Archive for February, 2011
fruity
February 28, 2011
This past weekend, Kristi, one of my visiting teachers, sent me a message on Facebook asking if I liked mangoes. Me? Mangoes? OF COURSE! So I was lucky enough to come home from stake conference yesterday with these beauties:
Despite the fact that it has only been 1 full day since I received these, there is sadly only 1 remaining. I’ve been eating them 2 at a time. Don’t judge me, I’m pregnant and it is good for digestion.
30 sundays of truth
February 27, 2011
Day 01 → Something you hate about yourself.
Day 02 → Something you love about yourself.
Day 03 → Something you have to forgive yourself for.
Day 04 → Something you have to forgive someone for.
Day 05 → Something you hope to do in your life.
Day 06 → Something you hope you never have to do.
Day 07 → Someone who has made your life worth living for.
Day 08 → Someone who made your life hell, or treated you like crap.
Day 09 → Someone you didn’t want to let go, but just drifted.
Day 10 → Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know.
Day 11 → Something people seem to compliment you the most on.
Day 12 → Something you never get compliments on.
Day 13 → A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough days.
Day 14 → A hero that has let you down.
Day 15 → Something or someone you couldn’t live without, because you’ve tried living without it.
Day 16 → Someone or something you definitely could live without.
Day 17 → A book you’ve read that changed your views on something.
Day 18 → Your views on gay marriage.
Day 19 → What do you think of religion? Or what do you think of politics?
Day 20 → Your views on drugs and alcohol.
Day 21 → Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?
Day 22 → Something you wish you hadn’t done in your life.
Day 23 → Something you wish you had done in your life.
Day 24 → Make a playlist to someone, and explain why you chose all the songs.
Day 25 → The reason you believe you’re still alive today.
Day 26 → Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so, when and why?
Day 27 → What’s the best thing going for you right now?
Day 28 → What if you were pregnant or got someone pregnant, what would you do?
Day 29 → Something you hope to change about yourself. And why.
Day 30 → A letter to yourself, tell yourself EVERYTHING you love about yourself.
I really love my smile.
As you can see, I get it from my mom :)
iHeart: DT Deluxe
February 25, 2011
Bah!!! I’ve scoured the internets for a photo/commercial/writeup about the new DT Deluxe burger from Wendy’s. But I’ve found almost nothing. (Does it exist!??!)
(DT stands for “Dave Thomas”)
Anyway, I’ve been finding myself CRAVING this burger lately. They put this special sauce on it that is making my stummy rumbly (yes, stummy). Also, the buttered buns are toasted, and they use lots of yummy vegetables. I’ve been cutting back on Fast Food, so looks like I won’t be going anytime soon. :-/
THIS is the best I could find (courtesy of this blog). This gross photo does the burger NO justice. Seriously, there is no mention of it on the Wendy’s website anywhere.
Mr. Mom
February 24, 2011
As I was doing my weekly grocery shopping today, I noticed about 3 or 4 instances of the above photo. Each time I came across one of these dads in the aisles at Walmart (yes, I shop there) I couldn’t help but feel like I was face-to-face with my future.
If you don’t know, Natalia is going to continue to work after baby Mertinso comes, which means I will be playing the role of Mr. Mom, while also tending to some freelancing work. I’m filled with a mixture of emotions about this future. I’m excited to be a father and have a new friend to keep me company, I’m nervous about biting off more than I can chew, and I’m worried about living a lifestyle that, at times, feels quite contrary to the teachings of the Church and the pressures of Mormon culture.
When’s the last time you heard a father approach the pulpit and thank Heavenly Father for having a wife who does well enough to allow him to be able to stay home with the kids… and that being a Stay-At-Home Dad has been a choice calling..??? Moms? They say it all the time.
Natalia and I are at peace with our decision though. I don’t feel any less of a man, or that I’m contributing any less to my family, or to my marriage, by deciding to stay at home with the child. Is this a permanent solution? Nope. Natalia is a lawyer, and as such has the capacity to make much more than I, yet this isn’t about money. It’s about freeing ourselves from our financial obligations so that hopefully someday, Natty can take on the role of “Mom” and me as “Dad.” Although, even then, Natalia would still like to keep a toe in corporate world, and I completely support her in that.
I’m sure as weeks progress, I will continue to address this issue.
if i had a bed in my office
February 23, 2011
I feel so tired that the simple act of driving home seems like a major chore. If I had a bed at my office, I might just spend the night tonight. But then again, I would probably get really scared sleeping here by myself and would have to call Luis in the middle of the night to come stay with me. So I guess it is better that I don’t have a bed at my office.
still having problems
February 22, 2011
Video Courtesy of KSL.com
During my first year of law school, I lived in this very same apartment complex. These were the very same apartments where Luis and I met and started dating. Back then, there was a guy we called Peter Pants Down who occasionally made his rounds around the complex taunting girls (Don’t worry Mom, I was always very careful and never went out at night by myself). That was 4 years ago. Apparently they are still having the same types of problems today.
sweet 16
February 21, 2011
February 1995: Cristina was only a few days old. I was almost 12 years old. I think I looked old for my age.
August 2008: My wedding. Cristina was 13 years old. I still see a little baby when I look at her.
And today she is sweet 16.
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