Haiti

So this past week has been very busy for me, I have many projects at work. So my personal time is very limited and I haven't had time to write. Work has been crazy with tight deadlines and unrealistic time lines as usual. That's the nature of this buisness. While its been a very crazy week, I have made time to catch up on the news and the devasation in Haiti.


Haiti was hit by a massive 7.5 earthwuake as we are all aware. The devastation is everywhere in pictures and news reports everyday. While this is not the first time Haiti has been hit by a natural disaster this was the worst. In the days following the quake help has been arriving from all over the world. Every country has sent some kind of help to this country and their people. Its nice to see all the help pouring in but its also sad to know that this type of tragedy has to happen for us to come together. It has not all been smooth and even this tragedy hasn't stop certain individuals from making dumb comments about the situtation. I believe in freedom of speech but I also believe there is a place and time for everything and now is not the time to spill your venom.


It's been hard to watch the news and see the pictures that only show a small part of the devastation. This is enough for me to realize that we as people sometimes take life for granted.
The problems we face everyday are small in comparision to what the people of Haiti and other poor countries face everyday. The people of Haiti have nothing they've lost everything homes, kids, parents, grandparents, friends neighbors and even there security. But they haven't lost there faith in God. We should all take a moment to thank god for everything we have and everyting we don't need. And when you lay down in your bed to sleep remember to say a prayer for those who won't have a place to lay there head tonight.

May God bless the people of Haiti and may the lord walk with them...

Much love

Weekend roundup

Hello friends hope you had a very nice weekend here is my roundup!

I am sure by now we are all aware of the Artic weather the whole country with the exception of the west coast. Which this weekend had a 6.5 earthquake in Ferndale, CA close to San Fransico, thank god no injuries. And so in Florida it has been no different freezing tempetures have caused for all kind of weather headlines & news. Like the frozen iguanas that are literally falling out of trees in a state of hybernation. And the gentleman who I am sure wasn't aware but decided to pick up the frozen iguanas, and put them in his stationwagon. While in the car these reptiles warmed up all started coming to life and running around the car, thank god no harm was done.

There was also snow reported in Orlando on Saturday and the news even showed a mini snowmen in ocala. Really, come on now Florida is best known for Hurricanes not snow, sleet and snowmen. What is going on with mother nature?

While I am not thrilled about the cold weather and am so happy it's coming to an end. The weather has been a great excuse to do nothing at all this weekend which has been great for my wallet.

Saturday morning I was greeted with a true NYC day it was dark, rainy and bitterly cold. After breakfast I did some house cleaning. It was so cold and rainy outside that the windows where freezing. "C" wanted to go out she loves the cold weather, I'm convinced she is from Alaska. I informed her we weren't going out nor taking the boys out in that cold. Considering that they could get really sick. We spent the rest of day in front of the tube watching movies and the Food Network which is one of our favorite channels.

Later in the evening we braved the freezing weather for some hot, greasy and delicious pizza. And for dessert some homemade hot chocolate with marshmallows - yum. Dinner and a movie at home with the boys was a great way to end this night.

Sunday was another day of cold minues the rain. I wanted to spend the day home catching up on my reading. But the boys wanted us to take them bike riding on the trail by the house. We had promised them we would take them on saturday, but the rain ruined the chances. I told we would go in the afternoon if it got warmer, and so I spent the morning catching up on my reading. (I am proud to inform that I am almost done with Breaking Dawn). Later after lunch "C" and the boys where developing cabin fever and didn't want to be home. The boys couldn't go riding cause it was still in the 40's and the wind chills in the 30's. So we decided to run some errands and visit some family.Later we came home and I made a nice hearty dinner (Rice, Red Beans & Pork Chops) and prepared for Monday Madness. After dinner it was time for Desperate Housewives and Brothers & Sisters.

The weather for Monday was worse than Sunday, too bad I couldn't call in frozen.

In conclusion the uneventful weekend was much better than expected. Thanks to the freezing temps rather than going out we stayed home and enjoyed family time.

Update - While editing this post this evening I was listening to the news about Haiti. My thoughts and prayers go out to Haiti in the wake of these tragic events. Please take a moment to appreciate your loved ones. And give thanks for everything you have.

New Years Resolution

Happy 2010

So it has been a few days and the New Year is finally here sorry for no updates. I am just getting back to my everyday routine and hope to update more often. So to begin the New Year on the right track here is my first post of 2010.

The New Year has always been the way we as people wipe the slate clean, we use it as a way to help us cope with everything that we did or didn’t do in the past year. And although we could always wipe the slate clean and reset our resolutions (goals) anytime during the year almost as tradition we do it during this time. So why is it we wait till now to make these goals & resolutions? And do we ever fully follow through with all the resolutions we make each and every year?

I admit I am guilty of all of the above, and like all creatures of habit I am not going to break tradition now. So like every year, here are my resolutions.

Lose Weight- The goal this year is to lose 30 pounds before July. This time it’s a family affair.

Quit Smoking – This is a personal challenge I have been trying to win for years.

Work to Live not Live to Work – If work has to be a part of my everyday so does living. We often put work ahead of everything else including our lives and families.

Read More- I love books and this year I want to read more than the last.

I hope we can all stay on track. I almost forgot there is one resolution we should all make which is to follow through. I hope you all will join me in keeping up the tradition. And just to prove you are not alone, Check back weekly for updates.

Stay Tune for more updates on my goals as well as more fun stuff….

Smile, Love, Live