"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment." -- Buddha

Monday, January 31, 2011

Sunday, January 30, 2011

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Sunday, January 30, 2011

Window house shopping today in SF. Had a big fat black cat follow me down one full block...not sure how to interpret this...????  

Saturday, January 29, 2011

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Saturday, January 29, 2011

Kept this Saturday chill at home with some fro-yo. 

Friday, January 28, 2011

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 Friday, January 28, 2011

Flying over Aspen here while the sun was setting.  

Thursday, January 27, 2011

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Thursday, January 27, 2011

It was so great to spend time with my ol' pal Casey and her daughter Amaia while out in Boulder. 

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Small business trip to Boulder, CO.   

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Started reading The Power, an inspiring book on life and how to live it to the fullest.

Monday, January 24, 2011

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Monday, January 24, 2011

Today I got suckered in to help my colleague at a Career Fair. OMG....1st and last time I will ever do this.

Sunday, January 23, 2011

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Sunday, January 23, 2011

Crab rolls and cocktails....what better way to enjoy the city.
Ate at Fish in Sausalito, cocktails at Horizon's, sailboats were out, weather was beautiful, and the company...awesome. 

A nice little Sunday!

Saturday, January 22, 2011

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Saturday, January 22, 2011

Beautiful day in January so Rick and I decide to take a drive, top down, with the intent to visit Berkeley. Well, as you can see we ended up in San Francisco. Missed the last exit and ended up on the Bay Bridge. Saw some hippies on Haight, a lady in candy cane knee highs in Union Square, and a guy trying to get discovered with his guitar on Market. After a few hours of people watching, we decide to head back home. A nice little Saturday!

Friday, January 21, 2011

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Friday, January 21, 2010

Ladies Night!!! What a fun and entertaining night!

First stop....happy hour at Embassy Suites. Knowing the bartender can be dangerous.

Second stop....bar/lounge in Embassy Suites which was filled with older ladies (about 4 of them) getting down on the dance floor. Maryanne begins the evening by working the side bar/pole.

Third stop.....Bar in San Mateo to watch an 80's cover band, Superbad. Maryanne, kept the entertainment going with a CATS rendition on stage with the band. (picture posted on Facebook).

Fourth stop.....back to the hotel room to recover from the evening.

It was a very fun night with my girls!!!

Thursday, January 20, 2011

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Thursday, January 20, 2011

EMPTY BARREL = UNACCEPTABLE

The one bottle we have is one we can't drink....this is just great! 

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Full moon tonight: Although it makes people drive me CRAZY, it does make a beautiful sunset!  

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Dinner at Pane E Vino in SF, with my past roomie Bennet and my Big Sis Jordana. 

Bennet: "Tuesdays are the worst days of the week. Monday-everyone hates Mondays but you're still on a high from the weekend. Wednesday-hump day. Thursday-sooo close to the weekend. Friday-Weekend starts, TGIF. Tuesdays-nothing...nothing.....EXCEPT when you have ladies night!" 

Glad Jordana I could make your Tuesday a little more exciting, Bennet!  

Monday, January 17, 2011

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Monday, January 17, 2011

On this MLK holiday...spent the afternoon with my mom shopping and chatting! Just when I thought my bday celebration was over...it continues! My mom bought me this lovely Coach purse and lovely Coach sunglasses. Love, love, love them! Thanks mom!!

Then came home to the smell of bar-b-que. Mmmm...mmmm....MMMMMM! Ricky made some awesome chicken tacos with a chipotle salsa. AAAA...mazing!

Sunday, January 16, 2011

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Sunday, January 16, 2011

Much needed rest and bonding time with my little one.

Me: recovering from the craziness of Vegas.
Dakota: recovering from the craziness of the Acacio's. Eli and Andre wore her out this weekend!   

Saturday, January 15, 2011

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Saturday, January 15, 2011

Love the Police Volunteer in Vegas...I feel very safe walking the streets now.

After having the police volunteer escort us safely across the bridge, we decided to go back to the Cosmopolitan hotel and hit the tables! Played 3 card poker for my first time...and what a great first time it was. Was entertained and complimented by several drunk (to be nice) fellows, with Ricky standing right behind me. Apparently I have some spectacular first molars (one was an orthodontist), as well as some perfect teeth. The ortho asks Ricky "Do you ever notice how great her smile is?" Ricky goes: "Oh yeah, every now and then." haha. I won a few hands and moved onto the blackjack tables where we stayed for about 3 hours and endless Cosmos! With the winnings from blackjack we enjoyed ourselves some fantastic Seabass and Lobster tail. Yummy!

Friday, January 14, 2011

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Friday, January 14, 2011

Saw Santana live at the Hard Rock Hotel in Vegas. What an awesome show!

Afterward we enjoyed the Vegas nightlife at the Cosmopolitan hotel with my prima, Christina. That hotel is so amazing, very chic! Loved it!

Thursday, January 13, 2011

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Thursday, January 13, 2011

Spent the evening with our old roomies, my Bro & Arlen, and was entertained by their new dog Rudy. And let me tell you this 2 lb dog is one fast runningback! He can carry that football all over the house! 

In world news today, New Zodiac Signs...my entire life is turned upside down. I am no longer a Capricorn?!?!?! I am now a Sagittarius! A half man half horse?!?! WHAT?! I am neither a man nor a horse....this is absurd! That will not look good next to my Capricorn tattoo....gotta think about this one! 

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Came home to a snow pile of fluff from Dakota's pillow that she decided to destroy. But after seeing her nice and cozy with her bone (& protective of it), I couldn't stay mad at her.  

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

I've been summoned! NOOOO....they found me! 

Monday, January 10, 2011

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Monday, January 10, 2010 ~ my 26th BIRTHDAY!!!!

While I had to force myself up (which does not get any easier as you get older, in fact, it gets harder) to go to work...it was nice to go into my office with this present waiting for me from my manager. The rest of the day consisted of jamming to pandora in my office, phone calls from family and friends, my little cousins singing Happy Birthday to me, and then dinner and cocktails with my buff and beau.  I am one lucky girl! 

Sunday, January 9, 2011

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Sunday, January 9, 2010

After 4 instant movies of Netflix, Rick says: "We need to get our act together and get out of the house." Where we end up...a wine bar on Santana Row. And the birthday celebration continues. 

Saturday, January 8, 2011

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Saturday, January 8, 2010
 
During the day got a new hair-do, went shopping, and got all dolled up for my bday celebration!! The family met me at Cascal for dinner...flamenco inspired music band, pitchers of sangria, tapas, and made my birthday wish as I blew out the candle off some amazing flan! After dinner...met my friends at Carlos Club and danced the night away. And surprise guest who joined us....my mother! what a trooper! :-) Gotta love that woman! Overall.....a great way to bring in my 26 years of life! 

Friday, January 7, 2011

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Friday, January 7, 2010

Great start to my bday weekend...first started with Wine Fridays at work. Yes, now every Friday, wine cocktail hour to wrap up the week. Gotta love the drug company! Followed by happy hour at Nola's in Palo Alto. This glass did not stay empty for very long, decided to take the picture as I waited for my next glass. It's my birthday, should we expect any less?!?! Cheers  

Thursday, January 6, 2011

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Thursday, January 6, 2010

Tonight consisted of 2 awesome things: Ricky & Sushi!!! Enough said.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

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Wednesday, January 5, 2010

After a long busy day at work, a night of relaxation was in need. Lit some candles, opened a bottle of wine, turned the TV on and watched me some Modern Family! ....a nice little Wednesday evening, eh?

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Definitely not ready to be back at work....supposed to be working on a presentation I have to give tomorrow.....but too excited about my VEGAS trip for my birthday! Santana will be performing that weekend!!! Which also means need to do a little fitness prior to Vegas..hence the mindbodyzone screen. 

Monday, January 3, 2011

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Monday, January 3, 2011

Tonight I created a shadow box with the corks we collected from the many many many bottles of wine we consumed (over time people, not in 1 night!) Although it would not have been right if a glass of wine did not accompany me with this project. :-D CHEERS!  

Sunday, January 2, 2011

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Sunday, January 2, 2011

Surprise CRAB FEAST hosted by mom!!!! Good to eat but not fun to buy. The site of fish getting their heads chopped off and hundreds of crab crawling to save their life and the smell in Pacific Super....not my cup of tea. But with a little lemon and butter....does sure taste deeee...lish!!

Saturday, January 1, 2011

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Saturday, January 1, 2011

HAPPY NEW YEARS!!! We had fun bringing in the new year and hope it foreshadows what 2011 will bring us!....fun, laughter, happiness...and yes some crazy times!

Spent the rest of the day recovering...shopping for house decor....and watching movies.