Bright light!

Again, light. I love seeing the electricity in the bulb. Isn't it amazing?

Cascade of Light

I like light. That sounds odd coming from someone who likes darkness, but sometimes, in the dark, a single ray of light is beautiful.

I need to keep this short. I have a lot of work to do! C-ya!

Light at Night

I tried to take a picture of lightning. One day I will. It is my goal. Unfortunately, it didn't happen tonight. I just took pictures of the flash of light behind the clouds. Nonetheless, it's pretty.

Simple Art

Wow, it's been a while since I've posted, but I'm starting to get swamped with work and end-of-year things, I don't know how many times I'll be able to post. However, I'm going to keep trying.

Here's a picture my hubby made out of confetti. Isn't it awesome? He did others, but this one was by far the best. He's talented in so many ways. Here's confetti boy!

Happy Mother's Day

Today's entry may be a somber one, but while we celebrate the women we have in our lives today, I also celebrated the women I lost in my life. At this local cemetery, my grandma, my godmother,  and my aunt are buried. I have a ritual I do all the time I go down to visit. I paint my grandma's grave and I sing to her and my aunt, who is next to her. I also took advantage of my trip down there to sing to my Munchkin and my other aunt. I missed my uncle, but I still have a hard time finding his grave.

While I reflected, the cemetery became packed with people. Along with my singing, there was a man with a trumpet going from family grave to family grave playing "Over the Rainbow" and a few people took their radios and started playing "Las Mañanitas." I left my flowers, sang my songs, left behind my tears, and left.

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers in the world with us today and to those we have lost. Happy Mother's Day, mommy!

Man and the trumpet guy

My mommy and me

Breaking the Law

What's wrong with this picture?

As of May 1st, the people of this fine city are not allowed to talk and drive without a hands-off device. The guy in the SUV in front of me did not have a hands-off device. And yes, I can tell you he was swerving a little. I had been dying to catch someone in the act, but I usually miss them. I got this guy, and he was talking on the phone the whole time we were behind him.

My Own Little Monsters

One of my classes drew on my board and someone (i know who) wrote the beginning to Lady Gaga's "Telephone." I didn't see it until he was gone. He loves Gaga and I don't blame him. I love Gaga too. I found this drawing hilarious.

A New Day

Well, technically I should have called it a new evening but still, the point is that today was a brand new day and it went well. The evening was so peaceful. Times like these I wish I had a balcony to take pictures. I would get on the roof but I'm scared of falling.

By the way, that's not a shooting star, but it would have been awesome if it was.

My Day

It was a great day. Happy 30th to me! A few days ago, I bought a bracelet to guide my way as I entered this new decade. It's a lotus flower, which represents one's progress in our lives (primarily our soul's progress), and a pearl, which represents guidance and focus. On the back of the lotus flower, it says "a new beginning." That's what this decade is. It's a new beginning for myself. A clean slate.

Everyday is a new chance to right the wrongs we did the day before. Turning 30 is no different. When I turned 20, I didn't think that I would have a difficult 5 years toward the end of my 20's. I hope 30 isn't as harsh as my 20's.

My special day has passed and I will wait a whole year before it returns, but the truth of the matter is, every day is a special day. Have a great day, cookie!

I Don't Wanna Grow Up

On the day before my 30th birthday, I had a meeting. It was a nerve-wrecking experience. I honestly thought I was in serious trouble. In fact, I even lost my wallet for a moment, but things cleared up and everything was fine. That's when I decided to go to the only place I don't have to be a kid physically to enjoy myself. I went to the one place I will always love: Toys R Us. I got myself another stuffed animal purse and a stuffed cheshire cat. It was a good end to my 29th year.

Tomorrow, I will be 30 and while everyone says it's not a big deal, there are things I wish I was doing at this point in my life that I'm not. But it's ok. Come what may. For now, I will live my life to the fullest, day by day. May god and the universe grant me peace, happiness, and patience and may my loved ones experience the same love that I have for them.

Happy Birthday to me! And thank you, mom and dad. Love you.

Taller than Me!

A simple reminder that things are out there bigger than me. We're reading Antigone in class and while I'm teaching the kiddos about pride and losing track about what's important, I am reminded that I too tend to forget that life is now and I need to step back a few seconds to remember that I'm not the center of the universe. I do not have that kind of power. I am simply someone who lives.

And sometimes, a giant is looking down at you.

Birthday Dinner #2

It was my mini Twilight birthday dinner! I had the cake, and favors and everything. It was fun. We sat and chatted and laughed. I really had a blast. My birthday is until Wednesday. I have a huge test on Tuesday. If all goes well, I will be celebrating my 30th birthday with a smile on Wednesday.

Here is my awesome cake!

And the party favors!

And the cake on Edward's face!

Yay for my Twilight Birthday! Now I need to start planning my husband's birthday and my birthday for next year!

Birthday Dinner #1

I went out with my friends to celebrate my birthday early and I knew they were going to tell the waiter, so here is my awesome birthday ice cream and song. The guy, Simon, was a trip and he was really cool. I'm glad I went out with my dear friends and I had a great time!