO's in so much of the products out in the market that it really upsets me how companies have the nerve to play with people's health and to deceive about the reality of their product.<br />
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For those that don't know what GMO stands for here is is:<br />
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GMO:<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;">A </span><b style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;">genetically modified organism,</b><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;"> is an </span><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organism" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; line-height: 19.1875px; text-decoration: none;" title="Organism"><span style="color: black;">organism</span></a><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;"> whose </span>genetic<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;"> material has been altered using </span><span style="color: black;">genetic engineering</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;"> techniques. Organisms that have been genetically modified include micro-organisms such as bacteria and yeast, insects, plants, fish, and mammals. GMOs are the source of<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">genetically modified foods</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;">, and are also widely used in scientific research and to produce goods other than food.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;">So I guess in other words, products that call for all natural ingredients really are not, so we are basically putting poison in our bodies, yikes!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">There are lots of product like that in the market as I write this, but today I am just going to talk about one good example is...</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">I didn't know that the Olive Oil I currently have in my pantry is actually one of those genetically altered canola plus a mix of other, although if you read the label it clearly states 100% Olive Oil.</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">So, do you know what kind of Olive Oil you have in your pantry?</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">Just some "food for thought"!</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">Have a great Wednesday :)</span></div>
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