::38 Birthday Wishes::

Every year I try to do something on social media or my blog for my birthday month.... this month, this year, this life have been hectic... but I wrote out a list of 38 birthday wishes.....

For my 38th year of life, I wish the following...

1. "Blessings for the best, most in alignment year of life to date." (SO MUCH YES!)
2. I wish to pick up my Bible more times this year than ever before. 
3. I wish for my children to be safe, protected, and healthy. 
4. I wish to be more organized and present as a human being. 
5. I wish to be a more attentive and responsive as a woman to myself. 
6. To continue to surround myself with women, and people who are in similar seasons and have similar goals.  
7. To be a blessing to others. 
8.  I wish to grow more this new year of life- Emotionally, Spiritually, Mentally and in Strength.
9. I am wishing for a new renewed sense of self and self-awareness so that I can continuously admit to my mistakes and correct my actions. 
10. To learn a new skill that will allow me to grow professionally. 
11. To receive and accept all the new blessings coming in my life. 
12. To live abundantly in all the things that I need to survive, especially in love. 
13. I want to wish for further peace; inner and around me. 
14. I wish to pick-up new mediation habits. 
15. I wish to be ever present for those people who truly need me. 
16. To be happy and smile no matter what comes my way. 
17. To bring peace and joy to others. 
18. I wish to be strong and uplifting in the hard times. 
19. I wish to stop complaining about the things, I know I can't change, and take more action. 
20. I wish for a very healthy year. 
21. I wish to bring out the best in others and allow them to fulfill their fullest potential! 
22. To travel more. 
23. To truly and purposefully rest. 
24. To finish reading all the books I've started. 
25. I wish to start doing yoga again and try hot yoga. 
26. I wish to further recognize the people who have truly made a difference in my life. 
27. To continue to eat better and take care of ME. 
28. To take more times out of my day to breathe and reflect and truly be thankful for where I am. 
29. To advance in my career and be at peace with my career choices and path. 
30. I want to set bigger goals and new action items for myself. (Can you say America Ninja Warrior, MAYBE.) 
31. I wish to continue to reach my goals and dream BIGGER every day. 
32. I wish to build a strong community around me who are growing and successful so that I can grow and succeed with them. 
33. I wish to do more volunteer work this year. 
34. I wish to spend more time with friends. Especially friends who I have not seen in a while. 
35. I wish to be better at managing my money. 
36. I wish to turn my passion into my biggest asset. 
37. I wish to find myself and happiness at the same intersection. 
38. I wish to re-create who I am and thrive..... 
    

This is 38 ya'll! 

Fall TV Shows ::Momma Approved::

I don't know about you but I get really excited about new TV shows or returning seasons of my favorite ones. Then I remember that I have two toddlers who will never let me watch them. But, this Fall I have a few MUST see shows that I don't want to miss! 

I don't care what anyone says..a Momma can dream no? 

And, yes I know, maybe I will fall off the bandwagon but here we go! 

::Monday & Tuesday::

THE VOICE.  RETURNS SEPT 22-at 8/7 p.m. 

For obvious reasons. Pharell. Adam. Gwen. & Blake. Need I say more! I love this show. I love the stories. I love the music. I love it. All. 

::Wednesday::

Black-ish. SERIES PREMIERE WED SEPT 24 9:30/8:30 p.m.
  
I love Tracee Ross, she was hilarious in Girlfriends and I also love shows that could possibly reach levels of classics like "The Cosby Show" or "Good Times" but with a new age twist on them. 

::Thursday::

How to get Away with Murder.  SERIES PREMIERE THU SEPT 25 10/9 p.m. 

I love the suspense that will come with this one. It reminds me of "House M.D." but with Lawyers. Just seems like it will keep you on the edge of your seat!   

::Friday:: 

Cristela. SERIES PREMIERE FRI OCT 10 8:30/7:30 p.m.

DUH! Because I have hope for all shows that portray Mexican-American's in a humorous manner. If we can't laugh at ourselves, well then it's no fun!  

       {Photo Credit~All pictures and video clips are originals of ABC & NBC websites}

{On getting Motivated & Inspired} ♥

When I worked in an office outside my home and had a desk to go to every morning; I had little sticky notes around my desk and computer that gave me constant reassurance, motivation and sometimes inspiration on what, how, when and where. At home I have a lot of different areas where my motivation is present but it seems that the place where I spend most my time is lacking it. My at home work station. Or this computer! Ha. Funny, huh?


So, I am working on building my space...not to be confused with "MySpace" does anyone use that anymore...I digress. My personal space and it's inspiration. I want to be happy and motivated while I write as well as inspired to create new items and work in peace on what makes me happy.....

My house is definitely a part of who I am, how I see life and where I want to go. Every room is and will be filled with the things that are unique to my family. The colors, the furniture, the pictures! Everything represents who my family has become and how much we have grown in the last 7 years since the Hubby and I got married!

I plan on building on it everyday and create a place where my family eats, sleeps, creates and dreams! For now here is some progress ::insert mini-house tour here:: Welcome to our home... I don't have a big fancy house with a lot of expensive things or furniture but everything I have put into this house comes from a special place in my heart to make it a home and from a lot of hand-me-down kind of people {especially my Hubby's Dad and my Momma}.

Tour of what makes my little life turn....

This is the space I am currently working to enhance. Ha.

Here is what that space looks like now...still working on a better desk!

 This is my living room:

 View from my hallway...

Glimpse into an unfinished room... my kids room.

Trust me there is  much work to be done in my house..one day we will finish it all..One day.

What makes you remain motivated? What are special places that you wish to enhance for added inspiration?

♥ Mommy Wish List ♥

****Please keep in mind these are all very random thoughts that come into my mind as I walk in my everyday life... most will NEVER come true and some if they do...I will forget to update on them.... Ha. I know. It's a lot of work being a Mom, Wife, and Full-Time Employee to the Government. I forget things!

• I wish my hair was growing out faster.
• I wish I hadn't just chopped my bangs off at Christmas thinking, it's just hair, it will grow back...soon enough...I hope....HA.
• I wish I could work only PART-TIME.
• I wish I was a Stay-at-Home Mom...You may have heard this already....
• I wish I had more time to nap before my son wakes from his naps!
• I wish I was a little bit taller..no joke! Ha.
• I wish it was April already {Camila will be here and I will be on Maternity leave}
• I wish I had more energy in the morning to look a bit spunkier at work...yes spunkier!
• I wish I had more energy {period}.
• I wish I had a live in maid...
• I wish I wish I wish I wish.....

One day....

One day.....

Don't we all have the right to dream? {Ha.}

~Mommy Wish List~ ♥

{ My first Mommy Wish List of 2011 }

I am making this my Non-New Year Resolutions List as well:

• I reallllllllllyyyyyy pray that my Husband can finish school this year.... ::sigh::
• I reallllllllyyyyyy pray for some good and productive changes at work...
• I want to be more organized this year, I think I will need it when Camila arrives.
• To be more organized, I think I realllllllly need to establish a very practical daily, weekly, monthly schedule! { Suggestions Accepted here! }

 [ STRUCTURE is needed...MORE structure in our everyday lives]

• I want to wake up early and read my Bible; I used to do sooooo good at reading it every night with Ricardo and we would pray and talk...A LOT about God, Faith and our own personal beliefs....we've lost that in the last 16 months. Makes me sad. Life is busy and weighs you down.... I guess....
• We need to make it a HUGE priority to attend mass EVERY Sunday again.... it's been really hard since Santi's stopped napping at noon and became mobile. I know EXCUSES! We just need to go...we have not been regularly in MONTHS.... 3 to be exact! (So embarrassing....)

[Accountability is what I am after. ]

• I want to make some ME time and spend more times with my Girlfriends; Maybe set up some play dates and take Santi to some new places before his sister arrives! 

And uhmmmm that's it.

Ha.

 A short one.

 I want to be practical in the goals I set as well...

I can't make a super huge list full of too many over the top commitments...

Just those that really matter to me....

My Faith, my Marriage, my Family and my life.

My life, LIKE EVERY OTHER MOM & WIFE out there trying to juggle; Faith, Husband, Children, Work, Home and extras, gets very hectic and chaotic.

It's difficult to Be, Do, Create, Teach and Move {But we manage!}

...it's a lot of work to be a Mom and Wife, Sister and Daughter, Friend and Co-Worker...our roles as women are sooooo diverse it's amazing we look as good as do doing it all!

Ha.

I just hope that my goals this year are attainable and manageable...and I also pray for His will to be done...and not MINE!

{ Matthew 26:39 (New Living Translation) }

^{39 He went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying, “My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.”}

~Mommy Wish List~

Christmas is just around the corner.... and how appropriate a Mommy Wish List Post! {Hohoho!}

Lets start this off:

• First on my list! I want His and Hers Union 28 apparel more specifically a MY HUSBAND ROCKS tee and for him a MY WIFE ROCKS tee!! You must check these out! I love them!!!
• I also want the same apparel for my children : http://www.union28.net/baby-children's {YOU MUST MUST check it out!}
• I want to find a GOOD book that both my husband and I can read...about life, marriage and Faith...any suggestions, let me know. In the mean time...I run to my buddy Amazon and do some research!
• We neeeeed a new computer! I would love one with all the fancy upgrades and programs...to Blog and what not! Oh yes and so the Hubs can do all his homework!!! {Ha.}

"Duuuuude you're gettin' a Dell!"

• I want to start planning our Baby Girls new nursery. I need some time and money....go figure!
• I want to go back to being more involved in my Church, I keep saying that..I need to put myself in motion...
• I want to take a break before baby comes...
• I want to continue working on my Blog. I like it. I love knowing that people are actually reading the stuff I write. I love sharing!
• I want to get my son his Christmas presents....nothing big.....I took an idea from a fellow Mommy Blogger about 3 gifts and a Santa gift. The 3: Something you Need, Something you Want, and Something to Share. Santi is only 15 months and he has more than enough of the "Need" Thanks to all of our friends and family who came to his first Birthday...except a Winter jacket..which this weekend will be his "Need". He really doesn't want anything...except to play and eat..and sleep...and Laugh and Love. Oh yes and give kisses...so we want to give him a couple of movies and a tent..for camping next year. And, something that we already got him that he can share was a Radio Flyer! These things are great!!!

And well, we shall see what Santa brings.... I am sure he will be excited either way.....

• I want to have a nice, quiet, peaceful, uneventful Christmas with my Husband and my Son and our families.
• I want to be able to help someone out this Christmas...it will probably be through my church.
• I want to give my family a hand as well, in whatever they may need, if I can.
• I want to let everyone know that I am Blessed and that God has brought me here!!! I am Blessed and my Lord has provided. Amen.

{Philippians 4:19 (New International Version, ©2010)¹⁹ And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.}

• I want to attend a seminar or conference or workshop..for Moms, Women, about Faith and Life to help me get pumped in 2011!
• I want to attend a seminar or conference or workshop...for Husbands and Wives, about Faith and Marriage to help US get pumped in 2011!
• I want to finish a project that I started.... CROCHETING! I must do this. I will do this.
• I want to meet with my girlfriends for breakfast, lunch or dinner..I already have them in mind.... Be prepared girls. {Ha.}
•  I want to finish reading the books in my everyday bag and on my night stand! NO really..I do.

• I want to write more...as in literally hand write in my journals the way it used to before I met the computer and BLOGS!
• I want to stand firm in my Faith and remind others to do the same....
• I want to be ME! And re-gain ME! Through my Faith, with God by my side.
• I want Peace. Eveywhere. Impossible. I know. Call me a Dreamer.....
• I want more time to sit and just enjoy life, my Son, my Husband, and soon my daughter...
• I want more cuddle and hug time with my Hubby...he works so much and he needs a break!

{Please note that these are in no particular order...and I will strive to be and do the best I can to complete my list...in no determined time..but His time!}

YOUR TURN!

Mommy Wish List

Wow. Lots to do with no money….fun huh!?

Ha.

Well I have for some time neglected my blog…perhaps on purpose…I have also changed the name which means I have to change some of the widgets, so please bear with me!

Here are some more things I wish I could do and will hopefully have time to do:

• Above all I want to stay on top of going to church and praying with my son and husband.
• Take my Santi to the zoo.
• Take my Santi to the museum.
• Get my Santi’s first hair cut.
• Get my nails done and a pedicure….maybe by this week.
• I need new flats and heels for work…mine are over a year old…
• I want to decorate for all Holidays this year…starting with Halloween… (Thanksgiving and Christmas, then Valentines and spring!)
• I want to create a day of the dead altar [Google it...my Blog is not taking links!]
• I want to create a nativity setup..like in Mexico… my grandmother used to do it every year before she passed and my aunts in Mexico continue it…[Google it...my Blog is not taking links!]
• I want to cut my hair...
• I want to take nice pictures of my little family of 3 once more before we become a family of 4!
• I want to organize my computer room
• I want to clean out my garage….
• I need to find a new Pediatrician for my Santi.
• I want to get back to taking lots of pictures!
• I want to attend Posadas somewhere!
• I want to have nice maternity and family pictures done....
• I want to go to Olive Garden.
• I want to get my Thank You notes out from Santi's First Birthday
• I want to start Christmas shopping..need to make a list and check it twice! lol. 
• I want to take my Santi to a Pumpkin patch
• I want to take my Santi to the Renaissance festival again!
• I want to take my Santi to the Greek Festival
• I want to take my Santi to the Fall Church Festival

That’s it for now….

 

Ha.

Mommy Wish List!

I want a NEW and better picture taking Camera!
I want a small portable everyday camera!
I want to take a PHOTOGRAPHY class, to learn to better use these cameras that I want! Ha.
I want I want I want....

I want to take some writing classes.
I want to take my GRE! Soon..before I get too old to go to Grad-School. Ha.
I want I want I want...

I want a New or Used, Mommy car!
I want to organize my hobby workspace!
I want to re-do my bedroom floor!
I want to re-do my computer room!
I want to throw out everything in my GARAGE! (Seriously!)
I want I want I want......

I want to be a stay at home Mom. (Supa' Dupa' Serious!)
I want to be a Super Mommy!
I want to be more energetic!
I want to have a more organized schedule!
I want I want I want.....

I want to work closer to home so I don't have to park and ride and carpool, it's been 2 years and it's annoying!
I want to be more ME! {Whatever that MAY be!}
I want my hubby to be home already!
I want to be able to sleep a entire night! (Not because of Santiago waking up anymore but because he currently sleeps with me and Oh My does that child move!)
I want I want I want....

A little Selfish today! Or wishful thinking...tomato, tomatoe!

Me, me, me!