FFM- rejoining :)

I am going to try to post more on here (as you saw from my last post earlier today) and what better way than joining FMM again!

If you’ve taken part in FMM then you know the rules. If you’re new, please take a moment to answer this week’s question on your own blog then add your link in the comments section here at: www.alltheweigh.com so we can all see your FMM questions and answers. Please invite your blog readers to add their links here too so everyone has to opportunity to be seen. The idea is to connect with other awesome bloggers so take a moment to post your own FMM post and comment on a couple of other posts. Now it’s time for this week’s topic!

 Ten Questions

1. Describe the kind of home you would live in if money were no object.  I always though I was going to have a beautiful home in the suburbs with a wraparound porch and a big yard...that has change to a Brownstone in NYC, where I can walk out Carrie style to grab a cab to join my girls for brunch.

2. Are you more conservative in your actions or more rebellious? definitely rebellious. I like to think outside the box, I like interesting an unique things and people, I like making others laugh; I like to dance on the street and jump in puddles. I am also very open minded.

3. Would you go to Mars even if it meant you could never return to Earth?  Nope, even if I could come back, I have no desire to go to  outer space.

4. Name one song that makes you want to dance every time you hear it. the Macarena and Ricky Martin Living la vida Loca! and believe me I do get up and dance no matter where I am

5. Share one thing that you wish you could go back and do differently in your life.  I am going with Kenley and saying being more honest and speak up my mind more. I think of others feelings even when they are not thinking of mine and that is not healthy.

6. Share at least one accomplishment that people wouldn't expect you to be proud of.  I can paint well, I can master organizing things and I can do my makeup really well.

7. Describe one delicious thing that you've eaten lately.   A bruschetta Panini from this little Italian place we just found and some shrimp cakes the chef at work made.

8. If you had a theme song that would play every time you entered a room, which song would you choose?  Elevation from U2.

9. Had technology enhanced your life, or has it over complicated your life?  not much either way, I don't even have a cell phone. I do love my internet and browsing in the tablet and I know things are more convenient now.

10. If you could get paid to do any job, which job would you choose?  Makeup Artist or cosmetologist, or some sort of Organizing pro.

Now is you turn!

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I'm not a blogger

Yes,in case you haven't figure that out I am not a blogger.
I do not have the time to write and be all cohesive and have pretty photos for you. I do want to get a camera and show you real NYC life, real lets get on the train with everyone is avoiding only to  find a homeless guy puking his brains out, or lets figure it out why Duane Reade has such a cool selection of makeup. I want so share that I found a little place that makes the best paninis in the Bronx, or how when you are going downtown you should switch from the 1 train to the A 'cause is faster.

There has been a lot of changes, as you know and I'm excited of all of them, even the ones that scare me. I'm learning to trust life, God, divinity and my gut. Things happen and you  can either dwell on them or rejoice on the opportunity to change things, to have adventures and to learn new things. Like not to wear heels all the time no matter how downtown cool it may look.

Last year was a difficult one, you all know that from all my sad little post. But I'm ok with that. I am owning up to say it was ALL OUR FAULT everything that happened to use. We are responsible and should own up to those facts. But I also realize other people should  be held  accountable for their actions, for being awful with us for giving us their back, for treating us poorly, for showing their true colors. They have EVERY right to be that way, and I have every  right to not tolerate that, to move on and don't take their shit, to not make an effort for anyone that is not willing to make that effort to me.

It is really sad to leave people in the past and behind you, people you once loved so much. But the lesson remains: not  everyone  is meant to be with you forever.

I just want to say my piece and be done with it, move on and just share how much I am enjoying  living here. Finding new places to shop, a new beauty place, going for deals at Target but I haven't been able to do that, I discovered I am still angry and hurt and it will take me a little while until I can post and not talk about the same thing over and over, so I  opted for not posting. Does it makes sense? probably not but that is me, I don't make sense must of the time :)

But things are changing and hearts are mending, spring is coming and with it a new perspective.

I hope I can get it all in photos.

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The Wardrobe

After being without a job for 2 years I have found I pretty much do not have ANYTHING to wear to work. OK, I may have some basic pieces but the majority of my clothes are either stained or eaten (from being in  storage) or in serious need of replacement (I am looking at you grey pants). I also got rid of an insanity of clothing I have been keeping for God knows what.
Seriously, the dress from my cousin's wedding from 10 yrs ago (way fancy and long, and I would never be able to wear it any where else), things that did not fit properly, items that I got as gift that look horrible on me...etc. I believe the total count was 3 massive Black plastic bags (the one's use for the outdoors).

I still have a teeny tiny closet, but when I Google or look on pinterest for tiny closets they look like mansions compare to mine. Yeah, that tiny. But I am making it work.

First, I decided that what I have does not work for me. I spent way too much time and effort to put an item together, and more time's than not I am not happy with what I am wearing or what I look like. SO I bought this ebook (mentioned before)The No brainer wardrobe. and decided I need pieces that work together for work, but that I can also alter to work on weekends.

Then I found this amazeballs blog: Putting me together and it has change my world. I cannot wait to go home and work somethings together. She is so fab and I love that I can see 7 different outfits using one key piece, like this:

 She is amazing! Please go check her out.

I have started shopping for key pieces such as a white button shirt, a chambray shirt (Old Navy) so each paycheck I will get 1-2 pieces that can work with what I have. I cannot wait to try more of her tips.

My goal is to be all set up by Summer! wish me luck.

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Guess what? I'm alive

Happy Presidents day!

I am so glad I get an extra day to be home, Saturday we had family over and we didnt get to bed until after 3am! I made a dessert from the homeland and it was amazing (it's made out of red beans) and enjoyed some Valentine's themed movies.

I know It has been the norm for me not to write in this blog.Is not so much that I don't have time (which I do not have much)but more of what to write about. I wanted to write about living in NYC, what I see everyday and the new job and all, but it all seems so silly when my camera has died (not completely but is not worth it, focus is off, etc) so I can't really show you much.

I am planning on saving some $$ to get one rather soon but until then it seems boring to have post and no photos (and in case you didn't know I don't have a cell phone, in NYC,in these times, I get it, and no I don't have one).

(above is the area where I work, no..not Macy's, but across the street from it)

The things that I have learn so far:

1.New York men will pretend to fall asleep in the train so they don't seem like jackasses for not giving up their seats.(I am still young but so many times I have to give my seat to the elderly or pregnant ladies because these guys wont).

2.People will run you over in NYC. I don't walk fast and I don't rush or run to catch the train, there is always one behind. Apparently people don't know this because they will seriously push you out to get to one. Same thing walking downtown. I must look like a lost soul since I am always looking at the buildings and everything around me rather than rushing.

3. In case you think people are kidding EVERYTHING is more expensive here. Going to the market makes "me heart flutter". But you can find ANYTHING at ANY time.

4.Life can be good in NYC. Lots of family around, people visiting, gatherings. It has been good to us so far. (Both the Hubs and I have new jobs- he started today).

5.I am really not a health food fanatic. We have a chef at work that cooks healthy and balance meals (which makes me insane), and even though they have fruits and snacks for us by 3pm I am dying for a snickers bar. Some day I do hope to get used to it. Hecks, I am saving some major cash with their food since is free. Oh, Quinoa how I loathe you.

6. SHOPPING IS FUN! there is so much to see. So many places with cool unique things, plus is enjoyable just to window shop. I am downtown now and is so easy to pop to a store at lunch break.

7. There is always something to do around here.

8.Old buildings are gorgeous, unless you have plaster walls and old heating appliances, they are nuisance.

9.I am glad we came around to a place that has a lot more culture than before, there is a lot more Spanish people around us and I hope the little guy will pick more of it now.

10. IT'S NEW YORK BABY!

I have to say change has been good so far, there are things that I miss a lot from our former home, but I also appreciate things that I have now and I am glad to be rid of some other things that I was holding on and where really not good for me.

So there you have it, that's all that I've been up to. Job is good and busy, for the most part everyone is super nice, except for one person that annoys the crap out of me but just because we have different personalities, not because we have any issues per say.

So off I go to finish cleaning the house, then off to lunch with the kiddo and then the market.

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Updating 2013 and FMM

I got for Christmas the gift of the Flu and it was not fun. Not only I got sick for the holidays, which made it really awful for me to work, but I got my aunt flo and a tooth ache in the same week. Not fun peeps, not fun.

I am finally recuperating for being sick, finally went to the dentist (with no insurance) and I am back to work the streets of New York. The one AMAZING thing that happened to me was that I got a new job, one with office hours, one in the 34th street area, one where I do not have to work weekends, I get to travel, have insurance and one that would allow us to finally catch up with life!!!

Turns out it was a job I had applied back in September, they kept my resume (which I thought It was bogus when people said they would) and they called me back, on the day that I was at my in laws, got an interview and the guy hired me right away. I am so happy.

I start this week so I may finally get some pictures of downtown. I will share the few we got the weekend before Christmas; but first lets enjoy another Friend Makin' Monday!

It’s Monday again, and you know what that means, right?  This week I’m going to get right to the point because it’s late, and I’m sleepy!  Now that I’m back home, I’m looking forward to doing some fun things with my blog.

If you’ve taken part in FMM then you know the rules. If you’re new, please take a moment to answer this week’s question on your own blog then add your link in the comments section here at: www.alltheweigh.com so we can all see your FMM questions and answers. Please invite your blog readers to add their links here too so everyone has to opportunity to be seen. The idea is to connect with other awesome bloggers so take a moment to post your own FMM post and comment on a couple of other posts. Now it’s time for this week’s topic!

Simple Questions

1. Outside my window I see…The building next door, after all is NYC (but I do see trees too).

2. My kitchen counters are…Black granite.

3. Yesterday I drank…water , coffee and soda, since I can't take my medications with water, YUK!.

4. My cell phone is…non existent. I do not have one :)

5. My computer is…my son's laptop since they stole our beloved i-mac. Currently saving to get another one.

6. My favorite reality show is…the Real housewives (except the Miami one) 

7. My workouts are…walking tons in the city that never sleeps. A new schedule will be made after I start this new job.

8. The last book I read is…I am reading the entire Agatha Christie's collection, just finished "the Harlequin Tea set" and starting "The moving finger".

9. My week will be….amazing, new job, new opportunities.

10.  So far 2013 has been…very good, things are finally falling into place.

I hope that now I can blog more often and give some more input on what living in NYC is really like.

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FMM- Twelve in 2012

I wish I could have had a camera this week to show you what I see each day on my work walks. Yesterday was a quiet Rainy Sunday, the subway was not as packed, people where playing Christmas music in almost every stop I got off. I saw more kindness from others, it felt good to be walking in the rain...until I got to 34th street and people where going nuts about a new shoe release. Really? beats me. I sure hope Santa can afford to give me a camera soon.

Anyways, I am joining FMM again!

How do you feel about 2012?  Let’s discuss it, shall we?

Now…If you’ve taken part in FMM then you know the rules. If you’re new, please take a moment to answer this week’s question on your own blog then add your link in the comments section here at: www.alltheweigh.com so we can all see your FMM questions and answers. Please invite your blog readers to add their links here too so everyone has to opportunity to be seen. The idea is to connect with other awesome bloggers so take a moment to post your own FMM post and comment on a couple of other posts. Now it’s time for this week’s topic!

Twelve in 2012

1. What was your greatest personal accomplishment in 2012? uhm, perhaps getting a home again but that means that loosing our home was the biggest failure ever.

2. What’s the best thing your did for your health?  Probably getting to walk TONS. It was hard and painful at first, but now I do it like a trooper. My scale does not look much different but ALL my pants are falling off and need a belt. What's up with that?

3. Share one thing that caused a significant change in your life this year.  Moving to NYC. A shocker at first, I hated it and I cried a lot, now I kind of like it.

4. List a few things that you experienced for the first time at some point over the last twelve months.  

- The Belvedere Castle @ Central Park.

-Does going on the subway by myself and not getting lost count?.

- Our first NYC apartment and move! (if you ever do that, I beg of you to pay someone)

5. What was the coolest place you visited? So many, all NYC related: seeing more of Downtown, the stores, other parts of Central Park, new restaurants, etc.

6. If you could change one thing about the last year what would it be?  I would have much rather have a smooth move instead of being homeless, not have our stuff broken or stolen, but I have to say I DID learn something out of it and it force us to re-evaluated lots of things and prompted us to move to NYC.

7. What is the best meal you ate this year? a Burger I ate at Big Nicks NYC.

8. Tell us about a new friend you made.  well, the only real new friend is my my ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend :) but I have reacquaint with many old one's that I have not seen in years, thanks to living in New York.

9. What did you hope to accomplish this year that you did not?  Loose 20 pounds :(  I am not even going to get into it

10. Share something you learned in 2012.  I learned that 80% of people around you do not give a flying fuck about you. That of the other 20% only 10% would do whatever they can to help you, guide you and be there for you. That Money may not be important to me, but it certainly is for some people and that I am glad I got to see their true colors, finally. But not all is bad, some people really are angels!

11. Share an odd and unexpected thing that you experienced this year. Nothing odd per say, just a lot of odd people, I do live in NYC after all

12. How do you think 2013 will differ from 2012?  I believe that I will make good changes for my health and weigh now that we are getting settled. I will focus on the important things and not sweat the small stuff/people. To live to be a better me, no matter what others think. And to focus on giving back the love and support I received.

Happy Monday, now I'm off to make Brownies

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Making a Home- NYC

Helluuuu there.
So I have been thinking (applause) about the things I want to do in the house, so many little projects, things to replace, things to paint and reorganize, give away, etc.
Since our disaster move, where things got stolen or broken, half of our stuff is hanging with glue and hope. Some other stuff we can wait (and will wait) for them. I am getting in a new mood and feeling.

I don't want to sound ungrateful, because I am, I realize what not having a home can do for one's soul, I hope you never have to. But I digress, I learn that no matter what my home looks like, it is MINE and is loved, and happy, and it keeps us safe and warm. So yeah, there is more important things right now, but that does not mean that we wont work hard to be and get better, so one day all those little projects can be accomplished. One little step at a time.

So, for purposes of making my own project list, I will show you some of our rooms and what we plan to do in them.

 First the Kitchen. I do like it, I like having the table in  a breakfast nook, sitting with my coffee and looking out the window. First we will paint, ass some shelves in the wall next to the fridge (ceilings are about 12ft)
Next to the stove there is actually more space, I want to paint one side of the wall with chalk paint.
You see this to the right of the entrance.

This is part of the entrance, is shaped as a reverse L so this would be the long part. Kitchen entrance is before the tree.
We want to take the shelves of the bookcase and put them higher with brackets so we would have space underneath it for a small Ikea Desk and situate the computer here. (hallway leads to bedrooms, bathroom, and there are 2 closets on the opposite wall of the frames)

kind of too look like this (we believe paint will do miracles!)

aww, the tree on the other side, and yes we get molding all thru out the house too-see the living room wall to the left?

The living room actually gets tons of lights, therefore new curtains, get rid of all the scrapbook including the tower pf paper, the corner desk is broken and being held only on one side, so it will go once the entrance gets redone. Sorry for the dark picture and the mini Indiana Jones wanna be kiddo.

Then this one needs a LOT of upgrade

You can see the mess of us getting ready behind me, hehehe. Ok, better girl, better :) This is my Work Day I-don't-look-like-I-have-makeup-on-but-I-do look

So that is just some of them, the bedrooms also need some work, some paint, some new storage, curtains, but all in good time. Just being at home has been a good treat but I look forward to the days when I can start decorating again.

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