2010. New Beginnings.

I'm kind of excited that a new year has begun. I've decided to make some changes to the blog and I will be getting that underway very soon. This year has gone by very quickly, and although a lot has happened..good and bad, I still don't feel that I treasured every day.  We didn't get a chance to take a vacation this year, but I did get to take a few weekend visits to visit Kenny on business. I went to San Antonio, Texas at the start of 2009, and ventured to Miami for a weekend in October.   I loved visiting both of these cities and we are definitely going back!!!! 
One thing I have to do is to post more PHOTOS! I have really been through a mixed bag of emotions this year and never felt I had enough time to do so, but in reality I was feeling guilty about doing something other than job searching. I would love to attend a beginner photography workshop at some point this year. I'm hoping that is a goal I will achieve.
In late 2009, I had the opportunity to write a few restaurant reviews for http://www.thelvscene.com/.   I connected with the creator of the website, @lvscene on Twitter. It's amazing what social media can do for you. I have made some new friends and connections that have been awesome.  I'm going to start on the next review very soon. If you love food, travel, social events, and the Lehigh Valley...you need to check it out. 

Here's hoping for a fun, fabulous and prosperous 2010!!  (posted two photos from my Miami weekend).

Braveheart Highland Pub and Restaurant Review!

Check out http://www.thelvscene.com/ for my latest restaurant review of Braveheart Highland Pub and Restaurant in Hellertown, PA! The food, drink and hospitality will keep you going back for more. It is a non-smoking venue so that is a nice plus. Kenny and I love the Braveheart and have brought family there who have raved about it as well. Go try it out for yourself. Slainte!

Check out www.thelvscene.com!

Check out www.thelvscene.com for the Liu's House Restaurant review. I really enjoyed writing this review and I'm currently working on another one! Exciting things happening in the Lehigh Valley! This is a site to check out the hype on what's going on in the Lehigh Valley, whether it be an event, restaurant, store opening....anything and everything!!

I'm alive, really I am.

Okay, so I haven't actually been home for the month of October and found little time to sit and blog. November proves to be just as busy. Traveling wise that is. Wedding out of state, visiting working husband in Miami for a few days, and making time to visit my parents has me exhausted! It was a no brainer to do all these things, as these are the most important people in my life. Having not been home (State College) since July, it was great to see the "rents" and my "kids" aka my niece and nephews if only for a few moments. I'm also trying to make more time to do some writing, and more photography. It's coming slowly, and is time consuming, but I'm excited to be learning more and more! I'm doing the dreaded job search of course....but as most of us know, it's not so good out there! Still hoping to win the lottery...which reminds me, I have to be in it to win it!

The holidays are fast approaching, which seems crazy to me!! I say the same thing every year...so I should just suck it up!! Well, hoping to post some floral photos I took outside over the Spring...nothing too crazy but it's a start. I will post some news about some writing aspects as well. Those will come soon...

Motivation or lack there of!

Motivation has been hard this week. Last week I got so much done. I gave 4 bags of "very nice'" clothes I don't wear anymore to Goodwill, 2 bags of books and a handful of shoes as well. It felt so good to give it away to those who need it, and to get it out of the house. I can't stand clutter and lack of organization. I also worked out and did "two a day" workouts 3 out of the 5 days. I have yet to workout this week. I have one more day to remedy that and go walk a few miles. I think I will.

I have also been trying to shoot more and try to learn my camera. ( Nikon DSLR) thanks to lifelong photographer friends...Jeff and Dana Sipper). You can visit their website at http://www.sipperphotography.com/. They have upgraded their equipment and sold me the Nikon D70 that I'm hoping to learn on my own. I am so addicted to photography blogs and the photojournalistic aspect. I love that style and hope to master it. Too bad wedding photojournalism wasn't on the forefront back in 2003 when I got married. There's always the renewal of vows!!! (which will happen...hopefully on a beach, barefoot, with a flower in my hair)

I also love all aspects of design...so I'm hoping to get involved in interior design/fashion/typography at some point. Not sure what I like the most. I'm a lover of all things Stationery!!! (Started with my frequent trips to the Hello Kitty Store on 5th Ave. in Brooklyn). My mom used to take us there and let us choose a few items. I would buy notepads, stationery, pencils, erasers, etc. I would NEVER use them. I didn't want to write on them or get them dirty. I loved the style/design and that they were "new".

Anyway, hopefully I will be energized and motivated to start a new chapter in my life and do things that I enjoy and get excited about!!

Cheers to that!

Sunday Mornings

I really have to be consistent with my blog posts! It has been one month without a post. I guess life does take over sometimes. Right now, I'm actually sitting on my back deck, on a beautiful Sunday morning...well it's actually 1pm now. Drinking an iced latte....thinking about my Nana. She loves iced coffee. She will be 95 this August.

It might sound a bit weird, but on Sunday mornings, I really do a lot of thinking/pondering about my life. I have so much on my mind lately. Where I should be, what I should be doing, etc. Kenny will be going away for 10 weeks to Charlotte,NC. for the Wachovia/Wells Fargo merger. He's a Corporate Trainer, where travel is common, but this is a bit much. I feel that we never get that couple of days of just enjoying eachother without any worries. Whether it be travel, money, jobs, house...etc.

I know that's life...but it seems so hard sometimes to just "be" happy. There are a lot of things that make me happy...of course. Sometimes I feel that I can't be happy for myself, if other things in my life aren't fulfilled. I know I have to get over that, and take the plunge. I must do what I feel in my heart is right for me and my soul. I need to feed my soul....Once I start doing so...I believe everything will fall into place...

***One of the things that makes me happy. Fav pic from San Juan, P.R. last summer.

Birthday weekend!

This year has flown by. Another anniversary and another birthday. My 33rd b-day to be exact and I'm not afraid to say it. I do feel that we all get better with age. I had my actual birthday off this past friday June 12th, 2009. It was a pleasant morning. I kissed the husband goodbye and he was off to work. He gave me a very sweet card before he left, he always finds the best cards. For some reason I have been getting up very early in the morning and that is sooo not me, if you know me. I got up around 8:30 am and just read a book in bed. I never, never take the time to just read and relax without the computer or blackberry by my side. It was so NICE!!! I then decided to treat myself to a pedicure. Haven't done that in over a year. It was a good time. Erica was my girl and she was awesome, I will definitely be going back to her at Olivers Salon and Day Spa. Traci is my esthetician there...she is fabulous! Don't know what I will do if when I move out of the area!!!

Anyway, it was a very stress-free afternoon. Kenny took a half-day and we just went to the mall and walked around...did the Barnes and Noble thing as usual. I love those kinds of days. Nothing planned, no major priorities. Saturday night, my sister Denise came up to celebrate my birthday. We went to dinner at Pacifico restaurant at the Saucon Valley Promenade. My meal was fabulous. We had shrimp tacos for an appetizer, and then I had the swordfish with 2 enchiladas as did Kenny. Denise had the Mahi Mahi, which was a bit dry, but enjoyable. The drinks were fabulous. A Brazilian Cosmo, and the Caiprinihi ( SP?). Strong...but fab! We found out that they have Salsa night there every other Saturday! They stop serving dinner at 11pm, take away the tables and the dance floor gets crazy!! What a great idea! Love!

Well, here's hoping that this is the best year ever. For many different reasons! Happy Birthday to my twin sister Anne. Love you and Miss you dearly.