Wedding Entrance Dance

{These people know how to have a good time. I need to go to a wedding like this one some day!}

Diet Coke-My Battling Addiction

I had a bad headache at work today. I rarely get headaches. I kept thinking what could bring on such an annoying ache? And then it dawned on me. It was a Diet Coke headache-meaning I needed that lovely nectar now! I had given up on Diet Coke a few months ago. I was doing really well actually. I used to have Diet Coke everyday with my lunch or a pick-me-up around 2-3 p.m. in the afternoon to help get me through the rest of the work day. I decided I didn't want to be a slave to this drink anymore. So I gave it up for a few months. But I have slipped back into Diet Cokes power yet again! It started with this summer heat. It is so refreshing to have a cold drink when laying out by the pool or just while running errands. Slowly but surely I have been drinking and becoming addicted again. So addicted that I am positive this is why I had a headache today. I succumbed and went to the lunchroom and purchased my favorite Diet Coke with lime. My headache was gone, a sure sign I am an addict. HELP!!

Paella Party

Happy 4th & Happy Birthday Sara!!

Sweet Reunions

Last week was reunion after reunion in my family and it has been so much fun! I've had cousins fly in, brothers home from a mission and another brother and his family back from an internship. We've had fun doing what we do best, talking and eating. I love reunions, they remind me of what I have to look forward to in the next life.

My family was the loudest and most obnoxious family at the airport...typical! Please note my mom in this video, she clogged the escalator once again; she was just so excited she couldn't contain herself, too funny.

Greetings

I think we could all agree that this looks like an awkward moment of our former President Bush about to hug someone. Each country has their own way of greeting. Here in the USA people high five, they do the half hug with the pat on the back,(that's my favorite one to witness among men)there's full on hugging, and sometimes there's a kiss on the cheek. In different European countries there is the hug and two kisses on each cheek and even three kisses depending on which country you are in. In South America it is customary when greeting people to give a hug and a kiss on the cheek. I grew up doing this. If I walk into my parents house, I give my mom and dad a hug and a kiss. If there are family, friends, or strangers there, I do the same thing. It would be considered rude for me to not do this. I am so used to doing this that it is second nature to me. The other day I was meeting some new people out of the family circle and I realized something. I had to stop myself from giving them a hug and a kiss on the cheek. That's when it hit me. I think sometimes I am culturally confused! If next time I see you, I give you a hug and a kiss on the cheek, just go with the flow and please excuse the confusion.

Happy Feet

There are a couple things in life that will always make me giddy, which are obviously kissing and shoes! I can count on endorphin heaven after these two things happen to me. The other day I heard angels singing as my eyes stumbled across these high heels. I tried them on and I knew they had to come home with me. They fit like a glove and when I was walking in them at the store I felt like a sexy new lady. Would there be any reason to not purchase them? I think not. They have found a new home in my closet, welcome my little golden gems!