Im Hoooommmmmmeee!

I have been home now for about a week and a half and I haven't stopped going since I got here. But I wouldn't have it any other way! Seeing as how I haven't updated since then, you can tell how busy I have been!! Thing's I have done:

1. Had my first dress fitting
2. Found white shoes and earrings
3. Mom found her beautiful dress!
4. Dad and bro got fitted for their tux/suit
5. Met with the venue coordinator to finalize floor plans, cake design and food
6. Met with DJ to finalize play list
7. Met with florist to finalize all flowers (I have the best florist ever! Flowers by Lois)
8. Bought my dresses for: bridal shower, rehearsal and bachelorette party
9. Attended my awesome bridal shower!!
10. Picked up gifts for flower girl and others

Wheeewwwww!!! That's a lot of stuff in a week and a half! And I'm still not done.
1. Started with the seating chart- that has to be one of the most stressful thing EVER!
2. Attend my final dress fitting next Sat
3. Hopefully get my bridal portraits taken
4. Do a trial run with my hair stylist and makeup artist
5. Find my sister and BM's their shoes!!
6. Attend bachelorette party!
7... and so much more.

It has been a little stressful but so great being back and seeing everyone, especially spending time with my family and staying with my sister! It's hard being away from friends and family especially since both Chris and I are big family people. I already knew I was lucky to have the family and friends that I do, but being here with everyone makes me feel even more lucky and blessed to have such amazing people in my life.

I have even had time to go to a UH football game with my sister, her boyfriend, my bro and sister in law; shopping with my mom and sister(what we do best!); have some lunch/coffee dates with my BM's; shoe shopping with my sister in law; hang out with friends at Sawyer Park (awesome place!); met and got marriage advice from Houston Rocket's Shane Battier! So it hasn't been bad!

My parents have made me into the woman that I am; my sister and brother take care of me even when I don't have to tell them; my amazing friends keep me grounded; my fiance keeps me wanting to be a better woman and wife :) for him. I couldn't ask for a better life!

Thank you to everyone who makes a difference in my life and keeps me sane :) Bear with me through this "emotional, stressful" and happy time of me and Chris' life before we start our life together as husband and wife. We couldn't do it without you!

My Mother

You have to be living under a rock if you don't know that my mother is one of the strongest people you will ever meet. Today, she starts another round of Chemo because they found a cancerous spot or a mestasis on her lower back. This round of Chemo wont be as bad as the other rounds (crossing our fingers), but still it's chemo and it sucks! So this blog is dedicated to how strong, amazing and loving my mother is. We all know she is going to make it through this because of how strong she is.

I always say, God doesn't give us anything we can't handle. I truly believe that. If my mother can get through the last round, she can get through this, and anything else - especially raising twins and an older brother! She has many great things to look forward to and be healthy for. God is just making sure she is in excellent condition :)

My parents are, of course, a big part of my life. They are the reason I would eventually like to go back to school to get a degree or nutrition certificate to be a certified nutritionist. It's really easy to adopt a healthy lifestyle and I want to be able to teach that to other people. My parents inspire me to do better things and I can only hope that I will make them proud in the process.

If you, a family member or someone you know is going through a hard trial in their life facing cancer, a tough pregnancy, a serious injury, loss of a close one etc, take a few moments out of your day to let them know that you are thinking about them and wish them well. Thoughts and prayers go a long way.

Top Five List of Things I Hate While Traveling

On my recent trip from Maui to Houston, I continued to notice many things I hate while traveling. And it didn't just happen on this trip, but happens EVERY time I get on a flight.

1. If you have an extra seat, hell, if you have two extra seats, don't be a selfish person and share. You don't really have a back problem and you didn't purchase all three seats.
2. If you have a family, obviously you know you're going to want to sit together, so PURCHASE your tickets together. Even if they don't have it at the time, make it happen. Trust me, it can happen. I've done it. Speak to manager and they will make it happen.
3. Bringing food on the plane. It doesn't matter if you like a Caesar Salad or a Curry Chicken sandwich, the person sitting next to you and the people around you, can't stand the smell. So please don't for the sake of those around you.
4. When the plane lands, everyone doesn't need to hurry up and stand up. It's a plane we're all getting off. You don't have to rush and make it miserable for everyone else.
5. When waiting for your luggage at baggage claim, you all don't need to crowd around at the exact same place. It's a circle, it all comes back around. Please don't stand right next to me or in
front of me if I'm already there.

These were just the five major things I noticed. I'm sure I'll add more. Feel free to comment and add what you have noticed that frustrates you.

Hope you don't have to deal with any of this.

To The Selfish Lady on the Plane With Me

Dear Selfish Lady on the plane who has three seats to yourself,

I understand a family got separated and because of that I have to get the result of a lady sitting next to the empty seat next to me. You have three seats to yourself. When we asked you if one of us could come and seat over there you said "I have a back problem, I'm gonna use all three of them." Sorry bia, this is an 8 hour flight, we all have "back problems" and would like three seats to ourselves. Of course, I call the flight attendant over and she says that no, she didn't purchase those three seats so anyone can seat there. When I asked the lady next to me if she wouldn't mind moving, because this was MY seat and I would like to stay here, she looks to the flight attendant and says "I don't want to sit over there because of that negative energy from her." Are you freakin kidding me! Because this stupid lady thought energy really matter, didn't get off her Euro-trash butt and move over there. I wasn't going to move because this was my seat and I wanted to stay by the window and have that one. I even told her that if she moved we could all have more room, she was stupid enough to say "I don't care about more room" Who doesn't care about more room on an 8 hour flight? So because this ignorant lady wouldn't move, the selfish bia had three seats to her self and we had to be cramped in our little seat.

Please don't be selfish. Share your luck (the fact that you got three seats to yourself) with others who aren't quite as fortunate as you. Oh, but don't you worry, you will get what's coming to you.

KARMA IS A B**TCH.

Sincerely,
The airplane passenger knowing Karma is coming for you

Psoriasis Doesn't Define How I Live My Life

One of the challenges for National Psoriasis Awareness month which ended yesterday, was to come up with a way to express/raise awareness about psoriasis. We could write a song, poem etc. This is what I came up with. I hope it raises awareness about some of the major aspects of psoriasis and gives those of us living with it, a sense of confidence.

Psoriasis Doesn't Define How I Live My Life....

I define how I live my life.
Sure, psoriasis can be irritating, itchy, annoying and embarrassing
But why wouldn't we want to find a way to live our life without having to worry about what we have to wear next.

Psoriasis wont define how I live my life, I define how I live my life.

Life and daily activities can cause stress; Stress can cause a flare up; psoriasis can cause stress
Lets find a way to end this never-ending circle.

Psoriasis doesn't define how I live my life, I define how I live my life.

We need support and funding from local leaders, representatives and mayors.
Let's show them and the world that "psoriasis is a serious health issue—one that demands more national attention, research dollars and public understanding."

Psoriasis wont define how I live my life, I define how I live my life

Life is about loving the gifts we're given, the obstacles we over come, the milestones we reach, being confident about who we are and the impact we have on this world.
Psoriasis is only a little speed bump in the game of life.

Psoriasis doesn't define how I live my life, I define how I live my life