Wahoo Anthro!!!

Case study finished... paper, currently working on... so apathetic at this point...

But by the way there is a HUGE Anthropologie sale going on which starts today!

I'm going to the Grove in LA tomorrow. There is a dress I have my eye on for Circ de Solei. We'll see.  But I just thought anyone else who's not enslaved to a term paper might want to know about it today.

Happy Springtime!

Almost There...

Four days until my fist semester of graduate school is over...

Thirteen days until my husband should be home...

Eighteen days until I take my vacation from work...

Twenty-three days until El and I leave for our vacation...

Lord help me to be patient as it feels this month is going by at a glacial pace!

Remembering a Great Day

El and I went to Sprinkles after stopping by my work to take care of some business. It happens to be right down the street :( so dangerous and tempting.... what's your favorite? Unlike most people I ask my favorite is not Red Velvet. Don't hate me it's good but it's no strawberry, which is my favorite. 

Afterward El and I took our stale bread to the park and brought Annie with us. She enjoyed the smells as most beagles do. I enjoyed the peaceful time feeding the ducks. El enjoyed taking some pictures and here is one of them. I did the editing with my Christmas present from El and Santa Mac.

My Furry Sister

This is my best little buddy Annie. One of the blessings about staying with my family while El is away is that get to see her everyday. And this I how I find her every morning when I wake up she's waiting for me at the door. She's such a good snuggler and she gives the best puppy hugs. 

Yes We're Still Alive

Hi everyone. 

For those who don't know El is in Iraq and should return early June. This pic was taken on our trip to Chicago back in September. He is doing well but we both appreciate prayers. His safety, our marriage during this time of separation. He's in good spirits and has made some good friends. His request for his next care package was for me to vacuum seal my Grandma's Pecan Pie and ship it to him. Too cute!!! Huh!

As for me I'm doing well. Still working at Hoag. I start school next week at CSULB just one day a week. I'm just taking the basic masters courses for right now, just one very full day a week. I'm taking Adv Pathophysiology, Adv Pharmacology, Human Behavior/Psychosocial Issues, and Health Management and Economics. If I finish the program I'm in I'll be a nurse practitioner however I'm just planning on taking it one semester at a time. We'll see how this one goes. 

I hope to see everyone I haven't seen in awhile like Mikey P at Genyem's  Big 30th B-day party on Sat. I hope I can go I was planning on it but I got in a car accident on Wed night and my car's in the shop so I'm not sure how I'm going to get there. I just praise God for his protection it happened on the 605S in the fast lane and the guy that hit me was going about 85 mph. My car needs to be realigned, and some other things need to be replaced but the damage is minimal. I walked away with only a bit of soreness. 

heather

she misses ele!!!

I had such a great day with friends and family for my birthday bbq. Heather was very kind and generous in getting me a gas grill for my present. It was funny because she was going to surprise me but then I asked her if we could get one. It is so cool that we were on the same page. I just love her so much. Anyways here are some pictures from that day...





Heather's mom did a great job decorating the tables in the backyard...





...so much great food prepared...and even Heather's dad got in the action...



...friends relaxing...



friends in the making...



"...I can't wait till someone pinches my cheek!"


...I LOVE pies! I was treated to pecan, french apple, and banana creme pies...SOOOOOO GOOD!


We improvised and decided to use the pie as my birthday cake...


It tastes better that it looks!


Overall, I had a great day. Friends and family were great reminders of God's grace & goodness in my life. There are so many things I can look back to the past 25 years...He is to good to me and I continue to praise Him. I would have never imagined that I would be married to a loving wife and have supportive family and friends. God is too good!