Today's photo challenge is about posting a picture of your favorite sport or athlete. Well, I don't think I have a favorite athlete and when it comes to think about a favorite sports there are a few points of view to consider.
When I think of a favorite sport, is it one that I like to watch on tv or live? Or maybe is one that I like to participate on?
I've always liked football (aka soccer) but I've only played in high school and I sucked at it, still it's a sport I really enjoy watching on tv and specially when the World Cup comes every 4 years.
A few years back I learned how to surf and it's an awesome sport, one of the most amazing exercises ever and I believe I was in the best of shape ever when I used to practice it...
But then I've always enjoy watching ice skating and gymnastics, but I have never practice any of the two.
So, for this particular challenge I've decided to post a picture of a sport that I like and that I practice (well, at least used to, when my lower back wasn't in such bad shape), hope to practice more of it in the future... Scuba Diving!!!
Yes, that is me in the picture, taken by my boyfriend back then... now my amazing husband!!!!
Not sure where I first read or hear the following quote, but it sure does make sense to me and I find it very true.
"If you make friends with yourself, you will never be truly alone".
Today's photo challenge is to post a picture of the person who has gotten you through the most and that person could not be other than...
ME!!!
Of course I haven't done this all by myself. First and most important is always been the help of no other than my creator, the one that is with me at all times and in all places, taking me by the hand to live this life as best as I can, God.
There's my family that has always giving me love, support, trust, education and values, they also gave me the faith and confidence to always strike to the best and be myself.
There's also somebody very important to that helps me get through the ups and downs in life, but in this case it's a mutual love and understanding that feeds our body and soul... My amazing husband, love u baby!!!
And last but not least I need to mention my friends, some have come and gone, others are still a big part of my life... specially my blog friends, thank you all for the daily comments or even for just taking a little time of your busy days to read what I have or want to say, you guys rock!
Who's there?
Todd
Todd who?
Todday is Monday again!
On today's challenge I am supposed to post a picture that makes me laugh, well for this I must admit a have a "funny" bone for cat and animal photos, specially those when people put words on them... Dunno why the first pic of the cat wearing a sweater, cracks me up.... LOL
But before you proceed...
love her face and outfit
who needs a roller coaster?
I can totally see my dog Sheba wearing this outfit.... LOL!
cat soup anyone?
LOL!
typical "cattitude"
what do you mean,, I'm adopted?
geek kitty
who brought the cat along????
So, there u have, this are some pictures that make me laugh... hope I got at least a smile out of you!
Well, I've reached my seventh day on the 100 days photo challenge, so far so good because I've not missed a single day, yeah!
Today's challenge is a picture of Me and somebody I be lost without, and that person is not other than my Mom Lorena.
Although my Mom Lorena is not really my birth mother (but my Aunt as she is my father's sister), giving birth to me is about the only thing that she has not done for me, so I would definitely be lost without her.
She is an amazing person, very wise and intuitive, realistic and intelligent, but specially a great Mother, wife, sister and friend to many people...
She knows me like the back of her hand, knows every single one of my moods and ways. Sometimes if I am sad and I call her, with a simple "hello" she knows that there's something going on with me...
But besides the many great attributes she's got, she is also an inspiration to me. Been that she went through breast cancer twice, I am very proud and happy to say that she is a survivor.
Cancer was a very hard and difficult test for her and all of our family members, but being the person that she is, going through it, proved me one more time, that God gives us certain obstacles in life to find more love and gospel in our lives and relationships, although it's never easy to see the blessings in disguise. My blessing out of this situation was to be able to be there for her with full support, love and trust, our bond became even stronger...
So, yes, for this and many more reasons I would be lost without her in my life and although we would all be called to be closer to God one day, I know that everything she is and everything she has teach me would always be a very big part of who I am, I love you Mami!
It's just like the following "adapted" quote....
"It's not the flesh and blood but the heart that makes us Mother and Daughter"
Today's photo challenge is about posting a picture of me and somebody I would like to switch places with, for a day.
After some thinking and realizing that I probably would not like to do that (if I had the opportunity to) at all, my gut reaction tells me that in any case I would really like to switch places with one of my dogs or any other animal.
Otherwise maybe I would like instead of switching with anybody just go back to my past for a day and see if my way of thinking would change the way I see life!
Anyway, the challenge must be taken, action is required so here's my number one choice. If I was to switch place for a day with somebody I would choose... My husband Mark.
Of course if I had the opportunity to do such a thing, it could be good or it could be very bad and dangerous, although being inside my husband's head and see how he thinks might be the only way to affect my actual life in any way and get some benefits out of this one day.
But in any case I have a very nice life, maybe not a perfect one (but who does?) and switching with him would just a way to see the world through a man perspective and see me with his eyes.... Still, I am glad this is just a photo challenge and not an actual one, because being in somebody's life for a day could be very freaky!
Who would you switch life's with for a day???
In another note, today's Sat. Around the World at Amanda & Don's blog, c'mon go check it out, it's fun and you could discover some amazing blogs in the process...
Today I am starting my blog with a prayer for all people in Japan and those that might still be affected by this terrible catastrophe or earthquake/tsunami.
Dear God. Please help all those who's life is being affected by this and any disaster. Please, give strength, love and understanding to those who are devastated by this and others to come. Please, help loved ones and friends who are suffering right now...Help us all to understand this and accept your will. Amen.
In another note, today is day 5 of my photo challenge and one thing is for certain, this is not getting any easier as days go by. Today I am supposed to post a picture of me and the person I've had the best memories with.
Now, when I think of such person I am very tempted to post a picture of me and my wonderful husband, who since I've met has made my life even better than it was before, but again I've only known my husband for 5 years; dated him for 3yrs and now we are getting closer to our 2nd anniversary this coming May.
I have great memories with him and everyday day I look forward to many more years together that I am sure will be full of amazing and the best memories.
Today's person is somebody I call my cousin, my friend, party girl, confident and the closest girl that I can call a sister...
We have been together most of our lives, gone through happy & sad times, worries and joys, and even though we have drifted apart at times, our bond goes beyond ties of blood... She is my cousin Maria Jose.
Maria Jose & Me at her wedding in 2009
Now, she is about 7 months pregnant and I am anxiously waiting for my new nephew/godson to arrive, can't wait to meet him!
Today's photo challenge is about posting a picture of my "favorite missed memory"...
Mmmmm, not sure what that really means? Because the way I interpret it is; if in fact it's a "favorite" memory, why would you miss it, doesn't that mean it's always with you because it's a memory?!?!? I guess it could be a favorite memory of something or somebody you miss???
Anyway, after much consideration I guess I could say I miss my birth Mom and although I don't remember her from the 6 months I actually lived with her, the idea of her falls into the category of a missed memory, right?
Because I mean, I don't remember her, but I do miss the idea of her in my life and from time to time I think about how very different my life would have been if she was still around, maybe I would not be here today, writing this...
Here's a little poem I wrote in her honor.
She might be gone from this terrestrial world
but I know where she is next to God
looking after me every day
and although only a memory on my days,
alive in my heart she remains.
Anybody has any favorite missed memories to share?
Today my photo challenge is about posting a picture of the cast of my favorite show.
Well, for me that's kind of hard because I don't watch much tv, but during times in life I've followed a few shows, most of them are finished at this point, but I can still watch them on the internet or dvd.
So I guess for today's challenge instead of posting just one picture I will post my top 10 shows of all time (in no particular order).
1. Sex and the City; it's a great show, full of romance, fashion, passion, gossip and did I mentioned fashion? This is a very "girlie" show but for grownups, not little girls!
2. The Simpsons, it's been a favorite show of mine for years, it's just so much fun and even after all the time it's been around, I don't think it has ever lost its "mojo"!
3. LOST, this is a great show, first few season were great but then I can of grew tired of it, I think in a way they kind of "lost" it down the road and made way to complicated, by the time it finished I wasn't into it anymore, in fact, I never even watched the last episode...
4. Seinfield, was my favorite show for a while, it's fun, clever and it's not about anything in particular, but just some very particular people living in NY, probably one of the most particular cities in the world!
5. Roswell, I used to LOVE this show, the romance, the mystery of the whole alien stuff... just love it, miss watching it.
6. The X Files; aliens, crime, mystery, good effect, good actors... this was a great show.
7. Friends was a great sit com, great cast and always very fun.
8. Family Guy, it's definitely not for everybody's kind of humor but I got into it because of a co worker of mine and now I'm hooked... I think sometimes the jokes are a bit much, but Oh well, u can take those things personal, right?
9. Saturday Night Live, always good, always a classic, recurring great cast and special appearances.
10. Bones, lately I've really been into this show... I really like it!
So, I guess this would my top 10 of tv shows. I could think of a few more but as you'll notice I'm not very updated as 6 out of those 10 shows I've mention, are already finished... I guess if I watched more tv or had any cable my list would be very different.
"The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart. "
~Elisabeth Foley
Today I am posting a picture with somebody I've been close to for a while.
Roger and me, March 2009
This is my very good friend Roger, I know him since I was 12 years old . We went to the same school but he is 3 years older than me, when I graduated from primary school I went off to high school but I changed schools so I did not see him for a few years.
Years later my cousin run into Roger again (they also used to be classmates in school), so they picked up on their friendship, at the time I used to hang out with my cousin all the time so Roger also became a good friend again.
Roger is a very nice and honest person, as a friend he is a treasure, the kind of person that is always up to help you with anything, he is super easy going and will never judge you for anything, he is the kind of friend that you could call at 2am crying over a guy and he will listen to every single thing you had to say (even if he was half sleep), then the next morning he would remember every single thing you told him before.
Roger was my only close friend that made it to our wedding, he had to do magic to connect with his flights, had an overnight in Miami but made it to the wedding 3 hours before the ceremony.
All I can say is he is an amazing friend, loyal, honest, trustworthy and fun... I am happy to have him as a friend and although we don't live closer, every time I can catch up and talk to him, is as if time does not pass by, he is the same wonderful friend I've always had!!!
Do you have any friends like him? Hope so, cause it's a blessing!
Today is the beginning of the 100 day photo challenge, I am excited to share a daily picture from now on and for a 100 days, will try my best to not miss a single day...
Here's a picture of me for the actual photo part of the challenge...
Now, as far as the 15 random facts go; I'm not sure what kind of fact I should write about, the challenge is not very specific, so it could be, facts about my pictures, about me, about life, about science....
Anywho... let's start with the picture.
1. It is a fact that this would be the very first Photo Challenge I take in my life.
2. Lately I've had on and off swollen eyelids, got a biopsy done about 3 weeks ago and the results are finally in, going for a doctors appointment on Thursday (thinking I might be allergic to Red Wine, hope not!).
3. Being that English is not my first language I've always being curious about certain little things about this language, for example; why is it that the action of removing dust is "to dust"? Shouldn't it be "un dust" of "dust off"?
4. I've always loved "crunchy" food, like celery, broccoli, hard caramel and a hard crunchy apple (hate soggy ones)!
5. I've never had a "twinkie" in my entire life. In fact on Sat. night coming back from a party, my husband wanted me to drive all the way to the only grocery store on the island that sell them, so I can buy one and try it before I made my 15 facts list!!!
6. I've been to Israel 3 times in my life; the first time was a big family trip with the parents and two brothers, the second time was by myself after finishing school in Italy (initially went from 3 weeks, stayed about 6 months), the third was with my Mom on a short medical trip.
7. My favorite city in the entire world is Jerusalem, love everything about it, the old city, the new city, the amount of cultures that can concentrate in the same place at the same time, all with different believes and interests, it's just amazing!
8. When I was in high school I was class president for a year, it was pretty cool but it meant more work and responsibility, I am glad I did it.
9. My first dog was a Cocker Spaniel, my first car was a Toyota Celica, my first boyfriend was a guy named Mario.
10. I love plants and gardening, spending time around the yard is like meditation to my soul.
11. I like to sing to songs on the radio, in fact I've always been very good at learning lyrics and can't help but sing to the songs I know when they come out on the radio. When I was a kid and used to ride with my Dad in his car that had to stereo, I used to sing him the song I would learn in school!
12. I love books and bookstores, I cannot walk into a bookstore if I don't have enough time because I feel it is a waste to not spend the appropriate time browsing around and finding a book that calls my name.
13. I love mythological creatures; fairies, gnomes, elves, dragons, unicorns, etc... I am convinced that if different cultures and generations have all interpreted animals that look alike, it must be because they really existed.
14. I am a firm believer in destiny and the fact that God and ourselves shape our existences every day and with every action, I fully believe in Karma that we gain upon ourselves and I am constantly aware that good actions reflect in blessings.
15. I love animals and as a kid I always wanted to be a veterinarian, now I know that the main reason I didn't do it is because it is so hard for me to deal with their pain and suffering. My love for animals comes right after God and My Family.
And there you have it, my amazing 15 facts to kick off my 100 Day Challenge... I appreciate any support I can get, so stick around for another 99 day, would ya'?
...I had some kind of inspiration today and deliver an to you an amazing post, but so far... nothing!
If only we had some mountains and rivers on this island.... I miss walking in the forest, the smells, the amazing concert that birds and bugs deliver in the forest.
Costa Rican mountains is somethings I miss every single day, this island is very flat.
photo source Jan Sevik
If only today it would rain, hard and plenty for at least a few minutes, I know that will release a lot of the heat that is "trapped" in the soil and the plants will really love it!!!
If only I was able to wear super high stylish stilettos like this Jimmy Choo ones (If only I had $850 dollars to spend on them too!)
In reality I never got used to very high heels, 9 years of ballet when I was a kid, proved that I have a very big arc on my feet and that makes it is hard for me to wear very high heels!
How about this ones instead? Kind of a funky electric blue heel, I like it but not the price tag ($1,595usd)! If I was to buy this shoe, where would I get the money for an outfit to go with them?!?
If only I had a way to bring some inspiration to my day, share with you some amazing story and make you laugh or cry... but not today! All I have is some random thoughts and little time to finish this post...
So, I guess that'll do for now... Have a wonderful Thursday!!!
It's already March 2nd and I am happy because so far this year I've already completed 3 amigurumi projects.
First one was a baby mobile for me future godson Julian who is joining us in this world at the end of May, I figure this lovely mobile can keep him company until I manage to get there and meet him, can't wait!
Then out of that pattern I came up with my very first giveaway on this blog, which was the Rainbow magnet that traveled all the way to Missouri to be part of Erin's home.
My 3rd project was a little kitty for my Mom, it was the very first time I attempted this specific one and I am not 100% convinced that I liked the way it came out, I am hoping next time I give it a try, it would come out much better.
what do you think of the "Alice in wonderland kitty"? like it or not? pleeeease be honest... thanks!
I know that 3 project in 2 months is not bad, but honestly I feel like I need to start something again very soon, my hands are itching for something new and I can't stand it.
So, I've order a brand new book on the subject to get new patterns, but I am specially excited because the book has a whole chapter that teaches how to create your very own patterns which would be a whooole new experience for me, yay, can't wait!
I think the book should be here by the end of this weekend, if there are no delays I will be reading lots during the weekend and hopefully it would be the start of many new and exciting project... We shall see, meanwhile, Happy Wednesday!!!
I guess I consider myself an o.k. photographer, I've taken lessons before but I know there's still lots and lots of room for improvement, I have seriously considered getting more training so I can really fully enjoy taking some specific types of pictures.
Now, when it comes to animal pictures, I have this very amazing skills to be there at the exact time to press that shutter and capture something very fast and sneaky... can you guess what it is?
our dog Sheba
my Mom's cat Lea
my dog from back home Gaia
our dog Ditto
here's Sheba again!
So now, did you figure it out what it is!?!? If so, now it's my turn to show you mine...
What can I say? Those of us who have blue blood, have also blue tongue, LOL!!!!
My weekend was great, busy but I really enjoyed it.
On Friday went out for a girls night at a local place call the Wharf where they have "Glory Days Night".... All I can say is we had a blast!
Saturday was a shopping day, getting ready for the BBQ party the next day, we went into town and bought food, drinks, collected coolers and chairs that we borrowed and then just relaxing at home at night.
The BBQ party on Sunday was awesome, lots of people showed up and we had tons of food and drinks. Our Jamaican friend Brenton made Jerk Pork his specialty and it was delicious. My husband was the official chef in charged of the grill and he did a fantastic job.
