Healthy but. . .
So last night I roasted some asparagus, roasted some beets, baked some fish and made Israeli couscous for dinner.
I ran out of fish for lunch today and decided to just put all the leftovers together.
I realized after eating my lunch that it’s not going to be so pretty in the bathroom later. Beets and asparagus, yummy in the tummy but not so sure about the after effects.
I just had to mention that.
Reassurance
Nick put this strip on our white board today and I found it so funny. Because not only is it true, that I need reassurance once in a while, but he does say things like this to me too.
I didn’t mean to be constantly talking about my husband, and make you guys vomit all over yourselves, but since our 5th anniversary is coming up, I can’t help but contemplate about our marriage. How it started and where it’s going.
I do like where it’s going and I don’t need to be reassured if it’s going the right way.
…. right?
:-p
He Knows It
I know I married a good one because even without telling him anything, he packed my lunch and even cut up some strawberries so I can have it with my yogurt tomorrow. I’ve never asked him to pack my lunch, who knows he might skimp on some of the good cuts of meat. Ok, he doesn’t do that but what if I’m at work, I open the Tupperware, see that there’s not enough meat, then I’d die because of starvation. These things happen people.
The truth is, this is actually the second time he’s done it and I can’t help but feel sooo loved! Also, he knows I love oranges, so he bought me a Costco sized box filled with oranges. I can eat 4 in one sitting. Is there such thing as over dosing on Vitamin C? If there is, you should let me know.
Anyway, this is the reason why we don’t settle ladies.We wait for the best that God has planned for us. We don’t just get into a relationship because we’ve been so lonely for a long time and just want to be in one. Why do it when it’s just going to result into heartbreaks in the long run. Heartbreaks sucks!
I prayed for my future husband since high school, and when I graduated from college, I met Nick. He was the gutsiest man I have ever met because he had to go through my dad, 3 brothers and 9 uncles. Talk about the Great of Wall of China huh?
He proved to be such an amazing man. That’s why our 5th year anniversary is coming up and I can’t help but rejoice at how far we’ve gone. From crazy culture clashing on our first year of marriage, to him knowing me so well that I swell with love. Mind you I’m not the perfect wife and that’s why I’m part of a young women’s small group and we come together so we can learn more on how we can help make our husband’s the men they were destined to be.
Nick knows it. He knows the way to my heart. With just him cutting up some strawberries, it filled me with love, and now I am ending this sentence. Ah, he’s going to love this post.
Forget You
A little break from the usual posts. I wanted to share this video because I think they’re pretty amazing. I have Cee Lo’s album and Forget You is one of my favorite songs now. The original version I can do without. haha!
I just found out about Karmin through my cousin. They did a pretty mean cover yeah?
What do you guys think? Good huh?
2011
Life Happens
I’m here. I’m alive. Had a great vacation. But life is happening. Busy. Schedules. Appointments. I hate saying I’m busy. I don’t like it when someone wants to schedule something with me and I say I can’t because I have something to do. I guess that’s what happens if you live in the city. Am I getting tired of the city life? It’s a sign that going back to island living is for me. Haha!
Hawaii was great. Photos to come. Stories of our adventures will soon be up. But for now. I am living the Seattle life for a little bit.
Nick and I have a couchsurfer coming in to stay at our place tonight until Wednesday. So until then, hope you guys are having a fabulous spring.
Whoever is looking forward to summer, raise your hand!
2011
Manila Rain
I’m not in Manila but all this Seattle rain reminds me of home. If only it was a little bit warmer, I’d be outside jumping in puddles. Running around, doing cartwheels and even consider shampooing my hair in the rain. I’ve done that in Manila and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
“Reminds of me home.” I have been saying that a lot. When I say home, I still mean Manila. I’ve been here for almost 5 years now and I still don’t consider Seattle home? I am not sure anymore. Home is where my family is I guess. My home is with Nick and with my parents and brothers.
My heart longs for laughter and teasing with my brothers. Oh how I miss that. I was talking to one of my brothers the other day, we were teasing each other and laughing so hard. He says to me, “I wish you were here because I miss this.” I miss it too. And it hurts being away from them.
Last night I was talking to a friend about the dynamics of friendship and family in different cultures. I told her that I felt like I was walking on eggshells most of the time here in Seattle. People are too sensitive, take everything so seriously and personally. While I grew up in a culture where we just make fun of ourselves and it’s ok. We laugh about it. I can’t tease anyone here. And if I do, I’d get the, did-you-just-say-that look. I’d be removed from their friend’s list and will be ignored forever.
Maybe I just need a break from all this. It’s only a week and a few days ’til Oahu. I can’t wait to be in the sun and recharge my batteries.
2011
It’s finally March!!
Time goes by quick and I like that. Nick and I have been waiting for this month to arrive because it only means one thing, SPRING BREAK!!!
In just a few weeks Nick and I will get to escape dreary Seattle and soak the sunshine in Oahu. Oh the excitement in my bones. I can’t wait!
My heater at work is usually turned on full blast. I guess it’s my subconscious way of preparing myself for the heat that we will encounter in Hawaii.
We are excited to visit my cousin and her husband and see our little nephew as well. My cousin will only work one day on the week that we’re there so it is truly going to be a fun that we get to spend a lot of time together in the sun.
A part of the itinerary is going snorkeling at Hanauma Bay (pictured below). I remember my snorkeling experience in Mexico, seeing the sting ray swimming right below me. I was squealing through my snorkel out of excitement. Going on another snorkeling excursion is something to look forward to.
I pray that the weather in Oahu cooperate. In Jesus name let there be no rain since that is exactly what we’re trying to escape from. haha! I can’t wait to relax, surf, hike, snorkel, spend time with family and enjoy it all with Nick.
This tropical lady is finally going to have some tropical sun!
No on Snow
I was complaining to my brother about how Seattle is going to get about 6 inches of snow by Thursday. I am not happy about that. I have a lot of friends that love the mountains, the snow, and of course snowboarding but that is soooo not me. This tropical lady needs to get out of Seattle ASAP!
As I was venting to my brother he says to me, “At least you can make halo halo fresh from Heaven.” I don’t have to shave the ice. Haha! Shaved ice from Heaven is a good way to look at it.
