Oscars

One of the most depressing moments of my life....

As I stood on the edge of my shower, propped up while removing the old shower curtain, and replacing it with a clean "yummy" new plastic smelling curtain, I could hear the Academy Awards on the T.V. in the background. Depressing? How so? A disturbing and unsettling feeling in the pit of my stomach made me realize how this one moment made me feel soooo unaccomplished...

Like I've stated before and those who've known me longer know that Oscars, Hollywood, and Film was my ultimate dream. I always imagined myself on that stage....in the Kodak theater...and the speech I would struggle to say after recieving an Oscar for Best Actress in a leading role...

As I stood their listening to the glitz and glam from afar, gripping an old shower curtain in my hand and attempting to balance myself like a gymnast, the feeling of depression took over my heart and soul...

2013 will be the 85th annual Academy Awards ceremony...which means...

that's all I've got...2 years...why the 85th...I was born in 1985... so it's only suitable to get to the Oscars by 2013, the 85th year of the Oscars...So wether I make it by means of a nomination...invitation...or just plainly getting a ticket and sitting in that theater...

I've made it my goal for the next two years....

Wish me luck! Break a leg! Buena Suerte! Bon Voyage!

Whichever...just say your prayers for me....

Now all I have to do is quit my job, move to Cali, and audition!

If only it were that easy!

Tom and Julia here I come!

Catching up....

Hey there! Well I'm catching up ....I've been soooo busy and haven't had a chance to make any posts....

In the past week I've been working and working out....

spending some time with my family and just trying to enjoy any little bit of break I get!

Here are some pictures from our fun beach day with my family last week....

We traced our shadows in the Sand

Gaby chasing the seagulls

Gaby upset the seagulls kept flying away

My Motivation

Okay so working out is definately not the funnest thing in the world but I'm trying! It's taking alot of self iniciative, self control, and encouragement to get my lazy butt to the gym. I've been consistently going everyday after work and pushing myself harder each day. After having my daughter I feel like first, nothing's where it's supposed to be and second, that I don't feel as myself, or what I once used to be. It's so hard to see myself 25 lbs heavier and about 2 pant sizes bigger. So due to the lack of 100% confidence with my body image, I tell myself each day to get to the gym and lose the weight!

I have to say that going, although very exhuasting, is an energy booster and makes me feel great! I have one goal, loose 25 lbs!!! If I do this and concentrate on my tummy I know I'll be spring break and summer ready with 100% body confidence restored.

  

My motivation or body idol during this mission is the one and only, hottest, and naturally beautiful woman, Kim Kardashian!

Of course I will never have a booty like hers but she's not skin and bones, and she is so confident with her thickness.

After her very publically upsetting release of her silver paint photos, her every little faults and flaws(very few) were exposed. If you aren't familiar with the photos, she was covered in silver body paint for the shoot and was photographed in silver nudity. The photos were supposed to have had some type of digital image/logo imposed to cover her very private parts. Unfortunately, the pictures were released without anything covering her, only silver paint. Although her upsetting moment of realization was public on her T.V. show she gracefully pressed forward and commented, that this was proof to all, she is who she is with her flaws and all.

This is the only one that doesn't show everything.

Their are too other photos that are extremely revealing a front shot exposing her breast and another exposing her butt. You can see them on google photos if necessary, but I didn't want to post those here.

So she's my motivation during this and I can only hope to look half as good as she does even in her chubbier moments. I hope to at least loose 10 lbs by March 12th, Miami here I come!

Zumba!!!!

Today was a better day!

Went to work and then went to the gym, which by the way so much fun today because me and my gal pals went to Zumba!

 If you've never done it definitely try it!

 Zumba is a cross between a traditonal cardio class

setting but with a latin dance twist.

Talk about booty dancing!

 It was the most fun workout ever and yet I came home drenched in sweat and felt the constant muscle burn during my entire workout!

Check out http://www.zumba.com/ to see videos and how this fitness program works!


*sidenote*
Had to make my profile more simple, hence the change, the page kept getting stuck with the graffic and was acting all funky! :P

The day after Valentine's Day...

"Someday everything will

all make perfect sense.

So for now, laugh at the confusion,

smile through the tears,

and keep reminding yourself

that everything happens

for a reason."

Needless to say I didn't have a very good Valentine's Day....

talk about men and their lack of care for women, their lack of attention to detail and the simple things we enjoy, like the highly commercialized Valentine's Day....LMAO

However, everyday is a new day;
love should be demonstrated and cherished everyday,
 not just on Valentine's Day!

To all the woman who's other half maybe
didn't get it quite right this time, there's always next year!

Traveling Bucket List

My Travel Bucket List...

The places I'd love to go before I die in no particular order.....

Greece

    

Australia

 

Islands of Figi

Las Vegas

Peru

Seattle

Yellowstone National Park

Niagara Falls

France

New York

  

Italy

Scotland

Egypt

Surprisingly, I had more places before but I have been very blessed to have traveled to other places ...I'll have to continue saving and planning until I've seen it all.....

Great Books About Love

Okay since love is on the world's mind today I wanted to share 2 books I've read and that have a wealth of insight to marriage and relationships. These two books I'm sure you've heard of but I wanted, in a way, to share my thoughts on the two since they have both individually helped me understand my hubby and also help me cope with the things that happen within our relationships that may make you feel as though love is lost sometimes.

First is The Love Dare by Stephen & Alex Kendrick, it was introduced in a movie called Fireproof, which I also recommend. THis book is a 40 day challenge, each day having a specific task and lesson. It's definately a challenge to get through but it is intended to make you change you faults and in turn change your spouse without trying to MAKE them change yourself.


The other is Men Are Like Waffles, Woman Are Like Spaghetti by Bill & Pam Farrel, this book is similar to the Venus/Mars concept, presented in a cute way and yet definately insighful to understanding the opposite sex and the way WE as seperate genders do and think differently.

I would encourage anyone in a romantic(sometimes not-so romantic :P) relationship to read these books. Every lesson within these two can be applied to everyone.

Valentines Day

Aside from having a fabulous hangover....

Today is Valentine's Day.....Hope everyone has a great day filled with romance and sweetness!

I found a really interesting quote and wanted to share it.

 I feel this makes sense and if every man lived by this quote woman would be a whole lot happier and a little less naggy and depressed when it comes to romance...lol





Waking up with a Hangover...lol

Waking up in the morning with a hangover from the night before is definately not the funnest thing in the world....but it is a reminder of how much fun you had the night before!

Last night me and the hubby went to Howl at the Moon.

If you've never been there it's definately a place to see on a night out....Howl is a dueling piano bar that has high eneergy crowd involvement and can be a blast with a group of people.

Let's just say after two blue long islands, three strawberry lemon drop shots and a couple of sips from my hubby's bucket of booze of bahama mama....I was not doing so well....


The toilet became my best friend and I became the one that needed someone to hold my hair and help me stand straight....at least I know the friends we were with at least had a good laugh. So needless to say I woke up "fantastic" this morning!


So I've come up with a list of things to do the next morning to liven up your day!

1. Call out of work... ;) (this is an immediate pick me up)
2. Take a shower and freashen up your body
3. Don't eat breakfast.... that just makes you feel worse, if you need something have a glass of water with a tylenol or advil and a couple of crackers.
4. Stay in your bed a little bit longer but don't spend the whole day there you'll feel worse later.
5. Once you get your butt up from bed...have some toast, have a red bull and get your butt moving!

These all may seem simple but if you have too much sleep you'll feel worse...I guarantee....


Happy Hangover Recovery!

Just another Sunday morning.....

Woke up this morning and decided to start this up....getting used to the format and how to do this...Get to know a little bit about my life before this point.... (the abridged version)


I grew up in Orlando, FL with my mom, dad, and little sister....As I got older I dreamed about becoming an actress and moving to Cali or New York to pursue that dream.....as you can see that didn't go as planned....


I fell in love...and married my high school sweetheart. My husband was in the Marines and we moved to San Diego, California where he was stationed. After about a year married he was deployed yet again to Iraq.....and I moved back to Orlando, FL to be with family while he was gone....I found out about three weeks after he left that I was pregnant....After what seemed the longest deployment of MY life he came home safely and we had our beautiful baby girl 3 days after his arrival. Talk about being right on time.


4 years later....


We've situated ourselves in Orlando and have our home and life rolling here.... My husband is out of the military and now is a police officer. I currently am the leading lady and celebrity of my own life...:)


Life is definately not what you always expect but I can say I've been very blessed in alot of ways.  I know that everything in my life has made me into the person I am today!


Let's see what the next day will bring.....

Where to start? hmmmm

Let me share a little bit of me aside from my fabulous freckles!

ME

MY DAUGHTER

MY HUBBY 

SOME OF THE THINGS I LOVE

HOLLYWOOD 

BROADWAY

TWO FOR ONES @ CHILI'S

MAC MAKE-UP

TRAVELING

LAUGHING

HIGH HEELS 

GIRLFRIENDS 

FOREVER 21 

BEING IN LOVE