I feel so tired today, it was a busy weekend, a busy Monday and things are just all that right to me. I spent all week driving, that when the weekend comes I just want to veg out at home, but I decided for the last two weekends to go out with the little guy and show some of the Easter spirit. I am not a huge fan of the tradition since where I come from, as Catholics, we have a mourning week, we go to church, we visit seven churches, we don't eat meat...so to me bunnies do not mean Easter at all; but I don't want Aiden to be the only kid who does not hunt for eggs. So we did that, and lots of cooking. I made Fish Friday (Parmesan encrusted tilapia), Burgers on Saturday, and since my Sis was doing Easter Dinner I made our traditional dessert "Habichuelas con dulce" Here are some pics:

My Sis made cupcakes (24 of them, but I did not try them :)


My Dominican Habichuelas (is a sweet dessert) and this I did try :)

He rather pick sticks than eggs, that kid.

Fake smile to get me away from him


Trust me they where good. My oldest was bugging me to make them.


I got to speak to my eldest brother, who has Colon cancer, and it does not seem that things are not going well. He wont tell us much but I know things are getting worst...I wont bore you with that. So lets jump into this weeks FMM:

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!

Friend Makin’ Mondays: Trigger Foods

1. Are there foods in your life that always seem to trigger overeating? Yes
2. If so, what are they? Chinese Food and sweets
   
3. When are you most likely to give into strong cravings? That time of the month for sure; I go from craving sweets to wanting Chinese like crazy.
   
4. Are you more likely to be triggered by salty foods or sugary foods? Sugar, is a family thing.
   
5. How do you get back on track after overeating? I try to get back to more healthy foods and throw away the rest of the junk.
   
6. Are there any foods that you allow yourself to eat without limits? no, and to be honest I don't eat that much. Seems crazy for someone who is over weight but I have never been one to finish more that 2 slices of pizza, I cannot eat a pint of ice cream, and when I do order Chinese I choose their dinner combo which is smaller.Is just that I rather eat cake than dinner, and bread is part of my life.
   
7. Do you notice a change in your emotions while eating trigger foods? If I eat Chinese I feel happy, but I think is mostly because I had a day off from the Kitchen :) .
8. Do you have a strategy to keep yourself from overeating trigger foods? I don't get them! I have been craving Chinese like crazy for the past 8 weeks but have not gotten it. Since I love Sushi I plan on getting some maybe this weekend so it should not be too bad.
   

Now it’s your turn to answer this week’s questions! Don’t forget to come back and link up in the comments! Happy Monday!

Friend Makin' Mondays- when I was a kid

Here we are again another Monday and I do not know how I am going to function today. Mr. Aiden woke up at 3am and didn't go back to sleep until 7am...by 6am I woke up the Hubs and told him I needed help. The little guy was not sick so I do not know what was going on but I am so supper dupper tired that there is no cleaning happening today at all. I'm gonna sit on my ass, watch tons of TV, and veg out. Seriously.

So on to:

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When I was a kid…

1. My parents told me…that I was bad ALL THE TIME
   
2. I wanted to grow up to be a…Doctor. Up until I was 16 that was my dream.
   
3. I refused to eat…mondongo (tripe) UGH, and rice pudding. I still wont eat either.
   
4. My favorite thing to do outside was…play with my friends, climb the trees, ride my bicycle.
   
5. I broke my…nothing. I have never broken a bone. I did get stitches in my upper left eye from a fall on table (thanks Brother)
   
6. I liked to wear…anything funky. I wore different colored socks, a hat a la Debbie Gibson, anything that was odd I liked.
   
7. My parents always…took care of us. I seriously had a good life growing up (except for my Mom fights)
   
8. I thought that Santa was…real! up until my Mom started including letters from Santa telling to behave.
   
9. My favorite cartoon was... Candy - an anime cartoon about an orphan that gets adopted by a rich family.
   

   

10. I was the…second to the youngest (we are Six siblings)
    
11. I got in trouble when…all the time. I dated way too young, lie often, got in fights- defending my younger Sister, etc.
    
12. My bedroom was…pink and had posters EVERYWHERE, I loved New Kids on the Block.
    
13. My favorite food was…Stuffed cabbage (still is) and Pizza.
    
14. My parents always made me…go to church and follow religious Holidays.
    
15. My first crush was…Crush? I don't remember, I think it was a boy from my school named Jhonny (he spelled his name differently)
    
16. My favorite toy was…a talking doll.
    
17. I thought school was… horrid at first, but then I really got into reading and did pretty well.
    
18. My biggest fear was…my Mom, I seriously was terrified of her, it was like living with "Mommy Dearest" and you never knew when she was going to explode.
    
19. My favorite story was…"El Principito" (the Little Prince)
    
20. My favorite memories…are of our vacations, they really try hard to give us a lot and we love going for a week to the beach, have family time, dancing, playing with the cousins. I also loved going to grandma's because all the cousins got together there.
    

Now it’s your turn! Don’t forget to answer the questions on your blog and come back to link up in the comments! Happy Monday!

Friend Makin' Mondays: Current Favorites

One of the reasons I love FMM is because come Monday my brain is fry and I don't have time to put my thoughts on order and articulate something blog worthy. It was an awesome weekend, my Brother (full on, grown together, living in another country Bro- not the one who is sick) came to visit us for the weekend- and yes, we crazies take international flights for 3 days.

So never mind that I was sick and in bed for 4 days last week, and now the Hubs is sick, and we had a full on weekend and an episode of night terrors, I just rather answer these instead:

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FMM: Current Favorites

1. Song - Gotye- somebody I used to know (everyone who has had a breakup can related)
   
2. Drink – Coffee and Coke, not proud of the coke but is the thruth.
   
3. Physical feature of the opposite sex (or the sex that you find attractive) – broad shoulders and eyes.
   
4. TV Show(s) – Just got in to "Game of Thrones" and love it!!!

   

5. Actor/Actress – Daniel Radcliffe (I'm re-watching Harry Potter)
   
6. Book – none, I'm stock on an old one by Anne Rice.
   
7. Form of communication – Person and phone for the far away family.
   
8. Exercise – Walking. Now that the weather is nice we are out so much more.
   
9. Food – I'm determined on making this week Ina Garten beef stew
   
10. Quote – Diets, like clothes, should be tailored to you. Joan Rivers

Now it’s your turn to answer the questions! Don’t forget to come back and link up in the comments. Happy Monday Friends!

Friend Makin' Mondays: Online dating

Hello peeps. I have been away trying to clean up this place, reconnecting with friends and mostly vegging out. I feel so tired from always being on the go with the Mom-ster and although I miss her, my achy feet do not.

This weeks FMM is about online dating, I'm married now but at one point I also dabbed on meeting people online. I hope you join in so I can hear some funny stories!

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!

FMM: Online Dating

1. Have you ever tried online dating? Yes, yes I have *sigh*
   
2. If you’ve done it, what did you like about it? What did you dislike? I like the idea of meeting new people I would not have met otherwise. I'm not a bar hoping kind of gal so it was hard to find places to meet people (plus I was alone living in a new country). I hate not really knowing who I'm connecting with.
   
3. If you haven’t done it, would you? If you have done it, would you do it again? Why or why not? No, I don't think I would give it a shot again. I was willing to meet people and when I saw a few of them they look different. But even then I didn't back down and gave them a chance. One ASS wipe was so rude to me (even thought he was the one deceiving me) and that pissed me off. I should have just bolted the minute I saw him.
   
4. What precautions would you take before going out with someone that you met online? Talk on the phone and these days maybe do a back ground check.
5. Do you have a favorite dating site? If so, what is it? Not really.
6. What questions would you ask before agreeing to a date? I used to ask about their goals, what they did, what kind of things they like to do, books they read, etc.
   
7. How long would you correspond with someone online before meeting them? I don't remember how long it was but probably a couple of weeks.
   
8. In your opinion, what are the pros to meeting someone online? the chance to met someone who otherwise would not have a chance to meet, get to know them a little without having to be face to face trying to sound cool.
   
9. In your opinion, what are the cons of online dating? you not always get what you want. Also there is no comparison to that connection you get when you first met someone, see their eyes and like them. I also learn that 5'9" is actually really, really short :)
   
10. Share a funny or embarrassing online dating experience with us if you have one. There was one guy who seemed very nice online and I agree to met him in Manhattan, NY since I was living in NJ. When I show up to the place he was really short and sort of nerdy looking but I say, heck you can hurt someone by just turning around a leaving him there (it was a very public place so he did not see me). We went out to dinner, he was really nice and we had great conversation. Afterwards we decided to walk and right when we where passing St. Patrick's Cathedral he turned and asked me if I liked to be spanked....I decided right there and then to head for the train. (not that I'm opposed to it but that was so odd for a first day it freaked me out).
    

Now it’s your turn! Don’t forget to post your answers then come back and link up in the comments!

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So there you are Monday...and a FMM

Here we are again.

I'm so glad I have the ability to join Friend Makin' Mondays since I am in pain from traveling from Maryland to NYC, back to Maryland and under 10 hours, my heiney- no matter how cushiony- cannot bear the thought of a car seat right now. (thanks Hubs for driving most of the way).

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!

FMM: What’s On Your Workout Playlist?

I'm going to be super boring right now and tell you again that the soundtrack from Rocky IV is a MUST for me. How can you not want to work out after hearing it? I just want to go out there, pretending to know what I'm doing, screaming: "NO PAIN, NO PAIN, NO PAIN". Training Montage and No easy way out are favorites.

Also been loving these tunes:

• Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO
• Lollipop (Candyman) by Aqua- yes, there is still one Aqua fan alive.
• The Golden Age by The Asteroids Galaxy tour
• the Cup of life by Ricky Martin
• Gasolina by Daddy Yankee (bwahahahaha, is a Spanish thing)
• Pump it by Black eyed peas
• Rockstar by Prima J
• Run the show by Kat de Luna

So there you have it, now I'm off to see what everyone else said so I can add some new tunes!

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Friend Makin' Mondays- Beautiful

I am so glad I'm joining on time this week. It has been a busy week, like always when Mom-ster is around. She is the only one who will make me say "uncle" when it comes to shopping. Seriously. Today we have 3 stores to tackle, then 2 malls for the rest of the week and whatever else she has in mind. IT'S SCARY!

Anyways, we have enjoy LOTS of family time, lots of family dinners, and those things cannot be replaced, even by my tired and achy feet.

So on to this weeks FMM post.

Now let’s talk about FMM. 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

Fmm: What makes YOU beautiful?

Leave out all of the negative stuff, and concentrate on the beauty that’s within you – seen and unseen.

• I have long, healthy straight hair. I can leave it to air dry and no big deal.
• I’m super friendly.
• I have nice looking feet (lol) that I like to maintain.
• I have beautiful eyes, seriously I do, ask the Hubs *wink*
  
• I have pretty hands, and is funny cause I never thought about it until some of my Aunts where commenting about it and the rest of the family join in and say how they always loved my hands :)
• I love my hiney. JLo got nothing on me.
• I'm kind and think of others all the time.
• I have the power of creating humans and I'm proud of the body that has help me achieve this.

• I love my boobs, they are the perfect size, not too big or small and well balance.
• I have nice legs that get compliments all summer long!

Now it’s your turn to share what makes you beautiful! I love the positive message that we ARE ALL BEAUTIFUL!

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Friend Makin' Mondays on a Wednesday night.

I'm a tad late here. We were funny enough, traveling to NYC to visit family and get the Mom-ster who came from the Homeland to visit again. I was so happy to see my little man did not forget about her and was very excited saying "Hip hip Hooray" when she arrived.

I love our NYC family, they always make us feel so welcome, we shared an awesome "Churrasco" dinner with the Hubs Sister and Cousin and the kiddos got to play. Today is the first day of Lent and we so accordingly made a dessert that has many things: raisins, milk, cloves, cinnamon, sugar, sweet potatoes AND....RED BEANS! It is absolutely magnificent (just imagine going to a Japanese restaurant-they usually have red beans ice cream).

Above is an image in the pot we make them- I actually have two one super large and a medium one, below is the end result. Recipe can be found @ La cocina Dominicana

pic from Sazon al punto

Lent is very important to us and we try to the best of our abilities to keep with tradition, we have no meats on Wednesdays and Fridays either. I'm very happy my Mom-ster is here to share this with us, and to teach me a few dishes I want to perfect. Next on the agenda is Stuffed cabbage!

So onto other-late related things: here is this weeks FMM:

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!

FMM: Travel

1. Where did your most recent trip take you? NYC within the US, abroad it was to the Caribbean.
2. Is there a place that you’d like to visit that you haven’t yet? If so, where? Too many! But we have plans to visit London, Spain and Ireland in the future.
3. Do you travel lightly, or do you cram as much into your luggage as possible? We always go to a little under the 50lbs limit, we have to since we travel with kiddos.
4. Do your eating and exercise habits change when you travel? If so, how? Yes, we do try to eat stuff we don't get home as often, we also get invited to dinner and life is way too short for us not to enjoy all of it. We do, however, walk a LOT more when we are away and use the car less.
5. Tell us about a place you’ve been that you’d like to go back to. Definitely New Orleans. I dream of living there one day, it is just the most beautiful city I've ever seen.
6. Do you prefer to travel at a certain time of year? Nope, we go whenever we can afford it.
7. If you had to choose, would you go to the beach or the mountains? I have to say the beach since is where we do go more often.
8. Have you ever needed a passport to travel? Yes, all of us have Passports.
9. Do you collect anything in your travels? Memories! LOL, not really but we always bring something that reminds us of those places: key chain, bottle opener, a Mardi Grass mask.
10. Where do you plan to go next? New York a few more times, then hopefully the Motherland in the Caribbean.

Now is off to my Motherly duties, the Hubs is working super late today. I'm looking forward to a week making yummy dishes and more shopping with the Mom-ster.

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Friend Makin' Monday- Habits

I was hoping to post before Monday came around but this weekend was a busy one. Sadly my friend's little Sister passed away Friday while she was at our house. She had been ill since the day she was born and surpassed her expectation of a year to live for 10...she was a fighter.

I don't want to make this a sad post because I believe she is happier now and in a better place so lets get going.

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 a

nswers. 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!

FMM: Habits

1. Are you proactive, or do you procrastinate? I'm sort of a procrastinator. I tend to leave things for the last minute but I believe is because I work better under pressure.


2. Do you eat breakfast everyday? If so, what’s a typical meal like? Yes. it has been the same for years now: Coffee and toast. Sometimes I'll add a boiled egg. If I had my way I would love french toast or eggs Benedict but I leave those for special occasions.
3. How much time do you spend watching TV on an average day? Tons. I need background noise plus there are shows I love to watch such as Masterpiece Mystery, Grimm, Once upon a time, and of course CARTOONS!
4. 1. Do you talk on the phone, or do you prefer e-mail and/or text messages? I don't own a cell phone so no text here. When I had it I didn't get the whole texting with half words anyways. I do talk on the phone but is because we are so far away from everyone.
5. 1. Do you exercise in the morning, afternoon or evening? Having a kiddo around is whenever I get a chance, usually in the afternoons when he is taking a nap or when my oldest can watch him for me.
6. 1. 1. 1. Do you take time for yourself regularly? I try. I love doing Manicures and Pedis, also I take shopping breaks.
7. 1. 1. 1. How often do you make your bed? Every. single.day. I hate seeing a messy bed.

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2. Do you plan meals? If so, how far in advance? some what. I used to do a 2 week meal plan, then I change it up. I usually know at least a day ahead what I'm making.
3. Do you wake up at the same time everyday? Nope. Weekdays I'm driving everyone to and from Train stations and college, running errands, etc. On the weekends the Hubs lets me sleep in so I can rest since I suffer from insomnia.
4. How often do you brush your teeth? Having 9 Dentist in my family (or is it 10?) really made a number on me. Although since my last pregnancy I HATE brushing my teeth (makes me nauseous) I do it 3 times a day. Morning, after lunch and before bed. And I do floss, do whitening and mouth wash.

Now it’s your turn to answer this week’s questions! Don’t forget to come back and link up in the comments! And if you have an idea for FMM, e-mail me. Your ideas could be the subject of a future FMM! Happy Monday friends!

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Friend Makin' Monday- Makeup!

Is another beautiful Monday over here, it kind of feels like fall, even tomorrow they said it will be up to 60 degrees! Now this is my kind of winter (even though I have to admit it scares me a little bit, nature is so freaky) So on to the goodies.

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!

FMM: Makeup Favorites

I LOVE THIS !

1. Do you wear makeup everyday? I used to but now is only when I have to stop somewhere instead of dropping people off. I made a promise that I would put more effort into my appearance since I notice I was letting myself go with just wearing sweats all the time.
2. Does your routine change if you’re going out with friends/on a date/to a party? If so, how? Yes, I put more stuff, such as foundation, full on lips, eyes, etc. During the day I wear a tinted moisturizer.
3. Are you loyal to one brand, or do you use different brands for different things? Nope, I'm a makeup whore and I like trying different things to see what works best.
4. Do you wear primer/concealer? If so, what’s your favorite kind? Yes to both. Right now I'm loving Benefit POREfessional and DHC primer. My concealer is by MAC.
5. What’s your favorite brand of foundation? None so far. What I have tried is ok but I can get whatever and be ok with it. I do want to try CHANEL VITALUMIÈRE though
6. Do you use blush and/or bronzer? If so, what’s your favorite kind? Yes again. I have a Tarte palette that I love that have both. I also love NARS cactus flower and Benefit Dandelion for blush.
7. Do you wear eye shadow/eye liner? If so, what’s your favorite kind? I love Urban Decay and MAC shadows-specially the paint pots.Eyeliners: Urban Decay 24/7 and Tarte.
8. What’s your favorite kind of mascara? Here I'm cheap I don't believe more expensive brands would do any difference. I love the pink/green one by Maybelline and Revlon Growluscious.
9. Lipstick? Lip gloss? Both? Favorite? Again yes! Love MAC, ELF (hellu? for $1), and anything in between, I'm not picky.
10. Do you wear nail polish regularly? If so, share a few of your favorite brands/colors. Yes. I have a post about my nail polish collection. I used to have my nails done but now I do them at home (and getting really good at it- Thanks Youtube). Favorites include Julep, Zoya, OPI.
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11. How do you remove your makeup at the end of the day? I use MAC wipes (because is the only one I have left) but I love the BJ's brand of wipes. Then wash my face with Kiehls face wash.
12. Do you feel prettier when you’re wearing makeup? Prettier, um? I would say more polished. I do like when I do my eyes since they seem to be brighter.
13. Do you have any beauty tips that you could pass along? Yes, don't go to bed with your makeup, always, ALWAYS wear sunblock, a little white in the inner conner of your eyes does wonders. At least once, try false lashes. And a smile is the best makeup a girl could ever wear.

Now it’s your turn to answer the questions! Don’t forget to say hi to other bloggers! And also be sure to come back and leave a link to your FMM post in the comments! Happy Monday friends!

Friend Making Mondays- Short answers

It’s Monday again, and you know what that means! It’s time for Friend Makin’ Mondays so let’s get started…

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!

FMM: Short Answers

1. Mac or PC? Mac baby, we made the change after I convinced the Hubs, now he loves it too.
   
2. Do you paint your own nails? Yes, not as neat as a like. I rather go get a manicure but right now we are on saving mode. (see my last 2 post for the whole nail polish collection)
   
3. Beach or mountains? I like both, but we do beach more often since I'm from the Caribbean.
   
4. What’s the title of the book you’re currently reading? I'm going back to the old Anne Rice books "Queen of the Dammed", but I have a few on wait list.
   
5. Do you dance? Yes, LOTS. Again, being Latin helps a lot. There is not a day (unless sick) that I don't dance around with the kiddo-he loves it.
   
6. CNN or Fox News? neither. I keep needs to a minimum, I search for things that interest me, or ask the hubs since he watches tons of it.
   
7. Do you ride a bicycle? Not now, I use to. Would love to be able to get a bike though.
   
8. Do you get a yearly flu shot? Everyone in our house does except me.
   
9. Best movie you’ve seen in 2012? 2012? it's only been 23 days...I watched one from last year "Love and other drugs", waiting for some free tickets the hubs got so we can have a date night.
10. Do you prefer to workout at home or at the gym? Home. I wish the weather was nicer so I can go out for walks.
    
11. Last airport you were in? me traveling, Dulles International Airport in Washington DC
    
12. Married or single? Married
    
13. iPhone or Android? iPhone if I had a cell, which I don't.
    
14. Do you prefer to be in pictures or taking pictures? Both. Sadly my camera died yesterday.
    
15. Favorite brand of sneakers? Adidas
16. Do you like snow? No. It was fun when I first move here, and I guess the first day it falls, after that is nuts driving, getting parking, etc.
    
17. Do you have/want to have kids? I have and I want. Hopefully more soon :)
    
18. Summer or Winter? how about fall! but I do a lot more in the summer. windows open, clean house, curtains dancing in the breeze, walks to get ice cream...
    
19. Do you know how to swim? no and I wish I did. Being from an Island this sucks for me.
    
20. Do you prefer to shop in store or online? I like to touch, try and see things but I also like the deals I get online.
    

Now it’s your turn to answer this week’s questions! Don’t forget to come back and link up in the comments! And don’t forget…If you have an idea for FMM, send me an e-mail with the details, and you might see it here! Happy Monday!

Back to Friend Makin' Modays: Getting to know you

Yay for another FMM. Is going to be a great distraction from cleaning the bathroom and caring for the Hubs (he is still sick, and so is the little one). So here we go!

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FMM: Getting To Know You

1) What is one of your favorite ways to spend a Saturday? Lately I've been very lazy due to sleep deprivation issues. I would rather be going out to breakfast and then going to flea markets with the Hubs.

2) List your top three favorite TV shows. Anything on Discovery I.D (I know way too much about criminals and Serial Killers); How I met your Mother, watching reruns of Agatha Christie's on my local PBS. UPDATE: I forgot to include my two loves right now: Grimm and Once Upon a Time

3) Would you rather be in pictures or take them? both, depending who takes them. My hubs always takes horrible pics of me.

4) Why do you blog? I stated blogging after having the little one, as a way to document our lives, then now is just a nice place to connect to other women out there, learn a few things :)

5) Share five websites that you visit regularly…

-Facebook
-thenailnetwork (addictive for nail polish lovers)
-Youtube- I follow tons of Beauty Guru's such as makeupgeek, MakeupbyTiffanyD, nvmakeuplover.
-thirftydecorchic (a blog about home decor)
-many more blogs :)

6) If you could have lunch with one person from your Twitter list who would it be?…I don't tweet nearly as much (maybe once a month) so would probably pick one of the beauty gurus that I do follow, such as makeupgeek.

7) List a few of your favorite snacks. not many...grapes, popcorn, potato chips with sour cream (I know-bad), cheese...I love cheese.

8 ) Do you have a pet? If so, what kind? yes, right now only Queen Pearl the cat, who is 13 and rules the house. At one point I had a cat, a Lab/ Husky mix dog, an Umbrella Cockatoo, a red belly parrot and a red ear slider turtle.

9) Which three material possessions would you struggle to live without? I-mac, makeup, my car.

10) What’s your favorite drink? Coffee and Coke (terrible I know), I'm getting to drink much more water since I don't drink Juice or tea.

11) Do you enjoy cooking? yeap, which I would have never guess 20 yrs ago, I hated it then.

12) Do you have children? yes, 3. Our two boys and the Hubs bwahahahaha. and maybe more some day...

13) What are your favorite hobbies? I guess makeup is a hobby (see pictures below), crafting such a scrapbooks, photography, reading lots of fiction.

14) Would you consider yourself to be shy or outgoing? Way too outgoing. That's why I don't drink alcohol :)

15) If you could change one thing about yourself, what would you change? I’d change two things: being better with money and being healthier. I would have started exercising sooner and making better choices.

16) Who is your favorite actor/actress? I love Keanu Reeves. Seriously. Lauren Graham (Gilmore Girls, Parenthood) is one of my favorite actresses. I adore David Suchet as Hercule Poirot .

17) What’s the coolest thing you’ve done this week? nothing exciting this week, we came from NYC after the 2nd and everyone has been sick.

18) Do you live near your family or far from them? My younger Sister lives 5 minutes from me. Cousin's, aunts, etc about 2-4 hours from us. The rest of my siblings and my parents are in another country.

19) List three of your talents. I'm a master of cleaning and organizing. I am a great friend and love helping people. I can dance like the best of them- Salsa, merengue, bachata, bring it on!

20) What is your greatest attribute? I am a pretty good listener and I don't tend to judge people.

I cannot wait to read the rest, is always interesting getting to know all of you.

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Another FMM, yay! have you ever...

It's Monday and this week I have so many plans, all connected to cleaning and organizing the place even more. I have a few things on my mind that I will share later, got some new nail polishes too. Our trip to NYC has been delayed once more but that is ok.

We are joining today to another Friend Makin' Mondays! hosted by All The weigh

FMM: Have You Ever?

1. …traveled outside of your home country? Yes, I moved to the US when I was 22. We are looking forward to visiting other countries as well. I have been very lucky to visit different states in the US but I'm looking forward to other places. Oh, and I've been to Canada too.

One of our many Beaches *sigh*

2. …performed on stage in front of at least 1,000 people? Oh dear lord in heaven, NO.

3. …watched an episode of Jersey Shore? Yes, is a family thing in which our oldest, the hubs and I sit together, a few snacks and laugh our asses off! (We lived in NJ for a while so we find this super funny)

4. …baked a cake from scratch? Yeap, Dominican cake which uses Meringue as a frosting, Yummo.

5. …worked in a grocery store? Nope, my father was really opposed to us working on food establishments ( no idea why)

6. …dated someone who was your best friend first? Not really, although the Hubs and I where really good friends but no Best Friends.

7. …made a difference in someone’s life during Christmas? Yes, but If I told you then the magic would be gone :)

8. …been on TV? no, unless you count "Cops" (bwahahaha, I kid, I kid)

9. …had cosmetic surgery? No, but I can't deny I have thought about it.

10. …learned a second language? Yes, I learned English when I was very young. My First Language is Spanish. We did have to study 4 yrs of French in High School because our law is based on the French Laws but nothing really stick with me.

Now it’s your turn. I know the Holidays are on their way but would love to hear some of yours.

Happy Monday.

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