Weekly Random Thoughts 4th edition

♥ I am almost done with all the paper crafts and designing for Max's baptism. My sissy's Printshop Adobe made my life sooo much easier. Now I can't wait to design my baby's 1st birthday invites. Natalie's invitation are absolutely faaabulous! So inspired!

♥ I had experienced some bumps and hurdles this week. Well first, my favor idea of ordering cookies from the famous Diddy Riese did not work out. Unfortunately my cousin who had plan to pick up my order will arrive Sunday morning, which leaves me no time to adorn them with pretty ribbons. Instead, I will make the edible favors myself. I just did a mock-up this morning and both got the approval from the hubby and little sis (which opinions I highly value).

♥ One of my pet peeve is when people don't RSVP for an event. I cannot fathom how much time wasted to having to get in touch with people who does not have the courtesy to set aside one whole minute of their time to say "Yes or No". Simple as that, doesn't seem like rocket science to me? It amazes me even more when all you need to do is simply check off yes or no and mail it off, with a stamp already included. (Yes, I experienced this when trying to get back my wedding RSVPs). How I applause those relatives/friends who takes the initiative to respond back before the RSVP date. To add salt to the wound, there are people who don't bother to RSVP but waits for the invitee to actually contact them. Then there are those people who had RSVP to attend but is a no show at the actual event. Talk about no courtesy. Anyway, vent over. Let's move on...

♥ Another hurdle to overcome is assigning seating arrangements for each guests. Hopefully it will work out and each guest is a happy guest.

♥ After planning this baptism, I am so exited to plan another huge event in the next year (other than Max's 1st birthday of course - that's a whole different post). I can't wait to dig in and start doing my heavy research.

♥ This summer will be such a busy one. So many birthdays and a couple of my favorite cousins are getting married. I would also love to go back to Los Angeles during the fall or winter to do some research for the big event as well as fitting in some R&R. =)

♥ How do I add working out to my list of things to do everyday? Exercising is definitely a must if I want to get back in shape. My pilates DVD isn't so motivating and this chilly weather is not very helpful. In the faint of heart, I still need to lose about five more lbs in the thighs and hips area to get back into my old jeans again. Muffin tops are sooo not cute! hehe

♥ I cannot wait to see SATC 2 over the weekend. Soo excited!

Ok, enough blabbering... till next week.

Weekly random thoughts.. edition 3

♥ Seriously, can they make Edward more pale? I mean, I thought as a vampire he wasn't supposed to change? He was so much more handsome in Twilight. I loved the boyish look he had going on, now he just looks paler, older and full of makeup. Rest a sure, I still love my Edward! I'm probably what you consider a "Twi-Mom" now. HAHA

♥ Thanks to Trader Joe's, all of a sudden I'm addicted to fish sticks! HAHA My little sis and I have been to three different stores this weekend (Costco, Wal Mart, & Target) all in which we purchased fish sticks. Tonight we had fish and chips with tarter sauce and lemon on the side. We even had sweet potato fries to go with. On Thursday night, we are having fish tacos. LOL awkward much?

♥ Last night I slept on the floor. I thought I had pink eye (conjunctivitis). All of a sudden my left eye started to feel itchy, which I started to rub. With all the rubbing, my eye turned pink of course. I have no idea how I got it. I have a pet peeve about hand washing and I always bring anti-bacterial with me everywhere I go. It's quite possible that it's allergies but to be cautious I slept on the floor so my little Max wouldn't be at risk.

♥ Speaking of eye and Max, the past week, his right eye has been very watery. He's always tearing just on that one eye. I'm a little concerned so I'm going to call his doctor tomorrow morning just in case. Hopefully it's just a close tear duct.

♥ My sleep pattern is all wrong. I am now sleeping as late as 2:30 AM, as you may notice the time of my blog posts. This is not good, especially when I officially go back to work.

Well that's all for now...till next edition of my weekly random thoughts.

Sweet tooth madness...

Three weekends ago, I had an agenda. I was determined to make cupcake pops. I did NOT realize how difficult it would be. Not the baking part but more like the multi-tasking. Baking and taking care of an infant can be quite exhausting! Thank goodness I have my husband to do the babysitting while I was doing the baking. It was my very first time experimenting with these sugar concoctions other than the usual cupcakes that we make. I made two different batches which consisted of yellow cake and devils food cake.

Out of the two flavors, I prefer the chocolate cake. It was fudgy goodness! So moist and not too sweet. Although I love yellow cake, I didn't like the cream cheese frosting. Maybe next time I will try mixing the chocolate frosting rather than the cream cheese.

Here's a journey of my cupcake pop extravaganza. Trial and error which resulted to decadent bite size yummy goodness. If you like what you see, don't hesitate to contact me...♥

Way Overdue

Here are more wedding photos from my wedding. Mind you, a few days ago I just finally looked through thousands of these pictures my photographer sent me a couple months after the wedding. Yes, I know... one year later and procrastination results to waaay overdue . With getting pregnant, working full time, I just didn't have the time and energy to look through each and individual picture. So I'm pleased to say that I officially have the time to post my favorites. These particular photos we're signature images by Oahu's talented photographer Frank Amodo. Hope you don't mind with the wedding photo addiction... P.S. I had the best wedding entourage anyone can ask for! I ♥ all of them!

One year and counting...

A couple of days ago, the hubby and I celebrated our one year wedding anniversary. Yes folks, a year ago today, we we're married on the most beautiful day in Hawaii. I still remember it like yesterday! There we're a few events that we're more memorable than others but it was one of the most amazing day of my life (other than giving birth to my little man). I married my soulmate. Here are some memory that I still cannot forget:

♥ I almost couldn't fit into my dress LOL! I blame it on some of the best cuisine Hawaii had to offer

♥ My makeup and hair artist decided to take their sweet time and almost made me miss my ceremony (luckily my limo driver knew his way around)

♥ My brother's ex-girlfriend HAD to faint right before the bride kisses the groom and "I pronounce you man and wife" (thank goodness she was fine)

♥ My uncle had a fit when the waitstaff served his fish with pepper

♥ All my young/old guests went crazy buckwild on the open bar resulting to very drunk people

♥ A true believer in whoever catches the bouquet and garter will be next! My cousin Tarzan caught our garter who got married a couple of months later. My cousin April who caught my bouquet got engaged in December and they are getting married this August!

All in all, I wouldn't change anything. I married the love of my life and had the most joyfullest time of our lives.

Vacation anyone?

I am please to say that my little Max now has a bedtime schedule from 8:30 PM - 8:00 AM. I have more time to do more things in the evenings, which brings me to wedding photos again. Looking over all of them has me missing Hawaii oh so very much. Although, my family and I just came back from Southern California, it still does not fill in the missing piece in my heart of a true vacation. I'm so longing for a real paradise getaway. Every time my hubby and I look over pictures of our vacation last year, all we can say is how much we miss it and can't wait to go back. So that gives me something to plan for either end of this year or most definitely the end of May of next year (That will be our two year anniversary). While I try to plan our first family vacation, in the meantime here are things that I miss most about "The Gathering Place."

Where else to start other than Waikiki Beach...


Giovanni's Shrimp Truck with their famous Shrimp Scampi


I refuse to stay anywhere else on Waikiki if it's not at Hilton Hawaiian Village.
The most perfect resort with all the necessary amenities!


Waiola Shave Ice - Large lychee and mango shave ice please with mochi on the side!
Can you say refreshing?


Ala Moana Shopping Center is not only an outdoor mall with all the stores (they even have Chanel, Hermes, Miu Miu, Harry Winston and etc) literally... but what I love most about this mall is that they have a killer food court! HAHA


The drive to North Shore - with your top down Jeep Wrangler listening to island jams is definitely priceless. (I love how you are literally driving besides the gorgeous blue ocean).


Leonard's Bakery for some hot malasadas (never leave here without getting a
dozen otherwise you will regret it)


What's Hawaii without an ABC Store? You can grab anything from a spam masubi or maybe some Maui Babe tanning lotion. I swear they sell everything and anything...

There's so much more I can list down but I rather not bore you. What we really miss the most is just the simple things we do on this island. Laying out on the beach, eating the best local foods and just being with the ones you love. So I better start planning this family getaway. The earlier you start, the better prepared! ♥

Weekly random thoughts...

Sorry, I'm late...but like they say, better late than never!

♥ Some people just have a fall out, either it's never the same or you pick right up where you started...

♥ I didn't last on my low carbs diet. I know, terrible... but this girl needs her carbs! haha

♥ I have less than 4 weeks for Max's baptism and everything is good to go. Invitations sent, venue booked, church covered, now all I need to work on is his favors and his journalistic portraits.

♥ I had a Sprinkles cupcake over the weekend and surprisingly I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought (possibly because I ordered a Pumpkin cupcake and I know my version is a lot better)

♥ I think it's time for me to help my husband out and finally get a job. I know, spoiled rotten!

♥ I've been counting the days till May 13! That's when the Eclipse crew will be on Oprah! (a wide smile on my face)

♥ I'm desperately in a need for a pedicure... LOL

That's all for now...until next time! xoxo

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Move over Olivia Palermo (she's too bitchy for my taste) and hello Kourtney Kardashian! Something about Kourtney's style always seems to have me go on a shopping spree. I adore everything she has on and how simple and well put together she is. Maybe now that she's a mother to the adorable Mason, her style is definitely something I can relate too. I love how she mixes affordable pieces with some of her expensive stuff and make it look so effortless. I also love how any woman can wear what she has on! Just the other day, I had on olive cargo pants with a white button down blouse and it so happened that she had the same thing on for Mother's Day! Gotta love her style! Keep it up Kourtney...