Breakfast Club Members,
As time is getting closer we need to start getting our Halloween plans together. So with that said, Elena (or not sure which of Maribel's friend) makes cupcakes. Lily sent me a pic but I can't send pics so it suxs.(phone is down cause of tmobile issues) Anyhow, they are really cute but she sells the dozen for 9bux. Do you guys think we shld pitch in and have her make them OR we shld make them ourselves. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE reply and give me your input. I hate that I post and I never get any feed back from anyone. It's sort of annoying and I'm on the verge of terminating our blog. So please let me know something!
Thanks,
Lil' Messy
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
My Family
I just wanted to thank you all for taking the time and getting together for my b-day. I means a lot to me that the effort was made because I wont be here. T hank you for ALWAYS acknowledging me on my day!! I loved all the gifts ... Thanks again :) Love you all
Love Always,
Lil' Messy :)
Love Always,
Lil' Messy :)
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Breakfast Club Halloween Party
Hello Members,
I have not heard back from anyone yet as to what we’re going to do for the party and effective tomorrow it is October 1st, leaving us only 30 days to plan!!! I have taken the initiative of buying some decorations and ordering stuff online from Oriental Trading to get things rolling. We haven’t discussed food or should I say “finger foods” and what all we’re pitching in for.
- Lily: You said this Saturday (I Hope with out a doubt we will be cleaning Maribel’s garage…I'm hoping we can start putting up the black garbage bags) In addition what else will you be assisting with?
- The Colemans: I know you guys have been more than generous in lending your home so I’m not sure what you guys can helpwith?.
- Dalila: Will you still be participating or are you out? (no pressure just wondering)
I’m trying to just get a feel of what we need to do and get started. Also have you guys sent out the invitation to your “invites” for the party? Please respond to all this … I would really really appreciate it! Thanks
I have not heard back from anyone yet as to what we’re going to do for the party and effective tomorrow it is October 1st, leaving us only 30 days to plan!!! I have taken the initiative of buying some decorations and ordering stuff online from Oriental Trading to get things rolling. We haven’t discussed food or should I say “finger foods” and what all we’re pitching in for.
- Lily: You said this Saturday (I Hope with out a doubt we will be cleaning Maribel’s garage…I'm hoping we can start putting up the black garbage bags) In addition what else will you be assisting with?
- The Colemans: I know you guys have been more than generous in lending your home so I’m not sure what you guys can helpwith?.
- Dalila: Will you still be participating or are you out? (no pressure just wondering)
I’m trying to just get a feel of what we need to do and get started. Also have you guys sent out the invitation to your “invites” for the party? Please respond to all this … I would really really appreciate it! Thanks
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Holidays
I know we've discussed this whole thing about the holidays not working well with others..blah blah blah!
I'm not sure where we're having Thanksgiving this year but I was thinking if we do celebrate it at someone's house how about we plan some activities. We play games, make some yummy dishes and even make some activities for the kids. We can make it even more fun by dressing up as Indians :) (yes I'm always finding a reason to dress up in a costume...lol ) Anyhow I just think it would be fun if we hung out, did some activities and just enjoyed one another. I can make some cute activities for the kids and even us adults. I just want something different this year.
And if we're just not really gonna do the whole hanging out thing...that's cool too! I just want to know so I can leave otherwise..lol
So what ya'll think gang... can we plan something fun?
I'm not sure where we're having Thanksgiving this year but I was thinking if we do celebrate it at someone's house how about we plan some activities. We play games, make some yummy dishes and even make some activities for the kids. We can make it even more fun by dressing up as Indians :) (yes I'm always finding a reason to dress up in a costume...lol ) Anyhow I just think it would be fun if we hung out, did some activities and just enjoyed one another. I can make some cute activities for the kids and even us adults. I just want something different this year.
And if we're just not really gonna do the whole hanging out thing...that's cool too! I just want to know so I can leave otherwise..lol
So what ya'll think gang... can we plan something fun?
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Constructive Criticism
So what is constructive criticism? How do you give constructive criticism? Well for givers, you're not just gonna tell a person you don't like something on them just cause that's your opinion.But saying "Oh that dress looks nice on you" would be a way to give constructive criticism. Now lets not misinterpret this whole talk about giving constructive criticism. We don't have to walk on egg shells now and have to wonder if we're saying the wrong thing ..blah blah blah! We should be able to express ourselves but we don't have to express ourselves in a negative way. Does that make sense?
For example, I'm not gonna call my sister and tell her "Omg why do you guys live on the Northside its so ghetto!" Hmm, hello...she has a house and I still live with my mom so was there any room for me to make that comment? No! I don't own anything and they do. So who cares that its not in Katy, The Woodlands or Sugarland.... its a house they own and will be able to sell for more money once the metro rail is built. So instead I should congratulate her and tell her that I"m so happy they bought their first house as a couple! And it is a nice house as well!
In other words.... DON'T HATE, CONGRATULATE!!!
I just wanted to post a little article I found about what "constructive criticism" is. We have the right to voice our opinion. We're not always going to agree with one another, we're not always going to have the same thoughts...that's what makes us unique as human beings.
So here is a little something for you guys to read and apply to your personal life. This article applies to life in general. Relationships at work, school,family,your children or spouse.
Here is the thought of the day.... Family is the most effective form of government. - Robert Half
Constructive criticism is criticism kindly meant that has a goal of improving some area of another’s person’s life or work. Often constructive criticism refers specifically to the critique of someone else’s written or artistic work, in perhaps a teacher/student setting, that would allow that person to further improve the work or to improve their approach to future endeavors. However, constructive criticism can also apply to a critical reasoned analysis of a person’s behavior, as in a patient/therapist setting or a group therapy setting. Parents also try to employ constructive criticism to help their children improve their lives.
The trouble with constructive criticism is that not all people are receptive to it. They may either feel their self-esteem shrinking under criticism, or they may feel that all criticism is negative. This can destroy the intent of constructive criticism.
Further, not all people who think they are employing constructive criticism are actually being helpful. They may think all criticism is helpful and may not spare the person any details or couch the criticism in ways least likely to make a person defensive. Communication is loaded with multiple intentions, especially in a parent/child or spousal relationships. Thus people may not know how to actually employ a critique of one aspect of a person without involving their own feelings or frustration that make a critique negative.
The link below is steps to giving constructive criticism, what to do and not to do... Please take some time out and read a few points.
http://www.wikihow.com/Give-Constructive-Criticism
For example, I'm not gonna call my sister and tell her "Omg why do you guys live on the Northside its so ghetto!" Hmm, hello...she has a house and I still live with my mom so was there any room for me to make that comment? No! I don't own anything and they do. So who cares that its not in Katy, The Woodlands or Sugarland.... its a house they own and will be able to sell for more money once the metro rail is built. So instead I should congratulate her and tell her that I"m so happy they bought their first house as a couple! And it is a nice house as well!
In other words.... DON'T HATE, CONGRATULATE!!!
I just wanted to post a little article I found about what "constructive criticism" is. We have the right to voice our opinion. We're not always going to agree with one another, we're not always going to have the same thoughts...that's what makes us unique as human beings.
So here is a little something for you guys to read and apply to your personal life. This article applies to life in general. Relationships at work, school,family,your children or spouse.
Here is the thought of the day.... Family is the most effective form of government. - Robert Half
Constructive criticism is criticism kindly meant that has a goal of improving some area of another’s person’s life or work. Often constructive criticism refers specifically to the critique of someone else’s written or artistic work, in perhaps a teacher/student setting, that would allow that person to further improve the work or to improve their approach to future endeavors. However, constructive criticism can also apply to a critical reasoned analysis of a person’s behavior, as in a patient/therapist setting or a group therapy setting. Parents also try to employ constructive criticism to help their children improve their lives.
The trouble with constructive criticism is that not all people are receptive to it. They may either feel their self-esteem shrinking under criticism, or they may feel that all criticism is negative. This can destroy the intent of constructive criticism.
Further, not all people who think they are employing constructive criticism are actually being helpful. They may think all criticism is helpful and may not spare the person any details or couch the criticism in ways least likely to make a person defensive. Communication is loaded with multiple intentions, especially in a parent/child or spousal relationships. Thus people may not know how to actually employ a critique of one aspect of a person without involving their own feelings or frustration that make a critique negative.
The link below is steps to giving constructive criticism, what to do and not to do... Please take some time out and read a few points.
http://www.wikihow.com/Give-Constructive-Criticism
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Love and Respect!
I was just thinking about how we as a family aren't very loving towards one another. I know it has something to do with us being "Mexican", but I remember when Teto passed away I was hugging everyone, and it wasn't just a "hey you" kinda hug, it was more like I love you and I never want to loose you hug. Now that time has gone by I/we take each other for granted and we're back to the "hey you" again. I know we've exposed some terrible dark secrets in our family that are enough to make anyone depressed or overprotective but it has also drawn us apart. I just wanted to ask that we try to remember the good times and try talk at least once a day whether it's by phone, email, text, myspace, facebook, or blogg! Also, we are so quick to judge one another in a negative way and that needs to STOP! If we must give our opinion or advise please make it constrictive criticism not negative or sarcastic (you know who you are)! We shouldn't feel insecure when we're around each other. Why do we have to criticize what we're wearing, how much we weigh, if we have money, if we don't have money, what we drive, etc.... I just can't imagine my life without Dalila (She's always there when I need her) Maribel (keeps me laughing) Marvin (really keeps me laughing) Marisol (my road dog) Cynthia (She got her a Gooood man!) and the list goes on.... I would be fake if I said that I wanted to be "close" to all my siblings but we need to make the best of a situation for the sake of Mom and Dad and our own kids otherwise they'll be distant first cousins and that's terrible ........just remember when the world hands you lemons, make limonada!
thank you. thank you. thank you. (theresa)lol
luv ya'll
Capitan #1
thank you. thank you. thank you. (theresa)lol
luv ya'll
Capitan #1
Monday, June 29, 2009
WE HAVE A BIRTHDAY
Because I like to make sure everyone is acknowledged on their day (even if its member's kids) I just wanted to send a birthday shout out to Sami & Brauli Ortiz. Sami's birthday was this Saturday and Tito's is today. So take some time out and give these guys a call to wish them a Happy Birthday. Happy Birthday guys!!!
In other news, guess who's dog made "dog of the week"? Well my niece, Dana...the worlds best Great Dane made dog of the week at her doggy daycare. Please visit http://www.dogdaycare.com/houston/ to see Dana on the website. :) Congrats Dana!!!
Love,
Capitan in progress!
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