blister

What an exciting weekend filled with Sake Bombs, Jumpers, Spitting on Cakes, Blisters, Steak and Lobsters.

Friday night, went to Miyake's in Palo Alto and saw the REEGSTA himself, live and in the flesh. It was good seeing you and V-May too dawg...your sister also looks a lot like you! After departing to Mountain House with a drunk fiance, listened to him talk about his dog Suzy and a drunk dial message he left on my cell phone while we were in the car.

Saturday morning, up bright and early for an hour workout on the elliptical. Listened to Byron's message on my cell phone and had a good laugh (he listened to it too), then headed off to City Beach for Royceeboy's birthday. Had lots of fun in the jumpers and slides. While trying to blow out the candles, Royce spit on his cake. Not to worry though, my sister took that part of the icing off and threw it away. There were 1216 Skittles in the jar and I guessed 1250.

Saturday night, watched the A's get their asses served to them on a platter by the Yankees. Also saw a brawl on the third deck, which almost resulted in dude falling off the railing. Garlic fries and Skittles (which I won at the birthday party) galore.

Sunday morning, up at the ass crack of dawn to head off to Bay 2 Breakers. Walked 7+ miles, heard Gavin DeGraw in concert and now have a blister the size of a small grape on my right ring toe. Ended the night with a Steak & Lobster meal from Black Angusand complimentary leg and foot massage (thanks babe), then slept for 12+ hours until this morning.

Hopefully next weekend won't be so tiring...

"I'm FULL!"

Those Taco Bell commercials are cheesy...but my favorite one is the guy in the interrogation room and they turn on the light on the other side of the mirror...and capitan is eating a burrito. I tend to amuse easily as most of you know...

Today is "Free Lunch Friday" meaning that I don't bring my lunch from home because I'm going to be fed by someone else. Normally, my boss and his wife would take me out to a restaurant, but my boss has been "under the weather" this week. So, his wife bought a lasagna from Trader Joe's and some Costco sushi to share with me. They're so nice. I love it here.

Tomorrow is Royceeboy's 2nd birthday party at City Beach, which yours truly has to pick up balloons at Party America for, then the A's & Yankees at night. Man, I hope they win because the teams I've been watching lately have lost. I need them winners so I know that I'm not a bad luck charm.

It's Friday the 13th...and I dropped hella brand names in this post. Word.

nesting

I had a pretty uneventful morning here at work and for some reason I decided to reorganize everything. My boss went to a doctor's appointment, so I cleaned for a good hour straight..and the funny part is, my boss' pregnant wife was in his office and she was cleaning too!

I'm deciding on whether or not I should have a second cup of coffee. I can feel my eyes bugging out already...yeah, I think I'll have a second cup.

I've been stumbling on other people's xangas/blogs and I tell you, I noticed that there are a lot of young mothers out there. I always thought that I would be, but now that I'm 25 about to be married at 26, would I still qualify as a young mother? I would like to have my kids before I'm 30 though...maybe this time next year I'll be a momma or a momma-to-be.

I've wished for a kid for so long, but when I think of how I was when I was growing up...goddamn, I give my parents much props for raising me. I think that through junior high to the first couple years of high school, I was my parent's problem child, but I make up for it now. I see how fast my niece and nephew are growing up and my mind just fills with all these thoughts. I don't know what kind of parents Byron and I are going to be...but I'm happy that I won't be going through it by myself.

love actually

I'm so glad that there is someone out there (Mrs. Aure) who knows exactly what I'm going through with this madness also known as wedding planning. At least I know that even though we may not be able to physically be there for each other to help with centerpieces, favors, and invites (although I'm only a phone call away if you need me), there is some I can call to bitch about our significant others and the in-laws to. That's what I call true friendship.

I finally got an email from my mom regarding the barongs. My "auntie" in the Philippines finally responded to my mom and will be emailing me soon. Anyone know what the difference is between Jusi and Pina cloth besides the price? Hook a pinay bride up...

I didn't realize how close graduation was. In one month, Byron's youngest brother will be walking the stage (but he finished in March). I ordered a Ti Leaf and Orchid Lei for the occasion. My favorite. I hope he likes it.

Save-the-dates went out. Guest list count as of May 9, 2005 : 296

Holy guacamole...

Oriental vs. Asian

I remember when I was in SB my last 6 months, I had a job teaching colorguard to a nearby high school. SB is predominantly white, so I was teaching a bunch of white high school girls. I got into this conversation regarding the use of Oriental vs Asian.

white girl #1: "So like, since you're Filipino, are you like Oriental?"
me: "Um, no. Filipinos are actually considered Pacific Islander. But the term 'Oriental' should only be used for items, the term 'Asian' should be used for people."
white girl #2: "I don't get it. What's the difference?"
me: " The term 'Oriental' is derived from what the West, meaning Europe and the Americas would refer to as 'the Orient.' What many people don't know is that 'the Orient' was actually anything outside of the Occident (Europe & the Americas). It just so happened that most of their trading was done in Asia."
white girl #1: (confused) "I don't get it."
me: "Just don't use the word 'Oriental' anymore. I consider it racist."
white girl #2: "Okay, we won't."

I've spent 24 hours eating "Oriental" food...yesterday dim sum for lunch, thai food for dinner and today for lunch chinese. Yum. I wonder what's for dinner.

label whores

I'm surrounded by liars everywhere I turn
I'm surrounded by imposters everywhere I turn
I'm surrounded by identity crisis everywhere I turn
Am I the only one who noticed?
I can't be the only one who's learned
- Gavin DeGraw, "I Don't Wanna Be"

I think I'm past this "quarter life crisis" everyone kept talking about (even me if you read my old posts). I can't say that I've chosen my life path and that I know exactly where I'm going (who really does anyway?), it's just that now I'm content with the way things are now. Wedding planning and stress aside, I'm truly happy. So what if I'm not keeping my last name, so what if people refer to me as "Mrs. Evangelista" or "Byron's Wife" or "The Old Ball and Chain." I'm comfortable in myself and my identity to know that it shouldn't affect me...and bottom line is that it doesn't.

Put a label on that, BIOTCH!

this shit is bananas

B-A-N-A-N-A-S

6 months 'til the wedding. 6 months of planning and coordinating stress. 6 months left of being a Soria. 6 months of arts and crafts. 6 months of bridal party "get togethers." 6 months to find barongs and places that will custom dye. 6 months to make a music video. 6 months to select pictures for montage. 6 months 'til I have in-laws.

6 months until I become someone's wife.

points

Lately, everything I eat has been governed by points. I'm on that diet plan where all my servings have a point value. For example, I eat Yoplait Light Yogurt, one large banana, and a 100 calorie pack of Honey Maid Thin Crisps. This totals to be about 6 points. I am allowed 24 points a day for proper weight loss. I have also been on the elliptical trainer for 30 minutes at least 5 times a week, which add about 2 points to my day (but I don't really use them unless I absolutely have to). I've lost 12 pounds so far...but my grandma (actually, her sister) told me that I need to lose more.

DUH! My wedding dress calls for it!

I can't believe tomorrow is exactly 6 months from the wedding. 6 MONTHS! Better get back to work!

wrong side of the bed

WARNING: If ever you are sleeping in the same room as me, NEVER try to wake me up with tickling or shaking. Please be advised, you will find that (a) I am not a morning person, (b) I will not think it is funny and (c) I may rip your head off.

It's like those times when your mom would tell you, "Your not gonna stop until somebody gets hurt!" But whatever...I'm over it. I just hate to have sleep cut short and wake up when I'm not ready to wake up.

People whine too damn much. It's called transferrence. Maybe the issue is with your dad and not the men you meet.

just like Grandma used to make...


Pinakbet: A mixture of vegetables that include:
bittermelon, eggplant, and squash

Which Filipino Food Are You?
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Now I'm all hungry...shit.

Preschool

If you give a mouse a cookie, especially a chocolate chip one, would it kill it? I mean, if you give a dog chocolate, it's bad right? Wouldn't it be the same for a mouse?

I don't think I would eat green eggs and ham. Doesn't green = mold = sick for days? No thanks, Sam.

Them Bernstein bears always be gettin' themselves into some shit. Especially the boy one and when he's with his cousin.

What the hell did Courdoroy need that pocket for anyway? My concern would be the bear coming to life.

The Get Along gang was the shit.

Happy Friday Everyone!

rain, go away

Instant Traffic...just add water.

Have I mentioned that Walnut Creek has a very large population of old people? Yeah...and it seems like they're on the road all the fucking time.

I suppose I should go to the post office today and buy some stamps. Those save-the-date cards aren't going to mail themselves.

The cool thing about TiVo is that you can record your fave programs to watch at a later time. What is not cool is that you recorded a results show (i.e. American Idol) and have yet to watch it...but people on the radio are blabbin' out who was kicked off. Talk about your spoilers.

I bought some sugar-free chocolate yesterday. It's actually not that bad and I don't feel guilty about eating it.

Note to self: glass of milk and yogurt in the morning, slice of cheese and several pieces of sugar free chocolate does not make for a pleasant evening.

stir it up

I got my "I Heart Byron" T-shirt yesterday. I thought it was a baby tee for some reason and ordered it in large, but it turned out to be a regular size shirt. Oh well...it's the thought that counts.

This past weekend we had a get together with our families and bridal party. It was cool just hanging out, eating, stuffing envelopes with save-the-date stuff and admiring my artistic abilities. Byron's mom made her list of people to invite...and the list was 100+ people. All I have to say to that is "snip, snip."

Because of this, I apologize in advance to the people who are assuming that they are invited to the wedding. I quickly learned that weddings are quite expensive and that Byron and I combined have a lot of family.

I got my tax return last week and it's already spoken for. Luckily, I get paid next week. Not so luckily, that's already spoken for too. I just cannot win.

Some people should really think before talking.

long week

Happy 82rd Birthday Grandma!

It has been a very busy week for yours truly. I would like to, if I may, pat myself on the back because out of the 5 work days this week, I was successfully able to wake up at 545 am and work out for 4 of them before work. For those that know me well, you know that I love me some sleep. I love sleep so much that my last 2 quarters at the University of Casual Sex & Beer, I never had a class before 2 pm...and still never made it there. Sad.

We went to Byron's aunt's funeral on Wednesday. Byron's mom introduced me to a lot of family. I'm actually starting to feel like an Evangelista.

That same night, things happened that resulted in Byron falling asleep and me crying. We're okay now.

Did you know that you can custom print on M&Ms? I think that is the coolest thing!

Cingular sucks because I had a voicemail on my phone and couldn't access it 'til yesterday.

Save-the-date magnets wer shipped on Wednesday. Now if only I could get my I heart Byron shirt so I can wear it on Sunday...

love you long time

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release

One toilet to another toilet: I've been taking crap from everyone today. What a shitty day.

I've noticed that when I use the facilities here at work, there are times when the toilet seat is up. I have to say that I'm used to putting the toilet seat down at my own or my parent's house...but in the women's bathroom? I also noticed that the seats are up when there are Russian's using the toilet (I'm not racist, a lot work here), so is it a Russian thing?

Something to think about.

Being an adult sucks. I wish I could have my parents pay for stuff.

baby talk

What I love about Sabercat Friday nights is that I can go to Union City to spend some QT with my little shining stars, Taryn & Royce. Taryn is a full fledged little girl now with that 5 going on 13 attitude and Royce is at that copying stage, so you really have to watch what you say in front of him. I need to find some kind of office store to make our inserts for our save-the date mailings. I'm going to print those out at my parents house because they have a really nice printer.

Byron and I made the decision to become pregnant in 2006. Surprisingly, he was the one that brought it up.

I was really upset about Byron's purchasing decisions as of late and was upset for most of the night. Then we got a phone call from his mom only to find out that one of his aunts had an annuerism (sp?) this week. She is now brain dead and they are pulling her from life support this weekend.

Life is too short to wait for the inevitable.

sacrifice

Have you ever had a conversation on the phone with someone and wanted to stick your hand in the reciever and strangle them?

I felt that way today, except I wanted to do it over email.

SOMEONE who I have been sharing my life with for the past 2 years advised that he had recently purchased maple cabinets for the garage. This same SOMEONE also gave me a long winded speech a few days after becoming engaged about how we should not make extraneous purchases as we are footing most of the wedding bill ourselves.

I'm just frustrated because we're supposed to be in this, all of this, together.

eye of the tiger

I've been having some skin issues lately right next to my right eye. It's like dry and flaky, but that's what I get for rubbing my eyes right? Do you know why girls rub their eyes in the morning? Because they have no balls to scratch! HAHA...that was a really old joke that I had to share with everyone.

We haven't hit the 6 month mark yet and we have almost all of our vendors set. Deposits are paid and contracts are signed...woohoo! I feel like I should be doing stuff like making centerpieces and favors and what-not. There's still so much to do...I don't want to run out of time...

sidenote: You know that FRIENDS episode where Monica tries on Emily's dress, then both her and Phoebe are having this grand old time in wedding dresses in Monica's apartment? I TOTALLY know how that feels now. I want to be sitting at work, wearing my dress because that dress makes me feel so beautiful.

finding "the one"

I found my dress! It's so beautiful! I went dress shopping today with my mom and my bitches (aka bridesmaids, haha) and the 3rd dress I tried on was absolutely the perfect dress. It wasn't too heavy or intricate...it was perfect! And totally not the style of dress I thought I was going to get! Yay wedding!