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the burger project
Today I ate a burger so big, the logistics of each bite had me panicking a bit. How to close my mouth around and sink my teeth into two, two and a half inches of beefy goodness without making a mess? I tried squishing the buns together at first, but it only caused some of the jalapeno slivers and caramelized onions to slide out from the side. Fortunately, hunger overcame my usual tendency to overthink (yes, even eating) and before I knew it, I was halfway tucked into the burger I concocted: 100% beef patty with garlic cream cheese, jalapenos, tomatoes, caramelized onions and lettuce. At that point I didn't care if I had sauce on my chin and was not exhibiting any manner of refinement whatsoever. Bite after bite, I opened my mouth wide, exposed my teeth, and chomped down savagely into the treat. Burgers, especially this big, are meant to be eaten like a primitive man who, only hours ago ruthlessly hunted an animal, now tears into its flesh, unmindful of anything except his own need and hunger. Yes. That's exactly how I felt. Well maybe not really but you get the picture.
January 26, 2013
5am
Jan. 14, 2013 4am
Dear Dave,
I am sitting on the bed with my laptop while you are peacefully snoring beside me. Just a few moments ago, while you were sleeping, you turned to me and gave me a tiny kiss on the arm. You do this sometimes.
Once, while I was lying in bed waiting for sleep to come, you turned to me (whilst sleeping) and kissed me - on the back was it, or on the shoulder? - I don't remember where, but I do remember the sweetness, the unexpectedness of it.
You disarm me even when you don't mean to. I love you.
I hope you know just how much I really love you.
"Sometimes love isn't firecrackers. Sometimes love just comes softly."
January 6, 2013 3pm
Mood: Stressed
I've always thought it was a good thing whenever I couldn't remember an event that happened in my life or something (good or bad) that I'd done. I've reasoned, if they were that good a memory I would've remembered, and if they were that bad, then forgetting is a blessing.
But it is true - just because I've forgotten doesn't mean it never happened. And people remember even if you don't. They remember, especially the bad that I've done.
I've done a bad thing to a person who was good to me. I betrayed their trust, period. I have my reasons for doing so, and some would say it was not such a bad thing given the situation, but the fact still remains. And that has made me realize that I may not be a good friend, not to her at least, and not at that specific moment of betrayal and the consequent pain that she felt.
I did something bad to a person who treated me like an older sister and it feels like shit. I did not deserve every hurtful and bad word that she said to me afterwards but she had every right to do so.
That this happened very early on in the new year has somewhat got me unsettled. But like I said, when a storm comes it helps to count your blessings and keep a grateful heart, to tide you over and hopefully give you enough strength to do what is right. And the right thing to do now is make amends. Do right by her. Know how to be a good friend.
I know that I stand to be left with a friend (or two) less. And even if this finally ends for good or worse, I know that I will never forget.
JANUARY 2013 DIET GOALS:
rice once a day
no to soda or juice
yes to coffee
no to chocolates except Sundays
MORE NUTS, VEGETABLES, SALMON, CHICKEN
pork, beef once a day
For snacks: NUTS, FRUITS
NO GRANOLA BARS
January 2, 2013 6:15pm
Our experts tell us how to look good after a late night—and start the year off right.
WAKE UP! “Before I go out, I put a washcloth in the freezer. As soon as I get up the next morning, I drink a large glass of water with two Vitamin C packets mixed in. Next, I sit down with the ice-cold washcloth over my face, which wakes me up and gives my skin a healthy refreshed look.” – Anastasia Soare, Anastasia
DE-PUFF EYES “If the eye area is looking particularly puffy or dark, use an eye serum that contains depuffing and decongesting ingredient to quickly drain the area and reduce undereye bags.” – Mathilde Thomas, Caudalie
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WAKE UP MAKEUP “Try using a shimmery white shadow on the inner corners of the eyes and along the brow bone to help open up tired eyes. And mix a few drops of Benefit High Beam luminizer into your foundation for an all-over glow.” – Gilbert Soliz, Sephora PRO
Kate Somerville / Dermal Quench Liquid Lift™ Wrinkle Treatment $95.00
Caudelie / Vinexpert Anti-Aging Eye & Lip Serum $75.00
Ole Henriksen / Lemon Strip Flash Peel $48.00
Lorac / Double Feature $25.00
Benefit / High Beam $26.00
January 1, 2013 12:30pm
Mood: bit weak from upset tummy :(
Motivating myself, setting goals:
January lineup.
Election series.
Bulilit's corner.
NY purging and editing, starting with our room.
New hair. Nails. Dentist.
FIGHT!
Mood: hesitant
Just a few more days till the long break from work is over. It's only noontime December 31 and I can almost feel the holiday excitement starting to wear off. I'm not really looking forward to going back to real life right now.
But the core of this blog is gratitude and finding solace in life's blessings, big or small... and if one day life deals just too many blows and being grateful is just too hard, there's always wine and candy to ease the pain... ;)
December 30, 2012 1:30pm
There is so much to be grateful for.
Our Boracay Island vacation, December 26-29 2012
Dec 25, 2012 5:45am
Today I am grateful for Darren who works hard as a nurse and is extremely nice.
I am grateful for Elmer who introduced Darren to us.
I am grateful for sugpo, and Tita Angie's seriously delicious pecan/walnut tarts that rival Assumption tarts (yes, they're.that.good.)
I am grateful for our Boracay vacation which is about to start in a few hours. (EHRMEGERD so excited!)
I am grateful for new clothes, new waterproof makeup, etc etc.
Most of all, I am grateful for this little family in Miami that I have.
I am truly blessed.
STRANGE AND BEAUTIFUL
(Wouldn't you want to be?)
source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28148859@N06/4888708374/in/set-72157607803728995/
December 25, 2012 2:20am
Mood: Tipsy ;)
Merry Christmas from our home to yours!
This drink is called "Poor Girl Sangria"
Here is the recipe:
2 bottles – cheap dry red wine.
1.5 ounces or so of Brandy
1 can of 7 Up. Use 7 up, it’s sweet than Sprite
1 ounce of O.J.
2 apples cut up small
2 oranges cut up small
1 lemon cut up
1 lime cut up
Note: it gets better the longer it sits, but believe me, you can drink it just like that.
from: http://thepoorgirl.wordpress.com/2010/08/06/poor-girl-sangria/
December 24, 2012 6:00pm
Feeling grateful for my work in media. My livelihood, my home, my solace, my heart, my passion. My happy place. Thank You. I really am blessed. :)
December 24, 2012 2:30am:
This month has not been easy on me. I wish I could say I've been feeling festive but the truth is I've been questioning myself for a long time now. Rather than wallowing in emptiness, I am choosing gratitude right now and hoping this will clear my head (and heart).
I am thankful for some money in the bank.
I am thankful for a comfortable life and frankly, the fact that we have household help.
I am thankful that I am the one sending money to my dad and not the other way around.
I am thankful for my new clothes, some still unworn, new bag, new shoes, new accessories.
I am thankful for the nice rock on my left ring finger.
I am thankful for a friend who has stuck with me despite our falling out last year.
I am thankful for my mother figure, my mother in law to be, who has remained sweet and attentive and caring.
I am thankful for those shouting matches (today, technically yesterday) with my fiance over a stupid little misunderstanding, because of them I am inclined to believe that I am still capable of strong, passionate emotions.
I am thankful that I have a fiance and mother-in-law-to-be who take care of me and treat me as their own.
I am thankful for the company of gay friends, I hope to always have them in my life!