Summer Fruits

Lately, I can not get enough of this meal. The fruit changes often but it's so yummy!! and good for the baby.....

On another note...

Recently, someone told me they couldn't invest (right now) in our friendship because they are going to be busy setting up their life logistically and working to make more money and all of this needed to happen in just 6 months. hm....It seriously confused me. Not because I am so selfish as to wonder how can they not to be MY friend but because my main goal in life is to be balanced and I would never forget or not genuinely care about someone I have been friends with for so long. I can't even fathom it. I have learned so much in how to be truly happy (I try!) and be genuine with the people in my life. Just seems that if you put all of your energy into logistics and money where does that actually get you? Freaking out and planning planning only gives you heartburn.

I guess this is where I can relate to some people who believe in god and going to church. They are onto something when they relinquish their lives to god. I mean they can have something/someone to surrender their lives to. I am not pretending to know much about religion, I just can understand wanting to trust in something and know that everything will work out because there is a plan for you. No matter how hard you work or what you do--things will work out how they are going to work out. I am the same way but without all of the religion.

It's good to have goals and work towards things but being so wrapped into things that you forget about the meaning of life, just seems so pointless. I suppose some need to keep their minds busy in order not to think about what they should actually be dealing with.

Mainly, I believe that balancing your life will help you lead a happier life. I suppose this email from said friend has taught me a lesson and happened for a reason---No matter how much you think you know someone-you don't. I will continue to open up to people and hopefully each person I come into contact with will teach me a lesson about life and friendships but preferably in a more positive way but I can take both.

Tuck it away.

On the way to Fresno via the sleeper train....it was quite fun!!

Got to see good friend's play good music!

A peek into my sleeper car...every girl needs a trashy magazine on a long trip.

I have to say I had every intention of taking a ton of pictures while in Fresno. I think I did just the opposite. I think I need a point and shoot camera. It's time. My big ol' Cannon is great, don't get me wrong. I still plan on using it but when it comes to quick pics to capture a moment-I hate lugging it around. It's too big. I have learned that I never take pictures anymore because I have to carry it around. I need to find a middle ground kind of camera. I don't want to spend a lot at all but I want decent photos. Not looking for brilliant photography, just the ability to capture the laughs.

Some folks are just mean. Keep your distance.

I love summer dinners. Fresh fruits and vegetables....need I say more? We are lucky enough to have two farmers market in our area alone. It's super fantastique!

Continuing on this summer with heat that is in the 80's. This I can handle. The past 10 days have been 90 and above and sometimes 100 and above. That rarely happens in these parts. I have to say I am really glad it's over. I hope the heat stays in other parts of the world. Sorry other parts of the world.

I am finally getting some energy back into my life. The first trimester was just tiresome and exhausting. There was no room for cleaning, organizing, or just doing anything for that matter. Now I am taking pictures, cooking, hanging out a little more and trying to be more like myself. Phew!

If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all (that means being passive aggressive too).

It's late and not too much is going on except it's hot! I don't know what to do in heat when I don't have a pool or the beach. Am I spoiled? Maybe, I am or maybe it's the fact that I grew up in a place that was always super hot, so finding a pool wasn't hard. In fact, we had one in our backyard. And when we didn't have a pool-one our friends did or we used a slip and slide. Dang. Those were fun times!

Just got back from Hawaii. Relaxed a ton. Swam a lot. Slept a lot. and ate yummy food. Enjoyed spending time with my honey. We had a good time.

Looking forward to seeing so many fun, happy, nice faces this weekend. I am going to take pictures. I haven't been doing that much lately. I am a little on the tired side.

Don't forget the real ones.

FB is great! I love it but let's not forget how to be real friends (me included). The kind that show genuine compassion. I am a big fan. It's easy to keep in contact with people you don't really get to see and to say hi to those you love when time gets busy busy. I just don't want to forget the real world of chatter, hanging out and most of all....laughing!

I do have to say thank you to my lovely friend Shannon--Thank you! You are super fantastic. She got me a floppy white hat for Hawaii. She saw the hat and knew that I wanted one and snagged it for me. Also, she gave me a framed knitted owl picture that her grandmother made. How nice is that? I mean, really. She thinks of people even when they are not around. That is too sweet. She is good people. xo

And this good weather has left our yard blooming and our new maple tree looking pretty! Can't wait til it's big.

Tropical heat

I have to have a hat like this for Hawaii but in tan.....

And maybe a swimsuit coverup like this


Then there is finding a swimsuit. ick! oh well....

Getting it done. seriously done.

Because it's my blog....and I need to make a list:

clean out litter box
clean kitchen
-seriously clean the bathroom. every crevice.
-dust
pick up dog poop. this one is the most fun.
get caught up on school stuff. portland state and nova
vacuum
-organize bedroom
clean off kitchen table. find all random things a home
weed the yard. some of it by scott
find recipes for tacos de apodaca-moore fiesta
buy decorations
go grocery shopping
-read a lot: school and book club
mow lawn--i think i may have missed my chance. silly rain.
-plant new plants
laundry
-clean spare room
buy puppy food

okay, here i go....