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Your Autobiography

Part 1: The Birth of You:

Were you a planned baby?: yes
Were you the first?: yes
Who was present at your birth?: My mom and the doctor. Dad had “fainted”. Pansy.
Were your parents married when you were born?: yes
What is your birthdate?: April 14th

Part 2: The Family

How would you describe your family?: Mostly dysfunctional but we all love eachother.
Are your parents married? yes, but seperated for many years.
Siblings or an only child?: 1 younger brother, 1 younger half-brother
If you have siblings are you oldest, middle, or youngest?: Oldest
What are your siblings names and ages?: John 19, Juan 20 (Really, they’re both named Juan.)
Which parent do you get along with best?: Mom
What do you fight about?: How my mom doesn’t take care of herself and how she constantly has very early doctor’s appointments.
Do you have step parents?: nope

Part 3: The Friends

Do you have more than one best friend?: yes
Who are your best friends?: Mario, Mayra, Sally.
What do you like to do when you are together?: Eat and laugh!
Do you share the same interests?: yup
Which friend can you tell anything to?: All 3 of them.

Part 4: Your Personality

How high/low is your self esteem?: It’s unfortunately always been quite low.
Are you an extrovert or an introvert?: introvert
Are you happy?: Most days :).
Do you live life to the fullest?: Not always, though I should.

Part 5: Appearance

Are you comforable with the way you look?: Refer back to the self esteem question.
Do you have any piercings besides your ears?: nope
Describe your hair.: Dark brown, super long and wavy but flat iron it most of the time. If not, it’s just in a bun.
What make-up do you wear?: Eye liner, mascara, eye shadow, blush and lip gloss.
How do you dress?: Right now, in maternity clothes LOL.

Part 6: The Past

Were you a strange child?: No, but I was bossy.
What did you use to love that you no longer do?: Climbing trees.
Do you have the same friends?: Thanks to Myspace, I’ve been getting back in touch with them :).
Was there anything in your past that was traumatizing?: Several things.

Part 7: The Future

What is your ambition?: To be successful and find a job that I love and be a great wife and mother.
Are you scared of growing old?: Yes
Do you want to get married?: I’m already married, but I’d love to have my “dream” wedding one day.

Part 8: The Outdoors

Do you prefer indoors or outdoors?: Indoors, especially during summer.
What is your favorite season: Winter
Do you like walking in the rain?: Yup

Part 9: Food

Are you a vegentarian?: nope
What is your favorite fruit?: strawberries and watermelon
What food makes you want to gag?: liver
What is your favorite dessert?: cheesecake or mudslide (warm brownie with vanilla ice cream and caramel on top)
What is your favorite restaurant?: Olive Garden
Are you a fussy eater?: not at all

Part 10: Relationships and Love

Are you single or taken?: very taken
If taken who is the lucky guy/girl?: Mario <3 Do you think love is the best feeling in the world?: oh yeah Do you believe in love at first sight?: yup Part 11: Experiences What was one of your greatest experiences?: I have many: marrying Mario, having my kids, going to Disneyworld and California What was one of your worst?: Fall 2004 when I thought I was losing my Gramma. Have you ever done drugs?: tried pot, didn't like it Have you ever thought you were going to die?: In labor with my first born LOL Have you ever suffered from depression?: yup

Totally random thought: I love how coffee smells when it’s scent is wafting through the house. Even decaf smells good!

We ended up watching RV at the dollar movies, because we’re broke LOL. It was a really cute movie, no matter what anyone says. I’ve always loved Robin Williams. The kids laughed non-stop throughout the movie and we adults (Mario, Noelia and I) loved it, too.

After the movie we stopped by Home Depot to get paint chips/swatches and idea books. Only Noelia and I got down at the place and we went crazy with the books. That night Mario and I laid in bed and argued decided we wanted a light tan color and picked out 3 paint chips.

Nothing interesting happened on Thursday except that I woke up feeling really sick–worse than the day before. I don’t know if I caught a cold from someone or if it was because I slept with the fan practically on my face, but I had a sore throat, ear ache, constant sneezing, and a nasty runny nose.

I spent most of Friday feeling like crap too, but worked up some energy to get ready and go to Mary’s. She was making lasanga and everyone was invited over for dinner. We talked about baby names and I told everyone which name we picked. Annie, of course, didn’t like how ‘Rose’ sounded with Alathia (still not sure if I want to spell it that way or Alaethia, which I think would make more sense) but I love how it sounds. I’ve only liked it since I was pregnant with Eenan.

Mary invited the boys and I to the movies on Saturday. I still didn’t feel too hot, but went anyway when she said Tommy, Yadira and Yazmin were watching World Trade Center. As I expected, I bawled my eyes out 5 minutes into the movie all the way till the end. I kept remembering that actual day; Mario still worked at the hospital and had his day off–it was a Tuesday? We had decided to sleep in and at around 9:20 we get a knock at the door. It was my dad-in-law telling us we were under “Terrace Attack”, or that was what I understood anyway. Up to that day, I didn’t really know anything about Terrorist Attacks. I remember we sat in front of the TV with Eenan on our laps and my hand on my tummy. I kept thinking how this would undeniably start a war and what if more terrorists bombed Texas because the President’s from here? I was 2 months pregnant with Jaylen. It was horrible watching all those people throwing themselves from the buildings, trying to somehow save themselves. It was like something out of an action movie, only unfortunately, it was real life. I probably bawled even more at the ending credits when they rolled the names of all the Port Authority cops that didn’t make it out. *sigh* I should stop thinking about this. I’m getting a huge lump in my throat again.

Anyway, it was a long process after the movies–they were driving around looking for ballrooms for Yazmin’s Quincenera next year. After they decided on the second one, we had lunch at Denny’s, and I became a little upset because Tommy made fun of Alaethia’s name. Grrr. I was quickly growing tired. We stopped by Andy’s to see how big his hound, Curtis had gotten. That dog is huge. He’s much bigger than the kids are.

We got home and I didn’t get a chance to rest. We had a Quincenera to go to and I had to iron. I didn’t have anything to wear so that made me even more frustrated, but I decided on a blouse and jeans. When we got there I didn’t feel too uncomfortable since there were others in jeans, too. The Quince was nice. Mario and I both agreed we need to learn to dance–he’s never ever said he’s wanted to learn and I’m running with it LOL. We definitely need to learn by Noelia and Andy’s wedding.

Mario woke up in a crappy mood on Sunday and totally upset me. We didn’t talk most of the day. I called several places that sold paint and oh my gosh, most places were so expensive. The $25 paint place we usually go to was closed and I really wanted to get started ASAP so we went with Walmart which has the 5 gallon tub for $54. We finally started talking while we were there, because we had to talk to eachother and then we bar-be-qued that night. Mario made the fajitas (beef and chicken) and I made Frijoles a la Charra and Rice. We ate at my dad-in-law’s house when everything was done. The only thing missing was guacamole dip :(.

Monday came around and my cold finally went away. I went to buy paint supplies, such as a paint pan, rollers and masks. I started painting at 12pm and didn’t finish till 5:30, with a lunch break and water breaks. I painted all day. John helped move things, like furniture and the ladder for me, but that’s it. I love how the room looks. The paint looks different during day and night. I was afraid the paint would be too dark, but it’s pretty light and looks even lighter at night for some reason.

Here’s the actual paint color:

And here’s a piece of my room:

I was SO sore that night. Everyone kept telling me to take it easy, and I thought I was but going up and down the ladder as carefully as I was, was a workout I didn’t expect. I felt like I’d been doing crunches all day. I still need 1/2 of a wall; I couldn’t do it since a dresser and the bed are against that wall.

One of the most greatest, most unexpected things happened that day. I spoke to Sally after what? Almost 4 years? The last time I saw her was when Jaylen was a few months old. Thanks to Myspace and my old buddy Kristina we got back in touch. Sally gave her my number and I called her. I love Myspace. I’ve found a few of my childhood friends there–literally people I’ve known since I was 4! I’ve also found a few middle school friends. I’m so glad we’re back in touch. I couldn’t imagine going through life without ever seeing her again. Maybe I’ll even get the chance to rekindle my friendship with Veronica. Sally still speaks to her, but hasn’t in a few months. The ball of jealousy that was in my chest unraveled when she told me that. I was sort of relieved to find out they weren’t having the time of their lives without me LOL. I haven’t seen Vero in like, 5 years. I didn’t even know she had a little boy now! And people are married! People who grew up together! We made plans to get together on Friday, probably for dinner. We have so much to catch up on!

I also spoke to Jessica M. that night. I remembered that it was her birthday and called her and we made plans to get together Friday night to celebrate. We’ll be meeting her at a club and I’m sort of nervous about that because of the smoke and all, but we’ll at least see her for a little while.

Mom had yet another one of her appointments on Tuesday morning, only this time it was at the ripe hour of 8:00am. I had to wake up an hour earlier than usual to do everything, like get Mario’s lunch packed, make him breakfast, iron his clothes, feed the kids and myself and get them ready. Oy. Sally and I kept calling eachother in case she would stop by on her way from Laredo. She needed to get to work so she didn’t get a chance to stop by.

I was EVEN MORE SORE yesterday. The back of thighs hurt, my calves hurt. Now I know what to do after the baby’s born :P. I’ll just walk up and down the ladder about 1,000 times.

Speaking of, I read that Gwenyth Paltrow gained 40 lbs. with each of her pregnancies! I see that woman now and I just don’t know how she does it. Here’s an article I read:

“They should see the cellulite on my thighs right now,” the part-time actress and full-time mom of Apple, 2, and Moses, four months, reveals to Harper’s Bazaar.

Paltrow, 33, who gained 40 pounds during each pregnancy, says she no longer agonizes over whether her body will snap back to its pre-baby shape.

“The first time, you are horrified,” she admits of the added baggage. “It’s all lovely when you are pregnant; but when you are not pregnant and you haven’t been for a couple months and you are still carrying tons of extra weight and everything’s all hanging and sagging, you think, ‘How is this ever going to go back?’ But it does — if you do a lot of working out.”

According to Gwyneth, she lost 20 pounds immediately after giving birth and sweated off the rest with exercise: “With Apple I kept the extra 20 pounds on until she was three months old, and then it came off. And that’s exactly what’s happening now.”

She’s been working out, “but not dieting, because I am a milk machine … I’ve got the appetite of a breastfeeding mother.”

(Full story here.)

Now, if she’d just be a dear and tell us exactly WHAT she’s doing to lose that weight, I’ll buy all her movies.

And speaking of babies, I think Alaethia’s been moving a little more. I get worried sometimes since the boys were definitely moving by 4 months, but I hear girls move “later” than boys do. I can’t wait to feel that sudden *bump* though! I think I’m just impatient.

As for today, I have nothing to do! Well, that’s a bit of a lie. I have to wash dishes, put laundry away, pray that the rooms get finished–or at least the closets! Sweep/mop, put junk away where I can. And, if I can work up the energy, I want to paint the boys’ room. They start school on Monday and they don’t have a decent closet and there’s still that huge wardrobe/closet and a dresser I’d LOVE to get rid of in the way. Plus, they keep taking tons of toys to my bedroom. There’s nothing more painful than playfully jumping into bed with Mario and landing ass-first on a Power Ranger. Holding a sword upright.

I keep thinking, “Mario can finish painting”, but we definitely won’t have time to do anything over the weekend. Mother has another appointment on Thursday and it’s also meet the teacher night. We have bills to pay on Friday, plus buying the remainder of the kids’ school supplies (yup, they added more!) and clothes, a present for Mom for her birthday on Saturday, buy stuff for her bar-be-que on Sunday to celebrate her birthday, then we have dinner w/ Sally and meeting Jessica–and there’s no way I’m giving the last two up. I can paint on Saturday, but that’s about it. I also really need to clean the house for Sunday when we have company over for Mom’s birthday.

My back aches already.

1. Ever been given a ring?
Yes.

2. Longest Relationship?
My current one: 9 1/2 years

3. Last gift you received:
How sad, I can’t remember!

4. How many times have you dropped your cell?
About 5.

5. Last time you worked out?
Before I got pregnant I hadn’t worked out in a month.

6. Thing(s) you spend a lot of money on?
Gas and bills!

7. Last food you ate
Beef & chicken fajitas with beans and rice.

8. First thing you notice about the opposite sex?
Eyes then hands.

9. ONE favorite song:
Still the One – Shania Twain

10. Where do you live?
Hot south Texas.

11. High school you attend(ed):
God, which one didn’t I attend? McHi, Mission, OSM Mission

12. Cell phone:
SPH i-500

13. Favorite mall store(s):
JC Penny, Rave (or Lola, whatever), Melrose, Wet Seal, Rainbow, etc.

14. Longest Job held:
10 months. Really.

15. Do you own a pair of dice?
Yes.

16. Do you prank call people?
No

17. Last wedding attended?
I can’t remember that either…Cat and Annie’s back in 1999?

18. Have you ever had your heart broken?
Yup. *hiss*

19. Last time you attended church:
When Matthew got Baptized…like 5 months ago.

20. Favorite fast food restaurant?
Taco Bell or Long John Silver’s

21. Biggest lie you have heard?
Recently? The age someone supposedly lost their virginity LOL.

23. Where’s your favorite place to eat with friends?
Taco Bell! Or House of China.

24. Can you cook?
Oh yeah.

25. What car do you drive?
2006 Chevy Equinox or 1998 Nissan Sentra

26. Best kisser?
My hubs.

27. Last time you cried?
This morning! Stupid husband :(.

28. Most disliked food:
Liver. Ew.

29. Thing you like most about yourself
My personality :D.

30. Thing you dislike most about yourself:
My moody/bitchy tendencies.

31. Longest shift you have worked at a job?
That would have to be during my Old Navy days. I think like, 12 hours or so.

33. Favorite Movie?
There’s so many…off the top of my head: Bruce Almighty

34. Can you sing?
I ustacould.

35. Last concert attended?
Never been to one *hangs head*.

36. Last kiss?
Last night from the hubby. I still haven’t forgiven him for this morning, so no kiss for him.

37. Last movie rented?
Elizabethtown, which we’ve yet to watch.

38. Thing you never leave home without?
My cellphone and bag.

39. Favorite vacation spot?
So far, San Fransisco and Monterrey Bay.

40. Do you like Chinese food?
Oh God yes.

41. What size is your bed?
Full.

42. Is your room clean?
Not since remodeling started…

43. Laptop or Desktop:
Desktop. Wish I had a laptop :(.

44. Favorite comedian?
Jorge Lopez and Carlos Mencia.

46. What do you sleep in?
Usually a big t-shirt and comfy shorts. I sometimes go shortless since my tummy’s getting bigger and I hate to feel “squished”.

47. Who sleeps with you every night?
My hubby.

48. Do long distance relationships work?
Did for me for a year and a half. But it was tough.

49. How many times have you been pulled over by the police?
Once and got a warning.

50. Pancakes or French Toast?
French Toast. With strawberries.

51. How do you like your coffee?
Sweet and warm, not scalding.

52. How do you like your eggs?
Scrambled, not runny. 2nd favorite, over easy with Doritos. What?

53. Do you believe in astrology?
*shrug*

54. Last person you talked to on the phone?
Mary.

55. Last person on your missed call list?
Some 249 number I don’t recognize.

56. What was the last text message you received?
“Sorry it’s Jessica M”

57. Mcdonalds or Burger King?
Burger King.

58. Number of pillows?
Two. One for my legs.

59. What are you hearing right now?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory…

61. What kind of jelly do you like on your PB & J sandwich?
Strawberry or apple.

62. Can you play pool?
Sometimes I’m REALLY good, sometimes I suck :(.

64. Favorite ice cream?
Chocolate chip cookie dough.

65. Do you like maps?
Um, what?

66. Tell me a random fact about yourself?
I like to eat gum. Shh, don’t tell my kids.

67. Ever play spin the bottle?
Yup.

68. Ever attend a theme party?
No.

69. What is your favorite season
Winter. If you can call it that in south Texas.

70. Last time you laughed at something stupid?
Just a few minutes ago when Mario and I were looking at Ebaum’s World.

71. What time did you wake up this morning?
10:45. I love Sundays.

72. Best thing about winter?
Snuggling and hot chocolate.

73. Last time a cop gave you a ticket?
Haven’t gotten one. *crosses fingers*

75. Name of your first pet?
That I can remember? Morris, my orange tabby cat and Chata, a German Shepard (sp?).

76. Do you think pirates are cool or overrated?
I like how they talk…?

77. What are you doing this weekend?
We went to a Quincenera, other than that, nothing productive :(.

79. What is the third letter of your name?
J

80. How old are your pets?
Turtles are about 2 years old, Lizard is who knows, cats vary from 7 years to 8 months, dog is also 8 months. Gerbil is 2 1/2 years.

81. What color is your backpack?
Pink.

82. Are you sick?
Getting over a cold, thank God.

83. Do you go to school?
Not anymore.

84. Is the bathroom open?
*looks* No.

85. Are you on a laptop?
Nope.

86. Are you watching MTV?
No.

87. Are you smiling?
Nope.

88. Do you have on eyeliner?
Nope. I’m at home, don’t need it.

89. Are emo boys gay?
I don’t think so?

90. Are you blonde?
No.

91. Do you have a myspace?
Dur.

93. Best memory of high school?
All the times my friends and I went out and when I met Mario <3. 94. what is your favorite name?
Alathia :).

95. What color is your bathing suit?
One’s maroon, one’s red/orange.

96. Does your school start in August?
For my kids, yes.

97. Did you go on vacation last month?
No, unfortunately.

98. Have you ever been on a cruise?
No. Don’t think I’d want to. Too much water.

99. Do you have a sister?
Not that I know of.

100. Are you upstairs?
Don’t have another floor.