October

I haven't updated my blog in weeks because of laziness. Laziness to update, not on life. I have been very productive this month. I guess there is always room for improvement but all in all, it's been goooood.

This month.....I have worked out a lot and started spinning classes again. I think my thighs have shrunk and become firm due to spinning and using the old school stair climber. I burn a gazillion calories with those 2 types of cardio. I have also been very productive and proactive at work. yeah, it should be like this all the time but in reality, it's not. This month I have been a rockstar. No on has noticed but I have and that is most important. I've been in big time love with Carlos too. I mean, I'm very happy and in love but sometimes relationships are just there. Like feeling comfortable or things are going on as always. This month I have been just loving him and missing him while at work, wanting to be with him every minute, and sending cheesy texts all day. I have gone out with girlfriends though and have been to the gym alone, etc because I think it is important to separate - especially when living together.

I leave tonight to Houston. I am going to Austin tomorrow for one night, then heading to Eagle Pass for the weekend, and returning to Houston Sunday. Then be home for a week! I want to see sooo many people but a week is still not enough time. Carlos will arrive in houston on Wednesday of next week and we'll retun to NYC that following Sunday.

What is planned so far? Taking kids to school. Meeting Eva and seeing Dani. Mike time driving to Austin. BFFs and empanadas. Loni's wedding/College reunion. Cuadra visit. Latte visit. Dinner with Winnizle and Co. Meeting Ava and seeing Kenna (dinner with high school girlfriends). LLS. Dinner with chicas. Dad's Bday celebration. Leila's Bday celebration. Where the Wild Things Are. And of course in between all of that there are more visits and lots of time with family, family and family. And somehow I have to workout.

Lucky me

I've been very lucky these last few weeks because I have been to 3 concerts and 1 off Broadway show in less than one month. And 2 of those shows were $free.99 Lucky me to have friends who think of me and also to have the means to purchase the tickets for the other shows.

And I am very lucky to be happy with life right now. Sure I have my bad days, my horrible days, my depressed days, but life is good. And I enjoy sharing it with Carlos. And even more happy to not have to worry about kids. (I know, I am still anti baby.) I think of the 'kids' topic because last night's concert was short notice and I was able to say 'yes!' in 2.3 seconds. I didn't have to worry about dinner or the kids or even if my man was interested. Whether he chose to go or not I would have still gone.

Is that what a carefree life is? Ummm.... I dunno. I do have concerns and responsibilities. Egh. Who cares what this life is. As long as it is healthy and happy.

Off Broadway - The Toxic Avenger

Thanks to my friend, Victoria, Carlos and I (and Sandra) saw the off Broadway show, The Toxic Avenger, this evening. Victoria texted me Friday afternoon offering the free tickets and I immediately said yes without even knowing what the show was about. I don't believe in saying no to $free.99 tickets.

It was a musical based on a horror flick from the 80s and it was fffuuuunnnnyyyyy. The actors were extremely talented and I was entertained the whole time. I am always so impressed with the actors on Broadway. The runner up on season 3 of American Idol, Diana Degarmo, played the lead actress and she was great. Beautiful voice, very funny and a good actress.

The last show I saw was Next To Normal and that was in April with my sorority sisters. I wish I could go more often but it can be expensive. Carlos reminded me that we have 3 off Broadway theaters on our block. We should try to go to some shows that are just a quick few steps away. W.e'll see

The Fall is here

Fall has arrived and it's soooo nice. This weekend we will have a high of lower 70's and it might be the last time we get the warmer temps. Today it's a high of 68 and I am loving it. The fall last year was so nice and am happy that it is here. The wardrobe switch will most likely happen this weekend. I don't change the entire wardrobe just items that are only for summer/hot season like my long tie-dye dress or turquoise halter dress.

Incredible to think that it has been a year since Winnie and Andrew got married and Carolina and Neil got engaged; and almost a year since I met Carlos. Next week is the anniversary of our first date and well, it all moved WAY fast from there. I think it was our third date that I met his sister and her husband... hee hee. Damn, we put this relationship in fast forward. We did get serious very quickly (oops) but at least we are not wanting to make any "next" steps soon. Even though he is not ready and doesn't want to get married I keep reminding him "Baby, please don't propose to me. I don't want to marry you." Haha... we always laugh and we know it's nothing negative. We are just not ready to be engaged. I'm actually kind of anti marriage right now. (Have I said that lately in my blog?)

Back to the Fall season......

I bought sweaters this weekend :-) And I can't wait to wear them. I wanted some sweater dresses but they were expensivo so I had to pass :-/

Some good news is that I had to buy work clothes also because my clothes are not fitting! My body is fit (not perfect with a six pack) and it has lost inches. I went down a size :-) The best thing is that I can do pushups and do crazy things like run sprints on the treadmill at high speeds and do walking lunges for 5 minutes and be on the old school stairmaster for 45 minutes or more.

Damn, I can't stay on track..... back to the Fall season..... hee hee

I think this fall season is going to be great for a few reasons. One is a cheesy reason. I'm excited to walk around with my guitarist and see him get dressed in a collared shirt with a light sweater over and have his arm around my shoulders when a cool breeze hits us. (I'm smiling) I'm looking forward to having the windows open and seeing the changing of the leaves. There are more but those are my cheesy share on blog reasons.

I heart sweaters.

A reason I love where I live

Current weather for New York, NY 75°F
Clear; Wind: N at 5 mph; Humidity: 40%

It's a BEAUTIFUL day! I just had lunch outside with a colleague right next to the nice yachts and boats. I have had lunch outside for the last few weeks (minus rainy days) and I love it so much. I could never do this in Houston because it was always too hot. And when I would have lunch outside it's because I would decide to sacrifice my makeup.

The only tricky thing is that this perfect weather could mean fall is around the corner therefore winter is closer :-/ Hopefully it will stay this way or just be a fluke and we'll have a few more warmer/hot days. Either way I am not ready for the fall to begin because I am not looking forward to winter.

NO offense winter. I like you most of the time and I love the snow. I just can't stand the freezing days.

Sandwich sensitivity?

I have realized today while walking to work that I am very sensitive over sandwiches.

Last week or the week before Carlos made me lunch. Aww...how sweet. No. It was two pieces of bread with organic mayo (I recommend it! It tastes the same and is only 35 calories per tablespoon, which I don't even use on my sandwiches).... ok, so bread and mayo and 1.5 pieces of thin thin thin lunch meat. I was very upset. Well, I first laughed because it was just stupid, but then I started thinking about what the sandwich could represent. No need to roll your eyes. I've already had a pair rolled towards me about this.

Then this morning I made myself a delicious looking sandwich and I was excited for lunchtime. I didn't find sandwich baggies so I wrapped it in paper towel and saran wrap. I thought no biggie. when I walked out of the subway station I felt something dripping on the back of my leg. It was the pineapple! The flimsy, chinese take out tupperware opened slightly and the juice was spilling! ALL. OVER. MY. SANDWICH. It was soaked, there was no saving, not even half. I was mad about the sandwich but also mad because we are on such a strict budget that I was actually thinking "darnit! wasted bread! wasted meat! wasted mayo! wasted lettuce!"

Then it hit me. What is it with me and sandwiches? Sheesh!

I do love sandwiches. LOVE them. But still. Getting mad over them? I need to calmala.

I'm an open book but....

This last week I have learned from 2 people who are very close to me that they believe I tell all my business to all my friends. One person thinks I get angry or sad and then tell what happened to Florencia, Lizzie, Carol, Mari, Peggy, Jenny, Carlos, Orlando and all sorority sisters. The second person said "Come on Monica, you have how many best friends? And you probably tell each one everything."

Umm, no. You both are wrong. Completely wrong.

I do have a list of best friends. I have many acquaintances, less than many friends, and a short list of best friends. No, I do not just have one because I don't believe in depriving myself (in every aspect of my life). God has brought amazing people into my life and has given me the honor to be their friend and to share experiences and stories, why would I restrict myself to one or just 2 best friends?

I am an open book. I am not a secret keeper. I like talking to people to hear their thoughts and their advice. Many people have said to me that I am a lucky person or that good things happen to me and I think a factor of that "luckiness" is that I don't keep to myself and I try to learn from others' experiences, both good and bad. And those times where I made mistakes or just bad decision were all times I did not openly listen and hear what someone was trying to tell me.

As for the list at the beginning of this post. These people all hear different things. Some on that list hear almost nothing about my relationship with Carlos. Some only hear about regular stuff. One I speak to every so often. One person plays devil's advocate and makes me think more deeply than any others. Two have seen and heard me at my most vulnerable times.

And all sorority sisters. Ha! When something happens I do not send a mass email to the sorority listserve to tell the 100's of members. Ok, so maybe some of these best friends are sorority sisters - doesn't mean I trust every single woman in the organization to tell all my business.

One of these "assumers" (not a real word so it has quotes) thinks I tell every personal detail to some of my best friends. Again, wrong. Florencia and Lizzie hear the most but still, Flo knows of one current event in my life that Lizzie does not. And sometimes Lizzie knows something that Flo does not. And sometimes, more than what these "assumers" would ever know (or believe) is that there are times when no one knows what is going on.

I'm not ashamed for being an open book. I don't get offended that people think I tell all to everyone or that someone may think I tell too much. I just get confused or think it's weird that these people think I'm an idiot or just dumb. They should know me better than that.

I think I should start writing my book.