Monday's Aren't So Bad!

Well, it's been a little over a month since my last post. I couldn't think of anything to post but since I have managed to do it every month, I figured I should stay with the trend. So, here I was trying to think of what to write. As always our lives are crazy busy with celebrations and such and pretty much will be that way until mid November. Can't complain though, its all fun! Today is Monday and while I normally don't like this day (due to the fact that it starts a new work week), today was an exception. I started off thinking it was going to be an either crazy busy day or just plain blah day. To my dismay, it has been an OUTSTANDING day thus far. Hope the rest of the day continues to be this good! When I arrived at work I found out that we will be relocating within the building. Wasn't too thrill considering I have been in the same area for the last 3 years that I have been here. Then a song popped in my head the lyrics "a change will do you good" suddenly had meaning. I thought that while change isn't always fun, it can do you good. So I turned that somewhat negative into a positive! THEN.....get ready for this.....I get called into the Jefe's or should I say Jefa's....Ok, probably should just say Boss' office. I'm thinking ok, I guess its our weekly How are you? How was your weekend? How is the weather? Yada yada yada conversation. So my boss starts talking about Kaisen meetings and how I have been selected to go with them on this adventure. Boss' voice fades and thoughts run through my head: Awwww....you mean I have to leave my hubby and my little one for 4 whole days? What am I going to miss while I am gone? How boring is this going to be? This totally.....(boss' voice fades back in)ROCKS!!!! Yes, you heard me....ROCKS!!! Why you ask? Well, turns out I am going to NUEVA YORK in spanish, meaning NEW YORK in english. What? Excuse me, what did the boss lady just say?!? I'M GOING TO NEW YORK, PEOPLE!!!!! You would think I have hit the lotto with the excitement that has filled my little soul.

You see I have always wanted to visit NY. Just last week I filled the hubster in on how visiting certain places was on my bucket list. If you don't know what a bucket list is, its your "Things I want to do before I die" list. I highly suggest you putting one togehter if you haven't already. Ok, so back to my story. The hubby wasn't exactly thrilled about us going to NY. He said he couldn't think of a single thing he would want to do in NY. Sound a little familiar, Tamara? Tamara is my friend who recently had the privilidge to go to NYC and her husband feels the exact same way J does. So, last week my thoughts were: "Booo, I'll never get to go to NY!"

My boss told me I would be going the last week in October and to check with my husband to be sure all would be ok. I didn't hesitate in saying, "No, I'm set to go and I WILL go!" Of course she laughed and said that I should still check. However, I knew that my husband would back me 200% on this. I mean, how often will this happen to me? To be selected to go says a lot to me and I know it would help me in the long run, with work. Of course, I immediately called Jason to let him know about what I had been presented with and while he was a little hesitant (because of course, he will miss me tons), he was supportive as I expected. He told me the things I expected to hear and of course the sweet things I wanted to hear,like: "I won't know what to do with myself, while you're gone!" How sweet is my husband?!? I know he and Bay will be okay though, God will be with them. I'm stoked to see the city that never sleeps but I know I will be missing them. I wish that I could just pack them up in my suitcase and take them with, but I can't. So, I will have to settle for phone calls, texting and chat. Thank you, technology!

Now, how's that for starting off a work week? I guess Mondays aren't so bad. I'll be sure to update about this adventure. Until then.....keep dreaming...Lord knows I am!

Blessings,
Cecilia

Faith ~ Hope ~ Love

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

Such an AMAZING part of the gospel. By far one of my favorite parts. Such a favorite that it was part of our wedding and I try to remember this every chance I get.

In times of trials and tribulations, faith and hope are hard to keep alive. Yet its those trials and tribulations that teach us more about faith and hope but like the Bible verse above says: " The greatest of these is love." There is the saying "Faith comes from loving and loving comes from friends." I love this saying. I mean, not only has God blessed me with the most amzing family and friends but he has blessed me with THE most amazing love I could ever have....my husband! He is without a doubt my very best friend, my soul mate, my one true love. I can't imagine my life without him. Well, I can't imagine my life without a lot of people but most of all him! I am so thankful that the Lord brought us to cross paths. For the past 12 years this man has seen me at my worst and at my best. Still, he stands next to me. He encourages me, compliments me and makes me feel a love that no one else has made me feel so far. Of course, God makes me feel all of these things times a million so I know that J making me feel the same lets me know that I am who I was meant to be with. I'll stop right there.I just had to share what an amazing husband I have. Thank you for always being there, making me laugh, accepting me and loving me unconditionally all the time. I love you, Jason Lynn Fox!

As always....Keep dreaming!

Blessings,
Cecilia

This crazy life I love

Yep. It's true. I love it! My life that is. It's always crazy busy but I think it keeps us sane. There is so much going on these days. The photography hobby I have started is doing so much better than I thought. I have people asking me to do pics left and right and I have to say...I dig it! I love capturing those special moments in life. Being part of those moments let's me see first hand just how beautiful life is not just for me but for others. Here are a few shots I have taken.

Back to being crazy busy. Our friends are very important to us so we spend a lot of time with them and when I say a lot, I mean A LOT. I think every other weekend is filled with friend activities. It's fabulous though. I couldn't have been blessed with better friends. I am so thankful that the big guy upstairs loves me so much that he has blessed me witht THE MOST amazing family and friends.
God rocks!

So much is going to be coming up along with friend gatherings. Two of the most important things coming up are my nephew's 1st birthday on August 19th and "our" babie's 1st birthday. By that I mean our furbaby, Baylee. She will be turning one tomorrow 07.21.10. She is just a joy and Jason and I just adore her! She is the best dog next to her sister, Zoey whom we miss dearly. If you ask Baylee she is pretty much a human child. I mean, she pretty much gets treated like one but its ok. She is all we have for now. We are allowed to spoil her all we want and there isn't anything anyone can't say. Ha.

HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY, BAYLEE. WE LOVE YOU!!!

I think that is all I have for now. Until next time....keep dreaming!

Blessings,
Cecilia

Catching up

It's been quite sometime since I blogged. I think the last time I actually wrote a "true" blog was right before the big "I Do's". I have since then, deleted my original profile and started this one after we got married. I still didn't keep it up like I should have, though. Again, I went back and deleted all my old posts because I wanted to start over, for the second time. Now I find myself feeling kind of sad because I deleted those memories. Oh well, I still have them in my heart and that's what counts. So third time's a charm and here goes nothing.

Ok-So, so much has gone on in life. A lot of things have happened for the best and some, not so much. That's just life though, you win some and you lose some. I can't complain about either though, as those things have taught some valuable lessons. Some have actually taught me that I am far more stronger than I ever believed myself to be. I think its mostly because I realize that no matter what, I have God and people who truly love me on my side. In this journey we call life, God teaches us to completely trust in him, and I have learned to do so......ALL the time. How does the saying go? "If He brings you to it, He will see you through it." This is true.

Moving on.....

J and I recently celebrated our second anniversary. My goodness, how time flies! It's been an amazing ride though. I can't believe how much I love this man. God has blessed me so much and I can't imagine sharing my life with anyone other than my best friend. I know that when I say I married "my best friend" I really mean it. Ok, ok, so I could go on and on about how things are so perfect and all but let's not get things twisted. NO ONE is perfect! While one may portray a perfect marriage, it never is and if you say it is, you lie...LOL! Marriage is hard work and a journey but a journey unlike any other. One that teaches us more about life and ourselves and I can say that I am truly enjoying this chapter of my life! :)

Speaking of chapters, Jason and I are anxious to start the next chapter in our lives. What could that be? We have no idea, only the good Lord knows. Whatever it is, we will be ready with open arms. For now, we have dreams to fall back on. Dreams of starting a family, dreams of fulfilling personal goals and even dreams that are probably unattainable (yes, it's ok to dream the impossible). I mean, we have always been told to dream, so, we are. Slowly but surely we are taking the steps to make a couple of those dreams a reality and with the Lord's help along with some hard work and dedication, we pray and hope that one day, they will happen. Until then we will keep dreaming!!!

Blessings,
Cecilia