Krump Workshop - Williamsburg

Yesterday my hubby and his friend Norman had a workshop at William & Mary. Norman is not only his friend, but also his "twinn" in his fam, so he's "Twinn Priest" (Yes, they spell it with two n's! It's just krump). So off we went to Williamsburg, I forgot how pretty it was ! Domo said it reminded him of when he lived in London (lucky duck). I'm making it a must to go back in the summer, of course stopping at Busch Gardens as well - ANYWAYS, it only took us like 45 mins to get there. I really wanted to go because other dancers of different styles were there. I had so much fun ! The only thing that killed it was the fact I had to go to work right after, and I missed the other workshops :(

Taking some vids and pictures ^

Priest Fam ! :)

The rarely pictured couple.. Hi from hubby & I ! 

My son had to get off at least ONCE, it was cute seeing everyone smiling at him. 

Everyone who participated in the Krump workshop impressed me. That's the cool thing about being around other dancers. They really did want to learn Krump, and they dedicated themselves even if it looked a little funny. Can't help but respect that ! My bro and hubby did a great job teaching.

Best part of the day: Toddler slept through almost the whole thing. So mommy got to pay attention and actually watch.

xo

Love, I Love You

My husband turned 22 the other day (March 21st). It's so hard to believe I've been celebrating birthday's with him since high school. I remember bringing him cupcakes and goodies to school - I felt so cute bringing him a big bag full of things he likes. I've always gotten him a bag of things I know he likes. Prior to his birthday this year we picked up things he's been eyeing for awhile, and on his actual birthday all we did was go out to eat ! He just wanted to spend his day with me, and I couldn't argue with that *blushing* I mean I'm awesome, come on.

I could NEVER imagine giving my all to anyone else but him. There's this connection that I can't show or describe in words, through pictures, or social networks. I just appreciate his life, his soul, his character, he's the type of person I wish I could be sometimes. 

He loves me the way "I" need to be loved (Lord knows it takes someone special to deal with me 24/7). He deals with me the way I need to be dealt with. He's patient and kind without being a wuss. I can't help but respect him for who he is and what he's done for me.

We're not perfect, and this isn't that cute tumblr love story or anything - I'm just a regular woman, in love with an regular man that I see as extraordinary. 

I LOVE YOU, pop ! It was fun celebrating the least fun birthday number with you. I mean really, 22 is so awkward. It's like turning 17. It's not special but it's still a birthday so we count it. Geez.. come to think about it the next exiting birthday won't be until you're 30. OMG. We are old .. well I'm 20 - I still have my 21st and.. OKAY - I'm rambling, have a good day everyone.

xo

Spring - from my iPhone

You ever have those days that just feel good? I am obsessed with the feeling of having no WORK or errands to run (even though I secretly have a long list of imaginary things to do/things I forget). The weather made it even more refreshing, considering VA is bipolar. Nonetheless, happy first day of SPRING =) 

Should've put a filter on this, it probably would've hid my split ends ... *hides*

JUICE time. All the kiddies were happy to drink some Capri suns. Adrian doesn't get them often so he was excited ! Because at auntie' he gets all the cool food/drinks. 

Thank you sissy for this meal! Thank for taking my eggs out the microwave when I tried reheating my plate. If I could eat baked wings everyday I WOULD I love chicken wings. No breasts, thighs, or legs - JUST wings . My first true love. 

My Beautiful Baby, *ahem* Toddler

There's nothing like your own. There's nothing like loving YOUR baby. There's no other person that you'd ever love more than YOUR babies. You make them, but they made you a mommy. 

XO 

Take a Moment

Let's all take a moment to say, "Thank You," to nothing else but... FOOD ! I LOVE food, actually no- I'm IN love with food. I love fresh fruits, down below I have a picture of these extremely-juicy-for-no- reason Nectarines. I love spring, peaches are back - the good ones. But these Nectarines had me shaking my head. I just love fruit, and eating healthy really isn't that bad.

There's nothing better than my baked Tilapia (I'm sure I'm not the only one who makes great fish! But this is bangin'). I didn't even season it a lot. But some how tilapia absorbs a dash of this and that so well, it just taste like heaven. I also put butter on top - KILLER. And whoever thought of those frozen steam able veggies - THANK YOU, for your 4 1/2 minutes of veggies that taste like I actually steamed them myself. So good !!! Am I really going crazy over vegetables ? Yup.. I'm a mom. Or am I just old ? (Yes, 20 y/o is old to me, I'd rather be 10 still listening to Nsync from my boom box )

And then my favorite thing, the thirst was so real - GATORADE, cool blue. Throw this in the freezer for half an hour or so, and it's the perfect slushie. Why isn't 7/11 selling it like this! I'm such a rambler, I ramble to much - but this is so good. Maybe it's just me.. ?

Family First, from my iPhone

Today was... Good. I just spent time with family and that was truly all I wanted. It feels good being around people that genuinely love you, you feel like you belong, it feels "safe". I'm so grateful for people like this.  I have been neglecting my blog! Do you agree ? I know you don't have to posts things everyday but my purpose was to capture every event, and write novels about my 24 hr days. At times I just want to post couple pictures. I am slacking ! But there's also a lot of things going on, and a lot of fast pace decisions going on which prohibits me from focusing on blogging, more on sleeping :) 

My first time having lobster ! (Gawd, I know you're thinking, "She doesn't get out much" and you're right) I didn't know how it was suppose to taste. My husbands mom had to describe to me how it was suppose to taste. I can't help but laugh out loud while writing this. Nonetheless, I left satisfied & would totally eat lobster again as long as I have butter !

  

My son didn't really get treats, let me rephrase - "sweet" treats. I don't want his mouth caked up with candy, or his stomach full of snacks. Even though he would totally be fine with eating snacks all day.. Fatty. I let him have his own lollipop today with no help from me. He made a little mess - but as a mom, you soon realize the mess is apart of learning. As much as we'd like to control the spills and stains we can't ! My motto - let them have fun sometimes ! It's sad because our babies won't be messy babies anymore. Who knows... I may have a child who's a neat freak who doesn't like his food touching ? We never know ! 

<3

 

Eating Right

Its the sad truth in life, in order to get the results you want for your body - it starts in the kitchen. You could work out till the death of you, but to get real, long lasting results - it starts here ! It's the hardest thing to do, for me at least (my hubby is dedicated in whatever he does, it doesn't bother him). I want salty, I'm craving fried deliciousness, you feel me ?! You'll start to see more posts like these, HEALTHY food posts. I hope in the process I can eat "clean" as well. There's a slight difference, people ! Clean eating includes no processed foods, eating grains that haven't been broken down, fresh vegetables (real spinach vs. canned spinach) eating fewer ingredients (You ever read the ingredients on things? If it has more than 3-6 ingredients that's ridiculous). Eating clean isn't about losing weight, either. It's just about your overall health, eating for YOUR health :)

My son actually enjoyed this sandwich. Avocado, ham and turkey on whole wheat bread. The only thing I hate about this is using that stupid refrigerated deli meat. See what I mean by eating clean? I'll get there one day! Still yummy though ! 

Sweet potato, microwaved for 9 mins, sprinkle with cinnamon - PERFECT. Makes you feel like you time traveled to Thanksgiving. 

It was so hard not seasoning this chicken. So the ONLY thing I seasoned it with was Mrs. Dash's lemon pepper and chicken seasoning. 

Adrian's cute little plate & toddler silverware - I just LOL'd.

xo

Yesterday, through iPhone

I never used to go out to eat as a child, if we did it was rare and nothing extravagant. This never bothered me because I had other siblings, and we weren't made of money - so my memories are filled with LOTS of filipino food, rice and leftovers (which was fine by me). Anywho, yesterday was amazing ! If it's anything I spend money on it's food. There's nothing food can't do for me. It's comforting, delicious, and I'll stop there cause I'm drooling. I didn't even go anywhere special yesterday , just good ole' Jason's Deli because I needed a GOOD lunch before work - not that fast food crap.

God made salad bars for me ! I love putting a salad together. Especially when I have a lot of options. Would you believe there were raisins, almonds, granola, bacon bits, and other sweet/salty combo's in my salad ? I'm brilliant, best salad I've ever made.

Spicy Seafood Gumbo. It has rice, shrimp, okra, and other yummy goodness in it. It's not from New Orleans but it's good ! The flavor isn't to spicy, and although I KNOW it's frozen and not freshly made, it's delicious for right now! *middle fingers up*

*cough* How did this pic get in here ? I couldn't help but get some FREE ice cream.. especially after I was dreadfully full. I put my body through hell.

AND this is what I had for "dinner" at 12am. I worked overnight yesterday and my fellow ladies I work with all brought ingredients to make ourselves some taco bowls ! Kidney beans, corn, tomato, red onion, hamburger, lettuce - I was so full my stomach felt like a rock. I'm totally making this again ! Except with ground turkey next time.

He'll only drink this organic milk now ! Try and make him drink milk at home ? Nope, he's over it. Expensive taste, I see.. 

So that was my yesterday, according to my mediocre iPhone photos. I have yet to see a difference between the 5c and the 5s, but nonetheless, I like my 5s. Better than seeing bright pink everyday. I hope you enjoyed this random food posts. Oh yeah ! I went to Vitamin Shoppe yesterday, anyone familiar with Quest bars ? They're really popular, I think I'm going to try some. 21g of protein ? Whewww. 

Until next time, xo 

Bright & Early, from iPhone

My baby sleeps in these 24 month plain white tees. He loves being comfy! "No pants mom!!" 

Good Morning ! I'm already looking forward to napping, is that weird ? I have been so sleepy lately it's not even funny. I told hubby we should go to the store when he gets back from the gym - I'm feeling so lazy. This morning Adrian was SO cuddly. I am so in love with his sweetness, he's definitely daddy's boy. I take advantage whenever he's in a sweet mood because most of the time Adrian does not want to be bothered, kissed, hugged, etc. He let mommy get out of bed when she wanted to this morning (which was around 9am, breakfast had to be served!). I couldn't help but spoil him, and let him eat breakfast in our bed with Curious George on TV. One of the two shows he watches, he's not a fan of anything else. 

I think now we're going to play with his cars. He loves when I tell him to, "Go! Go! Go!" And, "Vroom, vroom!". 

Xo

Sleeping Beauty.. Sike

It's been a good day. I have to admit, it really has.

Yesterday my hubby left his phone on top of the car (you already know where this is headed) & we totally heard something fall, but we thought it was from the car in front of us. It turned out to be his phone !! He was upset , but he's so positive that he basically just got over it. It was a, "nothing you can do about it," type of thing to him. 

Today, I told him let's go to AT&T just to see if they could do something. Anything ! I mean he had to have a phone .. LONG story short, we ended up getting 5s's today, and cases (otter boxes at that) , warranties on both phones AND not having to pay anything. The lady we met today helped us SO much - she was so nice and we literally we're only in the store for 20mins . 

*sigh* I am so thankful for situations like these & people who actually CARE. After that we went gym shopping, looking for the perfect gym. One life has a kids club which we liked. We grabbed lunch (previous posts), then rested our bodies. I have been so tired recently. Besides working late, I can never get a full nights rest because I'm awaken in the morning and can never get back to sleep. So I'm always in and out of sleep, and when I try to nap - that's a fail to. On top of all that - Adrian won't stop waking up early now. So now we're trying to get him back on his schedule so he can get the rest he used to get. Poor thing wakes up so easily sometimes .. So excuse my designer eye bags. 

I've had so many stressful things on my mind - it feels good to have a day like this. I pray for more days like this :) enjoy my plain face , xo 

- blogging from my phone, I kind of like it ?

Panera Review

I bet you're probably thinking, "You're JUST now eating Panera?!". Why yes, yes I am ! I always see instagram photos of it, the typical hype like Chipotle and was never really interested. I remember going to Panera with my dad when I was like 14, he looked at the prices and asked me if I wanted McDonalds instead. At the time, McDonalds to me was like the Panera to others - it could never do me wrong (little did I know). After a busy day, I told Domo I wanted to try it. So off we went, for lunch. 

Crappy Picture, my B. I got this Italian combo sandwich, classic chicken salad with a baguette.

Sounds boring right ? Well it didn't taste boring - but for the price.. ehh, could've been better or more.

I would go here again for lunch, I love the choices they have. Especially that Winter Power salad ? It has quinoa, lentils, spinach, etc and that's really good for you. Especially for my hubby because he's on the eat clean, train mean type thing right now. The prices aren't the greatest, but I guess if you add up the nice restaurant, service, and quality of the food you can't complain. You get what you pay for, if you want $1 menu items, that's what Mcdonald's is for (yay for unknown chicken nugget ingredients!)

What should I get next time ? It took me 10 mins to decide today.

Have a blissful day ! It feels so good outside, and we're all napping. We're beat after today. Pray for more days like these (bogus VA weather, it'll probably snow tomorrow - just watch).

xo

Just Because

Nothing's more important than an episode of Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood that he's seen approximately 20 times. Anddddd.. nothing's cuter than this serious toddler face. 

xo