Sundays.

I love Sundays. Sunday playlists, Sunday brunches, Sunday Fun Days, Lazy Sundays...Sundays to me are a day to relax, reflect, recuperate, and to get ready for the upcoming week ahead. It's also my day to reflect with my Homie up above to give thanks for my blessings. I guess this will be my "Sunday" on the wonderful interwebz.
May 28

“Fate is building a bridge of chance for someone you love.” - My Sassy Girl

Agh, I love that movie and quote.  I still remember when I got this dvd.  It was Labor Day weekend back in 2007 and Yung Joc was going to be at a V20 event at freakin Sharks. HAH! Random? Yes. But this is all inter-related with Jboo and it just makes me laugh to be able to remember random details.

(Daaaaamn. 1. v2o 2. Sharks. Mentioning those two things, I just totally aged myself.)

Also, I probably quoted this movie previously, bear with me.  Just consider this post a delirious 3am entry of me with my usual gibberish. Thanks. r rr

May 12

So much to touch up on. I don’t know where to start! 5/9 was an awesome day with so much promise and oppurtunity (last day of old job)…followed by the doom of 5/10 (heart broken). It’s crazy how you can be up and excited about life and what it haves to offer, and then your world come crashing down in an instant.

It’s true what they say, though: How you react to a situation defines what your sense of character is.  Although I feel broken inside, I’m gonna try and rise above this situation. My world has come crashing down many times before and I’ve let my life spiral out of control because of it. I’ve learned, matured, and know better now. I’m still a girl, though…and I have loved the guy for a little over a fucking decade…so I think I am entitled to a few good cries for a few days, though. Ugly face, whaling, sobs.

I am thankful for the distraction of friends and the many social engagements for the next few months + the new job thrown into the equation.  So I guess it’s literally a fresh start in all areas of life. New beginnings, new challenges, and hopefully new love.

Challenge accepted.

May 3
Hello Kitty Eva Air

DYING! I love my brother for posting this on my FB wall right now.  So cute of him to do so….and I stilll love that they both still call me, Mia. haha

So where we going? :)
April 21
muffintop-less: My tips on making a healthy, fitness transformation: Set realistic goals… both small (ie. drink a gallon of water everyday), medium (ie. lose a pound a week) and major ones (compete in a bikini competition). “Perfection” is not a realistic goal.. aim to be the best YOU, you can be.. not “perfect” and not exactly like someone else! =) Get rid of the junk food! Make your own meals from wholesome lean proteins, veggies, fruits and healthy fats. No soda, cookies, chips, crackers, candy, white breads and pastas, fruit juice, sugary cereal, fast food or packaged, processed crap. While you’re at it.. cut out the alcohol. It shuts down your metabolism, promotes fat storage and breaks down muscle tissue. (lovely eh?) Plan ahead… prepare your meals and workouts in advance, always keep workout clothes, a water bottle and protein powder with a shaker cup in your car so you never have an excuse not to hit the gym. “If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail”. Stay positive… setbacks will happen, don’t let your mistakes define you! You’re only a failure if you quit. Rid yourself of negativity (including the people who try to belittle your healthy dreams and goals). Track your progress… take before pictures and weekly progress pictures. Also, keep a journal of everything you eat and of all your workouts (including how many reps, sets and weight for each workout). Be patient… losing weight and getting fit takes time! Make a motivational posterboard of quotes, pictures, anything that will remind you of your goals and keep it where you can see it! Ask questions.. don’t be afraid of looking dumb! I asked millions of them when I first started (and still do sometimes!) In fact, the first person I ever asked was an NPC Fitness Competitor!!! And guess what? She answered every single one of my questions, and we have continued to stay in touch! Believe in yourself, believe you can do it. “The best way to predict your future, is to create it”. make it so, biatch.

muffintop-less:

My tips on making a healthy, fitness transformation:

  • Set realistic goals… both small (ie. drink a gallon of water everyday), medium (ie. lose a pound a week) and major ones (compete in a bikini competition). “Perfection” is not a realistic goal.. aim to be the best YOU, you can be.. not “perfect” and not exactly like someone else! =)
  • Get rid of the junk food! Make your own meals from wholesome lean proteins, veggies, fruits and healthy fats. No soda, cookies, chips, crackers, candy, white breads and pastas, fruit juice, sugary cereal, fast food or packaged, processed crap.
  • While you’re at it.. cut out the alcohol. It shuts down your metabolism, promotes fat storage and breaks down muscle tissue. (lovely eh?)
  • Plan ahead… prepare your meals and workouts in advance, always keep workout clothes, a water bottle and protein powder with a shaker cup in your car so you never have an excuse not to hit the gym. “If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail”.
  • Stay positive… setbacks will happen, don’t let your mistakes define you! You’re only a failure if you quit. Rid yourself of negativity (including the people who try to belittle your healthy dreams and goals).
  • Track your progress… take before pictures and weekly progress pictures.
  • Also, keep a journal of everything you eat and of all your workouts (including how many reps, sets and weight for each workout).
  • Be patient… losing weight and getting fit takes time!
  • Make a motivational posterboard of quotes, pictures, anything that will remind you of your goals and keep it where you can see it!
  • Ask questions.. don’t be afraid of looking dumb! I asked millions of them when I first started (and still do sometimes!) In fact, the first person I ever asked was an NPC Fitness Competitor!!! And guess what? She answered every single one of my questions, and we have continued to stay in touch! Believe in yourself, believe you can do it. “The best way to predict your future, is to create it”.

make it so, biatch.

(via do-it-better)

April 18

That's right, you BETTER know. :)

  • min
  • that girl. i cant wait to meet her and be like, yeah, his ex is one of my best friends and she fucked him up...but if you fuck him up even more, i will cut you. lol
  • jboo
  • haha fukin minda sooooo ghetto
  • min
  • haha, what man. he's a good guy
  • min
  • i'd do the same for you
  • hahaha
  • jboo
  • i know u would
April 1
It’s a new month. Let’s get it.  Never mind the snacking on cheez-its and the fact that 100% of my meals last week were all dine-in/take out madness.  

It’s a new month. Let’s get it.  Never mind the snacking on cheez-its and the fact that 100% of my meals last week were all dine-in/take out madness.  

(Source: do-it-better)

March 28

Food for thought.

Lust is clearly not love. Love is based on more than just physical attraction. Sure, attraction is a factor, but love goes deeper than that. Love is based on caring, friendship, commitment and trust. When you are in love it is as if you have your best most trusted friend at your side AND you feel physically attracted to them. It is the best of both worlds! Love is a shared feeling between two people who have a vested interest in one anothers happiness. Love is not about jealousy. It is not about conflict. It is not about testing. Love is a positive feeling. If it is tainted by mistrust, jealousy, insecurity or spitefulness it is not really love but merely a pale copy. Love is the total surrender of your heart to another person with the security of knowing they will treat it better than you will. Love should feel good. It should not feel bad. Love should make you want to be a better person, it should not lead you to do something self destructive. Love is not demanding of your spirit but lifts it and makes it glow. Love is a good thing. Anything less is lust, deep friendship or attraction.

Copied from my little cousin’s status message.  Not sure the source, but this is DEFINITELY true.

March 26

Almost 2 months ago, we were leaving Target in Costa Mesa and a lady outside asked us to sign some sort of petition.  J kinda shrugged it off, saying he wants to avoid that type of thing, so he won’t get jury duty. (He is SO NICE when he’s approached in these situations!!!)  The bitch in me shook my head and lied, saying that I wasn’t registered to vote.  I kinda pulled him away and started walking a little fast, and as we were headed to his car, he mentioned how he has never been summoned to serve.

Cue to a week after, I was laughing my butt off the day he told me he got his lovely notice in the mail.  What were the chances?! Straight up jinxed.

Tomorrow is his first day to serve the wonderful County of Orange. How the hell has he gone this long without serving?  I get called at least every other year!   I just wished him luck and I all feel like a proud mama. I kinda feel like it’s his first day of school, or something. Why am I all nervous? LOL  DORK STATUS!

Don’t worry about me, though.  For my little white lie to that lady outside of Target AND laughing at J, I got mine as well.  I’m set to serve in about 3 weeks, even though I was totally an alternate NOV 2010!  It’s not that big of a deal to me, though.  Past experiences were actually kinda interesting.

A lesson to you all: Take your time to listen at what the cause is to those petitioners outside of Target! Five minutes of your time totally beats out Jury Duty! (Unless jury duty is in DT SD and you have the luxury of Horton Plaza, along with a bunch of friends who work DT during those extended breaks!   =P)

March 10

(Source: leilockheart, via mattz7)

March 6

Documenting a good day.

Today was an awesome day.  I started it off talking to my favey on the phone, my boss came in and said something hilariously OUTRAGEOUS that set the mood for today, I left work and was super excited that it’s getting dark a little later so in honor of the upcoming time change, I hit up this trail to have some “me time” to think and reflect.  I figured I’ve been super outta shape since I haven’t worked out since before my birthday and intended just to walk the 3.1 or so miles, but for some reason I just had a burst of energy and started jogging. (The pace I was going is totally NOT considered running! lol) My endurance today was ridiculously good.  I think I reached my all time best today in time. I’ll probably be sore as eff tomorrow, but whatever. =P

I just want to continue in my own self-improvement, and trying to conquer all those personal goals I want for myself.  I’ve lost sight of that, and J helped me remember to get back on course.  I don’t know what it is with that guy, but damn, he just inspires me to want to be better. I so heart him for that, and the outrageous and silly things that pop out of his head.  I’m so proud of who he is as a person and I love how the small simple things he does defines why I’ve been so into him all these years. He amazes me with his patience, honesty, and reason.   I’m really thankful for him and his friendship in my life. <3 

Cheers to him and I hope we both get our personal ish handled, to be able to move forward towards the life we’ve each wanted.  Cheers to good days, also, and more to come. :)