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Area Code 413
I love living in Springfield Mass, Here are some of my favorite spots in my city. I love taking some pictures at night or at dusk. It gives some pictures a more beautiful look. I just love it!
Fish and White Rice
I love to cook and i wanted to share this recipie with you. White rice with Fried and Battered Flounder Fish. I take white flour, sazon and salt and i put the fish in the batter fry it and i make white rice. I love it. Sometimes i also cook beans with this. But today my hubby wanted just this!
What im wearing
White Top Dots, Dress Target, Shoes so old can’t remember. Yellow hat Fle Market. I just wanted to wearsomething fun and cool!
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY, TO ALL OF MY BEAUTIFUL FASHIONABLE MOTHER’S OUT THEIR! MAY GOD BLESS YOU ON YOUR DAY!
What I wore on 5/12/12
Shoes Simply Vera Wang Kohl’s. I just love, love, love these shoes. They were originally $79.99 i got them for only (Drum Roll Please) $11.99. Yes i should of been arrested cause i stole these shoes (LOL).. Dress Ralph Lauren (Thrifted), Green Sweater Dress Barn.
Stars, Leopard and Yellow Oh My!
Stars, Leopard and Yellow Oh My!
Stars shirt Rainbow’s, Yellow Top Kmart, Jeans Kohl’s, Leopard Shoes Kohl’s, Yellow Bearett Flee Market.
What I wore today
Dress Merona-Target but i got it at thrift store for only $4.99 with all of the store labels still on! Black Blouse Dots, Nude Tights Walgreens, Purse Michael Kors. Black Shoes DSW Nine West.
I wanted to do Black on Black today for church, i love taking these pictures outside it was such a beautiful and breezy day here in Springfield, Mass
Hot Fall 2012 Trends
So here are some of the Hottest Trends for Fall of 2012. What do you think? What do you like?
What I wore on 4/21/12
I just love this great Vintage Top, I purchased it for only $6.99 Thrifted. Dress Marshalls like (8 yrs ago). Shoes JCP. I love this look the polka dots with the Turquoise top and shoes, very retro. I love this look.
COLOR PALETTE
Polka Dots and more Polka Dots!
Polka Dots iks a big trend this season. Here are some of my pict, Polka Dots, On Polka Dots!
What I wore on 4/14/12
I just love these 2 awesome colors. Turquoise and Hot Pink. So here they are together.. What do you think? I received a lot of compliments in church today. BTW.. Pastor Aaron’s Sermon today was on fire. He preached about “HOPE”.. I really needed to hear it today. God really has a purpose for each on of us and even if the most difficult moments in our life, we should not lose HOPE, because through adversity and torment is where we gain Patience and the Hope of everlasting Life.. I was truly Blessed today! Have a Happy Sabbath 
**MY INSPIRATION**
Fashion Icon’s -OR- Fashion Not’s
So as you know every were in the news it’s all about, who is wearing what, when and how. Evrey one is trying to be the new Madonna or the new Michael Jackson, but do they measure up? Here are some pictures of several celebrities. What do you think, are they…
“FASHION ICON’S -OR- FASHION NOT’S”
I LOVE ALL THING’S HELLO KITTY!
If you don’t know by know i love, love, love Hello Kitty!!… And here are some great and awesome Hello Kitty things!
Girly, Girly and more Girly! (LOUIS VUITTON)
I am loving everything on this page. Softly Girly Style, I love it!
Weight Watchers 3rd week
So this is my 3rd week as a Weight Watcher’s Member. Last week i lost but i did not loose as much as i wanted. So this week i really calculated my points i tracked evrey day. So (drum roll please) This week my weight loss was..
**4.4 pounds**
Yeah!!.. So far total lost is (10.6 pounds). Keep me in your prayers. I decided not to purchase anymore clothes for now. I have so many awesome things in my closet. Instead i am dedicated to purchasing shoes, purses, scarves, gloves and hats. I am going to double my closet with shoes and other accessories. So you might see some repeats in clothing, but i will try to freshen it up for you!
3 Things Tuesday
So here are the 3 Things Tuesday. I am loving all 3!!
1. Special K Fruit Crisps– These are the best snacks ever and only (3 points). They are to good the blueberry is also very tasty!
2. My wonderful hubby surprised me with a new Kindle Fire and i am loving it!!.. He is the best
3. I am always running in the mornings (like a chicken with no head)..Lol.. But this wonderful Weight Watchers Sandwich, keeps me full on the run!. It’s the best and it’s only (5 points).
What I wore on 3/24/12
I love dressing up for Church every Sabbath. I like this outfit, nice yet simple. Dress Kmart (Clearance $4.00), Black Vest Dots, Black Tights Walgreens, Shoes Steve Madden.
Weight Watchers Week 2
So this is my 2nd week doing weight watchers, and it was a hard one. I did go to the meeting but i noticed i counted my points for only 3 out of the 7 days. So as you may guess i did not lose as much as my first week. But blessed be the Lord, i did loose, my total weight loss this week (drum roll please) was….
**0.8 pounds**
So my total weight loss in the last 2 weeks is 6.2 pounds!!… So yeah me and now my total daily points are 33 points a day!! Let’s see this week i made it my goal to count every thing that i consume!
SCRUBS, SCRUBS AND MORE SCRUBS!
So as you all might know i am a mental health counselor at the main hospital. I also do medical interpreting. Well recently i changed positions within the hospital and now i am a full time Medical interpreter/Translator. I love it better hours and pay. Either way here is my big conundrum. I have to wear scrubs wich is great and wonderful. But i cannot wear my Great heels with them. So as i started looking into purchasing scrubs i found that 99% of the scrub tops are all box shaped. Yes their are great designs and bright colors but how do you fashion a scrub top? So here i am, but as it has it my wonderful husband says to me. Babe why dont you accessorize your own scrubs with scarfs and pins. You are good at this. So here it is ladies i need your wonderful ideas. Here are some of the scrubs tops i liked!!!
Weight Watchers (1st week)
So it has been my first week back on the Weight Watchers program. My first week was very hard, i was craving so many things sweet and salty snacks. But i purchased a lot of the weight watchers snacks and i loved it. I also purchased the Breakfast sandwiches and these were just excellent. I am very proud of myself, i am taking it one meal at a time. So here it is (Drum Roll Plz).. My total weight lost for my first week is…..
***5.4 lbs***
AND I RECEIVED MY 5lb WEIGHT LOSS STAR!!
You Know your Puertorican If!!
You know you are Puerto Rican IF….
My best friend sent me this, I think most are true some are not, but They certainly are hilarious Enjoy!
YOU HAVE CILANTRO GROWING IN THE WINDOWS AND FIRE ESCAPES , OR ANYWHERE IT FITS
you get pissed if during Christmastime, you go for a visit , and the were no rice and pigeon peas, and you let them know you are upset..
You’ve ever used your lips to point something out.
You’ve ever been hit with “chancletas”, ……………….a soft flip flop mom is wearing, and she beats you with it while pisses..and its so soft you end up laughing and she beats you harder..
or: with the cord of the iron ,she is using to iron with at the moment
You get really scared whenever someone mentions “El Cuuuuuco!!!”
You’ve gone to Titi’s house and passed through the “bead
curtain” in the living room.
You step into a house that has all those little figurines taking
up every inch of space on the TV and under the TV.
Your mother has a porcelain cat, dog, Buddha or elephant in her
living room.
Almost everyone you know is nicknamed “mira”.
You’ve eaten “esporsoda” with butter.
You have a perpetually drunk neighbor.
You know your mom is sneaking up on you because you can hear the
‘clack-clack’ of her “chancletas”.
Someone in you family is name “Maria”.
You have actually met several people named “Jesus”.
You treat fevers with “alcoholado”.
You need a cup of coffee after every meal.
Your uncle owns more gold than the jewelry shop down the street.
You’ve sat in a two-passenger car with over seven people in it,
and there’s a person shouting “Subete que caben mas!”.
You know at least four of your last names.
You scrunch up your nose to ask a silent “que ?”.
You’ve ever left grass out for the camels on the night of Jan.
5th., instead of leaving milk and cookies for Santa Claus on
Christmas.
You remember Ricky Martin as the little one from Menudo.
You were raised on Goya products (Si es Goya, tiene que ser
bueno).
You consider the bad luck day to be “Tuesday” (not Friday the
13th).
Your sofa or rug is covered in plastic.
You start clapping when your plane hits the runway.
Your mother, tia, or hermana’s hair is black cherry, “sun in”
red, or a burgundy that would make Celia Cruz jealous.
You go to a wedding or Quinceanera party, gossip about how bad
the food is, but take a plate to go.
You can dance to merengue, cumbia, or salsa without music.
You think Christina can beat Oprah any day.
You can get to your house blindfolded because the smell of
chuletas is SO strong.
Your mother yells at the top of her lungs to call you to dinner
when you live in a one bedroom apartment.
Telenovenas have the status of holy ceremonies.
You think platanos are a whole separate food group.
You have a picture of “Cristo” in your house.
You think your name begins like this: “Ave Maria Purisima,
__________”.
You walk around saying “Chacho”, or “Chacha” or “Ay Bendito”.
Others tell you to stop screaming when you’re really talking.
You know someone who drives a “Cheby”.
A balanced meal consists of rice and beans and some kind of meat.
You know the difference between “Carolina Rice” and everything
else.
The thought of eating fried pork intestines filled with blood
and rice reminds you of Christmas.
You have at least 30 cousins. At least!
You know how to drive an “estandar” or “estic chift” car.
You can tell the difference between “Cafe Crema” and “Bustelo”.
And last, but not least:
Your grandmother thinks Vick’s Vapor Rub is the miracle cure for
everything!
I am so proud to be who i am !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you so much for reading my stuff:))))
Weight Watchers
So i was on Weight Watchers a couple of years ago and it was wonderful. Today i started on the program again. It really helped me and it is a life style change not a diet. I was motivated for several reason to start the program. One is that i want to be healthier and have more energy to play with my little boys and to just be more active overall. But most of all i want to do it because my 3-year-old said to me “Mommy you have a big belly”. I know he is only 3 yrs old. But that broke my heart, I don’t want to be the mommy with the big belly. So for my boys and for myself i am determined, I want to share this journey with you friends. I know i will have days were i will scream and shout and want to run to an all you can eat ice cream bar, but that is where you guys come in and remind me of my goal. My goal is not to be skinny, thin, or model like. My goal is to be the healthiest Me i can be. I love myself and God created me beautiful and for that I am thankful. So here we start. My starting weight is (Drum Roll Please)….LOL..
What I wore on 3/10/12
Top Cardigan Kohl’s $11.00, Top Blouse Kmart $4.00, Turquoise Skirt Thrifted, Leopard Shoes CW Price!! I am just loving the concept of Color Blocking, what do you think? Does this work?
6 Must have’s for this season
Top 6 Must Have’s this Season
1. Full Skirts
Shoe Haul
“My Shoe Haul”. I got these great Grey Ugg Boots, And these Leopard Moccasins from Dots Store for only $14.99″
What I wore 3/3/12
Dress Ralph Lauren only ($4.99) Thrift Shop, White Cardigan Marshall’s, Shoes Target. i just loved this dress, Love at first sight.
What I wore on 2/25/12
Old Navy Striped Charmouse Dress Clearance! ($14.99). Royal Blue Nylon 1960′s All Wrist Gloves Thrift Shop $0.99, Turquoise Shoes Ebay $14.99. BlackTights Walgreens.
Ne♥n, Ne♥n and more Ne♥n!!!
I am seriously Loving Ne♥n, Check out some of these great Neon handbags!!
Fashionable Cars!!
So i came accross these cars, what do you think? Fashionable Cars anybody!!
And the award goes to… ME!!!!!
Wow!! I got an award, i never ever get anything (lol).. But i received a great award from,
I am so excited and happy!!
7 RANDOM FACTS ABOUT MYSELF!!
1. I am a chocoholic!!
2. I preffer thrifting, yard sales, tag sales and flee markets raher than going to the mall anyday!
3. I have 2 boys Hamilton is 7 yrs old and Preston is 3 yrs old.
4. My favorite color is YELLOW & PURPLE!
5. I am Hello Kitty’s #1 Fan in the entire world, nope the universe!
6. I have a celebrity crush on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. (He will find me one day)
7. I am a proud member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (2nd generation)!
So i am forwarding this great AWARD to;
2. FROM THE “REZ” TO THE “CITY”
What I wore on 2/18/2012
Jean Red Dress A steal at only $4.99 at Thrift Shop. Nude tights Walgreen’s, Shoes Marshall’s. Red headband Claire’s. I just love this dress simple and comfy!!
Mod Squad
I was inspired by this page in the Latina Magazine in March of 2009. I just love how much you can do with black and white. What do you think? I love it!!
What I wore on 2/11/12
Dress Kohl’s, Tights Rainbow’s, Belt Rainbow’s, Cardigan Thrifted. I am seeing a lot of Neon colors everywhere so i decided to pair Green and Hot Pink. What do you think ladies?
3 Things Tuesday
1. Briscas (my favorite card game) Here is how you play!
Players: Two or three play each by themselves. Four, two against two as partners, facing each other.
The Deal: Dealer gives each player three cards, one at a time in order to his right (counter-clockwise), instead of to the left as in most other games. In the three-player version, a four (of any suit) is removed from the pack, thus playing with only 39 cards.
Stock and Trump Suit: The undealt remainder of the pack is placed face down in the center of the table, forming the stock. Its top card is turned face up and placed partially underneath the stock. This card fixes the trump suit (“la Vida” or “el Palo del Triunfo” ).
The Play: The object is to get the highest score by wining the most point scoring tricks (tricks where there are “Briscas” (1s or 3s) or, 12s, 11s and 10s). Each trick consists of a card led by one player plus a card played by each other player in turn. The player at the dealer’s right makes the first lead, and thereafter the winner of each trick leads to the next. Players may lead and play cards of any suit, as they are not required to follow suit (“asistir”). A trick is won by the highest card played of the suit led, or if it contains a trump (“una Vida” or “un Palo del Triunfo” ), by the highest trump it contains.
The Draw: At the end of each trick, and before the start of the next trick, the winner of each trick draws a card from the top of the stock, and the other players follow in order to his right (counter-clockwise). For the last drawing round, the last player to draw will draw the trump suit card.
The Win: When all tricks have been played (20 tricks in 2-player games, 13 in 3-player, and 10 in 4-player) each player or team scores the points in his/their won tricks. Player or team with highest score wins the game, and draws are possible.
Exchanging the trump suit card rule: The use of this rule is optional and is generally agreed between the players before play starts.
When the trump suit card is a 10 or better (11, 12, 1 or 3) , it can be exchanged by the 7 of the same suit by any player holding it, and before the very first hand is played, it can be exchanged by the 2 of the same suit by any player holding it. Before the first hand is played, exchanging the trump suit card with the 2 has precedence over exchanging it with the 7.
When the trump suit card is a 7 or less (4, 5 or 6), it can be exchanged with the 2 of the same suit at any time.
2. Essie (Merino Cool) A sensuous autumn mulberry. I am loving this color so beautiful!!
3. Childhood Cartoons– My 2 Favorite Carons growing up were the Thundercats and the Gargoyles. I just loved them so much.
