Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Some shocking news...



As you may have noticed I have been a little absent the last few weeks. On November 18, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. What a shocker! As you may imagine, a lot of different thoughts and emotions have occupied my mind, my body, and my time during the last few weeks. 

Not, all is bad though, unless I let it overcome me. I am, now more than ever, extremely grateful to my Father   in Heaven for my life, my wonderful family, my loving husband, my happy baby daughter and the infinite joy they bring to my life. I am grateful for my courageous loving parents and their unconditional love and help they provide to me every single day. I am greatful for my great friends and acquientances who have offered a helping hand. I am specially grateful to those who have encouraged to be strong, faithful, and happy. I know some of you want to know want  more and have asked what stage of cancer I am in. And to answer that I can only say, "I don't know". Doctors have not been able to describe it to be that that way, at least not in my case. And to be honest with you, who cares? I am ALIVE, I am here, and I am planing on continuing to do so!

Why did this happen to me? I asked myself so many times. Why me?  I DO NOT wish this upon anybody, but I truly never thought I would become a statistic either. I have eaten right, danced, worked out, relaxed, exercised a lot of discipline, and never suffered from any serious illnesses other than having my tonsils removed at age ten. I have ALWAYS felt great physically and I still do. I grew up in beautiful South America where I ate only organic. I became a vegetarian during my first year in college. I subsequently became a vegan. Years later, I was introduced to the "raw food diet" by my ballet dance teacher and some other dancers. This type of stuff only happens to people that not take care of themselves, I USED to think. Oh boy was I WRONG! No wonder why my Father in Heaven tests their children like me!

My understanding is being opened before my eyes! If I don't learn things on my own, He will make ME learn them!. What a great lesson in HUMILITY! Did I need it? ABSOLUTELY! Would I change a thing about my life? ABSOLUTELY NOT! I am alive, I am happy, so there is nothing to feel sorry about! I am fighting this cancer and I will WIN! I value things now more than ever! My Heavenly Father LOVES me and ANSWERS my prayers! I appreciate everything around me!

Why me?  Perhaps because I am learning to me more grateful, compassionate, caring, STRONG, faithful, happy, etc. etc. etc. I am also learning how to better treat others that may me going through similar or different struggles, sicknesses, or pain, among many other things. I am alive and well!  I am just A NEW ME UNDER CONSTRUCTION. Just bear with me and keep me in your prayers!

To be continued...


Thursday, November 17, 2011

Gwen Stefani's Kids Line at Target...

Gwen Stefani has just recently launched her new Japanese inspired kids and baby's clothes named Harajuku Mini for Target. I am in love with some of her baby girl designs that are already on my shopping list for this Christmas. If you haven't had a chance to take a look at them yet, click HERE or head over to your nearest Target store. Here are some of my faves...



Friday, November 11, 2011

Win an Oh Sweet Sadie's Gift Basket...


Make this weekend fabulous by heading over to Oh Sweet Sadie Art & Gift Show this weekend! In celebration of 11-11-11 they will giving away a $1100 gift basket! An opportunity you don't want to miss! and you don't even have to present to win! So head over there buy some wonderful Christmas gifts, very reasonably priced I might add, and enter your name for the drawing. Winner will be chosen Saturday at 5pm and you don't even have to be present to win!

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Oh Sweet Sadie Art & Gift Show is Here Again...


I am sooo excited! As usual, this show exceeds my expectations! So get your friends and head over to SoDa Row at the Daybreak's Shopping District in South Jordan this Thursday, Friday, and SaturdayOpen Thursday and Friday from 10 am - 9 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

"Dia de los Muertos"...

Today some parts of Latin America celebrate "Dia de los Muertos" or Day of the Death. You can call this festivity the equivalent to Halloween in other parts of the world. The festivity is accompanied by a colorful celebration and characterized by the representation of the skull in various forms. Here are some wonderful images that represent this festivity...

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Photo via Pinterest

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Halloween Alternatives to Candy...

I am sure I am not the only one who has heard horror stories about kids getting sick from eating enormous amounts of candy during Halloween. Lately, I have heard some suggestions such as allowing your child to eat only about 20% of the candy they get. Although my child is not old enough yet to decide on her own, I can imagine some of the struggles that parents may have in trying to limit their children's candy intake. As a parent, I have decided to avoid being part of the problem as much as I possibly can, so I have come up with some candy alternative ideas...
Mini Play-Doh containers. Available at your local Target store, among others stores.

Pencils, pens, and erasers such as these available at your local Walgreens. Coupon available in store.

Stickers such as the one above. Available at Target for just $1


Glow Bracelets such as this one from Glow Universe. You can find them at your locals party supply store.

Friday, October 21, 2011

Riding Boots...

Definitely, one of my favorite trends this season. They are so versatile and comfy! They make me want the winter to come fast, which so not the typical me. Here are some of my favorites...