WARNING!

Today I drove out to try and sell some of my old clothes to a used clothing store, it was mildly successful. In exchange for a couple t-shirts and an old pair or jeans I purchased a cute tote bag, I don't need anymore tote bags.

Anyhow, on my way home I was so starving so I decided that it would be okay to drive thru. You see, I rarely eat fast food anymore and I only ever steal lil sips of soda from people but for whatever reason today the memory of french fries and a coke from the golden arches was too delicious to fight. So I ordered the southern chicken sandwich combo...this was the worst decision of my week! For only $5.38 you too can feel like you just drank a bottle of grease, would you like to know what artery clogging feels like, Mc Donalds will surely help you figure that one out. Right now I am sitting rather uncomfortably at my kitchen table with a jug of water warning you about the perils of fast food as I try to wash away the grease that is lining the inside of my mouth. If only grease were water soluble!

xo.

A quick and inexpensive way to make your tastebuds so happy.

Purchase (immediately) Tostitos brand multigrain tortilla chips, also your favorite salsa.


Sit on the couch and enjoy!


I made a meal out of this the other night, I have a problem.

Sometimes I Feel Like A Grandma...

...the boys are featured in another article. It is definitely worth reading!
http://www.209vibe.com/articles/view/269

Super times

I just realized that my life has become a series of glorious events. Everyday is full of so many things that I love to do, full of people that I love to see. I am almost constantly in the presence of one or more people that I love with every speckle of my being. As of late the presence of the boys and ladies has been so frequent that all I can do is glow. The intense Sacramento heat has made our home a prime location for marinating in the warmth of family, it is for this reason that I wonder if I truly hate the heat. Do I really want summer to end?

I love the company of my friends however, I also love to have moments of time that belong just to me. I value little sprinkles of solitude through out my day, this is the time I use to gather my thoughts, the time that is spent being grateful and excited for what is and what will be. My favorite moments of solitude generally happen on my porch at the end of my work day. From the comfort of a ten dollar Adirondack chair I position myself in such a way that the railing doubles as an ottoman. I often bring along with me a beer, my journal and my current read.



Relaxing as my music plays and the cool summer breeze blows in the evening is fantastic. Recently I have had company, a dove decided to build her nest only steps from where I sit. For whatever reason her presence is calming, she sits very quietly warming her babies as I await the arrival of one of the boys or ladies.

Life is good right now.

Today we had the pleasure of hanging out as ladies with Carol and her family...bridal shower style. We decided to fancy up a bit for the event...

Courtney, Me, Carol and Sally.

I never wear dresses so I felt rather awkward but wedding season has arrived so I better get used to it. More on all of that later.

Good night.

xo.

Pretty Pretty Good

Coming home for the boys CD release show! This makes my life. Also, it is no longer 100 degrees in Sacramento so things are looking up.

So many tears

I just realized that I am going to be in Long Beach for The Timothy Project when the boys play thier CD release show with DAMIEN JURADO!! I am freaking out, seriously. There is absolutely nothing that I can do to get home early enough to be here...nothing! The last plane takes off at 4:20 and the chapel service is not done until that time-ish. Crying, so sad I have welled up. Ugh! I am bummed...so so bummed.

Aprox. 150 degrees in the shade...

It has been such a long time since I have shared anything...oops! The truth is that I have been awful and taking photos and life has been kind of a roller coaster lately.

I am back in Sacramento after a teaser of a trip home. I was there for 3 days, one of which was 4th of July so I was with the family all day. It was really nice to see everyone, the nostalgia that floats around the annual 4th of July BBQ is insane! I love it. We spent the day eating the fine Hernandez cuisine and drinking either beer or the classic beer and clamato mixture, oh the joy of Mexicanity!

The other two days were spent spending as much time as possible with my Long Beach family. Going home is so bittersweet because seeing everyone is so great but leaving is almost painful, the same is true for Sacramento so I am in quite a pickle. I also got to hang out with Kate, one of the major joys of my visits home but since Steve is in the hospital our time was limited.

I was severely bummed when I left Sacramento because I was under the impression that the boys were going to have their listening party on one of the days that I was gone (they recently finished recording their full length album) BUT I was surprised to come home to a full house and Kevin inserting the Your Ghost Fits My Skin CD! It made coming home so much better. Also, the album is super so be prepared to purchase it sometime in September!

Work is good. Life is good. The problem is this: It is so so so hot here therefore I never want to leave my house. I fear that this heat may turn me into a hermit...no good.

Lastly, my 24 hour fitness membership however embarrassing is paying off 71 lbs lost since July of last year. I kind of want to do a before and after photo but I was never that into photos so I dont think I have any.