Thanksgiving weekend

Thanksgiving was at my sister's house again.  We decided to sleep over Wednesday night so we could help out.  On the plus side, we got to spend more time w/ the kids.  The down side was that it went down to 21 degrees that night!  Anyway, overall, it was alright.  I did miss my sister and her family a lot, so it is always nice to go up there to spend time w/ them.  I don't know... things just seem different w/ everyone else.  I guess I've been sensing that for a while... since being engaged actually.  I guess things don't feel the same as they used to, at least compared to last year.  I don't know what it is.  Maybe I notice how my sister is the only one asking about wedding plans and such.  No one else has mentioned anything about our engagement in person.  Come to think of it, my oldest brother still never acknowledged my engagement when I told him.  Oh well, I suppose.  I don't know if these reactions should be expected.  It just makes me think at times since my friends still bring it up.  I think that was one thing that irritated me on Thanksgiving being w/ my family.  I'm just glad Emmanuell stood by me so I didn't feel alone (which wasn't the first time feeling that way).

I had a doctor's appointment Friday morning to get tested for thyroid disease.  It was 2.5 yrs overdue, but I finally did it.  After that, we decided to kill some time by going to get crepes in BH and then did some shopping at VS.  They had the stuff I wanted!  I guess that was my "Black Friday" shopping altho there weren't really any great deals.  However, I did take home a huge VS tote w/ some goodies.  After that, we headed to Downtown to celebrate my friend Steven's birthday at Bottega Louie.  The food was good.  There were some issues in terms of being short on the bill.  I ended up covering an additional $10.  That was annoying, but whatever.  We headed back home to just hang out, watched the Lakers game, and had dinner.  Then came Saturday.  We got up to make pancakes before carpooling w/ Steven down to Rancho Cucamonga for shopping.  We met up w/ a couple friends before heading to Ontario for more shopping.  We had a late lunch/dinner at Rainforest Cafe before heading back home.  It was fun.  We each left w/ at least an item.  I bought some tops for work (I've been waiting for them to go on sale!) and found a couple of frames.  It was a fun day hanging out.  Even tho the SD plan fell through, I'm glad he had fun for his bday wknd.  After we dropped off Steven at his car, we swapped cars and headed out to West LA to hang out w/ some friends for a kbbq night.  We ended up getting home fairly late.  What a LONG day! 

I'm sure we're planning to stay in today (Sunday) just to relax and enjoy the end of the 4-day weekend.  I believe it's a good way to end the Thanksgiving break.  I am thankful for the love and support from family and friends.  I am thankful for having a job and a roof over my head.  Last but not least, I am thankful for having an amazingly wonderful fiance who cares for me, appreciates me, respects me, supports me, cherishes me, and loves me for who I am.  Thank you babe.

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.

another month...

today marks 65 months...

Proud sister

I am extremely PROUD of my lil bro for placing 1st place at Maxt Out's Major Choreography Division!  He's grown a lot, and considering he's only been dancing for just less than 5 years, that is quite remarkable!  He just keeps making me proud.  What an awesome performance!  

Upgrades!

I finally upgraded my phone yesterday (after 6 months)!  Emmanuell did, too.  =)

Thursday Off

Today is my day off... a much needed day off.  I didn't really get to sleep in though.  I woke up at 6:15am and got ready to take my car in for service.  So Emmanuell and I are at a Starbucks near the auto shop waiting until my car is ready.  It's a nice day to just enjoy the day, especially since I was at work til 6 last night.  I met up w/ Ang to treat her out for her belated birthday.  Good times.  Hopefully we'll get to do that again soon.  I almost forgot how crazy traffic is going south on Veteran!

Anyway, I can't believe it's already approaching the end of the year.  We have plans to spend Thanksgiving with my family again.  I was actually assigned to plan one of my best friend's 25th birthday, so I chose SD.  I'm planning a group trip down to stay over and hang out.  We'll see how it goes.  We are also going to one of my bridesmaid's housewarming/1 yr wedding anniversary.  We love hanging out w/ them.  They're so laid back with things, that it's just nice to see a couple so perfect for each other with minimal stress.

Before we know it, December will come.  December = Christmas break!  I already gave Emmanuell two of his presents.  We'll be celebrating an early Christmas together before work gets crazy for me and family time.  Wow, time sure flies!

Pet peeves

• typos 
• drivers who don't use their turn signals
• cars that do not have updated registration stickers
• people who flirt with those already taken (yes, it annoys me when girls flirt w/ MY man)
• having to wait for a while at a doctor's appointment even though you scheduled an appointment
• literally last minute plans from family (they think you're always available without even asking first)
• inconsiderate, rude and disrespectful people
• people who don't say a simple "thank you" or "I'm sorry" when it should be said
• drivers who weave and cut you off so abruptly (and of course, no turn signals are used)
• people who only call you because they want something (then they go MIA otherwise)
• people who use you
• people who does anything to just get attention

Ba

Ba, thank you for watching over us and protecting us from harm.  I love you very much.