Happy birthday ama!

It was a surprise. As my mom's birthday approached, according to her, her two daughters and husband had absolutely no plans to celebrate her special day. So at midnight on Saturday as we snuck into her room with an ice cream coffee cake with a lit candle, we told her that in the morning we'd take her to go see The Queen Mary in Long Beach with a dinner afterwards. And by the smile she gave us, I think she had a Sally Field moment. "They like me, they really really like me!" 

This past Saturday me and family spent the day taking a self guided tour of The Queen Mary that only lasted like 30 minutes because we weren't able to use our head sets correctly. And maybe because we hate following directions and my dad prefers tours that don't involve anything technological. Or English. 

So as we carelessly took our own version of the tour and bonded over people watching, my mom was happy. And because of that, I was happy. Because honestly, being her daughter has been more than a blessing all these years. It's been an honor. And right now I sound like I just came out of a hallmark card, but whatever. 

Ama, thank you for the unconditional love you give, the wisdom you have taught me, your unshakable faith, for your gift in making home made flour tortillas, your support, your patience, and strength. It is through you that I've learned the kind of woman I want to be and should be. My desire is that one day, when the time comes for me to be a mom, I am able to be the kind of example and loving mother you've been to me. I love you!! 

Stuck in the library

When you're a bored college student trapped in the library doing homework, take random pictures of yourself with your text  book. Every cool kid does it I promise. ;)

Back to school and my frolicking soul...

It's been a few months since I graduated school, and these past few months of waking up late and forgetting about something foreign I like to call homework have been the laziest and most oh so wonderful months ever. I frolicked in the meadows and picked up daisies in the grassy fields while I sang in a really high voice "the hills are aliiiiiiiiive!" Ok- I like to exaggerate, sue me. But really, not having to study at 3 o'clock in the morning and not having to worry about proper grammer on my English papers has really given me the urge to go frolick in a meadow somewhere.

But all this is about to change this Tuesday. I'm going back to school to start my pre-requisites for the teaching credential program and I have a feeling I might forget what sleeping feels like. Just the thought of that hurts my frolicking little soul. How will I ever go on!?! (Hey, you, don't roll your eyes!)

I have to say though, I am excited to start getting into the routine of things. I do love school, really I do. I just like being ultra dramatic about things. Like the time when I was like eight and I wrote my mother a letter stating her unlove for me and painful emotional torture I endured when she spanked me for talking back to her. And, I read it to her outloud. She didn't take me too serious though and I ran to my room with my hand on my forhead as I yelled how will I ever go on!?!?

This school year I plan on endulging in coffee nights and doing my best to not loose my head. And never forgetting that life is sweet no matter how crazy it gets.

Happy weekend! :)

Children Shoot: Nati + Isaiah

When she asked if I could take pictures of her niece and nephew I kinda felt like telling her I'm allergic to children. Or that they're allergic to me. One of those. I'm not a children's photographer, not because I don't like children (children are the future, a-duh!), but because I feel I work and interact better with older clients. Nevertheless, Alejandra is one of my close friends so for her and her cute little niece and nephew I decided to make an exception. Don't be jealous. And plus, me and her niece are pretty much bff's. When I came over her house before the shoot she painted my nails and told me about her favorite spanish soap operas. Then we talked smack and shared our feelings. Ok-that part didn't happen but if she was my age we would totally go shopping or something.

 Ale, thank you so much for letting me document in picture these two crazy kids. I had a blast!

First off, Nati. Here she is giving me her best cheese face!

This cute little guy is Isaiah, and his eye lashes pretty much make me jealous.

From the sneak peek. :)

One of my favorites.

At the end of the shoot, Ale asked if she could get a picture of her and the kids. And I said no. I'm kidding, I'm kidding. :) Cute picture guys!

Here's to a new year and possibly eating more vegetables!

This past Saturday I rung in the new year with some amazing friends and some fierce competitive games of minute to win that involved Oreo cookies and tissue boxes. Oh, by the way boys, the only reason you guys won was because you soo cheated!

So anyways, as I grubbed on large amounts of chips and chillie dip it hit me. I am in love with all the things that my metabolism is enemies with. So, I've deiced that for my new years resolution I want to start incorporating foods that are nemesis to my taste buds, but that are well, healthy. And that is why I want to start eating more vegetables. There's just one problem though. I HATE vegetables. Like with my whole heart. I'm still that five year old kid whose mom wishes her child ate broccoli as a snack. 

So hopefully this year I make my metabolism happy by eating foods that are healthier. And I may just start exercising too. And if you know me you know that was totally a lie. 

Happy new year! :)