Hobbies

I've never really had a hobby. The only thing that I remember doing A LOT was puzzles. I don't really call that a hobby. Raul and I were talking about hobbies not to long ago and I couldn't really figure out what I had a passion for. Except for reading true crime books and watching crime stories on TV. I also like to hear about peoples lives. I just think that you can learn a thing or two about someones life. Aside from reading true crime stories you will also find me reading biographies. I am currently reading "My Life" by Bill Clinton.

Raul with out a doubt has several things that he likes to do on the side. And I realized that I don't have anything. How sad is that? Anyway after thinking about it a bit, I recalled a time when I was really into genealogy. I went through this phase where I was trying to dig into my family ancestry. I let it go because of school, there was no time for it. That is something I would like to pursue. I would call that a hobby. I really got into that after I found out that I am really not a "Ramirez". Yes you read right, my last name is not Ramirez it's "Vidriales".

It all happened when I was visiting one of my cousins and we started talking about our grandparents and the family. He just blurted out-out of no where, "you know our actual last name is not Ramirez right?" I was shocked. This whole time I am thinking I am a Ramirez. I was like whaat, okay explain please.

When I told my Dad about it he said "yes it's true, our last name is Vidriales and I actually don't want that name mentioned in this house. They treated us really bad." YIKES. The story is a bit long and maybe I'll take the time to blog about it later. I find all that very intriguing. I just want to dig in deeper and find out where I came from and who I am related to.

When I found out about my last name I did an internet search on my actual last name and it found that it comes from Spain. Wow. Okay interesting. But then again a lot of Mexican people had ancestors from Spain. Sooo big whoo hooo does that make mean I am not 100% Mexican?? Maybe that explains why my Father and his sister are super light, my aunt is light with green eyes and my Dad hazel eyes. Isn't that the trait for people from Spain? Hmm maybe our babies will have green eyes. Fingers crossed. :)

Anyway I am starting to pursue this once again. I am going to do some diggin' on my Mom and Dad's side and see what I come up with. I'm already excited.

The latest...

I can't believe it's almost September. I can't get over how fast time flies. Raul and I have just been working like crazy. I even work on Sundays, which sucks because it's hard to leave for work when Raul is home. Sunday's are the only days that we can spend a full day together. I keep telling myself this is only temporary. Just until we take care of some business. :)

I have added some life to our living room. I will post pictures later today. :) We recently got cable after 2 1/2 months of watching movies and 2 channels on TV. LOL! It feels so good to be connected back to the outside world. We've missed so much. :) Raul and I are addicted to Animal Planet NERDS!!! LOL

I am working on getting in shape. It's so true that after you get married the pounds tend to creep up, I wasn't feeling the excess fat spilling out of my jeans and feeling so tired all the time. Anyway so I'll post pictures in about 30 days because I have this whole make-over plan going on. I can't wait. Of course I am not going to stop after 30 days but it's all part of my "plan".

I finally got our wedding pictures. But that was my fault because I was taking forever to pick the ones I wanted. Soon, I'll be getting the album and other things that came with our package. The pictures came out good and there are some funny ones. I'll figure out how I can email them to you guys so you can see them. :)

My parents MIGHT be visiting soon. They may have to go to San Antonio for a business trip and while they are there they will take a drive down to Mission. Fingers crossed that they make it, I miss my viejitos. :)

And last but not least Raul is working on going back to school. The sooner he can get into what he wants to do the better COMPUTERS. :) And in the meantime I am going through a background with one of the local police departments. I hope this works out because I am eager to get into what I love which is law enforcement.

I hope everyone is doing well. I miss everyone and I miss California. :) Hugs for everyone!!!

Wish I could do more.

Most people know or have heard about my friend Jamie. We have been friends for 10 years and it's been awesome knowing her. One of the many things that I like about her is that she is always bubbly happy and always looking for a reason to throw a party (like it's the last day of summer lets have a pool party) or simply organize a get together with family and friends. Very seldom does she sweat the small stuff and if she does, she gets over it right away.

I can always tell how she is doing by the tone of her voice, so when she called me Saturday evening I knew something was wrong. She broke the awful news that her mother had passed away. Her mom had been sick for a while. To hear her so sad, just broke my heart to pieces. And when she said "I wish you were here" just tore me apart. I feel so bad that I can't be there for her. I know she understands why I can't, but I just wish I could do more. Thank God she has a huge family who is there to support her during these tough times.

I will never forget that her Mom always wore a smile on her face and I'll be forever grateful that she opened her doors to me. They are like my second family. Literally. If things were ever "sour" or boring at our house during the holidays I would spend them at the De Leon residence.

My parents will be going to the funeral on my behalf and that makes me feel a bit better.