it's that time of the week...

Hello All!

Today is Thursday, we are half way through with the week, one more day and it's Saturday, the day I leave for Miami.

I haven't been out of this rock since May, which means 6 loooooooooonnng months and at this point everything is getting under my skin, so Saturday cannot come fast enough, but it will be here... So today it's off to more interesting things...

And just to continue on the Pirates "theme", here's today's photo from the past...

1. This photo was taken 2 years ago on Pirates Week 2010.

2. My friend Natalia no longer lives on the island and this was the last Pirates Festival we enjoyed together.

3. I still have that dress but finally this year I gave it away to one of my best friends, since I am losing weight, it doesn't fit me very much anymore!

4. This was taken right at the waterfront in George Town the day of the Pirates Landing Parade.

5. 2010 was the last year we actually watched the Parade, since then we've participated every year with a float on it.

Well, that's all for today, hope everybody has a wonderful Thursday!!!

The Photo

If I was asked to show only one photo from the the past few days, one that reflects what the Pirates Week landing Parade is all about, this photo would be the one...

I love the colors, the composition and the fact that it's such a genuine example of what a Parade is all about.

The kids look so happy and also kind of "clueless" of what is really going on around it...

What do you think? Like it, not, maybe?

Have a great day!!!!

10 on Tuesday

Hello All!

Today I am liking back to Linny's Vault again for another edition of 10 on Tuesday

1. After a full week of event planning, then the actual event and finally finishing a very busy week, plus being on a diet for more than a week, having yesterday off was a wonderful way to start a new week!


2. But because of yesterday's busy week, plus dieting, I guess my little immune system decided to officially crash on Saturday and then on Sunday I woke up with a horrible swollen lip and cold sore, yuck, it sucks!

3. So far, so good with my diet, I have lost about 12 lbs and still counting. For those that talk about loosing weight too fast, well this is what this (doctor controlled) diet is all about, the name of the diet is HCG in case you want to find out more.

4. For the past two days, one of our cats (BTK- the momma cat) was M.I.A. and I was starting to get very worried that she got hurt of killed, gladly she finally showed up again yesterday for supper.

5. Yesterday I spent most of the day with some of my girlfriend, we hang out at the beach and the weather was just superb!

6. On Saturday we stopped by a new store here on the island where they sell all things candy, the name of the store is "It's Sugar", check out the Rice Krispies Treat my husband found, according to him that is his "portion size"!!!

7. Although I don't have as much in my little brain this week, I am having a hard time coming up with things to post and it's only 10!!!

8. Lately we've been into the show Dexter, we are only on Season 2 and we are hooked!

9. Saturday I leave to Miami to see family and the Madonna Concert, can't hardy wait!

10. This is it for today, hope everybody has a wonderful day!!!

it's a Pirates tale

They came, they took over and it's now it's official Pirates Week here on the island.

On Saturday we had the famous Pirates Landing Parade and after a fabulous gallery event the night before we were ready to take on the parade... Here are some of the highlights of the day!

West Bay Shark Float

My friend Linda and her lovely girl Daniella

The lovely Jenn and myself as pirates!

My husband was our main float Marshall and distributed "Save Cayman Sharks" Foam Hats

Cloe and her son Joshua

Bruno (the Chef of the Guy Harvey Restaurant) her wife and son Emmanuele (with the shark hat on)

big crowd

Pirates everywhere!

having fun

pirates in ALL sizes and shapes!!!

I have a few more pics to share but this will do for today.

Sorry I've been soon M.I.A. around blogs, this week should be a good breather time to catch up and get back to the routine... Until Saturday that I leave to Miami for the Madonna Concert, woo-hoo, can't wait!!!

Happy Monday!

Arrrg u ready for a throwback?

Tomorrow is the start of the 35th anniversary celebration of the Pirates Week Festival in our little island, the longer I live here to more I seem to enjoy such festivities!

But before we officially kick off Pirates Week, I am celebrating today with another edition of Throwback Thursday.

This is today's "blast from the past"...

1. This photo was taken back on 2009, which is my first "official" Pirates Week attendance.

2. Although I've live on the island since 2007, on that year and 2008 we were off island for the celebration.

3. This year I didn't have an official Pirate/Wench outfit but I have bough some after that.

4. For this year I actually have 2 different outfits (photos soon come!)

5. This photo was taken during the Landing Parade when Pirates come into shore to take over the Governor and the island, soon after they take over the actual parade starts.

As I think mentioned before, this will be the second year that the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation puts on a float for the Parade, we should start decorating it today and I will be sharing lots of Pirate related pictures in the next few days.

Remember if you feel like joining in the fun, just add your link next and share your own blast from the past!

Have a great day!!!

Event ready

Event #1 done, now 3 more to go...

Yesterday's event was great and although I did not take any photos of the actual event I did take some pictures of the state of the gallery when it was ready to receive all the guests...

So today I am sharing those photos with you.

The place looked great and people had a great time, we didn't sell many items but that is kind of expected on a social event.

In unrelated news, in case you didn't know (because you live under a rock), the USA has a new president, and although it makes no difference to me I am hoping that it's going to be a positive thing for their country and their people, so may God bless President Obama and his government.

Happy Hump Day... hoping to be able to blog tomorrow and share another Throwback Thursday photo, if you feel like joining me, please stop by....

5 lbs lighter!!!

It's Monday again and although I am 5 lbs lighter (already!) from my diet, this week I am super loaded with work and activities.

Tomorrow night we have one of the two annual events at the gallery where I work, Thursday I am going to the Under Water Film Festival where my boss is the feature film presenter.

Friday we have yet another gallery event with a private group of 80 couples, hoping for BIG $ale$!!!!!

Saturday is the beginning day of the 35th Pirates Week Festival and the the day of the Landing Parade, this would be the second year we put on a float, so besides getting everything ready for those two event, I am also decorating the float...

Anyway, I am not sure I will be having much time to post anything else for the week, specially since our internet at the house went down from Sat. night and still not fixed, hoping somebody from the phone company comes by today and fix it...

In other news, on Friday I took Sheba to the beach after the Vet's appointment, she had a great time!!!

Yesterday Sunday we went to my brother's house for a BBQ and I gave my SIL her new hat and I think she loved it!!!

yummy skewers and my lil' chicken breast on the side!

new hat!

funky moth

Hope everybody has a nice week!!!

Officially Friday

It's officially Friday, which means in just about a few hours the weekend will be finally here.

Also it's official, I am on a diet and a serious one that is, because it's a doctor monitored one an all... First time I ever do something like it.

I am hoping to reach my goal to lose 20 lbs but today is only day one (after 3 whole days of "loading up" phase), so please keep me in your prayers that I find strength to make it to what I need.

So far, so good... I am totally already feeling the good vibes you are sending, thanks u guys rock!

Well, hope everybody has a wonderful weekend!!!

Trick or Throwback!

November is finally here and what I better to start it than on a Thursday which means only two things;
the week is half full and here's another edition of...

As you know Halloween was last night and although I didn't do anything this year last year was a crazy night, one full of zombie that came back from the death... like Bettlejuice

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and Osama Bin laden...

1. The first picture is my friend Tarah dressed up as Bettlejuice, she made her whole outfit out of Duct Tape and her own makeup, she is an awesome and very creative artist!

2. Tarah a.k.a. Bettlejuice was also the hostess of the Halloween party that year.

3. My brother a.k.a Osama Binladen is with me on the second photo.

4. I decided to do my make up last minute and it's my own version of the Day of the Death.

5. We had a awesome time last year, but this year we didn't attend any parties, so Throwback is the way to go!!!

Hope everybody had a nice and safe Halloween... 

If you feel like sharing your Throwback, just grab the button at the top and share on your blog.

Happy Thursday!

no tricks, all treats!!!

Just as I am a sucker for "talking animals" films, I am also a sucker for animals in costumes and although I don't get around to dress my own mainly because my husband won't allow me I don't have any costumes for them I still enjoy some pooches in "drag", LOL!!!

Now, when it comes to costumes, I've always think that buying a Halloween costume is just not as fun as when you come up with an idea and make it yourself, the same goes for animal costumes, although there are some good "store bought" ones, the home made ones are definitely the best.

So, Halloween is tonight and if at this point you decide to dress up your pooch, here are some fabulous ideas...

Of course, if you manage to get them into any of these "little numbers" you need to make sure there is at least one treat in it for them, right?!?!?

the Chia Pet

Bride to Be

Banana Dog

is that you Pepe Le Pew?

Spider Dog

probably the best costume ever!!!

But the average holiday is not complete without a "someecards", here's a great one to celebrate Halloween...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Award and more...

"I'll like to thank the Academy..." or in this case, Esther at "Esther Norine Designs" for the lovely Liebster Blog Award I got on Sunday and since I didn't read the email until yesterday here I am blogging about it today...

According to Esther's post, I am supposed to post 11 fact about me and also answer some questions, in my case I am only going to answer the questions she posted and then pass along to some other amazing bloggers.

1: Why do you like blogging?

I like to blog to share my world and thoughts with other people out there that might have some things in common with me or perhaps not.

2: Where is your dream vacation?

I love to travel and see new and exciting places, my dream vacation is the one I get to go on!!!

3: Do you have any pets? What are their names?

I have 2 dogs Ditto and Sheba and 7 cats (BTK, Little One, Goldie, Shadow, Lee, Albee and LT)

4: What is your guilty pleasure?

Dulce de Leche in any form or shape

5: Do you choose to pick up the remote or pick up a book first?

Book first

6: What is your favorite holiday?

Christmas

7: Do you like Starbucks? What do you get there?

I take my coffee black and no sugar so I can care less if I get it at Starbucks on any other good coffee place.

8: Do you prefer purses over shoes or vice versa or equal?

Purses 100%

9: Are a cook or a baker?

Both, but I don't do much baking because of all the calories that come included with it.

10: What is your go-to accessory?

I love scarfs, but since I live in the Caribbean I don't get to wear them much

11: Do you prefer country living or the city?

Country living for me, traffic in big cities does not make me happy

And now I am supposed to pass the award to other bloggers, so here are my choices:

@ the bench

Happy Days

Miss McKay Joyce

Please go visit any of these ladies, all their blogs are very nice to read.

In other news...It's getting closer, almost here... and although I don't really "celebrate", meaning I don't put up any decorations, go trick or treat-ing or dress up (unless invited to a party).... Halloween is almost here!

But now a days I only need to go as far as Pinterest to see all the amazing ideas I am not putting into practice and all the fun activities I am not doing to celebrate and make this day a unique an special one.

So here are some of the things I would actually do if I was to really get into Halloween...

1. With toilet paper cardboard rolls (or aluminium foil), tea lights (battery operated) and some black paint.

2. This will be the ghost cookies I will totally bake but I won't.

3. Last year we decorated our own pumpkin, this year we didn't :(

4. Fabulous idea to keep your refreshments (in case you are throwing an actual Halloween party).

5. Mason jars + paint is the way to go.

6. Awesome front door decoration.

7. If I had an old white sheet I would be all over this idea for my dogs!

8. Fun ghosts!

9. Great way to decorate your pumpkins and your fireplace.

Well, hoping everybody is safe with all the storms around, weather is here today, wish you were here...

Happy Tuesday!

Life's a beach and then it's Monday...

Hello everybody, I hope the weekend was good and that wherever you are weather is nice and enjoyable as there are so many people being affected by Hurricane Sandy as well as some major snow storms around the US, hoping everybody is keeping safe and sound.

Weather is so much better here now and hoping that will be the case for other places too.

Sunday at the beach

My weekend was very enjoyable, on Friday night we closed the week by having dinner at the Heritage Kitchen Fish Fry stand, I had the coconut fish and it was delicious (as always)!

On Saturday I worked on my paper mache project and I got pretty advanced, hoping that for next weekend I will be able to paint it and finally share some photos here.

At night we were part of a fundraiser called "Paws for Wine" which the fund go towards C.A.R.E. (Cayman Animals Rescue Enthusiasts). C.A.R.E. consist of all volunteers that help people that need financial need to spay and neuter their pets, in our case they were the ones that help us spay and neuter our 7 cats.

They do such a wonderful job helping animals that we had to be part of this very important cause.

my friend Jenn and me at Paws for Wine

On Sunday we went to the beach and did some snorkeling.... Weather was fabulous and here are some pictures I took while snorkeling.

grunt cave

poisonous scorpion fish, can u see it????

flaming tong snail on fan coral

tons of blue tangs all over

Also while snorkeling a found a pretty cool shell...

I have a few more photos but I will share more tomorrow or in the next few days.

Happy Week everybody!