Friday Letters {V.21}

Dear Friday,

Thank you for always showing up just in time as I think I am about to lose my mind if I don't get a break. 

Dear Losing my mind,

No matter how long of a weekend  I have, I am more than likely still losing my mind. Please just come back as soon as possible because it is no to lose you & run around like a headless chicken. 

Dear Self,

Stop spreading yourself so thin. You take on so many projects and always must achieve them and put 110% into it all but than you get so down on yourself. Just say No, it won't kill anyone I promise. 

Dear Memorial Day Weekend,

Thank you for giving me a 3 day weekend! I am going to love every second of you even if it means sitting at home & staring at a tv for hours on ends. Maybe I can enjoy a nice cold beer too!! 

Dear Alex,

I know you are tired, but guess what, 3 day weekends means we get to sleep in!! I seriously can't wait. I am not sure if I am more excited to sleep in or the fact we have no teeball this weekend!! 

Dear Indy,

My favorite fur nephew! I love you. I am so glad to have you in my home for the next 9 months!! Hope you behave & don't worry your owner misses you dearly. 

Dear Lord,

Thank you for continuing to bless me each & everyday. I honestly don't think I say thank you enough as I am too busy asking for more. You have truly provided me an amazing life & many blessings. You know exactly what to do with my life and are the right moments. This moment, as we are in a rough time, I am handing it to you and allowing you to make the right decision for all of us involved. I know you will provide for us and bless us. I am reflecting on Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you" declares the Lord "plans to prosper and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future" Here's to you! 

Dear Readers,

Thank you for hanging out this week as I took it off to focus on my final which I passed with an A. I am working a ton at the preschool {wish I could quit} & working at home still. I am also gearing up for the 5 day fitness challenge and soon a 30 day challenge if anyone would be interested in more information. There is a lot going on and not to mention I am enjoying the nice weather & family time. I hope you all are enjoying your weeks & enjoy your 3 day weekend {I hope you all get one} I am hoping to be back to my blogging next week & catch you up on the fun in my life! 

Happy Weekend!

It's Ok I am Back

This might be hands down the BEST e-card out there..

Back to regular scheduling if I ever truly have a regular schedule of things around these parts.. 
It's Ok
...Today is the last day EVER of It's Ok with Brunch with Amber
...That I might continue to do this on my own just because sometimes its a way to just vent 
...that I took this week off due to school, working a ton, recovering from Dad's 50th & so much more
...that I flooded my bathroom on Dad's 50th 
...that Dad wants me to go back to school for my current job to hopefully help out 
...I got an A in my class this semester (About frickin' time) 
...that I have summer class though than 1 class away from my Preschool Directors permit through the state of California 
...that I am seriously thinking about heading back to school for my master next fall 
...that I am 134 days away from my Birthday/Anniversary cruise so I will be on the grind 
...that I am doing a 5 day fitness challenge & can't wait to speak with all the ladies involved 
...that I love my husband 
...that I am so far behind on work that I need to spend this weekend catching up 
...that I have big dreams & hopes 
...that I have many post ideas in my head & yet I feel I have no time to write them 
...to follow me on insta because I am so far behind on catch up on here 
...that Today is Friday Eve because I can't wait for the weekend to finally sleep in 
What are you saying It's Ok about? 

Friday Letters {V.20}

Dear Weekend,

I am so excited to see you here. Tomorrow is dad's 50th birthday. I can't believe it is FINALLY here. Dude is coming down to visit & we might even hit up a Padre game finally! 

Dear Alex,

I am so ready for this weekend. I want to sleep & workout. Is it weird that I am saying that I can't wait to workout again? 

Dear Workout,

I frickin' love you! You truly have changed my mind set over the last 2 weeks. I feel so much better, sleeping better, & even working harder. 

Dear Cynthia,

You will be here in 19 days. I can't wait! Be ready to have your life change yet again!

Dear Me,

You are spreading yourself thin. Take a step back & let it go. Things will fall into place as it is suppose to. No need to stress over it. 

Dear Beach Camping,

You are 54 days away & i can't wait to spend 4 days in the sun & sand!   

Dear Fitness group,

Thank you for the interest in this challenge. I can't wait to start this & watch your journey begin. If you want to join, please let me know I can send you the details. 

Dear Readers,

Thank you so much for all the comments & love! I seriously love it, even the comments on instagram & twitter. I couldn't be more thankful for all of you in my life & being on this journey with me. 

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

You deserve it! 

It's Ok Thursday

It's Ok

...I made the BEST shakeology drink this morning

...I am on day 4 of ChaLEAN extreme & loving it 

...that I am no longer shopping, i miss it but I rather pay off my credit card bills & plan for our next cruise 

...I pulled out my pair of jeans that I want to fit into by the time my 30 day challenge is over 

...that I am going to be doing a 5 day fit challenge, want to join? Just let me know! Also, a 30 day challenge! I am only going to take between 5-7 ladies for it. It will be us against the world! 

...that I have no desire to work today but I know I have LOTS to do so I must do it! 

...that since starting Shakeology, I have eaten less & made better food choices. 

...my whole mind set has changed over the last two weeks due to working out again 

...that I have dreams of being in the 120's again soon 

...that I made a facebook page finally 

NOT okay that I have to work a FULL day tomorrow at preschool but I guess that's good for paying my speeding ticket from last week!  

Happy Friday Eve!! 

Make The Effort

I know I am way behind on this Blog Every Day in May Challenge ! Truth be told I love it, I am just struggling with time management currently. It is obviously not a forte of mine! I am trying to catch up, so if you get a few post in one day that is because I am catching up with this, wedding & honeymoon recaps & sorta everyday post. 
Thanks for understanding! 
Day 8 of my challenge is to give one piece of advice to everyone around me.  

That is all. 

With everything that has been going in my life for the last six to seven months & I know a few people who went/are going through this same rough time in life. It is very difficult time. It's almost as if you don't know what to do or what to say. Yet I always try to remember, those who want to be in your life will make the effort! At the same token, remember if you want to be in someone's life make the effort. Sometimes it's not a two way street and the effort isn't noticed but at least you can say you tried! 

Have you experienced someone walking out of your life? 

What did you do to overcome this rough time?  

All Aboard!!!!

I am going to skip the wedding update & go straight to the honeymoon we took a few weeks ago (okay a month ago). 
Don't you worry your pretty little head though (anyone catch what song?) I will get back to recapping the wedding, maybe tomorrow as soon as I catch up on May Blog Challenge too! 
I get it, I am so far behind on blogging that I just don't know what to do? I say quit my preschool job & go back to working from home/blogging! {I wish EVERYDAY I am at that preschool I could do that!}

If you didn't know and are new to these parts of blog land.. WELCOME! {Stay awhile & say hello}

I was married in October 2012 & recently as in April 18,2013 took my honeymoon on a SHORT 4 day pacific cruise since it left out of San Diego.

We went to:

Santa Barbara

Catalina

Ensenada  

Today is all about day 1 of the cruise.. Boarding the cruise & exploring! Alex & I have NEVER been on a cruise. He has deployed on a ship before but nothing like this so to say we were excited was an understatement  Not to forget, we had the ALL you can drink package! & when Celebrity cruise line say ALL you can drink, they surely meant it! We tested those waters. 

In the car on the way to the cruise ship

Waiting in the terminal to board the ship. Apparently some people got super sick the last cruise so they had to wash it all down. {Take note over the next few post about the cruise on how fat our faces get} 

Alex's job from the other side of the island! 

Super windy out! & damn do I look skinny!!! {working on that now!!! - I stepped off that cruise ship weighing the HEAVIEST I have EVER been in my entire life} 

The worst part about it, you can't go straight to your room. They let you hang around the ship for a few hours before opening up the rooms, but they do feed you & allow you to start drinking! 

Pool area

My aunt, Roxanne & myself sitting at one bar! 

Waiting for our drinks & instagramming 

Drinks FINALLY 

 Selfie 

Finally got drinks in our hands! 

After we explored the boat a bit & a few hours past we finally were able to head to our rooms. 

I was pretty bummed though because we didn't get towel animals nor anything special for being our "honeymoon"

Testing out our bed for the next few nights.. I will say it was comfy but doesn't compare to my bed! 

I will say cruising is going to be just way too much fun! Before we even got off the ship, we had booked another cruise to Alaska next August and we are heading to a carnival one for my birthday/1 year anniversary in October. The food is good, the drinks are great & the weight you gain sucks BIG time, but hey we can't win them all!! It was worth EVER pound I gain {which was about 10, like I said I was the heaviest I have ever been in my life & clothes still aren't fitting just yet}

{I am on a fitness journey now & almost back to pre cruise weight hopefully reach before wedding weight too before August - I will be posting about it in the next week, you can follow me along on insta as well}

& one last picture for a good time 

& because my aunt insist on everyone who cruises with her for the first time has to take life jacket pictures, this is ours for the picture frame of shame.. I must admit ours didn't turn out looking too bad! 

Next stop: Santa Barbara

Weekend Update [V.19]

My weekend is over. I can't believe how fast it goes when your having fun and relaxing. We did nothing too exciting so if you decide not to finish reading, I understand. 

I will say though that San Diego thinks its summer time not spring so this 100+ degree weather is OVER RATED! 

Friday

I stayed home and watched one of my favorite movies. 

Does anyone else ALWAYS cry when she starts talking to Bear in the grave?  This movie gets me EVERY TIME & I just love it. 

Saturday

I slept in. This seems to ever be the only days I can sleep in. 

We went to teeball. 

After teeball it was family nap time than off to my aunts for dinner than off to the mall to pick up one of my favorite ladies a birthday present

The super comfy toms!! 

Than off to her birthday BBQ

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULES!! 

I love you & hope you have the BEST day! 

Yup this is how we roll! 

Sunday

Woke up hung over. 

Got my nails fixed :) 

Went to fish house Via Cruz for a yummy Mommy's day lunch. 

Napped

& Watched Safe Haven 

Totally recommend this movie. It is different than the book, but what movies actually follow the book? It is still worth watching! 

How was your weekend & Mother's day?