My 5 favorite F words

With Thanksgiving under my belt and Christmas quickly approaching it kinda got me thinking...About my 5 favorite F words. And mom I know what you are thinkin...Aw hell here she goes (and even though its your fault to begin with that I even USE that word this is not about that...Promise) I'm keepin it G-Rated up in this blog.

#1 F word-Family
Thanksgiving was just me,the parentals and my weiner this year but Christmas is gonna be a family affair... My Nana and Grandad, Uncle T.K. and my cousin John and my sis and bro in law will all be at the Ortega household! Whohooooo! It's going to be a great big family affair this year and I can not wait. I love being around my family. There will be whisky to drink, cribbage to be played and lotsa love and family to go around. I can barely contain myself over here! We already had a bit of Family time yesterday at the rents house..We baked cookies and made some fudge. My sis and I decorated our infamous sugar cookies (PIPING!!!! Thats for you sister) I must say in another life I will be a professional cookie decorator! LOL We have been doing this since we were kids and it never ever gets old.
An example of my AWESOME cookie decorating skillz..


My mom loves me I swear...Even despite the placement of that knife...




#2 F Word-FOOD!
Cookies, cheeseballs, and pies OH MY!!!!!Sticking to traditions, we eat and eat and eat...Enchiladas, tamales, hotsauce...That will be the the Christmas Eve feast...The Feast of Champions and Mexicans everywhere!We go with ham and all the fixins on Christmas Day and I CAN NOT WAIT!!! Speaking of food... I have been up to my ears in Cheese Balls...I believe I have made 4 of those badboys in the last two weeks...It is the most yummmmmmyyyy appetizer ever and super easy!!! I just made one last nite for our Hardin X-mas luncheon today...It went over quite well!!! And its roomie tested and approved! =-)

Yummmmmy cheeseball!


#3 F Word- FIESTA!!!!!!
I love love love Christmas time and all the parties! My roomie's fam had a progressive dinner and they graciously allowed me to be part of the family for the evening...We were the first stop on the party train and we had so much fun. Despite the fact that she had to get up at the butt crack of dawn to take the LSAT, my roomie busted her behind to get all the stuff ready for it. We had a blast! Also along with my mom and sister we hosted our annual wine gathering at mom's house. I had all my friends and my moms friends there celebrating life, love and lastly...WINE! I am looking forward to my friend Sarah's Tacky sweater party this friday...My roomie and I are making our own sweaters this year and trust me when I tell you...They are going to be FABULOUS! I'll post more pics so you can check it out!
The roomie and I at her progressive dinner


Feelin the Christmas Spirit


#4 F Word-FOOTBALL!
Even though the last two weeks have left me saddened and PISSED off...I will continue to support my Cowboys. It's a long standing tradition in my family to love the Cowboys no matter what...no matter if they are sucking it UP royally...I love watching them play. I'd prolly be smited straight to hell if I said otherwise!!! Since my Dad didn't have boys he settled for me. I get mad and yell and curse and we know that Pawie watches us from Heaven...Hed be right there with us if he could...Madder than hell that our boys can't get their S*** together! I LOVE my Cowboys I really do but they infuriate me to no end!

ROMO---Get it together buddy.


#5 F Word-Fat Pants
Thats right ladies and gentleman...FAT PANTS! I bust them out around this time of year because, well all that food I described earlier...Yea I EAT IT! Im not scared to say it! I need the elastic waste to expand with my belly. You can't very well enjoy yourself when your belly is protruding over your jeans and I refuse to have that happen. I gotta be comfy you know what I mean?

So whether you eat too much or get reallllly upset at the football games that bombard the television...Tis the season and however you celebrate it...Remember why you are here in the first place! God loved us so much and we celebrate Him along with the merriness, food, family, and even fat pants.

One love...

I'm out.

Tis the season to be Thankful....

In light of Turkey Day approaching us quickly I figured I would give some thought to what I am Thankful for. I have been through so much in the past year and God has blessed me with so much good in my life. I have SO much to be thankful for.Sometimes it’s just best if we sit down, relax, and think about what life has given us. Reflect on the good fortunes that have made themselves present on the path we walk, and appreciate those individuals who have made a mark on our lives for the better. Although the world is littered with people who cannot easily see why they should be thankful for one thing, the sad fact is that this type of individual may not have enough time in the day to stop and reflect upon what they have, and how much they should value their own life. Sometimes, they don’t have enough love and affection in their heart because they haven’t had that same affection shown to them. So, for this Thanksgiving season, I want us to sit down, reflect on what makes our lives important, happy, and worthwhile, and share with others what makes our lives so special. Regardless of the trials and troubles we face, the positive influences must outshine the negative ones.

1.My family--I can not even begin to describe what an incredible family I have. They are my family, my friends, my support group. God truly blessed me by giving me a family that loves me no matter how bad I screw up...They love me flaws and all. They love me for me...my potty mouth, my stupid goober laugh, and they love me enough to call me on my BS. I would never ever ask for a better family than God blessed me with. I am truly lucky because I know some people who would do anything to have a family like I have...So I am Thankful for them.


2. My health---Yes I am happy I am healthy! I am alive...I am well.I haven't had any major health complications and I even made it thru the swine flu ok (even though I felt just short of death!!!!). You sort of take that for granted sometimes...your health and well being and we shouldn't. God has blessed me with eyes to watch life flourish in front of me, ears to hear the soundtrack of my life play over and over again, and a body that allows me to teach and help others feel better about themselves.So I am Thankful for my health and well being.


3.MUSICA!!!! I am Thankful for the delightful tunes that play in my ear,or powerfully orchestrated pieces can change your entire mood. I’m thankful that music is an integral part of my daily life. The world of music is vast and expansive. Whether we tend to stick to one genre or allow ourselves to appreciate all kinds of musical masterpieces, we all have a different nook or cranny that we dwell in when it comes to music. I like everything from my cheesy 80’s music,to Sara Bareilles who can move me to tears by simply singing a simple lyric of "something always brings me back to you..." to the Kings of Leon who make me shake my rump thing and groove and move to the playlist appropriately titled "life". Music is therapy for me. It's good for the soul. It allows you to connect with certain feelings and emotions you never knew existed within you and it lets you know, you are not alone. Therefore, I am thankful for music.


4. My friends. Moving back to the Falls was bittersweet for me because not only was I leaving the greatest city I have ever known, I was leaving my friends who had been such an integral part of my life for over 7 years.I love and miss them every single day but I know they will always be there for me no matter where I am or what I am doing and vice versa. I now totally 100% believe that God works in mysterious ways. Upon my return to The Falls town I have gotten the chance to develop relationships here that have been my saving grace. There are a few people I feel the need to Thank personally but one in particular b/c without her I would not be where I am at this very moment.

Sa-wah--My mother always told me that out of every bad comes some good. She was SO RIGHT. I won't bore you with all the gory details but let's just say our bond was because of a giant doucher(who shall remain nameless) but she was the good that came out of that relationship. We knew each other in high school but it wasn't until we decided to get a beer and talk...that we discovered a friendship that has been my saving grace. She is an honest, opinionated, HILARIOUS, absolutely beautiful soul. I have never met someone so kind and giving in my life. We can geek out together,we share our mutual love of wine, how adorable we look in beanies and dancing like crazy girls to Glee musical montages. I love her drunken attemtps to play me the guitar ( I laugh cause she always forgets the lyrics but the girl can jam)My closet has expanded exponentally since moving in with her and to be honest I even love her Gatos...despite the fact they are a little crazy...We have a happy little home =) So, I am THANKFUL for my roomie =-)


5. My job
Man, talk about blessings!!!!! I didn't expect to get a job like this when I moved back here. With so many losing jobs b/c of this economy, I figured I'd have to go back to bartending...but God truly blessed me by putting me in a profession that makes me soooooo happy! I am lucky to have a knack for this too.Who knew being a Financial Aid counselor could be so stinkin rewarding? I have grown up professionally AND personally since working at MSU. I have met truly amazing people, students, and the women I work with have to be 9 of the most taleneted, intelligent people I have ever met in my life. I can honestly say I have a CAREER now. Kinda makes me feel like a real grown-up when I say that! So, I am Thankful for my job.

And a few more things: Hugs,a gentle calming rain,My belief and love for God, sisters, weenie dogs, laughter, Freedom, compliments, a scenic drive, Nanas and Grandads, rainbows, sunrises and sunsets, The smell and colors of Fall, warm kisses, white fluffy cloads, true friends, honest people, but mostly I am Thankful I am alive to get to experience all these wonderful things. I encourage everyone to take the time to sit down and think about what they are Thankful for...Because we never know when it could be taken from us.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!

One love folks...Im out!

Blogging Saves Lives!

So hellooooooo everyone! Actually I only know of two people that will for sure read this and that would be my roomie and my momma. But maybe, just maybe, others will follow!
I have been blogging for a while now..mainly on Myspace and Facebook but I found myself falling in line with everyone else and starting a blog of my own . I have been writing for quite a while...Something that I am proud to say I get from my Grandad, is a gift of being able to express thoughts, feelings, and views through the power of words. Ever since I was little poetry and books have been such a huge part of my life. I can remember my mom reading the Creamation of Sam McGee by Robert Service to me and I believe that is what sparked my interest in writing.

There are strange things done in the midnight sun

By the men who moil for gold;

The Arctic trails have their secret tales

That would make your blood run cold;

The Northern Lights have seen queer sights,

But the queerest they ever did see

Was that night on the marge of Lake Lebarge

I cremated Sam McGee.

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I love writing. I love the way it makes me feel. Its therapy for me. Whether I am angry, hurt, happy or any thing else, I can express those emotions however I see fit. I blog about love, boys, heartbreak and I will swear this right now...Blogging has saved my sanity. It has saved my life. As more blogs are posted you will understand my method of madness a little more. I hope you come back to my page every now and then and check out all the crazy things that go on inside the mind of a 27 year old single female =-)

Until then folks, I'm out. Happy blogging!