¡Que tengan buen fin de semana!

For Mama...

I love you mama because you sacrificed so much for us,
And did it willingly, you gave us love and soothed our pains and worries endlessly
You washed, cooked, cleaned and never loved us any less for what we put you through.

You prayed for us each day fervently and you showed us how to walk with God.
We never had a doubt, if there was something that we needed, you would go without.
You gave so freely of yourself, so we could be our best. That’s why I feel so blessed.

Mama, you still live within my heart, you never really had departed…………..

Happy Mother's Day!

I am leaving early tday....at lunch - I have my 3 month-post-op exam for my eyeballs...he...he...so far so good...I love it!!! Not wearing glasses - no contact lenses either.....

Je suis fantastique parce que mon vie est magnifique!

Je ne veux pas travailler!

I went out chillin’ last night…good drinks too! I went over to Tar’s new house to park my car there so we could go together to meet up some friends…she has an awesome new house! Proud of ya!…and yeah it is a definitely place called “THERE” for ya!!! We came back super late so I decided to crash at her couch – and got up at 8A this morning and drove back (50 mins) to my place….I am now at home...HOME SWEET HOME!!!

I have been exercising everyday….I have determined to do so! Everyday…less TV more exercise….jest like brushing my teeth, that’s how I will treat exercising….it is just essential….I will not be too worry about the outcome jest focusing on doing it regularly!!!

Tday is my day to REST….and my first reading of all-in-French novel: Madame Bovary. My late mom read it and I am determined to do so!

ROCKETS vs JAZZ – GAME 7 TONIGHT!!!!

Will hang out w/ some friends tnght!

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I have these bangles set of 6. I love ‘em becz they are really kewl and can really jazzy-up your wardrobe…..and also there is a huge sentimental value of the "GIVER" of those bangles….

On Thursday, I saw one of ‘em needs soldering. As yawl know by now, I am working in the OUT in NOWHERE town….approx an hr from Atlanta….where the one and only grocery store is FOOD LION…..yepper, basically BFE….so, I asked this kewl gal, T: where is a jewelry place that I can fix my bangle….she said in the next town (20 mins or so) drive, across from the Court House downtown there is a watch/jewelry shop.

Kewl enough….since it needed to be done so I decided to go there for lunch. I drove all the way, parked and went in. The people inside: BUBBAS and BUBBETTES…just stared at you….no Hi, Hello, Welcome…NONE! I was like alrighty then….I am from a big city (Houston, TX), where customer service is important, even though sometimes with the twists of fakery…STILL…it is called Customer Service, which includes: greeting the customers, smiling, pleasant attitudes…blah..blah. NOPE…those BUBBAS and BUBBETTES just stared! So, I came up to the counter…and one of the BUBBA, I supposed decided to ask me “WHAT YOU NEED?” I showed him the bangle and he picked out an envelope and started to tell me that it won’t be ready for pick up until next week, I asked him how much, he said $14.50, and that was it…with no smile, NONE! I proceeded to ask: is that the earliest you can do?….he said: YEP. So, I said: NOT GOOD enough for me! Grab my bangle and leave….WTF!!!! I was p-offed…..so, I was thinking to myself, I will go elsewhere or jes wait until my visit to Houston, VN-Gal knows all these Asian Jewelry stores…and they are nice, pleasant and one even had fixed my clasp once before: free of charge! I definitely don’t mind paying…but I want the service too!

So, driving back, then I passed this retail jewelry store chain: Friedman’s and decided to make another attempt….this time I walked in the lady smiled…and GREETED me…I was like kewl beans…and I ended up get my bangle soldered there, she charged me 14.99 plus Tax and I was happy to pay!!!

Good customer service = good business = money for your store!!!!!!

Flashback song! I listened this song over and over again...when Frenchie broke my heart.....

Don't call me baby
Madison Avenue
You and me we have an opportunity
And we could make it something really good
But you, you think I'm not that kind of girl
I'm here to tell you baby I know how to rock your world
Chorus

Don't think that I'm not strong
I'm the one to take you on
Don't underestimate me boy
I'll make you sorry you were born
You don't know me
The way you really should
You sure misunderstood
Don't call me baby

You got some loving baby that will never do
You know I don't belong to you
It's time you knew I'm not your baby I belong to me so don't call me baby
Behind my smile is my IQ
I must admit this does not sit
With the likes of you
You're really sweet
Mmm you're really nice
But didn't mama tell you not to play with fire

Chorus

I am standing on the promises of HIM:

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11)

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On another note: VN-Gal has updated her blog - FINALLY!!!! he...he...I am glad you feel better...take care of yourself! Take care...take care!

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OH the Frenchie-DUDE...or his official nickname: THE ULTIMATE BOZO emailed me, telling me that he is leaving Indonesia and will soon to be back in France this summer....and he also wrote that he still misses me, blah..blah...blah...can't forget about me...!!! DUDE, DUDE...lemme tell you something...you cheating, lying BOZO, I don't care anymore about your feelings, I don't care where you or your company decide to put you, I don't care if you still miss me...I DON'T care...I have NO more feelings for you...completely GONE!!!!...ZERO, NADA...!!! The Lord has removed all my heartache...my pain, agony..etc over your a**...and I am renew...so I hope you will just go on your own merry way...and leave me the F-alone!!!!! I don't love you but I don't hate you either...just NO more feelings...NONE! HAVE a nice life....DOOR is closed...slammed!!!!

LORD,

Is this where You want me to be? Is this the place called "THERE"?, is this where I would finally call home? Is this where You have Your purpose for me? Is this the place for me to worship You? Is this where I would grow in my walks with You?

I am waiting on you, Father Lord and You only!

WHAT ABOUT 'EM HOUSTON ROCKETS PPL???!!!!!!!! 3-2...the kewwwwwl come back...after JAZZ stole 2 from them in Utah.......!!!

BUT then Robert Horry is most definitely an incredible player....I must say...SPURS is such a strong team...!!!

God, please continue to give me patience to wait on You—and thank You for the assurance that You will never fail to keep Your Word. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

Thai Cabin - YUMMY - SUNDAY!!!!

I heard McDonald's new breakfast commercial about the "society of morning impaired"........LMAO...LMAO....It is MONDAY again...ehmmmmmmmm thinking hard to join the club...

Had a greaaaaaaaaaaaaaat SATURDAY....checked out the place called AIKO...pretty neat!

GEEZ...Monday is approaching...toooooooooo fast....!!! Put a break, slow down the day....!!!! Say NOOOOOOOOOOOOO to M-O-N-D-A-Y!!!!

HEY..HEY..it’s Thursday already!!!

Who the he** would go all the way to buy fish fillets in her new ruffled black top? And then I ended up went home with no fish at all bcz I “accidentally” went home with no fish at all bcz I got side track and blew all my cash on another cute black top at the Mall…ha…ha…ha…the joy of singlehood…that’s exactly why I am still unmarried and I'm enjoying every minute of it!

It's called guilt-free spending.

Nothing cures crazy hormones + bad cramps better than a molten chocolate moelleux...

INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
pinch of salt
1/4 cup butter
1 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped into pieces
1 cup sugar
5 Tablespoons whole milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
For The Topping:
2 Tablespoons instant coffee powder
1 cup boiling water
7 Tablespoons dark brown sugar
5 Tablespoons sugar
2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
For Garnish:
whipped cream

PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9-inch square pan. Pour the hot water over the coffee and stir to combine. Allow the coffed to cool as you prepare the rest of the pudding.

1. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together into a small bowl and set aside.

2. in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water, add the chopped chocolate, butter and 1 cup of sugar. Melt gently, stirring occasionally.

3. Remove from the heat. Add the flour mixture to the melted ingredients and stir to combine.

4. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract. Pour into the prepared pan.

5. Make the topping: Mix the brown sugar, sugar and cocoa together in a bowl. Sprinkle this over the top of the pudding.

6. Pour the cooled coffee evenly over the surface of the cake. Place in the oven and bake for 40 minutes. It will be puffed up and set on top.

To serve:
The coffee mixture makes a creamy sauce underneath the pudding. Spoon the pudding with some of the sauce onto individually dessert plates and garnish with a dollop of whipped cream.

I didn't think it was gonna be good, I thought it a was gonna be sooooh bland...I didn't wanna eat...I tried to avoid...but..but...but...I didn't want to disappoint the Cook, sooooo I tasted it...and boy....it is delicious!!! LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEE it!!! Superb!!!! WOW!

A great relationship isn't built in a day. It is built from a continuous work, each day (mundane tasks) of everyone involves…a give and take….sometimes even when you thought things seemed to be getting more settled, something out of nowhere just comes along and causes everything into disarray….

I have been taking on a different role and work with many different people. It kind of freaks me out and a ‘lil awkward at first….as I gradually realize that change is inevitable and I am to follow HIS will.

I am reaching out to this gal….J (initial has been changed to protect her privacy), she is a beautiful, smart, professional gal, she was a mixed Asian…so she really looks exotically beautiful…..she had a really bad break up about 2 months ago and she was devastated, so devastated…you could just see it in her, it shattered everything….I tried to ignore it trying not to get involved…but something inside me kept telling me to talk to her….so I did! I have been through 2 serious break-ups….and I told her about how I get through it…one day at the time and time will heals all wounds…being around people who you can trust, your real friends help (THX VN-GAL, C, Sis L, D, TAM, CAR, W)…I told her that not to let that DUDE to steal your joy and happiness, to do somtg nice for herself, go on nice vacation, enjoy a day in the spa..etc..etc…last night I had a phone call from her…saying that she had herpes from the DUDE! I may tend to complain when things do not go the way I wanted…but you have to COUNT your BLESSINGS everyday…everyday…don’t give up J, don’t give up…it’s easy to give up…but please…don’t…..please don’t….

I will try to be here for you…be a supporter…even when you are down and you think no one cares…God cares…and so do I!!!!!!!!

Beautiful Spring!!!! Beautiful weather...nice friends, fun...fun..fun!!!!

Weekend is here again! The weather is perfect for a cup of Vietnamese coffee...CAFE SUA DA - hopefully I spelled it correctly...otherwise VN gal, pleaseeeeeeee help!

And...I am craving...........GOI CUON!!!!!!!!!

Hey...V-Gal...when can you take vacation???? Lemme know...maybe leaving Fri afternoon and leaving back to Houston on Sunday afternoon....I will arrange...air ticket for you....!!! You have been an awesome friend to me....!!!

Virginia Tech massacre:

I pray for the families and friends that are heart broken and suffering at this time. God be with you, give you guidance, give you strength to endure this terrible loss. Please know that there are many of us that are heart broken for you also and you will be in our constant thoughts and prayers!