The past couple of weeks have been quite busy, and slightly overwhelming.
The week before last was spent in preparation for the upcoming retreat that I was working. Despite all of the obstacles that the retreat was faced with, everything turned out wonderfully! Logistically things went very smoothly, and I believe we made a large impact on the girls who attended the retreat.
The morning after arriving home Carlos and I left to go to Albuquerque. We needed to go to Albuquerque for a doctor appointment for Carlos. He has been diagnosed with Grave's Disease, and the endocrinologists closer to our city are very limited. We loved his new doctor and are happy with the doctor's recommendations for treatment. We made the most of this trip. While in town we spent time with many of Carlos' family members, watched Carlos' brother's band, we had dinner with my brother and sister-in-law, and had lunch with a friend.
After one night in Albuquerque we left to go to Carlsbad to surprise my mom, who was in the hospital. Her reaction to the surprise was great. We were so happy to cheer her up, and to provide some support/company for Dad as well.
We spent two nights there and headed home. We had a relaxing weekend. I am actually excited about the fact that I have nothing on my calendar for weeks or even months to come (that won't last long). I will have plenty of time to both relax and to be productive. :)
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Misfortune?
This weekend I am working a Christian retreat, called a Chrysalis. In fact, I am the lay director for the retreat, which basically means that I'm the one heading it up.
We have had a lot of misfortune befall our team members. First, one of our spiritual directors broke her back and was unable to continue serving on the team. We acquired a new spiritual director who is now in ICU with a blood infection, and is now unable to serve. Other team member issues include: death in their immediate family, stomach issues, a broken hip, and most recently... My mother was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. She was so very excited to work this retreat. I am very sad, first of all because she is so ill, and secondly because I know how much she was looking forward to this opportunity. I was also looking forward to working this retreat with her.
It's hard to imagine so much misfortune for a team that is working to do so much good and to make a difference in the lives of the young women who will be attending the retreat. It's one of those times when I just have to ask... Why?
We have had a lot of misfortune befall our team members. First, one of our spiritual directors broke her back and was unable to continue serving on the team. We acquired a new spiritual director who is now in ICU with a blood infection, and is now unable to serve. Other team member issues include: death in their immediate family, stomach issues, a broken hip, and most recently... My mother was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. She was so very excited to work this retreat. I am very sad, first of all because she is so ill, and secondly because I know how much she was looking forward to this opportunity. I was also looking forward to working this retreat with her.
It's hard to imagine so much misfortune for a team that is working to do so much good and to make a difference in the lives of the young women who will be attending the retreat. It's one of those times when I just have to ask... Why?
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Our Cars & Kitchen
I have forgotten to inform those who read my blog who I do not keep in frequent contact with that... Our cars are repaired!!
We took my alternator to Autozone TWICE to see if it was working. Both times we were informed that the alternator was fine and that something else was wrong with my car. Well, after Carlos spoke again with our mechanic friend he decided to go ahead and just try replacing the alternator. The issues with the car have now disappeared! It's nice to be able to drive my own car again.
The turning signals on the other car have also been repaired. It turns out that the issue there was also something that Carlos had previously checked, and it was an easy fix!
The electricity in our kitchen has no longer been giving us issues (knock on wood), and our refrigerator is working like a dream again (knock on wood).
So... Yea! :)
We took my alternator to Autozone TWICE to see if it was working. Both times we were informed that the alternator was fine and that something else was wrong with my car. Well, after Carlos spoke again with our mechanic friend he decided to go ahead and just try replacing the alternator. The issues with the car have now disappeared! It's nice to be able to drive my own car again.
The turning signals on the other car have also been repaired. It turns out that the issue there was also something that Carlos had previously checked, and it was an easy fix!
The electricity in our kitchen has no longer been giving us issues (knock on wood), and our refrigerator is working like a dream again (knock on wood).
So... Yea! :)
Thanksgiving 2010
Carlos and I joined my parents at my sister's house for Thanksgiving this year. We all did our part in preparing the meal.
Most of what we had to eat were traditional items (turkey, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, etc). We had some delicious kabobs for an appetizer that consisted of various veggies, cheese tortellinis, olives, and summer sausage. We also enjoyed some pistachio wine with our meal.
We had a little mishap... My mom got a pretty deep cut on her finger. Luckily we had plenty of gauze, medical tape, and bandages.
Between feedings we kept busy with movies, a football game, shopping, and playing wii. It was a nice break from the everyday grind.
Most of what we had to eat were traditional items (turkey, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, etc). We had some delicious kabobs for an appetizer that consisted of various veggies, cheese tortellinis, olives, and summer sausage. We also enjoyed some pistachio wine with our meal.
We had a little mishap... My mom got a pretty deep cut on her finger. Luckily we had plenty of gauze, medical tape, and bandages.
Between feedings we kept busy with movies, a football game, shopping, and playing wii. It was a nice break from the everyday grind.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Halloween 2010
My sister and I co-hosted a Halloween party this year. Carlos and I dressed up as "that couple" which also involved a lot of improv acting.
My sister and her boyfriend dressed up as characters from a video game. She was a zombie and he was the zombie killer.
We had a really good time decorating and preparing food & drinks.
My sister and her boyfriend dressed up as characters from a video game. She was a zombie and he was the zombie killer.
We had a really good time decorating and preparing food & drinks.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
A Realization
So I am realizing that I really need more time to myself. I very rarely have any alone time. I don't feel like my time is my own. When I am at work it is my employer's time. When I am home, it's time to be with the husband.
The other day Carlos and I were sitting on the couch together trying to decide what we wanted to do in that moment. I decided that I wanted to play a game on my computer. He stated, "Well, since we're here together I was really hoping that we could do something together." What was my response? "Umm... we're always here together."
I'm rarely home when he's not home. He spends all day in the house while I am at work, and likes spending time with me when I get home. I appreciate that, but at the same time...It would be nice if I felt more free to do whatever I want to do. I feel pressured to either cook dinner, clean, go grocery shopping, etc., or to be spending time with Carlos.
My alone time is my recovery time, my time to process and de-stress. So... what am I going to do about it? Well I am not going to do nothing about it. I think I'll start out by discussing with Carlos some sort of plan to allow me to have more self time.
I know a lot of people never have time to themselves, particularly parents, but this is something I need right now. It's not that I need to be alone in the house, it's that I need to feel free take part in activities that involve only me (other than housework, etc).
The other day Carlos and I were sitting on the couch together trying to decide what we wanted to do in that moment. I decided that I wanted to play a game on my computer. He stated, "Well, since we're here together I was really hoping that we could do something together." What was my response? "Umm... we're always here together."
I'm rarely home when he's not home. He spends all day in the house while I am at work, and likes spending time with me when I get home. I appreciate that, but at the same time...It would be nice if I felt more free to do whatever I want to do. I feel pressured to either cook dinner, clean, go grocery shopping, etc., or to be spending time with Carlos.
My alone time is my recovery time, my time to process and de-stress. So... what am I going to do about it? Well I am not going to do nothing about it. I think I'll start out by discussing with Carlos some sort of plan to allow me to have more self time.
I know a lot of people never have time to themselves, particularly parents, but this is something I need right now. It's not that I need to be alone in the house, it's that I need to feel free take part in activities that involve only me (other than housework, etc).
What's new? Not much.
So what's new...?
Well relating to my previous blog, our cars are still pretty much in the same condition. However, Carlos did fix the locks on his car. Our kitchen electricity is still working most of the time, and our refrigerator has also been working well.
So far no luck at all on the job hunt for Carlos. I do think that I am becoming more patient in that area though.
Last month Carlos' dad got married! Carlos and I provided the music for the ceremony. It was a very nice, small, and simple ceremony. Perfect for them!
The above photo shows Carlos' Dad and new stepmom (Ricardo & Christy), they are the ones holding hands in the front row. The other people are their children (and children-in-law) and parents.
This coming weekend my sister and I are throwing a Halloween party at my house. I am hoping to take plenty of photos to share!
Well relating to my previous blog, our cars are still pretty much in the same condition. However, Carlos did fix the locks on his car. Our kitchen electricity is still working most of the time, and our refrigerator has also been working well.
So far no luck at all on the job hunt for Carlos. I do think that I am becoming more patient in that area though.
Last month Carlos' dad got married! Carlos and I provided the music for the ceremony. It was a very nice, small, and simple ceremony. Perfect for them!
The above photo shows Carlos' Dad and new stepmom (Ricardo & Christy), they are the ones holding hands in the front row. The other people are their children (and children-in-law) and parents.
This coming weekend my sister and I are throwing a Halloween party at my house. I am hoping to take plenty of photos to share!
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