Yes, It Is Still My Birthday...

So you are probably sick of me blogging about my birthday. Well, one more birthday post and you wont hear anything else for another year, promise. I am officially no longer a teenager! I guess I am an adult. They say that happens when you are 18 but I believe it is all lies. I cannot get into a club/ bar (like I would want to anyway. I do not pollute my body with alcohol but If I am an adult shouldn't I have the choice?) most importantly I cannot go on a cruise without my parents (all my efforts planning a post deployment cruise for T and I was thwarted. Apparently am incapable of carrying on in a sensible manner on a cruise because I am not 21.).

How did I get on this tangent?

Anyway, on the day of my birth (September 23rd) T surprised me at work with these beauties: 

My boss thought it was so cute she let me leave work early to spend the rest of the day with him. Then he did the unthinkable. He cooked me dinner! Now, the second I heard him say "Okay babe, how do I boil the noodles?" I thought we would be in trouble but dinner turned out pretty tasty!

Now for some more pictures, Friday I made some yummy Tacos after I got off work and we watched "The Prestige". Who knew a movie about magic could be so good?!

 On Saturday we were supposed to take my nephew to the Aquarium but T's Mandatory Fun Day screwed those plans over (seriously, is anyone else's plans getting ruined by these mandatory fun days??). So on Saturday we took the little guy to Seaport Village in San Diego and Coronado Island. (I had to hide the camera from the little guy because he wanted to play with it the whole time so I don't have lots of pics..tear.)

Then today we went to the Aquarium where you can touch sting rays, baby sharks, star fish, sea cucumbers, everything! Most of the little kids were much more brave than I was. I was far too scared to touch half the creatures there.

 Afterwards  we ate at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. and it was freaking awesome. It is our favorite movie and the restaurant is so fun! The Waiter comes around and asks you trivia about the movie and if you get it all right you get water on the house. Hahah so funny!

On the way back I fell asleep, apparently with my mouth open because I awoke to T's Zune in my mouth. (Great wake up call huh?). But I forgave him because we were heading to the mall where he took me shopping. Seriously, I don't think he can get anymore perfect. It was an amazing birthday weekend!

Getting to Know You! (And By You, I Mean Me)

I have been blogging a lot lately (Erin are you happy and entertained? This is all for you! <3). So I have been tagged in in two "Getting to Know You" questionnaires by two lovely ladies at Living the Life and Sailor's Sweetheart. Since their questions are different I shall answer a little bit of both.



(Just in case you haven't seen the numerous pictures of me on my  blog. There I am to the right, and yes I dress like that all the time *wink*)



1. What is one piece of advice you've been given, mantra, etc. that you live by?
"Be faithful unto death and I shall give you the crown of life." ~Revelation 2:10

2. Are you more of a neat freak, anything BUT a neat freak or somewhere in between?
I am not necessarily the neatest or most organized  person ever but I HAVE to keep everything clean ALL THE TIME. I am very afraid of getting a parasite through my hands from all the things I touch in a day. I also need things to stay where I put them. If someone moves something of mine I freak out. I also hate people using my things without asking. It makes me anxious and upset. I am supper possessive (or crazy, whatever you'd like to call it) like that.

3.  What is your idea of a perfect day?
Well I would sleep in until noon or 1pm (hopefully it'll be rainy and cold outside. These are the only days I enjoy crappy weather.). I'll make myself some hot chocolate and some breakfast, flip on the fireplace (yes, my fireplace can be flipped on like a light) and read a good book or magazine OR watch Turner Classic Movies while cuddling with T.

4.  What is one place in the world you have always wanted to visit and why?
Greece! One day T and I will be able to go. It is so beautiful, serene and full of history. AND I LOVEEE  Greek food so it would be amazing to experience authentic Greek tastiness on my tastebuds. 

5.  If you could tell one person who is no longer in your life something, what would it be?
"Grandpa Alfonzo, even though I never met you I always have, and always will love you."

6. Are you someone who wants a great big family or a small family?
Well, I want right around 8 kids myself. I think having only one sibling conditioned me to want a large family. I have to convince T a little on this one.

7. What do you think is the most important thing in a relationship?
Understanding. I think it is most important to be able to sympathize with your partner to truly understand whatever situation they are in and how they see it from their point of view. This way it is easier to talk situations out and compromise all while being tactful and without hurting any one's feelings.


8. What is your favorite childhood memory?
When I was young my dad worked nights and my mom worked days. So during the day my dad took care of my sister and I. It was one summer I think where my dad signed me up for "Mommy and Me" swimming classes to teach me how to swim. On the first class my dad got in the pool with and swam around holding me. A mother went up to him and said "You know this is a Mommy and Me class right?" and he said "Yes" and kept swimming with me. I love my dad!

I like this list so much that any of you ladies who would like to answer these questions have at it!


(I know, that is kind of a cop out but I really do like this list of questions and I am far too tired to think of some new ones)

On another note Nicole at Sailor's Sweetheart  passed along an award to me! I have already received this award in the past  so take a look here to see who I passed it along to!

Blood Drive!

Earlier today I gave blood at the Red Cross Blood Drive
at Saddleback College. While there I was truly inspired. I gave a pint of my blood which will in turn save 3 people.. I also registered in the Bone Marrow Registry in hopes that I can further help someone in need. Doing something so selfless led me to really realize how important it is to donate, blood, bone marrow and organs. With your willingness to do something so selfless someone can cherish one more year with their dying daughter or a whole lifetime with their once ailing father. Please, come donate blood today and tomorrow.

Somebody’s child, mother, father, or loved one will be forever grateful. The Blood Drive
will be at Saddleback College in SSC 212 from 8am-8pm TODAY and TOMORROW. You can save a life. You can make a difference.

P.S For all you ladies and gents who do not live in the area find your local Red Cross and please donate. I never realised how much you can change someones life by giving 40 minutes of your time.

Snoop(y) and My (early) Birthday!

So I am going to start off this post by saying, I am a snooper. I cannot help it. It is apart of my need to be in control and my craving to know everything. Before you go and think I am THAT kind of girlfriend, I must tell you, I openly snoop around and TJ (and around everyone for that matter) he knows I read texts, call logs, and bank statements. (Oh my gosh, I sound psycho don't I?) Anyhow, today I got in trouble for snooping when I WASN'T EVEN SNOOPING! I found out what was going on with my ring (Sort of) because his dad accidentally told me something about my diamond and then T was asking me ton of questions. So I put two and two together and figured it out.

Well, last night I told his mom I knew what was going on (this may have been my mistake, I should have kept my mouth shut) and this made T mad (he said he wasn't mad, but I don't know if I believe it). He said that I lied to her to get information (which I didn't) and that I need to stop snooping (which I agree but  I totally wasn't snooping this time!).  He also said that I wasn't supposed to know because it was a surprise. Anyway, my argument is. I pretty much knew what was happening and I found out by being smart and piecing together information not snooping. Plus. It will be a surprise regardless. I still have no clue when he is actually going to propose (which is driving me CRAZY by the way) so I didn't ruin anything. Or did I? I don't know, I feel kind of bad now. What do you think?

Now on to my 20th birthday picnic! Since my birthday is this Thursday and my parents will be out of town
(for my Uncle's funeral and for a family function) we celebrated this weekend with my family. We had a picnic at Salt Creek Beach then we had cheesecake and presents at my house. I love simple family parties like this. So relaxing. My wonderful family gave me new shoes (Dr. Scholls makes super cute shoes! Super comfy too!), a new purse, stockings, pedicure set, and gummy vitamins. Yes gummy vitamins, as my mom put she was giving me the gift of health. TJ even got presents too!

 (HAHA! I love the goofy look on my dads face!)

(Birthday Wishes)

 

(The Gummy Vitamins! P.S Notice how T is rubbing my feet. Pure perfection.)

 

 (The Family)

 

(My wonderful, beautiful, perfect mother)

 

(It was perfect outside. Too windy for Frisbee but perfect nonetheless)

Overall it was a great birthday. This weekend TJ and I will be having another birthday celebration with just us. Fun, Fun!!

Hope you all are having a great week!

Road Rage

So on my way home tonight I almost died (or got seriously injured, but judging by the weight and make of my car and the others I probably would have died). As I was on the freeway, merging into the left lane (signal on and everything) this jerk in a minivan comes speeding up into my lane on path to careen into me. As I jerk my car to the right I almost sideswipe the innocent driver in the neighboring lane. I lay on my horn, the other driver I almost hit, laid on their horn and the minivan sped off like the freaking idiot that he (or she) was. Seriously people, slow down and pay attention. You don't want to be ending someone's life before they even get the chance to begin it (myself included).